I received this email from PTR this week and this point was very interesting I think.
6-Max is the Softest?
Preliminary data suggests that for $50NL - $200NL, 6-max may be easier than heads up or full ring games. 6-max games not only have more volume, but they also have a smaller percentage of winning players.
We analyzed $50NL, $100NL and $200NL players across all sites that played over 1,000 hands in 2010. The percentage of winners was calculated from April 4, 2010 - April 10, 2010.
Table Size Number of Players % Of Winning Players
Heads Up 5,950 44.5%
6-Max 21,117 40.6%
Full Ring 15,423 43.6%
Surely less winning players + better table selection = +ev
