1. Understand What Makes PKOs More Fun…and Potentially More Profitable Chris highlights the excitement and profitability of PKOs (Progressive Knockout Tournaments), especially early on. The ability to win bounties makes the tournament more engaging, and players can often be in profit or freerolling early on. He points out that PKOs offer a greater chance for opponents to make mistakes by calling off too wide with mediocre hands or not being aggressive enough for the bounties. Moorman advises having a solid understanding of the equity required to call an all-in in these spots.
2. Practice PKOs at Lower Stakes Moorman suggests playing PKOs at lower stakes to gain experience, particularly for less experienced players. He recommends doing so without the emotional pressure of high buy-ins, which allows players to play more freely without fearing the loss of their tournament life. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the format.
3. Build a Stack Early On In multi-day tournaments, Moorman emphasizes the importance of building a stack early. A larger stack can help you withstand losing a big race or all-in later in the tournament. However, it’s crucial to cash when close to the money, as the extra chips gained from a risky jam near the bubble may not be worth the potential loss at this stage.
4. Find Good Value Satellites to Win Your Seat for Less Moorman encourages players to take advantage of the Venom Fever satellites that run frequently, often with overlays and good value. These satellites offer an opportunity to qualify for the Venom tournament for a fraction of the cost. He also advises players who satellite into the event to play their normal game without letting nerves or fear take over when playing above their usual buy-in level.
5. Don’t Register Too Late Moorman’s final tip is to avoid registering too late. He advises against buying in after the first few levels, as late registration means you’ll be playing against a field where most of the players have already gained a significant advantage and some have been knocked out. If you miss the beginning, it may be better to wait for the next opportunity instead of late-registering.
Four Bites at the Cherry While the action begins today, you have several opportunities to play over the next 10 days. ACR offers four starting flights for the 8th running of the Venom tournament, all beginning at 1:05 pm ET:
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Day 1A: January 18
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Day 1B: January 21
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Day 1C: January 25
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Day 1D: January 28
You can play multiple Day 1s, but once you make it to Day 2, you can no longer participate in any other starting flights. Satellites will run until and beyond Day 1D, giving players ample chances to qualify for the $2,650 buy-in tournament at a lower cost.
Good luck!
