If you have been wondering how to win some freerolls to boost your bankroll - you have come to the right place. We picked the brains of some of our most successful freeroll winners and we have a great collection of tips for you!
We also got some tips from members who might not have started crushing CardsChat freerolls yet - but have had some success overall in freerolls and wanted to share some of their tips as well.
Top 5 Quick Tips:
- Take notes on your opponents.
- Be patient.
- Play to win - not to min-cash.
- Do not tilt over bad beats.
- Pick your spots carefully.
Read below for more extensive advice!
Top tips for winning freerolls:
"I try to be as patient as possible and pick my spots to get involved in hands. I think a big factor in these games is the time you invest to familiarize yourself with your opponents tendencies. The more games that you play and the more experience and familiarity you will have to help make decisions in future games. Every game is different and you will need to be versatile and adapt your style of play to the table dynamic. Also it's important to control your emotions, I've seen many players give up after losing a big pot, you always have a chance to come back from the shortstack so do not let tilt become a factor." -
MTCashman
"My first goal is to survive the 1st hour and when in position I 3-bet almost every time. When in early positions I only play top 10 hands. I don't like to get involved in hands that other players are already involved in. Too many bad things can happen when you’re caught in the middle, not worth the risk to me in the long run. I like to represent that I go all in preflop with monster hands. This allows me to get away with a few unqualified hands to buy some blinds. I would rather steal your blinds than go to the river with you. I am happy to win lots of small pots. Once I get in the higher blinds, stealing becomes very effective, but 1st you have to get there. I protect my blinds! I don't like to fold my blinds at all. I try to be the aggressor in the hands I play 80% of the time. I focus more on playing small ball than micro-analyzing my opponents. By simplifying my game I have significantly reduced my risks and have increased by ability to last longer. Trust your gut and don't 2nd guess yourself. If it doesn't feel right fold it. Consistently 3-bet, stay away from multi-player pots and avoid going to the river if you can." - freeringo
"I fold a lot and I use that table image to bluff in the right places. We do play the same players over and over so I have notes on most and know how they play and that helps the most. My advice is play tight until you get a good feel for the game, then shift gears and be aggressive in the right spots. Pay attention to other players and take notes. Play it by ear and go with your gut." -
jaymfc
"You need to know your opponent - collect information and take notes . It makes it easier to play them postflop. It is also important to understand the difference between early, middle and late stages of the tournament. Do not get involved in big spots with a dubious hands in the early stages. In the middle stage, try to steal as many blinds as possible. The main point of the game is late stage, because that is where you win money. Have a good push-fold strategy." - _xrolex_90
"Recognize how certain players play their game. Making notes and/or using a tracking program are extremely useful. Try to get to know players' tendencies.....there are players with a decent roll who do not care about min-cashing and other players have no roll and are gladly trying to survive for a min-cash.
Realizing a top 3 finish is worth many, many times more compared to a min-cash. Min-cashing is not worth the time and effort, so when you play, go for the win. Min-cashing will not build you a roll....the $1 you win will be gone pretty soon. Winning a freeroll will give you the opportunity to build a nice bankroll." -
10058765
"I like to tag and put notes on almost all players, specially the strong ones. I can then exploit their power against themselves. It seems to work. It is very possible to build a bankroll with CC freerolls. I only play CC freerolls to boost my bankroll , so I don't go broke and can avoid deposits." - CadoARAJ
"I dont always play the same, I like to change tactics. But I mostly play tight aggressive and I like to confuse my opponents by bluffing. I usually try to get a read on my opponents and pay attention to their play. I play to win - not just to be in the money. Bad beats can always impact your game but try to avoid that. During the first hour wait for good cards,be patient, fold preflop even with AK if 2 or more players are allin. After the break be more aggressive in position and collect chips." -
kapobar
"I have won all of my first places in the CardsChat freerolls. My advice to win freerolls is persistence and being selective with your cards. Never try to slow play because you will be destroyed by the CardsChat players who play very well. There is a good level of talent at CardsChat." - mackmasterss
"Solid fundamentals are a must, if you don't know how to navigate a short stack or use a big stack to your advantage you won't be able to do well consistently. Watch how your opponents are playing and adjust accordingly... correct play is different at a tight passive table than it is at a loose aggressive table. Don't call big bets/raises from tight players without very good hands/equity.
There's no rush in poker, treat life as one long session, take your time building your bankroll and protect it by staying patient and playing within your means - there's always another tournament so keep your cool and don't panic when things don't go your way. Most importantly - have fun." -
DougPkrMonsta
"I think the success of my performance is due to the handling of the external aspects of the game of poker ... for example being able to control my emotions. Another aspect is to know how your opponents play ... after almost a year of playing the Cardschat freerolls you get to know how the regulars play. I can also tell you that one of my greatest virtues is patience and waiting for the right hands!" - Dailon Arroyo Blandon
"I usually play really tight. I wait for premium hands and almost never bluff except for some CBets and a few blind steals (with a hand that can hit something if you see the flop).I give players credit most of the time when they play back at me. You have a ways to go before the freeroll is over.. you can't win it in the first few blind levels, so be patient! I've seen the person with the least amount of chips coming into the final table win, so it's not over until it's over" -
VFranks
"I recommend tight aggressive play which has resulted for me in consistent top sixty finishes (for points) and frequent money position/top finishes. Points Leaderboard races require playing as many tourneys as possible and finishing top sixty in almost all. If you do this, Money Leaderboard positioning will follow. The biggest benefit of consistently playing opponents from the same player pool is (almost) always having a pretty good idea of where you are at in every single hand." - mtl mile end
"Poker is marathon, not a sprint, so take your time and keep learning." -
papi1207
"My strategy has always been quantity over quality. Play as many freerolls as you can, which is pretty easy since there are multiple CardsChat games a day and at different times. Even if you think you would never be able to win a freeroll, you can still build a small bankroll just from min-cashing in a few freerolls every week. My main advice would be to take lots of notes on people. Since we're often playing with the same players over and over again, notes can really help" - moots
"With good position you can be much more aggressive in your play. Read a good poker book, that will help your game." -
tahoeden
"My advice would be the three P's - Position, Pot Control and Patience." - wagon596
"Pick your spots and play solid poker! Position! Set traps to extract chips! Be active with your Big Blind! Have fun!" -
ribbybruno
"You need to maintain notes and color code them and refresh your memory from time to time. Knowing how everyone plays is a key to getting ITM. You can't just guess on any player from CardsChat without knowing some of their history or tendencies. There are way to many CC'ers who can win on a certain day and when they are on top of their game." - chicopaw
"Work on your ICM, use free rolls to work on your game, and never fold to a player who has less than 2.6bbs if you are last to act" -
Teunit
"Be mindful of what stage the tournament is at, and how other players are viewing the current stage in relation to blinds and their stack size. Be aware of who is at your table and what gear they are in. Watch every hand closely and be aware at all times. Focus." - ScooperNova
"Taking notes is important and PT4 is a useful tool." -
hutzpaf
"I think making notes is critical. You will be coming across the same players week in week out and knowing your opponents and their tendencies is a big advantage. " - shanest
"You first have to survive the all-in and the very loose players. Patience is a key. Throwing your chips around will expose you as a fish and good players will set traps by isolating you. Play sensible poker, learn by watching the many free videos available, and you will soon win your share of the money. You also have to budget time to win these, at least 4 hours, to win a CardsChat freeroll." -
okeedokalee
"I use a HUD and I take notes on most of the Cardschat regulars. I do try to mix up lines so I am not too predictable, especially against the "money" players from CC. Learn what equity means if you don't know, many freerollers will gamble their stack with 1 pair hand. Review all of your tourneys and take responsibility for your mistakes. Every time we blame the cards or the Donk or Fish we are hurting our own EV. Buy and use a poker database to review your play and have fun." - jsnake716
