5 max vs. 6 max

NWCougar · #1 08-17-2006, 12:27 PM

Are there any big strategic differences in the two ? if so, what? Also, is one more profitable than the other?

milesdyson · #2 08-17-2006, 12:31 PM

pretty much, not really. blind play is a little more important, knowing how to play 3-way+ is a little less important. you're just never 3 off the button.

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Caddy_4_Life · #3 08-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Just eliminate UTG (6max) play standards and play as MP or later. Hands like A9o, KJo, KTo, can all be opened with from UTG now comfortably.

-Caddy

waffle · #4 08-17-2006, 12:35 PM

You have more equity in the blinds

daveT · #5 08-17-2006, 01:09 PM

I think there is quite a large difference between 5 and 6 players. 5 max is more psychological, IMO. If I am playing, I am raising. It also calls for much more bluffing. The opponents will try to trap, but they will loose all of their chips faster in the process. It is much harder to hit the flop 4 and 5 handed, than it is in 6- max.

cassette · #6 08-17-2006, 04:02 PM

5-max tens to be a lot more aggressive and you will be playing more tables that end up 3 handed or HU.

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milesdyson · #7 08-17-2006, 04:38 PM

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It is much harder to hit the flop 4 and 5 handed, than it is in 6- max.

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Leader · #8 08-17-2006, 05:29 PM

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Are there any big strategic differences in the two ? if so, what?

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UTG folded

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Also, is one more profitable than the other?

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If your comfortable playing a lot of 3-4 handed then it's probably more profitable. If not, then not. It's impossible to say that one game is more profitable in absolute terms. If you were to compare 6m hold'em to PLO, for me clearly it's hold'em because I don't have a clue how to play PLO. For most PLO players the answer is the opposite.

jstill · #9 08-17-2006, 05:42 PM

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I think there is quite a large difference between 5 and 6 players. 5 max is more psychological, IMO. If I am playing, I am raising. It also calls for much more bluffing. The opponents will try to trap, but they will loose all of their chips faster in the process. It is much harder to hit the flop 4 and 5 handed, than it is in 6- max.

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wtf.... worthless post for sure

caddy is correct thats the right answer to this question and yes there is more equity in the blinds but knowing that doesnt change your play at all i dont think

jstill · #10 08-17-2006, 05:45 PM

ps.

all of you guys playing 5 max what site/network on you on? What limits do you play? are you on my network playing against me on a daily basis cuz I havent run into too many I would have guessed to be 2p2ers ( but a few). How many other networks even have 5 max??Makes me wonder if ive been battling a few of you for months now hmmmm......