Run It Back! Another Freeroll!

Show your skills in the next Poker Now Freeroll!

October 04, 2024

Run It Back - Another Coin Clash Freeroll!

The next 10k Coin Clash Freeroll is Thursday, October 10 - Another shot for you to showcase your skills on the Poker Now Felt.

Tournament Start Time: Thursday, October 10th @ 9pm Eastern Standard Time!

This free to play tournament will include a prize pool of 10,000 NOW Coins from Poker Now! Even better the top player will also win a $100 Amazon Gift card… pssst... Hey Plus Members, it’s a TRIPLE UP!)

Review Your Hands with PokerMommaa!

Despite her hectic tournament schedule Kasey Lyn Mills (aka @PokerMommaa) is going to start hosting some LIVE video hand reviews with Poker Now members. For a chance to have a recent Poker Now hand reviewed by Kasey simply compete this short application. If selected, you will be invited to join Kasey for a live video hand review!

Let’s dive into one of the most critical phases of any poker tournament—the bubble. Understanding how to play when you’re on the bubble can make the difference between just missing out and making a deep run. We’ll explore valuable strategies tailored to your stack size to help you navigate this tense stage effectively.

What is the Bubble?

The bubble in a poker tournament is the stage right before players enter the money. For example, if a tournament pays the top 100 players, the bubble occurs when 101 or 102 players remain. It’s a high-pressure situation where every player is acutely aware that the next elimination marks the difference between going home empty-handed or securing a payout.

The Importance of Bubble Play

Playing the bubble correctly is crucial for several reasons:

• Financial Gain: Surviving the bubble guarantees a return on your investment.

• Psychological Edge: Outlasting opponents can boost your confidence for the remainder of the tournament.

• Strategic Advantage: The bubble offers opportunities to accumulate chips as players tighten up to avoid elimination.

Strategies Based on Stack Size

Your stack size relative to the blinds and antes significantly influences how you should play on the bubble. Let’s break down strategies for short, medium, and big stacks.

1. Short Stack Strategy

Definition: A short stack is typically around 10 big blinds (BB) or less.

Goals:

• Survival: Aim to reach the money by avoiding unnecessary risks.

• Double Up: Look for optimal spots to shove and double your stack.

Strategies:

• Tighten Up: Play only premium hands. Your primary goal is to avoid elimination before the bubble bursts.

• Position Play: Shove from late position when action folds to you, especially if the players in the blinds are also tight or medium stacks.

• Avoid Big Stacks: Be cautious when big stacks are yet to act, as they may call your shove to try and bust you.

Example:

•Hand Selection: Pushing all-in with hands like A♠️K♦️, Q♠️Q♥️, or even A♥️J♣️ in late position when folded to you.

Poker Now Lounge Chips

Competition is heating up in the Poker Now Lounge! There are active games all day and all night. Their are small stakes tables as well as high stakes tables. Remember, the it’s always free to play in the Poker Now Lounge. In fact, you can claim 100 free chips every 24 hours.