What do you prefer tournaments or cash games
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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
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Toggle Quote On 5/7/2025 at 2:17 PM, 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
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Yep, for me only tourneys I cant focus when i know that people can just rebuy their stacks -
I enjoy both of them, cash games during the week and if have time MTTs on Sundays keeps me balanced
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I like the structure in MTTs
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Toggle Quote On 12/30/2025 at 7:17 AM, Ahmad Hossain said:
I like the structure in MTTs
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Agreed -
Toggle Quote On 12/30/2025 at 9:10 AM, jemjem said:
Nothing beats a final table sweat, even a small one
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Last tourney I participated in I got into finals after 6 hours straight, jeez I was so tired but adrenaline was not letting me relax even for a sec lol
