Frequently Asked Questions
What types of poker tournaments are available at 888poker?
888poker offers multi-table tournaments with buy-ins starting from 1 cent and guaranteed prize pools of up to $1,000,000. Available formats include Mystery Bounty, Progressive Knockout (PKO), Multi-Flight, and Deepstack tournaments.
What are MTTs (Multi-Table Tournaments)?
MTTs are poker tournaments where players enter for a fixed buy-in and compete across multiple tables. As players are eliminated, remaining participants are balanced across tables. Prize payouts are typically awarded to around the top 10%–15% of the field.
What are Poker Satellite Tournaments?
Poker satellite tournaments allow players to win tickets or direct seats to higher buy-in events. Prizes are awarded as entries to larger online or live tournaments rather than cash.
What are PKO (Progressive Knockout) tournaments?
In PKO tournaments, players earn bounties by eliminating opponents. Bounty values increase as the tournament progresses.
What are Mystery Bounty tournaments?
In Mystery Bounty tournaments, bounty amounts remain hidden until an opponent is eliminated. A single knockout can award up to 10% of the total prize pool.
What are Deepstack tournaments?
Deepstack tournaments allow for extended play and deeper decision-making due to larger starting stacks.
How does tournament strategy change over time?
Poker tournaments generally progress through early, middle, and late stages. A tighter playing style is commonly used early, with increased aggression applied as the tournament advances.
How should bet sizes be adjusted in tournaments?
Players often adjust bet sizes based on table dynamics. In early stages, a pre-flop raise of around 2.5 times the big blind is commonly used, with bet sizes often ranging between 50% and 70%.
How should short stacks be managed?
When a stack drops to around 10 big blinds or fewer, decisions often focus on whether to push all-in or fold.
Why is timing important when playing aggressively?
The effectiveness of aggressive play often depends on timing. Bets and raises are generally more effective when applied in appropriate situations.