Playing Shorthanded Tables

Hi Guys,

It is better to play Full ring or shorthanded? There advantages and disadvantages in both options. Let’s see the advantages of shorthanded tables:

First of all, there are more bad players (fishes). The higher the limit you play, the fewer full ring tables are available. Shorthanded tables catch the attention of bad players and I think is it probably due to the faster and looser game that is normally played at these tables.

Also your win rate can increase as you are more often involved in a hand against these bad players and also since you are loosen up your own game.

Finally you are playing more hands per hour with the same amount of tables for the simple reason that six players finish a hand faster than ten players. As a result, your hourly win rate will increase.

Variance is higher in shorthanded games. So I recommend a more conservative bankroll management.

But be careful, this doesn't mean that you have reached a goldmine. You must play your best poker and don't believe in easy money...

Regards