Cash games or tournament and why?

[cranberry]

I like cash games. The main advantage in cash games is the ability to finish the game at any time.

 

[sanych]

I prefer cash because of the game in a comfortable time for you

 

[hookmeout]

Currently playing freerolls at ACR but I am interested in cash. Have been doing quite a bit of reading on the side

 

[smileagame]

Currently playing freerolls at ACR but I am interested in cash. Have been doing quite a bit of reading on the side

You described my exact position as well!
I never understood the way tournaments worked when I first started, that all you pay is a buy-in. I actually thought each tournament was all people buying in at $1,000 and higher to be able to play tournaments! If only I had learned sooner! Because I know I've always had a keen eye and the luck when I need it, saw texas hold em tournament when I was in vegas last and didn't realize It was less than $30 to play and actually get some solid winnings if you play good! Of course most the tourneys were more than that but they had one small one I imagine.

If this isnt hijacking too much I was just curious if Anybody on here play a tourney at a casino , like new york new york(or oharra's,flamingo etc.), and if so how much was their winnings? Just curious what could've been for me.
Personally I love these online tourneys bc of freerolls and I've never tried cash games, but I just earned another $33 cents toward my cash roll basically just losing the first hand I called after late reg being so late the blinds were one hand, and I got bad cards! so cash games some day soon.

 

[GameTooHard]

Probably 95% cash games. Tournaments have too much variance involved in winning them and I find short-stack play to be terrible.

 

[Zzzms]

both, but usually tournaments are my strongest part of my game.
cash is a new passion of mine

 

[Viktor Krysko]

I'm a starting player, I play $ 1-2, but over time I will play higher bets

 

[Jamuka7657]

I love the feeling of running deep in a big tourney. I've mostly just been playing freerolls, but recently won my first $1 buy-in tourney with a large field of players, it was awesome!

Cash games are nice when I don't feeling like committing a huge chunk of time.

 

[killbello]

cash or tournaments

I think I play better in tournaments so I prefer those. There's something about taking down a big tourney, outlasting hundreds of other players that is very satisfying.

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[scolopin77]

Depends

Depending on the tournament rules. I like playing low cash game and build my stack slowly.

 

[samexsky2578]

$ 5 / $ 10 Omaha

 

[tw082]

i myself prefer a tournament with deep stacks no rebuys...always seem to do better in longer tournaments....if i do play cash tables usuallt try to stick with the2-3,3-5 range

 

[0m3n]

Ofc tournaments, its more complex and interesting...

 

[Dmitriy_rus7]

if you play for cash, you can quickly double, but the risk is great. tournaments are longer but the risk is minimal

 

[greatgame230]

Always tournaments, their prizes are attractive, while in the cash you can lose everything in one session.
the most expensive tournament I've played $ 5.50 since my bank is not big

 

[Dsqtq]

Tournaments are more exciting and nervous but i love it

 

[teepack]

I prefer tourneys live and online.

 

[MemphisGrind]

What do you prefer to play?
And what is the most expensive table you played
I played at $ 20/40 (Min $ 400)

Cash definitely!!!!

I play at 2/5 regularly now (300 min 1,000 max) my biggest game I've played is 5/10 No cap

 

[Polytarp]

Live I prefer cash and online I prefer tournaments. Tournaments live are long and drawn out whereas online you can multi table in comfort. Cash games live, 20/40 max. can be enjoyable and you can pull down a few G's. The higher stakes require a larger bankroll which I don't have.

 

[Jezdic]

If I could choose, I would always play a cash game. You can always break, do not change the stake, you can take a short break ...

 

[NarcisoAlfa]

Hi, Online, I prefer MTT and cash in live events (is too best for read the opponent)

 

[fadisn]

I prefer Tournaments !
Never played more than 5$ cash!

 

[clasrasmusso]

I like to play both, but is a better tournament player, Then I often play Omaha which is very interesting​

 

[jofieloviedo]

Cash game

I love cash game is the best for me but I also have to admit that when I play tournaments I have a lot of fun it is truly fun and I guess playing tournaments Im very lucky but I dont know thats how I feel when play tournaments. I prefer cash game but I guess playing tournaments is where I play better and also I like the feeling of eliminating other players and reach new positions until get the final table without any doubt would be awesome play a tournament like the European poker tour

 

[Sil3ntness]

I use to play mainly tournaments, but now I do not have the time to play really long tournaments and I don't like the push/fold nature of turbo tournaments.

So I mainly play cash now. I like that I have the option to leave early if the table is really tough or I am not feeling good enough to play. A lot of live tournaments have really crappy payout structure (rake traps) too so I avoid those like the plague.

I still play $1/2 live (not rolled for higher and casino I play at doesn't even have 2/5). It plays like 5/10 at times though. Few players constantly straddling for $10-100 (Yes I've seen couple $100 straddles) I would raise preflop for a $100 because the blinds & straddles get so big.

Highest I've played online was $10/20 NL 6 max (2k buyin). That was for one full orbit though Played a decent amount of mid stakes though $1/2 $2/4 $3/6.

Online cash games in the low/mid stakes plays a lot more wilder/LAG. I see a lot more light 3 bets and 4 bets. Ranges aren't as tight as in $.01/.02. Post flop play is pretty solid though. Biggest thing though with online cash stakes outside of microstakes are there are a lot of really good regulars up there playing for years.