accumulation tournament only. 3 rounds of 20 hands. 1500 BR, 5 - 1000 bets. Totals posted after each round. 63 players. Prizes are top heavy (of course). What is the best approach? Stretch
More info please Need just a little more info: Are the 3 rounds added together to arrive at a player's final total or is each round separate and only the highest total counts? Any re-buys? Any idea about the overall quality of the competition? Any idea of previous results, i.e. how much was needed to advance/win? Where is this being played?
More info Yes, three rounds added together, total at end counts. Paid 1-12 I think. No rebuys. No real clue as to quality, some play in monthly elimination format, but that is completely different. Little information on previous results, 12,000 won one year, 10,500 another, and 16,000 another. No elimination, results 1-63, bottom 10-20 players zero out all three rounds. This is a "Tri-Game-a-thon" at Carson Valley Inn in Minden NV this weekend (players choose between slots or blackjack, and all get a keno ticket). Stretch
Get lucky. Really, really, lucky. FREE KENO TICKET!! That alone makes it worthwhile.:laugh: This is a tournament you play for enjoyment, have a nice social time and/or pass time if the all the entry fees are being paid out in prize money. Lots of luck involved so if all the entry fees are not being paid out, don't bother. OK, first thing, keep your fingers crossed. Next, hope you get a hot table(s). Generally, the people who win this type of tournament are those that sit at a table where the dealer busts a lot, and I mean a whole lot. Not discouraged yet, OK, a little strategy. Wong's "square root" theory does not apply here so if I were playing, I would be fairly aggressive right out the gate. Start out with $250 bets and see how it goes. If the table seems "friendly", bet more. If not bet less. Try to play in latter sessions if possible, watch other players when not playing (may be a clue for you as to how to play later) and keep an eye on the leader board. Adjust your play (bet more or less) depending on your standing. On the last round, most players will be more aggressive because they know they are behind and they have to catch up. So in most circumstance, you too must be more aggressive on the last round. And don't forget, keep those fingers crossed. Now this advice may not be what you wanted to hear but the game is a crap shoot and the luckiest wins. GOOD LUCK. Let us know how you do.
Lucky, yes, but... Anyone else? I am willing to risk ruin (zero-ing out), so I may go moderate bet the first few hands of any one round, then try a progression so that maybe I don't have to win more hands than I lose to accumulate more chips. Probably a four step progression (has a moderate rsik of ruin). Ant other attack plans? Stretch
Progression OK A positive progression is as good as any and it can work well if the table is "friendly". I'd give it a shot. I too would like to hear other opinions.
