Sit N Go's (SNGs) or as they are also known Single Table Tournaments (STTs) can do very nice things to your bankroll when played right
. I'm currently playing a range of free poker SNGs as well as $5-10 cash sites games and am doing very well.
This is a simple version of how I play them and succeed, it is equally applicable for free online poker games as well as money:
Solid and Tight early on.
In the early stages, even in free texas hold em games, only play strong hands.
Position is very important. Pairs from 22 through 99 I only call and then only up to only 3 times the Big Blind. A larger raise and I fold them.
Larger pairs like 1010, JJ, QQ, KK, and AA of course call for a raise on a short table. Be prepared to call an all in with any of those.
Hands like QJ, QK, KJ, and A 10 I play like small pairs and fold to raises larger than 3 times the Big Blind.
Now the hands that can get you into trouble.
AJ, AQ, and AK....you've got to know when to fold them! They are great hands when down to 3 or maybe 4 players left, but early on they are dead to any pair.
Learn to lay them down in the early part of a poker tourney. One of the things I also do until I get to the last 3 and in the money is show my winners. The table sees those KK and trip 7's and so on. And I haven't bluffed on a single hand...Yet. That comes when only 3 are left. Then no more show and tell.
Doing this can set up some excellent steals. They have only seen winners from you and will think you have one now. But be careful, don't crate a pattern and get caught and also be aware that is may be seen as bad manners on some tables.
Kill the Bingo Players:
By only playing premium hands in the early stages you allow the "Bingo" players to play themselves out. Chances are by playing Solid and Tight you will have the opportunity to take one or two out yourselves.
Aim to Win:
The whole idea in any tournament is to win of course. However, making the money places in SNG's is much easier than in an MTT.
In most cases top 3 pay with 3rd usually paying back at least your buy-in. So making the money places is critical to successful SNG play. So aim to win and as long as you play well you should at least place most of the time.
These are just a few common sense factors that I employ when playing for cash. I have played poker in many forms and fashions for a lot of years, but I do have to agree with Doyle Brunson.."No Limit Holdem can be learned in an hour but takes a lifetime to master." You go Doyle. Hope some of this helps someone improve their game.
Oh yes, if you're a poker beginner or are struggling intermediate go and get some practice in first...as much as you like, until you feel very confident and have grown a small or virtual bankroll, at free texas holdem sites.
There are some great free poker sites about (just Google free online poker) where you can play to your hearts content, make all the mistakes it's possible to make and not lose anything. Ideal when you're starting out and lots of fun too.
by: Nick Moseley
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