BLMonteiro
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Mantinhoo
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Statistically speaking, you're probably more likely to be hit by a car while walking down the street than to win the PS freerolls 
i'm constantly thrown out when I'm betting all in with AK or AQ, and an opponent with 25, 27.. that's what we're talking about...
i'm constantly thrown out when I'm betting all in with AK or AQ, and an opponent with 25, 27.. that's what we're talking about...
ObbleeXY
Visionary
Bronze Level
I think you just need to adjust your strategy. I play these frequently and also win several times per week. Similar games include the power path free ticket games currently on.
a few things to consider when playing these tourneys:
1) avoid the first few hands, or even up top the first 5-10 minutes of play. It is a bingo-fest and loads of people will shove (or call with) any two cards.
2) consider rebuying up front to get a bigger starting stack...but its not really a freerolol anymore, is it?
3) consider paying the add-on once you get past the rebuy period
4) your stategy needs to change as the game develops. Most people start out loose and then tighten up as the game progresses. I will do the opposite of what most folks do. I'll play fairly tight at the beginning, looking after the big stack (since I've rebought). As we get towards the bubble, that is when I start getting more aggressive,
5) balance your range and betting. Avoid very polarising betting strategies.
6) you absolutely MUST use your position better. You need to stop playing crappy cards from early positions and giving up pre-flop with some more marginal when in position.
7) avoid multiway pots. The way to do this is be being aggressive, betting strong, and simply folding when there are loads of people in the pot already
8) bet for value...or shove - you need to Id the call stations and when you hit monsters, bet bigger -- since they're going to call you anyway. But similarly, when you're playing against nitty players (and there will be many towards the end of the tourney), you don't need to put your stack at as much risk and can bet smaller. When you've got the nuts, you need to find a way to extract more value. Shoving can leave a lot of chips on the table.
9) Make sure you time your hands peoperky. By this, I mean, stop playing your straight and flush draws when your opponents don't have big chip stacks. Chasing straights and flushes are costly endeavours...you need to make sure you're going to get paid a LOT if you hit. so don't chase when up against short stacks.
10) you need to vastly reduce the bluffing game. You cannot bluff a call station. since there is no value to the seat and the chips in a freeroll, really, and a rebvuy is only 11 cents...so, anyone can call off anby bet by anyone...it just doesn't matter to most people.
11) you need to vastly reduce the "slow play" strategy. Similar to the avoid the bluffing game...there are usually plenty of call stations out there to call your bigger bets. So when you hit that set, bet it.
12) balance off your betting with some checking and check raises when you hit. Similarly throw in some c-bets (smaller sizing). Do not be afraid to check a flop opr turn.
13) Take note of the folks shoving AX. when they enter a pot without a shove they are doing so without an Ace. you can use this to your advantage.
14) Punish the limpers
15) Beware of the 3- and 4-bets.
16) go monster hunting rather than playing marginal hands.
17) be willing to call off shoves (heads up) when up against shorter stacks. you don't want to double everyone up...but you do need to protect your blinds or they be routinely taken.
18) avoid the throwables unless you are a) tryiong to get moved to a different table, b) encouraging a specific person to tilt, or c) if it is a light hearted table. Generally, you want to keep your head down and don't become anyone's target.
19) don't tap the tank. if a fish is winning, compliment them and get ready to take their money.
20) not all freerolls are created equal. For example, the fenomeno freeroll sucks... however the pacific rim freeroll is very winnable. The power path free tix you get from paying rake can be good games. I managed to work my way through to the $11 round and will play that in the next few days.
BONUS TIP
Do not take your splashy freeroll winning strategy into the higher levels/stakes. You will be crushed. You need to adapt your game to the audience/participants.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
JT
a few things to consider when playing these tourneys:
1) avoid the first few hands, or even up top the first 5-10 minutes of play. It is a bingo-fest and loads of people will shove (or call with) any two cards.
2) consider rebuying up front to get a bigger starting stack...but its not really a freerolol anymore, is it?
3) consider paying the add-on once you get past the rebuy period
4) your stategy needs to change as the game develops. Most people start out loose and then tighten up as the game progresses. I will do the opposite of what most folks do. I'll play fairly tight at the beginning, looking after the big stack (since I've rebought). As we get towards the bubble, that is when I start getting more aggressive,
5) balance your range and betting. Avoid very polarising betting strategies.
6) you absolutely MUST use your position better. You need to stop playing crappy cards from early positions and giving up pre-flop with some more marginal when in position.
7) avoid multiway pots. The way to do this is be being aggressive, betting strong, and simply folding when there are loads of people in the pot already
8) bet for value...or shove - you need to Id the call stations and when you hit monsters, bet bigger -- since they're going to call you anyway. But similarly, when you're playing against nitty players (and there will be many towards the end of the tourney), you don't need to put your stack at as much risk and can bet smaller. When you've got the nuts, you need to find a way to extract more value. Shoving can leave a lot of chips on the table.
9) Make sure you time your hands peoperky. By this, I mean, stop playing your straight and flush draws when your opponents don't have big chip stacks. Chasing straights and flushes are costly endeavours...you need to make sure you're going to get paid a LOT if you hit. so don't chase when up against short stacks.
10) you need to vastly reduce the bluffing game. You cannot bluff a call station. since there is no value to the seat and the chips in a freeroll, really, and a rebvuy is only 11 cents...so, anyone can call off anby bet by anyone...it just doesn't matter to most people.
11) you need to vastly reduce the "slow play" strategy. Similar to the avoid the bluffing game...there are usually plenty of call stations out there to call your bigger bets. So when you hit that set, bet it.
12) balance off your betting with some checking and check raises when you hit. Similarly throw in some c-bets (smaller sizing). Do not be afraid to check a flop opr turn.
13) Take note of the folks shoving AX. when they enter a pot without a shove they are doing so without an Ace. you can use this to your advantage.
14) Punish the limpers
15) Beware of the 3- and 4-bets.
16) go monster hunting rather than playing marginal hands.
17) be willing to call off shoves (heads up) when up against shorter stacks. you don't want to double everyone up...but you do need to protect your blinds or they be routinely taken.
18) avoid the throwables unless you are a) tryiong to get moved to a different table, b) encouraging a specific person to tilt, or c) if it is a light hearted table. Generally, you want to keep your head down and don't become anyone's target.
19) don't tap the tank. if a fish is winning, compliment them and get ready to take their money.
20) not all freerolls are created equal. For example, the fenomeno freeroll sucks... however the pacific rim freeroll is very winnable. The power path free tix you get from paying rake can be good games. I managed to work my way through to the $11 round and will play that in the next few days.
BONUS TIP
Do not take your splashy freeroll winning strategy into the higher levels/stakes. You will be crushed. You need to adapt your game to the audience/participants.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
JT
jose_saleh
Rock Star
Platinum Level
julio gonzalez
Visionary
Platinum Level
Hello, I know what you're talking about because it's happened to me and it's happening to me right now. but you have to keep playing and playing, the profits are going to come out. And I do it by watching videos, with what I win in the free CC I play tournaments on PS. AND IN 888
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
Loyaler
So you used BINGO aswell
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1KrazyMofo
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Number of entrants / Structure... Like 3minute blinds ? you are never gonna win eventually you will but I see these types of tourneys as lottery's and the luckiest players will win not the best. and if you are not great at poker then I guess your odds are even lower. But some freerolls AKA Vip/limited access etc are okay and don't have many entrants/ me personally think 10min blinds is too slow and 3min blinds is too fast/ for freerolls I think its better to be faster then slower though, they are free after all and everyone should have a chance to win, even if it be via luck.
Canaldo Kao
Visionary
Platinum Level
I've thought like you, but everything in life that is difficult and tiring one day you will reap the rewards. Today when I play in tournaments like this, I have much more confidence and skill than I did a few years ago!
pentazepam
Legend
Platinum Level
How can this be a problem?
It seems like a wonderful opportunity to double or triple up.
Bingo fests are the best since you are up against weaker ranges than in any other type of tournament.
Dimidrol2
Visionary
Platinum Level
It is possible to win and it is also possible to get into good prizes, but only 888poker has its own collection of 1 places from 2K participants. PS I don't understand at all how it's possible to play there. Freeroll is another poker, where no one has fired up for the entrance, hence the game is more frenzied, only closer to the end of the tournament there can already be real poker.
DiegoRamos
Legend
Loyaler
Because it is hard? Maybe a self-analysis will help you. Realize your mistakes and correct them.
istbno
Rock Star
Platinum Level
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NotADonk
Visionary
Platinum Level
It is hard. I've never won on 888, but have come 2nd a few times. I have won on PS once.
