FreeRoll VS Cash

[lorenz0wns]

a big diff i've noticed is when i started playing $5+ tournies less ppl get into the pot preflop and u can min raise pre a ton w/o the fear of everyone calling u each time

[buonafide]

If you're only used to freerolls, I would suggest playing some real money MTTs first. But in general, cash game play is more like the early parts of a real money tournament. Stacks are big in relation to blinds and you need a big hand to get all-in with another stack. All-in preflop is usually not ideal in cash.

[TGxHUSSLE]

I say that when it comes to playing online poker I owuld much rather play cash games as oppose to mtt but with live play I would rather play in tournaments

[jcolee2]

Play free roll like a free roll and cash game like a cash game

[abwil2]

Play free roll like a free roll and cash game like a cash game

what would we do with out such sound advice LMFAO, good luck on the felt!!

[HopsBar28]

I don't see much difference in play between a FR and a low-buy-in tourney ($5 or less). When you get into $10-$50 buy-in tourneys, you will face tougher opponents, and will have to make difficult decisions due to higher frequency of bluffing (as a previous poster stated). Pay very close attention to the board and the play as it develops to try to get a sense of whether or not you are ahead. I can multitask during a FR or low-cost tourney, but if I invest more than $10, I focus on the game almost exclusively.

[WILD]

The longer you play, the easier it is to find your style. Normal mtts that have 15 min levels are played way differently than turbo ones. If it's a turbo, be prepared to see lots of all ins.

[JohnP314]

I'm trying different ways of playing but lately It seems i can be 90% until the river . and when I do raise pre flop with a premium hand I get called by someone with 2 4 off and get owned lol ....

[zayzoo]

i find it harder to adjust when you play a tournament then play cash. i you crush sng your going to crush cash games. either way, any way of playing helps you in your game.

[jczecho2]

its a completely different approach, with actually money vs possible free money. you gotta control yourself and dont push it as much