I used to be a big Sit ‘N Go player but recently I realized that I make a better hourly rate when I’m playing cash or multi-table tournaments. A few people have questioned my decision to include SNGs in my poker routine since it doesn’t make sense to spend my time playing a game that isn’t maximizing my hourly rate. My response is that SNGs make a great filler game. Let me explain.
Both cash and tournaments are time intensive. I have to block out 3 to 5 hours when I plan on playing multi-table tournaments for obvious reasons and it usually takes me about half an hour to an hour to select a good cash table (gotta make sure I get one full of fish). But Sit ‘N Goes are easy. All I have to do is fire them up and I’m ready to go.
Of course, there are a few SNG regulars that I’d rather avoid, but they’re usually easy to spot since they sign up for several tables at once.
The other great thing about SNGs is that it’s easy to play a winning strategy. There’s very little post-flop play and your edge comes from making +EV shoves and calls. Personally, I think the simplicity of SNG strategy is part of the problem since a lot more players are getting wise to the Independent Chip Model.
Finally, one of the big reasons I’m keeping SNGs in my poker plan is because I can multi-table the bejesus out of them. I can only play about 2 cash games at a time (’cause I have to pay attention to the people I’m targeting) and I can only play about 3 or 4 multi-table tournaments at a time (’cause that’s about the most that run at once on Bodog), but I can play 10 or 12 SNGs in one sitting. It’s super sweet.
If you haven’t played SNGs yet, give them a try. They’re quick games and they’ll improve your multi-table tournament play especially at the final table.
For more information about winning SNGs, see these articles:
What Makes A Winning SNG Player
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