tournament structure

[AshleyC 0]

A poker club opened near me a couple of months ago and are having their opening festival this weekend. I've done well in the tournaments there since it's been open and am up quite a bit. However, the main event in this tournamnt has an entry fee considerably larger than usual. It's a £300 ($500) freezout. Usually I play the £20 re-buy, so normally budget for £60. I have played at a £500 entry tournament before (13th / 103) after winning entry through a satelite and so am comfortable with the competition at this level.I've won this amount over the last couple of months there and so really feel like I should play, also as a way of supporting the club as it has only recentlly opened and I'm a regular. The problem is that this entry fee is quite alot to me; but I feel that the tournament represents + EV. They are expecting around 50 players and have said that they'll pay top 9. So if I assume each time I make the money I earn the median amount of approx £1200; then for the tournament to be + EV I'd need to make the money 20% of the time. I feel that my actual expected rate is about 35-40%; based on my past performances there.Given this, I decided to play, but I asked about the structure and am now uncertain whether to play. 5000 starting chips, blinds start at 50-100 with 45 min levels. However, the blinds at the club typically double so will go to 100 - 200, 200-400 etc. I'm unsure whether or not this will give adequate time for skill level to ensure a decent performance. What are the thoughts on this blind structure / and or any other advice? Im have a job at the moment and so wouldn't miss the money that much, but since I started playing poker have tried to ensure that poker pays for itself and tried to increase my bankroll from within itself. In essence, I've tried to keep my poker / personal finances separate; therefore, when playing I don't feel like I'm betting a days wages but 20 BBs or whatever.

[LuckyMcCatcher 0]

Understand that if you have an edge you should gamble unless the amount you are gambling w/ overextends your br. There are very few structures that dont require some amount of skill. In fact this structure may be more to your advantage than others, because of the constant math required. Others will get these close decisions wrongs, which leaves more room for error and therefore more room for you to capitalize.

[solo319 0]

I think that is a more than fair blind and chip structure. Here in Kansas City the casinos have 15 minute blind levels and have far fewer starting chips. 5000 and 45 min levels would be more than a dream for me.

[bm99 0]

I actually think that this is a pretty good structuce. Its similar to what it would be like if you were given 2500 in chips and the blinds started at 25-50 which in my opinion, would be a fair structure Also 45 minute blinds are longer that casino tournaments I have played. So if all that is keeping you back is the structure, I say go for it. If the BR aspect is also keeping you back, you may have more to think about.

[The_Mit 0]

I Agree this structure gives you alot of time to let your skill show.I would also say that if this buy in is a large pc of your bankroll you should pass until a later date when you are not risking such a large pc of your Roll.Time is on your side and poker will be around when your roll is larger.You may find that you play a little different when you have your whole roll on the line, this could cost you in the end, Its not the end of the world but not a risk you need to take considering your making money in the smaller events.

[The_Mit 0]

comp problem

[The_Mit 0]

How do you delete a post when your have a brain fart and keep posting the same message?

[The_Mit 0]

I agree this structure gives you alot of time to let your skill show.I would also say that if this buy in is a large pc of your bankroll you should pass until a later date when you are not risking such a large pc of your Roll.Time is on your side and poker will be around when your roll is larger.You may find that you play a little different when you have your whole roll on the line, this could cost you in the end, Its not the end of the world but not a risk you need to take considering your making money in the smaller events.

[The_Mit 0]

I agree this structure gives you alot of time to let your skill show.I would also say that if this buy in is a large pc of your bankroll you should pass until a later date when you are not risking such a large pc of your Roll.Time is on your side and poker will be around when your roll is larger.You may find that you play a little different when you have your whole roll on the line, this could cost you in the end, Its not the end of the world but not a risk you need to take considering your making money in the smaller events.

[Ron_Mexico 4,219]

Five times?Seriously?First day with the new mouse?Very good structure IMO

[The_Mit 0]

Five times?Seriously?First day with the new mouse?Very good structure IMO

Brain Cramp did not think it was sending............I really meant what i was saying ........I have a problem with repeating myself.How do you delete post for future ref?

[ForRealDD 0]

Five times?Seriously?First day with the new mouse?Very good structure IMO

Brain Cramp did not think it was sending............I really meant what i was saying ........I have a problem with repeating myself.How do you delete post for future ref?

Edit/Delete button at the top right of your post

[The_Mit 0]

Five times?Seriously?First day with the new mouse?Very good structure IMO

Brain Cramp did not think it was sending............I really meant what i was saying ........I have a problem with repeating myself.How do you delete post for future ref?

Edit/Delete button at the top right of your post

Thanks for the help :-)