Lucky_Guy Posted May 7 Lucky_Guy Posted May 7 Hey everyone:) I would love to get your opinion on a classic poker dilemma: do you enjoy grinding tournaments more, or do you stick to straight-up cash games? Both formats have their own perks and pitfalls, so I’m curious where you land and why. Personally, I lean toward tournaments. The buy-in’s locked, I can focus on each hand, and let the structure guide my decision-making. I also find that table dynamics can shift in interesting ways: players tighten up or loosen at specific blind levels, that you just don’t get in a cash session. That pressure forces everyone to adapt, which keeps me sharper. But I get the cash-game too • Sit down or stand up whenever you want • Reload if someone smacks you in the face • Deeper stacks • No late-night marathon if you bust early So, for you: • What makes you choose one format over the other? • Do you switch depending on mood, bankroll, or schedule? • Any underrated pros or cons I haven’t mentioned? Share your thoughts, stories. Looking forward to hearing how the rest of you approach this never-ending debate! Cheers, and good luck at the tables 👊🎲 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 7 Lee Posted May 7 I used to prefer cash games always, but recently feel like im starting to lean towards tournaments. Especially live ones in a good casino 😆 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemjem Posted May 7 jemjem Posted May 7 Nah, im a cash gamer. I would't last even an hour at least in cash games i can reload 😂 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari Posted May 7 Mari Posted May 7 45 minutes ago, Lee said: I used to prefer cash games always, but recently feel like im starting to lean towards tournaments. Especially live ones in a good casino 😆 Yep, for me only tourneys I cant focus when i know that people can just rebuy their stacks Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonang Posted May 7 Tonang Posted May 7 Cash lets me dip for an hour after work, can't commit to a five hour grind Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wise Posted May 7 wise Posted May 7 29 minutes ago, Tonang said: Cash lets me dip for an hour after work, can't commit to a five hour grind Totally agree borther. Bubble play is the purest poker 🤠 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times flys Posted May 8 Times flys Posted May 8 I enjoy both of them, cash games during the week and if have time MTTs on Sundays keeps me balanced Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thu Aung Posted May 8 Thu Aung Posted May 8 16 hours ago, jemjem said: Nah, im a cash gamer. I would't last even an hour at least in cash games i can reload 😂 💯 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcos Posted May 8 Marcos Posted May 8 Agree, everyone takes it more serious 22 hours ago, Mari said: Yep, for me only tourneys I cant focus when i know that people can just rebuy their stacks Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bismarck Posted May 8 Bismarck Posted May 8 Never tried MTT, only cash Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-1631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovert7 Posted 3 hours ago Rovert7 Posted 3 hours ago I’m cash only lately Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted 3 hours ago 111 Posted 3 hours ago Just now, Rovert7 said: I’m cash only lately Same I like knowing I can leave after an hour if it goes bad Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted 2 hours ago Tony Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Rovert7 said: I’m cash only lately Tournaments feel fun until you bust after 3 hours with nothing Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oks Oksi Posted 2 hours ago Oks Oksi Posted 2 hours ago Just now, Tony said: Tournaments feel fun until you bust after 3 hours with nothing 💯 Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted 1 hour ago Lee Posted 1 hour ago 45 minutes ago, Tony said: Tournaments feel fun until you bust after 3 hours with nothing mistakes hurt less emotionally somehow Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad Hossain Posted 1 hour ago Ahmad Hossain Posted 1 hour ago I like the structure in MTTs Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustin Posted 3 minutes ago Faustin Posted 3 minutes ago 1 hour ago, Ahmad Hossain said: I like the structure in MTTs Agreed Link to comment https://forum.1wqdms.top/topic/128-what-do-you-prefer-tournaments-or-cash-games/#findComment-7824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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