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Thoughts on Stars 114s & 60s - possibly old or repetitive
I have been playing these a lot over the past 2 weeks. I got a big bankroll boost by chopping the final four in a $50 MTT (cleared $1600). The next week I finished 5th (645) in another $50 MTT. So this allowed me to play the 55 and 105 turbo SNGs.
To prepare I have played a lot of lower cost turbo SNGs. I find these more predictable. Keys: 1. Read posts here - especially the FAQs. 2. Read Harrington's 2 volumes. His tournament advice works very well for SNGs. I especially have learned appropriate betting size from him. 3. In the early rounds, rarely limp (I almost only limp with low pocket pairs or A rag suited). 4. Rarely call a raise in the first 3-4 rounds - must be convinced you have the raiser beat and you are playing rope a dope. 5. Be willing to fold to reraises. 6. Be darn sure before you go all-in early in the game. 7. This game is about waiting until the the blinds are 100/200 and then waiting for steals and good bets. 8. Patience is everything. You can come back to win from 100-200 chips - wait to go all-in until you have reasonable odds. 9. Study your opponents for tendencies. Some players love to go all-in. Just wait for the right time to call - there is rarely a rush. 10. Learn to be a bully when you are in the lead. Bullying usually works with 3X BB bets - if they call or raise - generally be cautious. 11. Practice heads up play every chance you get. Study this aspect. Good heads up play should lead to 60-70% winning at this point. This is a learned skill - and should not be ignored. 12. The stakes are high enough to not play more than 2 at a time. Paying attention is very important at this level - you must quickly learn your opponents. 13. And to be repetitive - patience grasshopper. I know that much of this is old stuff - but I really felt like putting my thoughts down. Please critique or ask questions. BTW - I find Stars SNGs +EV over Party SNGs. I particularly like the turbos - because as the table gets shorthanded I feel more comfortable. Last thought - I play a lot of limit 6 max. I believe that playing shorthanded gives me an edge in the middle stages of SNGs. You learn a different set of odds for good hands. |
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