[Copernicus]

I believe the hourly rate in one and two table SnGs online is comparable to the equivalent ring game, but the variance is far far lower for a good, tight tournament player.

For example, in a two table 30+3 SnG at Stars a 60% in the money rate is very achieveable. If the average finish is between 2d and 3rd that is net return of .6*140-33 or $51 per tourney. Since each tourney takes a around an hour thats around or better than $50/hour. Lets call that the win rate of a very good 10/20 player. The maximum amount at risk for the SnG player is $33/hour. Whats an acceptable standard deviation for a ring game player? Id be shocked if its less than 500/hour.