T$B is about the action off the felt and behind the scenes at all the major online and live poker tournaments. We will bring you the latest news on big side bets, grudge matches, and prop
bets taking place on the poker scene.
For those of you who are new to tournament side betting, the most common form of poker side bet is the last longer bet or "LL" for short. In a last longer bet, two players wager a set amount on who will make it deeper in the tournament. Sometimes players will even lay odds if there is a large skill gap between them. Many players will make multiple last longer wagers within the same tournament, potentially even having far more at stake in LL bets, than the initial buy-in for the tournament itself.
For those of you who are new to tournament side betting, the most common form of poker side bet is the last longer bet or "LL" for short. In a last longer bet, two players wager a set amount on who will make it deeper in the tournament. Sometimes players will even lay odds if there is a large skill gap between them. Many players will make multiple last longer wagers within the same tournament, potentially even having far more at stake in LL bets, than the initial buy-in for the tournament itself.
Why make Side Bets in Poker?
You will ask yourself "... isn't the prize-pool enough?"
People make side bets for many reasons, and not all of them are purely money driven. The most common reason for a Last Longer is that it personalizes competition. In a LL you play the player - not the field. If you win, it’s the ultimate brag...let’s be real: poker is all about the bragging rights.
Side-betting is another outlet for that big game rush. Depending on your style of play, it can add a competitive edge to your game. When there is a LL in play, the focus is on the tournament life … where every position gained brings you that much closer to a multiple-win. For most players, staying focused over the course of a multi-table tourney can be daunting. It is more likely that you will improve your long-term standings when the focus is clear: outlast your buddy.
Remember that in a poker tournament there is often no difference between finishing in 1000th place and 500th. With a last longer bet, one seat at any stage of the game can be the pivotal difference.
You will ask yourself "... isn't the prize-pool enough?"
People make side bets for many reasons, and not all of them are purely money driven. The most common reason for a Last Longer is that it personalizes competition. In a LL you play the player - not the field. If you win, it’s the ultimate brag...let’s be real: poker is all about the bragging rights.
Side-betting is another outlet for that big game rush. Depending on your style of play, it can add a competitive edge to your game. When there is a LL in play, the focus is on the tournament life … where every position gained brings you that much closer to a multiple-win. For most players, staying focused over the course of a multi-table tourney can be daunting. It is more likely that you will improve your long-term standings when the focus is clear: outlast your buddy.
Remember that in a poker tournament there is often no difference between finishing in 1000th place and 500th. With a last longer bet, one seat at any stage of the game can be the pivotal difference.