Big pots or small pots?

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It depends on the situation I'm currently in.

If I'm playing a tournament and am massively ahead with my stack, I prefer to play for small pots so that I don't lose so many chips in the worst-case scenario. If I'm small stacked, I naturally want to double up and play for a big pot.

So I favour both variants depending on the game situation.
 
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I want to win big banks all the time and pick up small ones often.
I don't know the reason for this desire, but intuitively I feel thirsty for profit) :cunning:
 
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I like to win all the pots I enter unfortunately it doesn't always work out even if I have the better hand. I would rather win more lower value pots because not only will I not draw as much attention to myself, but also winning more hands will help me as a player who knows how to win and analyze his hands, how he won and why he won.
 
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When you play Cards chat freerolls on Replay the blinds go up fast after a few levels , Then you gotta win big allin hands to have any chance to make the money .Allin to win !
 
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Usually winning large MTT pots means playing longer, and surviving against a larger field of players. While I like doing this occasionally, I'm more inclined to play smaller MTT pots, which are just as enjoyable to me, usually involve fewer players, not as long of a time commitment, which sometimes includes travel time to/from a casino. For the record, I almost never play cash games. I enjoy the longer term strategy of MTT's.
 
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I'll take option C please.. BIG pots consistently:ROFLMAO:

Big pots are great but if I'm honest lot's and lot's of small pots consistently as that suits my play style, you don't get to force the size of the pot, the situation dictates how big it can get.
 
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Prefer to play small stay I the tourny till the money then go for all ins. Onvs a nice big pot with the nuts is always welcome!
 
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It definitely depends on the situations: a big pot, definitely with the best hand! With Small Pots: Constant, I patiently guarantee the increase in my battery.
 
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i would have to choose consistent small pots over occasional big pots i suppose with the word consistently drawing me towards my choice.
anyway, that the amount of small consistent pots happens to end up being equal to the amount of the big pots occasionally.??
 
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I rarely smoke pot so I guess I'd have to go with big pots rarely.
 
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Which would you prefer - winning BIG pots occasionally OR winning small pots consistently?

Let us know your preference and reasons why.
My preference is winning big pots occasionally. I tend to play tighter with narrow range of hands and that's the reason behind why I prefer winning big pots occasionally.
 
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Now, of course, it depends on what sounds like the big pots, if I end up being able to go on a trip with my girlfriend, I would definitely prefer the big wins.
 
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Sometimes we have no choice but to accept small pots in the hope of winning big pots, but patience often leads us to winning big pots.
 
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I don't venture into big pots no, I prefer to go in small pots and increase my steck
 
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I play poker primarily for fun. I earn a fairly good salary, so small wins are not very important to me. Instead, a big win every six months or a year would be a more desirable option for me.
 
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I often play small pots because I play for the game, to fulfill my free time, not for any money benefit.
 
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I would prefer two options (win BIG pots from time to time and win small pots all the time)
Let us know your preferences and feelings why you do this
? - The feeling of victory and the desire to win!
P.S. I want a bracelet
 
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I believe that a hybrid strategy is optimal:
  • Prioritize small, consistent wins as a foundation.
  • Seize opportunities for big pots when odds and opponent tendencies align.
If I have to pick just one option, it will be winning small pots consistently, because it means lower variance. Steady gains reduce financial and emotional stress. Minimizes costly mistakes. Works well in tight games where opponents fold easily.
 
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There is a good proverb: a little bit is better, but often . I also prefer winning small pots . But here is the second question: What is considered a small bank? If you win $50 every day for a small pot then that would be good for me .
It's always nice to win prizes . Receiving small prizes You know that there will be a big celebration on your street, and I know that for sure .The most important thing for me is to get a small prize than to be with a bubble!

In short, the most important thing is to enter the prizes..And then how the card falls ...And don't worry if you lose It's not your day
 
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For me, it is preferable to win big pots, they are remembered for a long time. Although, of course, big losses are most memorable, especially with strong pocket hands:rolleyes:
 
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Hi :)
I've never won big prizes, but I regularly win small ones. I guess it's more pleasant to win big prizes than small ones, and it's quite logical, but more frequent wins, even if they are small, are better for me because my victories have a positive effect on my mood and my development.
 
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