Tournament versus Cashgame

#1 February 6th, 2020, 4:35 AM

Hello friends!
I would like you to tell me what you like more: tournament or cashgame.
I particularly prefer to play tournaments because in them we have greater control of the money will be invested. However, cashgame we are free to come and go any time you want. Already in the tournament we were stuck for long periods.
What do you think?

#2 February 6th, 2020, 9:52 AM

As you say, there are pros and cons of both formats. Tournaments are exciting, when you run deep, because then there is huge upside potential depending on the field size. But tournaments are also frustrating, when you run bad and fail to cash 30 times in a row. Or when you play for 3 hours only to bust on the bubble or score a relatively pointless min-cash. Cash games give flexibility, and you can table select. But they are also very much “production line poker”. Its the same spots over and over again, so after a while its easy to lose motivation.

#3 February 6th, 2020, 10:58 AM

I prefer tournaments for sure! cash game is for those who have a lot of money.

#4 February 6th, 2020, 1:38 PM

What I love about tournaments is that they have a punchline; the blinds keep going up and they play to a winner. Cash feels to me comparatively static with the same blinds and no climax.

With that said, cash games tend to play out with deeper stacks and there's a lot more complexity and creativity to deep-stacked play. So all respect to those who grind the cash games!

#5 February 6th, 2020, 2:14 PM

I like tournaments, I don't play cash much because I am not very good and in tournaments I get more benefit in terms of money, in what you feel comfortable is what you should play the most Tournament versus Cashgame

#6 February 6th, 2020, 2:51 PM

I think you're absolutely right, in cash tournaments I can't control the amount of money I spend, in fact sometimes if you don't control yourself you can spend your entire bankroll. I personally also prefer tournaments, but more than money, it is because I think they are more competitive and I love that, I love that suspense and that vibrates when you are about to hit the bubble, once in the prizes, I love to challenge myself to see how far I get. Regards

#7 February 6th, 2020, 4:25 PM

Cache is chosen by those who value their time. You spend as much time on the game as you plan. In tournaments you cannot afford this, you are simply attached to them.

#8 February 6th, 2020, 5:00 PM

Hi mate.I prefer cash games even though there is a risk you can lose your money faster.Tournaments last too much

#9 February 6th, 2020, 5:27 PM

I prefer tournaments thats do. Not mean i dont play cash..anyway when i play cash i dont bring all money to table..

#10 February 6th, 2020, 5:49 PM

Cash game is gradually earning money. In a sense of getting small return over longer period of time. And tournaments its much higher return. Well there is multi table play and it can give you much more if you can handle it and if you re good at cash games. I prefer tournaments simply because i know it better than cash games and i am better at them. Also more fun for me.

#11 February 6th, 2020, 5:54 PM

Hello! I prefer tournaments, because I feel more adrenaline and you can live very good moments with great emotions when you achieve good results, that in cashgame you will never live them and maybe you do not live them out of poker in any other activity you do. Also in any tournament that you register you will start playing on equal terms with the other players, it is very gratifying to be able to face good players from higher levels that you admire at some point. GOOD LUCK!!

#12 February 6th, 2020, 6:01 PM

Originally Posted by Collin Moshman

What I love about tournaments is that they have a punchline; the blinds keep going up and they play to a winner. Cash feels to me comparatively static with the same blinds and no climax.

With that said, cash games tend to play out with deeper stacks and there's a lot more complexity and creativity to deep-stacked play. So all respect to those who grind the cash games!

Yep, very well said, and I especially like what you said about deepstack cash games.

From my perspective, where I play the game cause I seriously love playing it, and where money isn't the first and major goal - tournaments are so much better. For some small-ish amount of money, you can play long sessions, and I don't really see that happening in cash games. Also, I find it easier to make great moves (hero calls/folds, bluffs) in MTTs cause of all the ICM pressure, payjumps, big stack power plays etc.

Regardless, I mostly do play live cash games, as I found the field to be much fishier, easier to get the money. Lot of rebuys early on, lot of bad shoves etc. Another reason for playing more cash games, is the structure of most tournaments these days - unlimited rebuys for a period of time (most are like that where I play) but at least 2 rebuys per tournament. After the rebuy period ends, there is the add on and all of that really screws up the game for me.

#13 February 6th, 2020, 6:16 PM

I prefer tournaments. I’m better able to keep control of the game in the tournament.

#14 February 6th, 2020, 6:29 PM

I like to play tournaments rather than cash game as they are much more interesting for me. And in tournament poker, I play much better.

#15 February 6th, 2020, 8:36 PM

Of course I have nothing against cash games, but I prefer tournaments as they have competitive excitement. I love tournaments

#16 February 7th, 2020, 1:39 PM

Definitely tournaments for me. Cash games allow everybody to wait for good hands because there are no increasing blinds to force them to play. This allows serious amount of bad beats. Waiting for good hand on one or more cash tables is boring for me. Also you can easily loose all your money earned with hours of play in single hand. Tournaments on the other hand are less risky (at most you can loose your buyin) and also much more interesting for me.

#17 February 7th, 2020, 7:26 PM

The requirement for a tournament is a lot of time, but only in case of success. There is no guarantee for profit. You can play disciplined for hours and in worst case you could bubble with one hand. While playing a cash game session you make profit with each hand you win.

#18 February 7th, 2020, 7:38 PM

I like tournaments, slow events... thats why i love chess too..

Cash games are risky, if your hands dont hold, you can lose all your bankroll

#19 February 7th, 2020, 7:50 PM

It depends on the moment, but in general I prefer tournaments. some days i have no time or patience there i go to cashgame

#20 March 24th, 2020, 7:15 AM

I hate tounaments too much variance too many fishes

#21 March 24th, 2020, 7:46 AM

I prefer tournaments because my performance is very bad in cash games.
Also tournaments give you bigger price pool but it is very frustrating to finish after 5 hours of play with 5 times your investment (everybody wants to be winner Tournament versus Cashgame

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#22 March 27th, 2020, 6:48 PM

I prefer tournaments, I don't actually play cashgame.

#23 March 27th, 2020, 6:50 PM

Tournaments for me, beating a lot more players has its charm

#24 March 27th, 2020, 7:00 PM

I played tournaments and now i prefer cash games.

#25 March 28th, 2020, 8:38 AM

Both of formats has its advantages and disadvantages. I think everyone should choose for himself which of the advantages are more important for him

#26 March 30th, 2020, 9:04 AM

cash is more skillful and if you re playing tournaments you re always stuck unless you got lucky, too much variance its not my thing

#27 March 30th, 2020, 9:13 AM

Hello.
I agree with you. I also prefer tournaments. Usually cash games brought me only losses.

#28 March 30th, 2020, 9:17 AM

I also prefer play tournaments,in particular because i can win big money.

#29 March 30th, 2020, 11:54 AM

I play more on tournaments than cash games. I have no luck in cash games.

#30 March 30th, 2020, 3:55 PM

Most of my playing time I play in tournaments, but sometimes if I have little time or just don't want to start playing in a "long" tournament, I play in "micro-limits" zoom !!!

#31 April 1st, 2020, 1:32 AM

Originally Posted by Claudiunm

Hello friends!
I would like you to tell me what you like more: tournament or cashgame.
I particularly prefer to play tournaments because in them we have greater control of the money will be invested. However, cashgame we are free to come and go any time you want. Already in the tournament we were stuck for long periods.
What do you think?

By far I prefer tournaments, because of what you say we have better control of the bank. Tournament versus Cashgame

#32 April 1st, 2020, 2:03 AM

Hello Claudinum.
I think that all beginners should start in micro tournaments, mainly because they are learning, as evolution can risk in micro cash games. In cash games, going on tilt and losing control of the bankroll is complicated.
As I am a beginner, I prefer turbo tournaments.

#33 April 1st, 2020, 8:42 AM

I really like playing tournaments, but they tend to go on too long for me to be able to play. Cash games seem to lack the progression factor and variety that tournaments have so I get bored after a little while.

#34 April 1st, 2020, 9:07 AM

Originally Posted by Erik moraes

I prefer tournaments for sure! cash game is for those who have a lot of money.

If everything is done correctly with a one or two buy-in can be a good way to get up. I like my meager bankroll tripled in 40 minutes.
Another thing tournaments through satellites where you can qualify for even one penny, but you need to be lucky and semi-pro at the same time. And of course, be available to a very, very long time for the game.

#35 April 4th, 2020, 6:53 PM

The truth is that I still haven't decided what I like the most personally, I see cash games more profitable, but I love playing tournaments, I'm not doing bad there, but I still haven't decided, and they say it's bad to be between the two

#36 April 5th, 2020, 12:52 PM

I like the tournament, but sometimes I allow myself to play for money. Tournament versus Cashgame

#37 April 5th, 2020, 1:34 PM

I prefer tournaments more because I have the chance to wim many times the amount of my buy ins. In the oposite side in cash you can win in one day smaller amounts.

#38 April 5th, 2020, 1:43 PM

Originally Posted by Claudiunm

Hello friends!
I would like you to tell me what you like more: tournament or cashgame.
I particularly prefer to play tournaments because in them we have greater control of the money will be invested. However, cashgame we are free to come and go any time you want. Already in the tournament we were stuck for long periods.
What do you think?

it's true, there are these two factors of being stuck for a certain amount of time, and cash games if you win to withdraw, but other game dynamics influence both, the preference goes to each player, I believe if a player plays tournament and is prepared to play for a long time, there is no problem to play cash games in a long time, but on the contrary it can be more complicated.
I play indifferently myself. playing poker that is the situation. : D even betting beans!

Tournament versus Cashgame

#39 April 5th, 2020, 2:51 PM

I think these are two completely different disciplines with different psychological approaches, I like to play tournaments because it depends on you more, in the game of cash people can make rash decisions and move you then that they have a real money Bank in their eyes, this is my opinion )

#40 April 5th, 2020, 6:46 PM

I like both a lot, cashgames I more perceive like "going to the Job", it is a way to make some (sometimes) easy Little Money. But tournaments is of Course the bigger pot. However, on tournaments I've just won a Play Money Tournament..from 1500 People, I got 1st and won 1.6 Mio. Play Money Tournament versus Cashgame

wish it had been real Money though..

But I will continue trying to win in freerolls and micro stake tournaments with real money ;-) I guess it gives you an edge if you are aware of the different tournament phases and how to play in them...(beginning, middle, bubble, final..)

#41 April 7th, 2020, 7:15 PM

You should play what you enjoy the most. Yes the games are the same but the strategy in tournament poker late in the game are different that in cash games. You should look at the older post here and see what would be the best strategy to help you deeper in the events.

#42 April 7th, 2020, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by Claudiunm

Hello friends!
I would like you to tell me what you like more: tournament or cashgame.
I particularly prefer to play tournaments because in them we have greater control of the money will be invested. However, cashgame we are free to come and go any time you want. Already in the tournament we were stuck for long periods.
What do you think?

If you are looking to just play poker with the chance of getting a big pay day, tournaments are great.
If you are good enough, then cash games can be source of steady income.
For me, cash games peppered with tournaments is very good.

#43 April 7th, 2020, 8:13 PM

I used to play cash games back in the early 2000's. It was "ez" (its never ez).

After some time and analysis, decided rake and performance was better in tourneys, and then I started to lose...

#44 April 7th, 2020, 8:23 PM

Of course the cache is more stable but sometimes so want to dream! Fortunately with private tournaments on the card, you can chat to realize those dreams!

#45 April 7th, 2020, 9:31 PM

I prefer tournaments because they are scheduled and they have more potentials of big profits. They are also safer for our money. You buy-in and you know that this buy-in is your expend and you play with more freedom. Tournament versus Cashgame

#46 April 7th, 2020, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Claudiunm

Hello friends!
I would like you to tell me what you like more: tournament or cashgame.
I particularly prefer to play tournaments because in them we have greater control of the money will be invested. However, cashgame we are free to come and go any time you want. Already in the tournament we were stuck for long periods.
What do you think?

Personally I prefer tournaments but that's just because I have a lot of patience and tournament play really coincides with that. There is also a great oppurtunity to win big $$. Although I do play a good amount of cash because I believe that's how you sustain a living being a poker player. Cash games give you a chance to make a steady income weekly. While also helping you build your roll enough to take shots at that big money in tournaments.

#47 April 7th, 2020, 10:49 PM

I like tournaments better than cash games because the payout can be a lot bigger.

#48 April 8th, 2020, 12:00 AM

Between tournament and cash, I prefer the tournament, so the cash you can control to stop anytime you want. MTTs you sometimes play for hours to pull small prizes, not to mention that the variance is very high, the cash you can win and quit or stop when you're losing too. So I think that both have a positive and negative side.

#49 April 8th, 2020, 12:27 AM

I really prefer tournaments. While tournaments contain much more variance than cash, I just find tournaments more enjoyable for hours on end.

#50 April 8th, 2020, 3:44 PM

i played cashgames for many years , and i`m watching twitch streamers playing torunament and all other stuff , 1 month ago i played some torunaments and find out that i`m goood in them , so i will switch playing tournament from cash game

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