Turbos v Regular Poker

Poker Turbo's simulate mid/late tournament stages.

Players immediately under pressure to stay ahead of the blinds.

Opponents have more incentive to play, so getting "donked out" isn't uncommon in turbo's, as with standard, deep tournament stages.

Poker Turbos Can Increase Hourly Profits

Turbo poker strategy is identical to standard game strategy. Timing is key. Some players adjust to turbo speed, some default closer to optimum play (looser players), others have some stages worked out but fail to adjust.

Estimated Duration of Poker Turbo's

Don't play a turbo unless you know blind structures, far too important to ignore. Ignorance is instant disadvantage.

Poker rooms and networks have their own turbo versions. A "speed tournament" may run longer than a "super turbo" at another.

Basic Guidelines for Time Management:

iPoker Network run turbo games, 24/7. Heads-up, SNG's, and multi-table tournaments are offered. Bet365, Blue Square, and Betfred are main iPoker sites.

Poker Turbo Players

Expect to play more maniacs, some enter turbo's as if its roulette. These players frequent all low stake tables. They're more capable of catching hand, busting your bankroll, as they enter more hands, so beware.

You'll face overly tight players who fold until they've no options left, but to play.

Turbo poker tournament strategy is no different to regular game. Knowing when to adjust gears is a skill requirement of all games and formats.

You'll have to make quicker opponent assessments, and re-assessments as game intensifies. Knowing your opponent is crucial.

Alternating between standard games and poker turbo's can impede your judgments.

Turbo Poker Information

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