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sundizzel
Enthusiast
Silver Level
This is an interesting question that will vary highly depending on the individual. I think the main considerations to take into account are the variance inherent in the game, your mental state as the day progresses, and simply how much time you'd like to spend on the tables. These considerations are taken under the assumption that you are following proper bankroll management, but your bankroll could be a fourth factor if you're not managing it well.
The first point regarding variance is important for me because I am trying to build a bankroll (started at $0 in freerolls, and now it's up to approx. $300). To overcome the variance inherent in the game, you need to put in some pretty decent volume in terms of number of tournaments and hands played (or get incredibly lucky xD). Therefore, I try to register for as many within my buy-in level that I can still manage to handle. For me, I prefer to play only 4 tables at a time, but I don't mind registering for new tournaments if I bust out early or in the middle of one of the initial four. I personally don't like rebuying because I like to start on an equal footing, but I know that many better players than I rebuy all the time.
The second point concerning mental state typically applies to when you're playing several tournaments for an extended period of time. If you're tilting and it's affecting your play, it's probably not a good idea to continue registering or rebuying. Furthermore, it'd probably be a good idea to take a break, walk around, and clear the head so as not to tilt into any more mistakes in whatever tournament(s) in which you still remain.
For me and the tournaments that I am currently playing (super micros from $.27 to the occasional $4.40 and $6.60 micros/small stakes), the timing works out such that there are sort of two shifts I can choose to take--the morning shift with registrations starting from 0630 through 0830 and the evening shift with registrations starting from 1600 through 1800. My last point (how much I want to play) determines which day(s) and shift(s) I choose to play. Some days I don't play at all and will do some yardwork or auto detailing. Some days I'll play the morning shift and might go really badly, so I'm not in the mood to play in the evening. Or the same is true and it makes me want to play in the evening (not through tilt) to try to get some wins. Or I just want to play all day, then I do!
So, personally, depending on those factors, I play anywhere from 0 - 20 tournaments per day. On an average day, I'd say it's probably around 12.
The first point regarding variance is important for me because I am trying to build a bankroll (started at $0 in freerolls, and now it's up to approx. $300). To overcome the variance inherent in the game, you need to put in some pretty decent volume in terms of number of tournaments and hands played (or get incredibly lucky xD). Therefore, I try to register for as many within my buy-in level that I can still manage to handle. For me, I prefer to play only 4 tables at a time, but I don't mind registering for new tournaments if I bust out early or in the middle of one of the initial four. I personally don't like rebuying because I like to start on an equal footing, but I know that many better players than I rebuy all the time.
The second point concerning mental state typically applies to when you're playing several tournaments for an extended period of time. If you're tilting and it's affecting your play, it's probably not a good idea to continue registering or rebuying. Furthermore, it'd probably be a good idea to take a break, walk around, and clear the head so as not to tilt into any more mistakes in whatever tournament(s) in which you still remain.
For me and the tournaments that I am currently playing (super micros from $.27 to the occasional $4.40 and $6.60 micros/small stakes), the timing works out such that there are sort of two shifts I can choose to take--the morning shift with registrations starting from 0630 through 0830 and the evening shift with registrations starting from 1600 through 1800. My last point (how much I want to play) determines which day(s) and shift(s) I choose to play. Some days I don't play at all and will do some yardwork or auto detailing. Some days I'll play the morning shift and might go really badly, so I'm not in the mood to play in the evening. Or the same is true and it makes me want to play in the evening (not through tilt) to try to get some wins. Or I just want to play all day, then I do!
So, personally, depending on those factors, I play anywhere from 0 - 20 tournaments per day. On an average day, I'd say it's probably around 12.
franken222
Visionary
Bronze Level
If it's freerolls, I play as many as I can.
With buy-in tournaments, I only play one at a time. No matter what anyone says, If you're playing multiple tournaments at one time, your attention is divided by the same number that you're in. If your attention isn't divided, than you are throwing your money away on the one's that aren't getting attention, so why be in them?
I usually play twice a day, in the burning and at night and if I go far in a tournament then all morning, until they eliminate me ... to avoid wearing out my mind so much ...
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TpaEnforcement
Visionary
Bronze Level
I play about 12 tournaments a day on weekends. During the work week, I play about 2 tournaments. Only cause i need to get to sleep early. Starting Friday i play poker way more. Cause I don't have to get up early. Friday, Saturday I play as much as I can. I just wish all poker sites had phone Apps for all sites. Well good all and see you at the tables.
Robbert_ro
Rising Star
Bronze Level
How many tournaments you should play in a day is a tricky question. Depends on so many factors. Do you play just for fun? Do you expect to win money? Are you new to poker? if that's the case then you should probably play a lot of hands so registering to more tournaments its a good ideea.
Personally, when I'm really in a mood for poker and I lose early on in a tournament I usually register into another tournament right away, but if I'm tilted I just take a break. If you can't concentrate 100% on what you want to achieve it's better to take a break. You won't get anywhere if you get right away into another tournament feeling like that.
Another thing that I take into consideration is how "lucky" I feel on that particular day. We all had that day when we get hit with the right cards all the time and other days when you just can't win a hand. On those days I just say pass...but that's me. Maybe others have better suggestions.
Personally, when I'm really in a mood for poker and I lose early on in a tournament I usually register into another tournament right away, but if I'm tilted I just take a break. If you can't concentrate 100% on what you want to achieve it's better to take a break. You won't get anywhere if you get right away into another tournament feeling like that.
Another thing that I take into consideration is how "lucky" I feel on that particular day. We all had that day when we get hit with the right cards all the time and other days when you just can't win a hand. On those days I just say pass...but that's me. Maybe others have better suggestions.
Mortis
The Saurus
Loyaler
Depends on my mood. Sometimes I'll play 1-2, sometimes I'll play 15-20 in a day (The on-demand SnGs with roughly 30-50 people on average) if I'm feeling good and on a good run, and feel like playing for awhile at 4 tables at a time.
4e kogo1
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Poker love!
I think everyone has such days when you play on your field in the form of tournaments and as nikruti you do not go into them, I in this case do rebay, and if I catch a bad mood, I just stop playing, realizing that tomorrow I will be waiting for the same clearing in which you need to give your best to the full)
I think everyone has such days when you play on your field in the form of tournaments and as nikruti you do not go into them, I in this case do rebay, and if I catch a bad mood, I just stop playing, realizing that tomorrow I will be waiting for the same clearing in which you need to give your best to the full)
