Results of First 50 SNGs

[rls1936]

Below are the results of my first 50 limit SNGs. My 2nd place finishes are twice that of my 1st places. However, I avg a 2:1 deficit in chips going into heads-up play, so I guess this is to be expected.

I am pleased with my results so far but hope to improve in the future. Anything that stands out from these stats?

The SNGs at Party are usually pretty wild, so I bide my time and wait for good hands then charge the weak players the max possible. This tight, aggressive play usually gets me close to the money but I typically am the short to medium stack with 3-5 players left.

Thanks in advance for your expert advice.


I have a 36% ROI.

1st 5 10.0%
2nd 11 22.0% 1-3 place%
3rd 7 14.0% 46%
4th 4 8.0%
5th 9 18.0%
6th 5 10.0% 4-6th%
7th 3 6.0% 36%
8th 2 4.0%
9th 3 6.0%
10th 1 2.0% 7-10th
18%
Total 50

[Cosimo]

I've played 61 $10+1 SnGs so far, and my seconds far outweigh my firsts. Things I've picked up so far:

* raise 3-5x BB preflop (no minraises!)
* call good, cheap draws from LP
* don't bleed away chips on draws after the first couple levels

I'm looking for some more good tips from other 2+2ers out there.

[X-Calibre]

you prob need to loosen up towards the end of these things so that you get more firsts.

I get more aggressive in the latter levels and my 1st exceed my 2nds and 3rds after 50 sngs.

it makes a big diff as my ROI fluctuates between 70-80%

[GoSox]

Looks pretty good, are you playing NL, PL, HE ?? I'd work on eliminating the 7-10 finishes. There are too many drawing fish, especially on party. Unless you got the nuts you're probably betting into players that will always call with a full table. I especially like the NL games, you can pretty much ignore the first 20 minutes and then make it up with one hand after the wild ones are gone.

[MasterShakes]

I'm at 61 Limit Hold 'Em SNG's around a 30% ROI.

Are the NL SNG's easier? I know they tend to get populated by maniacs, and just in terms of how many there are, they are obviously a lot more popular than limit. There's so many times at limit where I want to punch the fish in the face with a raise rather than flick them in the ear. I've read very few limit SNG players on here.

[Bozeman]

I completely disagree. Some 7-10 finishes are necessary to get as many top 3's as you deserve. You shouldn't let the fish only give their money to others. You don't need the nuts, just ahand that is 60-70% against their range of hands.

[Bozeman]

I think 30% ROI is good for limit, while 50% is for NL. It just takes more luck if you can't take their whole stack when you get a big edge. But then, I am a mediocre limit player (still, InThaCup might back me up here).

Craig

[SlipFits]

I get the drift on Return on Investment, but please help a non math guy to figure it out as I'm a sit'n' goer too!

[rusty JEDI]

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I think 30% ROI is good for limit, while 50% is for NL. It just takes more luck if you can't take their whole stack when you get a big edge. But then, I am a mediocre limit player (still, InThaCup might back me up here).

Craig

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I have never thought about this, and am playing too many tables to think about it right now in depth. But, lets assume you are true. Why would a good player (ability to learn and adapt) play limit when no limit would give them a better ROI.

For that reason stated above and remembering i have put no other thought into it, i think your statement is wrong.

[Cosimo]

From what I remember other people posting, I think an ROI of 50% is good for players beating $10, $20, and $30 SnGs, while an ROI higher than 30% was nearly impossible at $100 and higher SnGs.

I've played 22 $10+1 SnGs in February, managed 12 in-the-$ (54.5%), and an ROI of 36%. This is a very small sample; something like 100 or 200 tourneys is needed for an accurate estimate of ROI and in-the-$. Also, this is my second month playing no limit, and I did very poorly in my first month (around -30% ROI, 46 samples).