Do you play differently depending on whether you are playing a Freeroll or if you spent money on a buy in?

I think I’m tighter when I spend money, wanting to cash even if it’s near the bottom just so I don’t lose my buy in. Anyone else feel that way?

I don't play any differently between the 2. If anything maybe i play tad tighter on the free roll the 1st level or 2 until the crazy people are out but to be honest i always try to play my A game.

You really should not change your game in the free rolls by the way. If you start changing the way you play you may also pick up some bad habits and start doing them when playing in the buy in games.

Originally Posted by Psyanide14

Do you play differently depending on whether you are playing a Freeroll or if you spent money on a buy in?

I think I’m tighter when I spend money, wanting to cash even if it’s near the bottom just so I don’t lose my buy in. Anyone else feel that way?

of course the game when you pay for the entrance is much more responsible. and players at the table are more cautious. there is a normal adequate action.
and freerolls there play all for free and less responsibility for their stack and actions.
a serious game I think the game from 10 dollars and above.

I don't play differently with freeroll or buy-ins tournaments, I would have to adjust more to the crazy people in free roll tho. The play style should depend on the opponents you are dealing with.

in freerolls CC club is more difficult but at the same time it's nice to play .. Here you can develop the skill of playing math and learn to read opponents.

I play more riskly in the freeroll because the rewards are lower, I want to either double up or fall out of the tournament.

I play absolutely the same in both cases. This is possible by the fact that I play on micro limits. And I do not see much difference from freerolls. I just enjoy the game.

Listen. You shouldnt be playing freerolls at all if you have enough money to play other games. You lose focus and learn to play with real begginers and you shouldnt get used to that.

Originally Posted by Psyanide14

Do you play differently depending on whether you are playing a Freeroll or if you spent money on a buy in?

I think I’m tighter when I spend money, wanting to cash even if it’s near the bottom just so I don’t lose my buy in. Anyone else feel that way?

For me, there is no significant difference in playing a freeroll or MTT with BI. But I know that for many players there is such a difference, and playing a freeroll they will have a wider range for the game. This must be taken into account in order to adapt to the game of villains.

It is also worth noting that in tournaments with pay, there can be players on tickets won in satellites or received for any action. It can also affect the style of playing villains - playing on an unusually expensive limit for a "prize" ticket - for someone it's the same freeroll, and for someone the chance for a very big money in an expensive tournament. Try to define the villain's style, and then use it against him.

Play the same way, with buy-in that Freeroll...

It's interesting to see how many CC'ers play both types of tourneys the same way. That's really tough to do in freerolls when 2 or 3 players are jamming every hand while the blinds are going up rapidly.

The same thing happens in the cheaper satellites to the big tourneys. I just played a $1.10 buy-in sat to the Sunday Storm. Just like in freerolls it was difficult to get into a hand because of all the jamming. Fortunately the blinds didn't go up as quickly as most freerolls. So in the end a disciplined approach worked and I won an entry to the Storm.

How you are able to play depends a lot on the blind structure of the game.

I just played my first Freeroll on PokerStars with cardschat group and I must say the difference in play versus my usual 888 poker super turbo Freeroll was amazing. Much less all ins every hand and could actually enjoy the game more as opposed to just being lucky.

Actually cashed as well for 65 cents. Retirement here I come!

Yeah just loose as late reg ftw

I try to play tournaments the same regardless of the buyin price. I adjust according to how the table is playing. If someone is wildly splashing around with weak ranges then I may call shoves a lot wider than what I would usually do.

the freeroll tournaments give you the opportunity that if you do not have a bank, you can get up there, from there play tournaments with low buy in which many players do not register, so you will have the opportunity to reach ITM faster .. my case game more in Partypoker both their freeroll and tournaments are much less people than in pokerstars

My opinion is that in the freerolls there are many crazy people who go all in without having anything because the tournaments are free and in the tournaments that you have to pay the entrance you play a more solid game on the part of the participants, I think it's more easy to get to prizes in a buy in tournament that in a freeroll

I try to play both the same, like someone mentioned earlier, I would play a little more tightly in the first hour. Let all of the all in players fizzle out, then win the chips from the "great" players.
Like all card games, and well games in general that I play, I am always trying to better my game. I play against computers on a few different games, it is all game theory to try and figure out the best outcome. Not declare the game is rigged.
A lot of people won't play with play chips, and just keep not knowing how to play and rely mostly on luck. These are the ones that need to play with the play chips.

@Roger

Do you think people who play with play chips would be even looser than the Freeroll players since there is no real money involved?

Of course, so it is better to invest a little and then participate

I do play tighter when it’s my money verses free roll. Free rolls are just a fun way to try and build up your bank roll.

Originally Posted by Psyanide14

Do you play differently depending on whether you are playing a Freeroll or if you spent money on a buy in?

I think I’m tighter when I spend money, wanting to cash even if it’s near the bottom just so I don’t lose my buy in. Anyone else feel that way?

Your game should react to the players you are facing, the game you are playing & the cards you are getting.

Loose & tight players are scattered through out all games. Pay attention to their play & react accordingly. Your cards will change day-to-day & game-to-game. You must recognize & react accordingly. It is your competition & yourself that you must master.

GL & God bless.

I play the same but I find I win freerolls but lose Buyins due to crazy bad beats and terrible luck, to the point I feel like ACR rigs or tweaks their buyin random number generator to increase action to take rakes, they have nothing to lose they aren't American and I'm pretty sure they are evading taxes in multiple countries lmao

I play more wild in Freerolls to build a big stack early.
I'd rather bust early in a Freeroll than bust late.
It's not really worth playing it tight early since it's usually such a huge field with such high variance that tight play won't be fun or effective. Gotta play loose! Until you make a big stack at least.

I play the same both, always to try to improve, of course trying not to make the same mistakes as before

I don't change my strategy because i can't deposit so i'm forced to treat freerolls as real tourneys

Originally Posted by Psyanide14

Do you play differently depending on whether you are playing a Freeroll or if you spent money on a buy in?

I think I’m tighter when I spend money, wanting to cash even if it’s near the bottom just so I don’t lose my buy in. Anyone else feel that way?

it is worth playing the same way, as they said before, you do not have to change your game, it will become a habit) In a tournament for 10-20 dollars, players with the same success bet a pot with overs only. We need to adjust to the table.

I try to play the same in either a buy-in or a freeroll. I don't want to develop bad habits. With that being said though I do adjust the way I play a little bit here and there depending on the other players.

I tend to play the same in free rolls vs buy ins. Just a little bit more courageous on free rolls might be the biggest difference.

I try to play freerolls no worse than money. If you play with your sleeves then why do you sit down and waste time in vain.

I always try my best a-game in both whether freeroll or money. But i believe in the subconscious, I play a bit riskier in freerolls because I can not lose money. This applies to all 50/50 decisions such as where I know that it will come to a Coinflipp.

But the fun is the same. I like the game and if I win money by the way, all the better.
What I've noticed is that there are many bad player choices in the freerolls. The higher the entry fee, the better your opponents will be.

The freerolls of CC are on a very high level, there are not so many bad players.

I think in freerolls people play less careful than the buy-in

I feel the same unless I've been at a freeroll for 3 hours. Then, when my aces get beat by nines on the bubble, I feel I have lost a lot.

However, playing with hard earned freeroll money in a cash game, I want to protect my chips.

Would you like chip insurance? We have reasonable rates.

Early levels are a minefield in Freerolls with a lot of loose play. I typically expand my open/calling range early to build a stack and then try to play as I would with my own money.

yes its hard on line free rolls but if you want to play a long time in tourny just wait tell the blind are around 100/200

I feel that I do not play them the same way since most of the players in the freerolls do not play seriously and they bet with whatever

I normally play free rolls or find like dollar sit and go and that way I don't feel like I'm putting to much money into the game I know the payouts are the best but it does make my bankroll slowly go up. I try to avoid cash tables just because it seems like my money goes to quick there.

As I've always said and I keep it, I think you should always play a fair game regardless of whether it's a freeroll or a buy tournament, although of course I do not take it away that if you're playing with buy, of course there may be a little more pressure depending on the amount of money you have invested in the buy in of a tournament, but do not underestimate the freeroll tournaments and play them as a maniac because if you get used to winning hands by pure luck, this could get you to harm. That's why I always recommend playing cleanly.

I believe that every human being plays more cautious when he spends money on a ticket in a different tournament than a freeroll where many players play without commitment and the temptation and pay more bets e without due caution

When I pay to play, I have much more responsible. First I try not to lose the buying. After that I seek profitability. Sometimes is necessary to take high stake, take risk, to lose.

I think I play better when I pay than in freerolls

Freerolls are very popular among players who do not want to make deposits. If you play well, it's actually possible to start building a poker bankroll, just playing freerolls.

Has very difficult freerolls, even more than some paid satellites, especially those with rebuy. Game in the same way ... it's just a matter of adapting the table in which you are

I play tighter in tournaments that offer a good prize pool whether it be freeroll or buy in.I want to make the final table. Often times that is not the case. I know only making it just past the bubble will never yield a good profit. I have to learn to take chances when the time is right.

I used to play too loose in freerolls but I'm playing a little tighter now at the start and seem to be getting a little further before busting out.

My game is more dependent on opponents and blinds and not on the fee.

its donks vs pros when you talking about freerolls and cash tournys however i play the same in both dont pick up bad habits in freerolls!!