Zoom on PokerStars - It's Not Just for Cash Games!
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By now, everyone has heard of the fast-fold format Zoom available on PokerStars, but not many people will know that you can play tournaments in this format as well!
PokerStars Zoom Tournament Schedule
| Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom (2 x re-entry) | $1.10 | $1,500 |
| Zoom (Unlimited re-entry + add-on) | $1.10+R | $1,000 |
| Zoom Progressive KO | $2.20 | $2,500-3,000 |
| Zoom | $3.30 | $2,000-2,500 |
| Zoom Progressive KO [Deep Stacks] | $3.30 | $6,000 |
| Zoom | $11 | $3,000-5,000 |
All of the above are nine-handed zoom tournaments, but you are also able to find three-handed and heads-up zoom tournaments on the PokerStars client.
Top Tips for Beating Fast-Fold Poker
To improve your chances of beating low stakes fast-fold poker, you should...
- Remember that it is, for the most part, the same game as "normal" poker
- Remember that players generally play tighter, particularly in three-bet pots
- Know position is still as crucial to success as ever
- Make notes, which will be of great help
- Steal liberally from late position unless you have notes dissuading you from doing so
- Three-bet late position raises lighter than you would usually
- Take plenty of stabs on the flop with continuation bets
- Size bets smaller for button steals and continuation bets
For more information, be sure to check out this handy strategy guide!
