Hi! Chasing draws in a sit n go tournament is bad business. I know that sometimes we get struck in a hand, and have little choice but to see the hand to its conclusion.
But, I also know that we are sometimes tempted to make the chase. There are few things in a sit n go more thrilling than to destroy an opponent with a river suck-out. Especially, when our stroke of luck has the appearance of a perfectly planned, expertly executed move.
Why is chasing in a sit n go bad business?
Simple. Because the card odds are always against us. And, because when we lose (which will be most of the time), we cannot reload. Consequently, the venture can result in becoming short stacked, or even in elimination.
Sure, if we get lucky, we can win a big pot. Or, maybe even double-up. But, there are many less risky methods to accumulate chips.
You can think of chasing as a form of passive poker play. In a sit n go, passive play is a sure road to losing play.
In my article, Draws, Redraws and Drawing Dead in a Sit 'n' Go Hold'em Tournament, I present the arguments to help a player understand the unique meaning of odds, outs, and draws as they apply to a sit n go.
Thanks and Good Luck!
R. Steve McCollum
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