Poker Strategy: Sit ‘n Go 1185x

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Sit N’ Go’s used to be easy money, but they’ve become tougher over the years. Some of the elements that you’ll need to know inside and out are Independent Chip Model equities, solid bubble play, heads-up poker, and more. The strategic impacts of these factors aren’t necessarily obvious, and that’s why you can’t just jump into the games and become a winner without a significant amount of study. Yet, there are many advantages to SNGs, including the fact that you can put in significant volume in a short amount of time. With the articles presented below, you can improve your return on investment and take home the money. Whether you play turbos, satellites, or hypers, and regardless of your preferred stake level, you’ll find these pages quite useful in enhancing your knowledge about sit-n-go tournaments.




Nakamuras 2k Post 5h5a55

author's journey from being a novice online poker player with frequent losses to gaining expertise and building a substantial bankroll, emphasizing the significance of learning from the FTR community

Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 2): More HU Basics 1c234j

The pre-flop and post-flop games change when you play 10+ big blind stacks with a pre-flop raise that is not all-in.

TLR’s Pocket Pairs in SnG’s/Sit n Go’s 3i2t60

how to effectively play pocket pairs in Sit n Go's (SnG's), emphasizing the importance of understanding the statistical odds, adjusting strategies based on the stage of the game, and making decisions based on stack size and table dynamics

CrunchyNut’s Independent Chip Model 5x1k19

explanation of the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in poker SNG's, illustrating how it attempts to equate tournament chips to cash value by treating each chip as a "ticket to a lottery," and offering examples to calculate players' equity in different scenarios

Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Final Stages 4b2u4n

advanced strategies for the final stages of Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting to opponents, making strategic bets, understanding when to fold even with the best hand, and the significance of timing blinds, showing hands, and considering the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM)

Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Pregame 161o6r

in-depth guide to 'Double or Nothing' Sit-and-Go (DON SNG) poker tournaments, focusing on advanced pre-game strategies such as fold equity, stack management, and opponent tendencies

Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 1 3468x

comprehensive strategy guide for Sit-N-Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the game's structure, adjusting to different stages, and making informed decisions based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies

TLR’s Guide to All Things Turbo 462f4d

strategies specific to turbo Sit & Go (SNG) poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of position, stack size, and aggressive play, especially during the bubble phase and heads-up situations, to maximize chances of success

Double or Nothing SNGs – Part II – Post Flop Play 1q6m

strategies for post-flop play in Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournaments, emphasizing the importance of having a strong hand to continue after the flop, the reduced value of continuation betting, the need to play aggressively with made hands, and the significance of adjusting one's play based on the tournament's progression

collection of strategic poker moves and plays, not originally created by the author, but compiled from various sources, offering tactics like the "Pushing all in" move, "Stop and Go," "Continuation Bet," and "Squeeze Play"

Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 4 5n49w

In order to increase your hourly while playing SNGs, you may decide to multitable. You can try to stagger the starting times of your tournaments to make the process easier for you. Any SNG player can improve his or her results by learning to bluff well.
The ABC’s of Continuation Betting

The ABC’s of Continuation Betting 304y2y

C-betting is something you should routinely be doing when the flop misses you. You need to take into your position, the number of opponents on the flop, your hand and other factors when deciding whether or not to make a continuation bet.

Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you'll be well on your way to success. While you'll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.

Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 1): Heads Up Basics 721t3a

Basic heads-up SNG scenarios are often much more complicated than they seem, and game theory helps us to understand why.

PokerStars Sit And Gos – HORSE 4w2j4p

overview of HORSE Sit & Go Tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the five poker games that make up the format, the rotation of games, buy-in ranges, and payout structures, aiming to offer a diverse and entertaining experience for players of varying skill levels

Playing Blinds in SNGs 10666g

Playing from the blinds in a SNG tournament is tricky. You'll often be getting very favorable pot odds and thus be inclined to play many hands. But you should that you'll be out of position without the initiative. In early levels, it's far better to stay out of trouble by playing tight.

Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 3 193455

When determining what level of SNGs to play, you need to carefully consider your bankroll as well as your own confidence that you can beat a level. to start out playing tight and loosen up later on in a tournament. Always be objective when analyzing your own play.

PokerStars Sit And Gos – Heads Up 2r3b1n

overview of the heads-up Sit and Go tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the different blind structures, game styles, and buy-in levels, along with strategic advice for improving win rates

Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Middle Stages 28685r

advises players to open up their starting hand requirements during the middle stages of a Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournament, emphasizing the importance of pot-stealing and re-stealing strategies, especially when antes are in play

Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Early Stages 32o2u

early-stage strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of tight pre-flop card selection, understanding the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM) when considering all-in confrontations, and the challenges of playing small to medium pocket pairs due to the tight nature of general DON players
EV Calculations Tutorial 5: Tournament Calculations

EV Calculations Tutorial 5: Tournament Calculations d6c6

If you want to make EV calculations during a Sit and Go tournament, you'll have to become familiar with the Independent Chip Model. The value of your chips will fluctuate depending on the stage of the tournament and your stack size. You need to use an ICM calculator to get accurate results.

Sit And Gos – Double or Nothing 5y47u

"double or nothing" Sit & Go tournaments where players either double their buy-in or win nothing, with the top 5 out of 10 players splitting the prize pool equally

SnG Key Strategies 4c6y4u

There are a lot of strategic concepts involved in proper Sit and Go play. By learning how to wield your stack as a weapon, playing appropriately tight and developing proper preflop ranges, you'll be well on your way to beating the games. You'll also need to consider what other players are doing.

end-game strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, focusing on how to navigate the bubble phase and the role of collusion among players to knock out short stacks and secure a spot in the money

Double or Nothing SNGs – Part I – Pre-Flop 2q3s5b

Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experiences of $10 Double or Nothing SNGs (DONs).   Introduction This is a brief introduction to the ‘Double Or Nothing’ tournaments (DONs) that run on PokerStars. These are 10 man SNGs but with a flat payout...

TLR’s Sit-n-Go Beginner Pitfalls w6q72

common mistakes made by beginners in Sit-n-Go poker games, such as overvaluing certain hands, misinterpreting pot odds, and failing to adapt to changing table dynamics

Scuba Chuck’s What is Expected Value(EV)? 3h5m3w

the mathematical concept of Expected Value (EV) in poker, emphasizing its significance in making profitable decisions by consistently choosing the most +EV situations, and discusses the intricacies of calculating EV in different poker scenarios, particularly in NL SNGs

ACR Poker Sit And Gos – Single Table 1i3w32

Sit & Go Tournaments are popular online poker games that start immediately after filling up, offering a variety of poker forms and buy-in levels, with the article focusing on single-table, normal-speed tournaments, detailing their structure, payout, and strategies for different stages

Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 3): Semi-Bluff Analysis 2x483g

Learning how to study post-flop tournament scenarios, especially push/fold scenarios, is important in the growth of an SNG player.

Independent Chip Model/ICM Calculations 194j3b

step-by-step guide for poker players to understand and apply the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in specific in-game situations, such as when to call an open raise or a push, to make more informed decisions

Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 2 2c5n4q

There are important differences in play between single-table and multi-table SNGs. There are other important considerations if you're playing satellite Sit and Gos. Regardless of the type of SNG you play, you should observe your opponents and take relevant notes on them.

PokerStars Sit And Gos – Heads Up No Blind Increase 451w2o

unique format of heads-up Sit & Go tournaments on PokerStars where the blinds do not increase, emphasizing that this setup encourages patient play and resembles a heads-up cash game, with strategies differing significantly from regular SNGs

Heads Up SNG Survival Guide 26374s

Heads-up SNGs can be extremely fun and profitable. Before playing, however, you need to make sure you're adequately rolled for the stakes you're going to play. Also, it's probably helpful to brush up on your push/fold game because these types of tournaments often feature short-stacked play.