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Poker tournaments present the opportunity to achieve a big payday for a reasonably sized investment. Everyone’s chances of winning aren’t equal though: Those who know what they’re doing will take home the lion’s share of the prize pool. There are plenty of factors you need to take into when debating your plays in an MTT, including stack size, the number of players remaining, and the payout structure. We’ll show you how to consider these elements, in conjunction with the cards you hold, to make decisions with positive expected value. The articles below are pretty informative whether you’re a freeroller or someone who pays thousands of dollars to enter major tourney events.




Michael1123’s Multi-Table Tournament Strategy 2z6d56

Michael1123's multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament

Andy Holt’s Guide to Satellite Poker Tournaments 5i4h5t

Satellite poker tournaments can be very profitable, but they require strategic adjustments from normal tournament play. You don't want to risk your stack early on because survival is more important than chip accumulation. This changes later on in the tournament.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 15 – Winning, Tough Calls 393g3k

the psychological and strategic aspects of winning in poker, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a grounded perspective after a big win, distinguishing between tough and bad calls, and understanding one's motivation for playing

soupie’s Win MTT Poker Chapter 1 ek5i

insights on winning multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in poker, emphasizing the importance of patience, pacing, and various strategies like tight play in the early stages, emotional control, and playing within one's financial and emotional means

Chardrian’s Rebuy Tournament Strategy 493v61

Chardrian's rebuy tournament strategy in poker, emphasizing the importance of aggressive play during the rebuy period and adjusting tactics based on opponents and stack sizes

Analyzing some WSOP Main Event Hands 13s38

World Series of Poker action sees some talented players square off against each other. By examining the televised hands, we can often gain insights into excellent plays and boneheaded mistakes that the pros make. It's very important to extract as much value as you can with your monsters.

chardrian’s True Value of AK 3y6ww

AK is, without a doubt, an excellent hand. It is ahead or flipping against every hand except AA and KK. Nevertheless, you should exercise caution with AK if there are multiple raises in front of you. If there are folds, limpers or a single raise in front of you, you should absolutely play it.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 06 – Ace on Turn, When to Fold 2w5k3o

the complexities of decision-making in multi-table poker tournaments, particularly when an Ace appears on the turn, advising players to consider factors like opponent behavior, pot odds, and their own hand strength before making a move

Higher Stakes MTT Strategy 5u556u

There are big differences between low-stakes MTTs and tournaments at higher levels. In larger tourneys, there are fewer loose-ive players and more tight-aggressive opponents. It's important to be able to mix up your ranges a bit so that you can't be easily read.

Playing the Small Blind in an MTT Part 2 2p5rm

the strategy of playing the small blind in multi-table tournaments, focusing on the considerations when dealing with very short stacks, the importance of fold equity, and the factors that influence the decision to push all-in, especially when the stack is around five times the big blind

Poker Tournament Skills 3j5q1c

the essential skills required to consistently win at Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, highlighting key areas such as inflection point play, chip extraction, selective aggression, and the importance of patience and resilience

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 04 – Blinds, Weak Bets 486d4e

intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 11 – Betting and Checking 562b1i

strategies for betting and checking in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, pot odds, and exploiting opportunities while minimizing risks

Rada’s MTT Tournament Advice Part 1 t5m5

Radas's advice on multi-table tournament (MTT) poker strategy, emphasizing the importance of patience, position, and understanding the dynamics of different tournament stages

2005 WSOP Main Event – Michael1123’s Recap 3z4f

recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament

soupie’s Win MTT Poker Chapter 16 – Building Your Stack 401ec

strategies for effectively building and maintaining a chip stack during the middle stages of a poker tournament

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 12 – Poker Secrets and Tilt 3en22

various MTT poker strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding betting patterns and making accurate reads on opponents, while also highlighting the detrimental effects of tilt and the need for emotional control, using vivid metaphors and references to literature to drive home key points

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 09 – Big Hands, Stealing Pots 6cs2k

insights into winning Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, focusing on avoiding common mistakes like overbetting good hands and emphasizing the importance of stealing pots through timely bets and re-raises

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 07 – Reads, Trips, Aggression 2i2ph

the importance of understanding your table image, effectively playing paired flops, and the pitfalls of overconfidence when holding a big chip stack in poker tournaments

Thoughts on Small Pairs in MTTs 2m5u4x

There are only a few situations in poker tournaments where small pocket pairs are valuable. You can try to set-mine if stacks are deep. If stacks are short, you may be able to go all-in with small pocket pairs and still have good equity against typical calling ranges.

chardrian’s Analysis of a $26 Freezeout 4a96u

Sometimes, it's valuable to go over your completed poker tournaments with a hand-history viewer to analyze spots that you are unsure about and identify errors in play. You can use a replayer that automatically cuts out hands that you folded preflop so that you can focus on the important hands.

Radashack’s MTT Tournament Advice Part 2 vw1d

the psychological and strategic aspects of multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's motivation, mastering the art of misdirection, recognizing signs of strength and weakness, overcoming various forms of fear, and the importance of consistent aggression

Playing the Small Blind in an MTT Part 1 4k1y3l

When it's folded to your SB in a poker tournament, you ought to be shoving pretty wide if your stack is small. You need to consider how often the big blind will fold, how often he will call and win, and how often he will call and you will win to be able to calculate if it's profitable to go all in.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 08 – Bankroll Management 2l5j64

As any poker player does, you will suffer your share of bad beats in tournaments. It's important to have a proper bankroll management strategy and sufficient emotional fortitude to survive to see the long-term rewards of your superior play. Always evaluate your draws carefully.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 05 – Rebuys, Strong Leads 3l2b1

strategies for playing in rebuy/addon poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting play based on table dynamics, being prepared to invest at least 5X the initial buy-in, and effectively handling strong hands like KK to maximize value and tournament success

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 02 – Be a Big Picture Person 5n3x29

the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in multi-table poker tournaments, advocating for record-keeping to assess overall performance and adapt strategies accordingly

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 10 – Developing Skills 4d2w16

the importance of adapting one's poker strategy based on the table dynamics and opponents, cautioning against rigidly following any single approach, and highlights the need to play poker based on situations and opponents rather than just the cards in hand
How to Determine Whether or Not to Call an All-in Bet

How to Determine Whether or Not to Call an All-in Bet 6u1g

A tricky spot in poker tournaments is deciding whether to call when your opponent has gone all-in. You need to carefully consider the pot odds to determine how much equity you need to proceed. Then compare your hand against his range to find out if you have the needed equity.

Freeroll Finesse b81

Freeroll tournaments are a fine way to increase your bankroll without risking any of your funds. Many players play too loosely and crazily in these events, but you should resist the temptation to do so yourself. Make sure that the prizes offered are sufficient to interest you.

Evaluating NLHE MTT Structure 3y4ej

There are many different poker tournament structures that are common today. You need to evaluate the structure in any given MTT to determine how your strategy should change. The depth of the starting stacks (in big blinds) is an especially important factor to consider.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 03 – Tilt, Patience 435014

manage tilt and maintain patience in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, and other advice such as not stealing from emotionally wounded players, giving yourself multiple ways to win each hand, and taking time to think through crucial decisions

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 14 – Final Table, Heads Up 6c1b4k

strategies for playing at the final table and in heads-up situations in multi-table tournaments (MTT), covering different player types, pot odds, and emotional management

detailed guide on how to maintain patience and set the right pace in multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of setting chip goals, understanding the relationship between your stack and the blinds, and staying composed even after significant chip losses

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 13 – Improving Your Game 5p1w5v

the concept of implied odds in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding when and how to bluff, the significance of position, and the differences between aggressive players and maniacs