How many games are you comfortable multi-tabling and why?

[Macaroon]

I play just one. I've tried more (had three monitors linked, so plenty of room) but did not enjoy it. That was as good a reason as any for giving it up. I like to know that when I win it's because I have outplayed the others, not because sheer numbers of hands dealt have meant that enough decent cards came, and I was lucky enough, to end up in profit.

 

[strokin07]

Strokin07

: EEK: In cash games usually play at three tables so more chances to win more money in tournaments for two as they pass a few hours just simply tired eyes to monitor a large number of tables.

 

[VizziVizo]

Only one.I prefer to learn my oponents and to focus on the one tournament only.

 

[mange1234]

Two Tables

I can play two tables fairly well. But, no more that that. I have tried to play three and four tables at a time, and it was stressful, no fun, and I could not keep up.

So,back to the one table.

Mike

 

[Shamaniski]

the older I get the less I can handle. When I first started playing I would 9 table usually. Now I 4 table most of the time.

 

[21sam]

I prefer to see all the tables where I play and since I have 2 not big monitors with my desktop and notebook it's comfortable for me to play 2-3 games at the same time. Don't like to play only premium hands on 20 tables with no time to think as many do.

 

[adamchikas]

Seriously, I have no idea how those guys play 10 tables at a time. I can play up to 4, but even then I am not very efficient. 2 tables is just perfect for me, there action almost all the time and I control everything that happens at both tables.

 

[strokin07]

Playing four tables as a time to count outs, or a game of chance?

How to have time to consider outs playing four tables at once, or simply rely on luck.

 

[21sam]

Elky can play 62 tables in plus.

 

[SerbGangsta7]

4-5 max or else it becomes annoying with the sound.

 

[Sil3ntness]

I like to start with two and work my way up.

Two tables may be slow, but I use that time to take some notes of the table's hand range, betting styles, and etc.

 

[KUN_AGUERO_KROOS]

More than 3 gives me panic disorder

 

[SavedByLeBell]

I use to strictly only play one to focus on learning and watching other player, but with practice you can move up to more and more.

 

[Shells]

There are times I play 2 or 3 at a time, but it's rare.

So, I have to wonder for all of those who play 3 or more, what's your win/lose ratio, while multitabling?

 

[benspocket]

1 for me 2 at the most becouse i aint fast enough to keep up becouse of medical issues, thats why i`m so slow sorry for this to the players who on same table as me

 

[12shark4u]

10

I can usually handle up to 10 tables either cash or MTTS cant mix em

 

[AugustWest]

I can't seem to handle more than 2. Plus playing on a laptop so screen real estate is lacking...

 

[pokahqueen623]

How many games I am comfortable playing.

I prefer to play just one, to stay focused, but have played two. No more than would I play. It is too easy to have a table pop up, and click thinking you are at another table, and make big and costly mistakes. PQ :elefant:

 

[dmorris68]

So, I have to wonder for all of those who play 3 or more, what's your win/lose ratio, while multitabling?

Poker winnings aren't measured in a game win/loss ratio. They're measured in winrate, which can be in bb/100 or hourly.

For those who multi-table, and do it correctly, their bb/100 will typically drop as tables are added because they will player fewer hands, but their hourly rate stands to increase. As they gain proficiency at multi-tabling, they can actually think through hands, contrary to popular belief, and bring their bb/100 close to where it was with fewer tables. Especially if they use a HUD which is really a must for playing a lot of tables. I actually play worse at 1 or 2 tables most of the time because I'm bored stiff. When you get used to playing a lot of tables, there's almost no going back. Liquidity is low where I play now and getting more than 4 tables going at once is rare. I really miss playing more, because even 4 will bore me and cause me to surf or watch a video while I play. Back in the heyday of FullTilt, 12-16 tables was my norm.

When bonuses and rakeback is taken into consideration, multi-tabling will almost always be more profitable assuming if approached correctly. Even a slightly losing player can make money multi-tabling with rb and bonuses due to the sheer number of hands played per hour.

 

[Syltan]

Experience and the experience of the game but even worse.

 

[Sil3ntness]

Poker winnings aren't measured in a game win/loss ratio. They're measured in winrate, which can be in bb/100 or hourly.

For those who multi-table, and do it correctly, their bb/100 will typically drop as tables are added because they will player fewer hands, but their hourly rate stands to increase. As they gain proficiency at multi-tabling, they can actually think through hands, contrary to popular belief, and bring their bb/100 close to where it was with fewer tables. Especially if they use a HUD which is really a must for playing a lot of tables. I actually play worse at 1 or 2 tables most of the time because I'm bored stiff. When you get used to playing a lot of tables, there's almost no going back. Liquidity is low where I play now and getting more than 4 tables going at once is rare. I really miss playing more, because even 4 will bore me and cause me to surf or watch a video while I play. Back in the heyday of FullTilt, 12-16 tables was my norm.

When bonuses and rakeback is taken into consideration, multi-tabling will almost always be more profitable assuming if approached correctly. Even a slightly losing player can make money multi-tabling with rb and bonuses due to the sheer number of hands played per hour.

I was the opposite. I use to grind 5+ tables frequently, but I got burnt out from it. Yeah the HUD definitely helps, but it turns my poker game into a robotic style. When I play fewer tables, I can get a good read on the other players and try to quickly find weaknesses. Like I will immediately find out who will fold to a "float" on the turn without even needing to see my HUD stats.

So now I play 2-3 tables & and slowly work my way up when I feel like I have a good read on the others sitting at my table. The less tables I play, the more time I have to make constructive notes on the others at the table (Hand ranges, betting style, aggression/passive tendencies etc.)

 

[ScottieDuncan]

I play no more than 3 tables at a time due to monitor size.

 

[guutox]

Was 4, now is max 2....very very very very slow my head is with huge damage

 

[Alexsandr Kononov]

Four table max.If you play more carefully and not likely to win is not much

 

[akyurukov]

I like to play at least 4,otherwise i get too bored,loose focus and start to play frisky.