9-man vs 18-man SnGs

[Nsight7]

I was going to say, I have played MORE than 20 games of both, but as I haven't played hundreds of games of the 18-man SnGs I really don't know what conclusion to draw. Theoretically I think the 18-man is likely more profitable (probably a bit more variance though), but I don't have the statistical evidence to back that up.

I suppose I am looking for both some further theoretical insight and perhaps some statistical evidence indicating which is the better profit venture.

[Tantalus747]

ROI should be higher in 18's but that doesn't necessarily mean your $/hour will be higher.

[Danastasio1]

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I was going to say, I have played MORE than 20 games of both, but as I haven't played hundreds of games of the 18-man SnGs I really don't know what conclusion to draw. Theoretically I think the 18-man is likely more profitable (probably a bit more variance though), but I don't have the statistical evidence to back that up.

I suppose I am looking for both some further theoretical insight and perhaps some statistical evidence indicating which is the better profit venture.

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Tantalus, you've stated ROI should be higher, how did you come to this conclusion, I'm curious.

[Tantalus747]

Many less regs at the 18s and inferior knowledge of pushbotting late combined with more opportunity to exploit that edge.

Longer time to exploit early edges depending on how many tables you're playing. Personally, I think the pushbotting edge is so great this isn't even much of a factor.

This being said I'm currently grinding the 9-mans, I find them easier to play continuous. If I played in sets I think I'd do the 18s though.

[Danastasio1]

Interesting.