When I came in first place in a VP tournament, it was the kind in which you
play as fast as you can (not a set number of hands). There were SEVEN
royals during the tournament. Some of the players who hit royals were not
VP players and played very slowly. I am a fast player and that gave me a
slight edge. However, I still only won by less than 100 points.
When I placed second in a VP tournament, it was a set number of hands. If I
had 20 more points, I would have won first place and twice as much money.
In another VP tournament, with a set number of hands, my first two session
scores totaled less than most everyone else got in one session. But, my
third session was so fantastic that I tied for second place. If I had 5
more points (in any of the sessions), I would have been second place -
without having to split the (2nd & 3rd place) prizes.
FWIW, depending on the tournament (and the payout schedules), I alter my
strategy to go for the royals more aggressively. But, not so aggressive
that I throw away points.
Just from my own personal experience, I would never throw away 125 points to
go for a royal. Those points are more valuable to me than the chance that
this one hand would give me the royal.
I agree, Harry. I will find it very interesting to hear the strategies of
the winners, too.
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On 4/12/06, Harry Porter <harry.porter@verizon.net> wrote:
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My 2+ cents take on this. However the tournament is approached, lets
hear from some winners come May!- Harry
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