The Bubble Factor in different SnG formats
Do you find yourself as bubble boy all too often? Are you folding too often or pushing too much when it comes to the final phase of a SNG? This article will help you reach clarity!
The Bubble; To cash or not to cash
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| How to play on the bubble? |
In a SnG, the phase in which the prize money has nearly been reached and only 1 more person needs to bust until everyone is in the money is also referred to as the bubble.
If you find yourself as being that last unlucky player to get nothing all too often, then this article is for you
Read about playing on the bubble in different SnG formats!
What types of SnGs are there?
The article does more than just talk about bubble play, but also goes into how bubble play differs across different SnG formats:
- Fullring-SnG formats with 50%/30%/20% payout structure
- Shorthanded SnGs with a 65%/35% payout structure
- Double or Nothing SnGs with a payout structure of 20%/20%/20%/20%/20%
You can improve your knowledge of bubble play in other places as well:
Have your Bubble Hands checked by our professional handjudges
Watch how professionals play on the bubble in one of our coachings
Check out the software section and download the ICM trainers
