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I really don't believe that this is a smart way of going about building a roll with the limited funds that the writer is referring to start from. With so much variance involved in these ST SitnGo's, wouldn't it be smarter to start with multitabling micro 6max turbo's sng's and grinding micro limit cash games to even out the variance. It seems to me that in this article she is referring to someone who is trying to build a quick bankroll. If I am trying to build a bankroll with only $50-$100, I would try and make money and learn at the same time and play games that would cut down on the "big swings" as she talks about in these SuperTurbos.
Just want to know what you guys think?
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QUOTE (TheWynn @ Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, 4:02 PM) 
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I really don't believe that this is a smart way of going about building a roll with the limited funds that the writer is referring to start from. With so much variance involved in these ST SitnGo's, wouldn't it be smarter to start with multitabling micro 6max turbo's sng's and grinding micro limit cash games to even out the variance. It seems to me that in this article she is referring to someone who is trying to build a quick bankroll. If I am trying to build a bankroll with only $50-$100, I would try and make money and learn at the same time and play games that would cut down on the "big swings" as she talks about in these SuperTurbos.
Just want to know what you guys think?
I really don't believe that this is a smart way of going about building a roll with the limited funds that the writer is referring to start from. With so much variance involved in these ST SitnGo's, wouldn't it be smarter to start with multitabling micro 6max turbo's sng's and grinding micro limit cash games to even out the variance. It seems to me that in this article she is referring to someone who is trying to build a quick bankroll. If I am trying to build a bankroll with only $50-$100, I would try and make money and learn at the same time and play games that would cut down on the "big swings" as she talks about in these SuperTurbos.
Just want to know what you guys think?
I would say the $100 BR for the $3.50 ST sng's would be borderline OK but $50 is certainly way too risky. As you say the swings are a nightmare down there but they can be profitable. I would suggest avoiding these though if your looking to build a roll from $50-$100 and play lower stakes.
QUOTE (Darth Maple @ Wednesday, October 21st, 2009, 2:03 AM)
I would say the $100 BR for the $3.50 ST sng's would be borderline OK but $50 is certainly way too risky. As you say the swings are a nightmare down there but they can be profitable. I would suggest avoiding these though if your looking to build a roll from $50-$100 and play lower stakes.
Thanks for the response.
Yeah, my thoughts as well. My BR is such that I could play these, but I still don't think I could play these on a regular basis. I think I would end up breaking my laptop or the remote for my tv.
Personally, I play the 5.50/6.50 turbo 6max sng's and they seem to be working out for me.
Pokerstars will come up with something similar I'm sure
Imagine that one has to go through this much trouble now just to win $100......Twenty years ago, if you read Sklansky's book and Super System you were a bona-fide card shark!
I skimmed the article. I'll just point out that - yes, micro super turbos would have lots of terrible players. But there's also lots of terrible players in standard $2-$10 sngs.
Another upside of super turbos are, assuming you study up on push-fold situations, it's very difficult to misplay a hand.
The downside, is they are such a minefield. You'll have an edge over the players, but you'll be forced to put yourself at risk a lot more, leading, IMO, to more variance than in a standard sng.
IMO, you need to be disciplined, experienced and well-rolled to excel in turbos.
Starting out, I think they're a pretty bad way to learn to play poker, if you have any interest in becoming a better cash game or deep stack tournament player.
Another upside of super turbos are, assuming you study up on push-fold situations, it's very difficult to misplay a hand.
The downside, is they are such a minefield. You'll have an edge over the players, but you'll be forced to put yourself at risk a lot more, leading, IMO, to more variance than in a standard sng.
IMO, you need to be disciplined, experienced and well-rolled to excel in turbos.
Starting out, I think they're a pretty bad way to learn to play poker, if you have any interest in becoming a better cash game or deep stack tournament player.
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