How to Approach Your First Live Poker Tournament

My first live poker tournament was a £20 + £5 one at a local casino. I don’t recall how it went, only that I felt super out of my depth and bullied around by the regulars.

However, do not fear! If you’ve decided to play your first live tournament, then congratulations! You have evolved from being a dirty basement kid to a brick-and-mortar casino-goer.

There are many things you need to take into account when you approach your first live tournament, and there are many mistakes that you can rectify long before you’ve played your first hand or even walked through the casino doors.

Here are a few steps to follow to help make that first tournament experience a positive one.

Pick your tournament

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