The Double or Nothing SNG’s differ from traditional single table SNG’s. In a traditional single table SNG only three of nine positions get paid. Third place receives 20% of the pool, second receives 30%, and first place receives 50%. In a traditional SNG, first place makes more than double that of third place. So it is in your best interest to shoot for first place. However, with the DN SNG’s, the last five players all receive the same amount of money. As a result, the strategy needed for playing DN SNG’s is very different than that of the traditional SNG’s. I am going to start documenting the differences on this blog and will eventually create a DN version of the SitNGoTraining.com.
Strategy Changes
Through the playing I have done so far I have not noticed any needed changes in the lessons on EV and M-Zone foundation; the same principles apply. In addition, the basic principles for calculating outs and odds do not change with the Double or Nothing SNG’s. I continue to use Tournament Indicator for EV, M-Zone, outs and odds, so no changes there. However, three factors change the strategy needed for pre-flop, post-flop, and bubble play: the blind structure, the six player bubble, and the payout structure. I will expand on both of these in future posts. Obviously, with the DN payout structure, there is no In The Money play and no Head-Up play, which I’m happy with!
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Play Double or Nothing
How is this going for you? I played on PokerStars last night. I guess they put $2.00 into my account when I signed up a few months back? I placed in a Double or Nothing 1+.15, then placed 3rd in a 9handed 1+.20 SNG. I did think the double or nothing was somewhat boring.
ReplyDeleteMoses--thanks for the questions. It's going well. I am currently running around 44% ROI and about 80% ITM on the single table double or nothing tournaments. But my sample size is still small, so I expect those numbers to come down as I proceed. I would have to agree that the double or nothing sit n go isn't as much fun as the normal sit n go tournaments, because of the lack of post bubble play. However, so far the variance is lower on the double or nothing sit n go's than I've had on the standard single table sit n go's. Bottom line, I need many more games before I can make a decision on which is more profitable for me. Will keep you updated!
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