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leeisme

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I've been playing in the micro 0.10 turbo SnG's on PS and for the most part I've done OK, but my appetite for it is about at an end. The variance is increasingly frustrating not to mention the first 3 or 4 hands resembles the opening scene from the move "Mean Guns".

Over the last couple of days, I've been playing the 2.20 180 player SnG's and have done pretty decent, but most importantly, I enjoy playing so much more as there seems to be significantly less poker "slots" being played and the level of play seems less chaotic.

Is this the recommended step up? Maybe continue to play the 0.10 SnG since I'm making some money there, but play the 2.20 here and there until I feel more comfortable and play well consistently?

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Lee
 
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save up some money. Deposit like 200-300$ and play 2$ mtts

10cents has to suck
 
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If you can afford it, get away from the 10c turbos. Then decide what you like/want to play - turbo or regular speed, multi table or single, whatever. Find out what format you're comfortable with so you can focus on beating 1 thing, then bust ass and figure it out. Lots of good info and people here who can help you out.
 
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I am still trying to build a bankroll, so I am often in those small buy in events. after a while the poor players weed themselves out.

I don't know where the "good" play starts, because I have seen some bad play, including my own, at $5 & $10 buy ins.

If you can move up to $1 or $2 buy ins you might see slightly better play. The other suggestion I would make is the smaller SnGs.

They tend to pay out a higher percentage of players and it takes less hands to get there. While that could mean less variance for the single event, over all you would have more opportunities to cash by playing in more tournaments with a payout being statistically more likely.

For example, playing two $1 nine player SnG's where three players cash for a minimum of $3 is better than making your way through 160 players in a $2 180 man event, only to make $3 unless you then reach the final table.

Just my worthless opinion!
 
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JMTalbert said:
I am still trying to build a bankroll, so I am often in those small buy in events. after a while the poor players weed themselves out.

I don't know where the "good" play starts, because I have seen some bad play, including my own, at $5 & $10 buy ins.

If you can move up to $1 or $2 buy ins you might see slightly better play. The other suggestion I would make is the smaller SnGs.

They tend to pay out a higher percentage of players and it takes less hands to get there. While that could mean less variance for the single event, over all you would have more opportunities to cash by playing in more tournaments with a payout being statistically more likely.

For example, playing two $1 nine player SnG's where three players cash for a minimum of $3 is better than making your way through 160 players in a $2 180 man event, only to make $3 unless you then reach the final table.

Just my worthless opinion!
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There are bad players at every level--and I mean every level. They are just more prevalent at the micro stakes.

You make a good point that the OP should consider. playing single table sng's is much lower variance than trying to play 180's or whatever he's doing now. Small sng's are the most effective way to build a bankroll without huge swings--as long as you are a decent enough player.
 
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