What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

I'm wondering how bad the variance is on those games. Any advice? What should my BR be ideally?

Thanks.

~ Tilts

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

5k

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

5K is sound. People have reported losing 200BBs in certain, long sessions, but my worst is 120BBs. GL and I hope you don't hate your life after playing 6max for a whle.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

$5k minimum. I like to have $6k or more.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

You can play with 350-400BB and the understanding that you will move down to 3/6 if your bankroll hits something like 200BB-250BB (depending on your comfort level with large dollar losses). This should be a safe alternative strategy to 500BB if you play reasonably well.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

I'd want at least 8K. The psychological effect of losing 1/2 of your bankroll can really affect your play. Here is a graph of my last 10K hands if you want to get a feel for how schizophrenic the game is.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

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5K is sound. People have reported losing 200BBs in certain, long sessions, but my worst is 120BBs.

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Short is much more brutal than full. I've had 410 BB downswings. I'd take shots with 500 bets. It takes time to adjust.

Krishan

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

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I'm wondering how bad the variance is on those games. Any advice? What should my BR be ideally?

Thanks.

~ Tilts

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This depends on your standard deviation and your overall expectation. More so dependent on the stanard deviation for short term results. Without these two numbers, you won't be able to derive a useful answer to your question.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

I have had variance of -50bbs in under ten minutes and sometimes I will make +50bbs in under ten mintues.

Re: What kinds of swings can one expect on the Party 5-10 6max?
 

Wow, nice work mungpo.