What is The Bubble?

In a Sit N Go Tournament, only a certain number of entrants will ‘cash’ (make money) in the tournament.  If the tournament is Multi Tabled (MTT), the payouts usually are set for the remaining 10% of the field, at most.  Many times it is less than this number.  For Single Table Tournaments (STT) which consist of 9 or 10 players, the payout is usually for the remaining three players.  For the (STT) you don’t want to finish fourth!  THAT’S THE BUBBLE position.  Spent the time and got nothing.

For Single Table Tournaments To include Sit N Go’s

LOOSEN UP

When you have  reached the BUBBLE position , you will notice that the players left, usually starts to tighten their play.  You are all very close to the money.  The blinds are large enough that players will call or raise preflop less often with marginal hands. NOW is the time to loosen up your play. This is the time to start playing those pocket pairs of (8,8), (9,9) or higher.  A hand of (Ace, Ten) or better or two face cards are betting hands at this time.

REMEMBER

You still have to use the skills you have learned.  Patience, position and information are the most critical!

SHORT STACKED?

If you are short stacked at this point (10 big blinds or less), then you should think about using the ‘push or fold philosophy.  Think about pushing (going all-in) with pocket pairs of 9 or better.  Taking the blinds at this point is critical to getting into the money positions.

The other players (in most cases) will be cautious and concerned about keeping their stack past this bubble point and will not call unless they have a great hand.

Stealing blinds to increase your stack can keep you going into the money positions.  Aggressive bubble play will  usually give better results in the long run, with more cashing places.

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