The popular idea that the early events in poker tournaments are insignificant is wrong. In a way, this approach is similar to the time-worn saying in golf, “Drive for show; putt for dough.” While there is a kernel of truth in this statement, driving in the fairway makes your approach shots easier and, therefore, your putts typically more makeable. How does this relate to poker tournaments? You cannot win any money if you don’t go deep in these tournaments. Early round strategies must be effective to allow you to reach deeper into tournaments. You cannot execute your final table strategies […]