Timmah120
Rock Star
Silver Level
Hello! I did a search on this topic but didn't find much, so my apologies if it is a duplicate.
When I am visiting family back in Western NY, I like to play cash games at the local Native Indian casino. They also have daily tournaments there that I play in (usually 2-3 every summer). They are most definitely low-stakes tourneys.
What I noticed is that only about half the field start the tournament on time. They allow late buy-ins for up to an hour or so. For example, about 30 of us will start on time, and another 30 will end up joining by the end of late registration.
Some players claim that it's just "not worth it" to play when the blinds are low. To me, they are at a great disadvantage by joining late; fewer hands = fewer chances to earn chips, seeing how they are your lifeblood in a tournament.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Should you start tournaments on time or is it better to wait?
When I am visiting family back in Western NY, I like to play cash games at the local Native Indian casino. They also have daily tournaments there that I play in (usually 2-3 every summer). They are most definitely low-stakes tourneys.
What I noticed is that only about half the field start the tournament on time. They allow late buy-ins for up to an hour or so. For example, about 30 of us will start on time, and another 30 will end up joining by the end of late registration.
Some players claim that it's just "not worth it" to play when the blinds are low. To me, they are at a great disadvantage by joining late; fewer hands = fewer chances to earn chips, seeing how they are your lifeblood in a tournament.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Should you start tournaments on time or is it better to wait?