Multi Tabling

Multi tabling is one of the greatest benefits of online poker. There are no casinos where a player can sit at four tables at a time. There are so many reasons why multi tabling helps a good poker player, from the ability to put in more volume to an increased win rate. While there are many benefits to multi tabling, it should also be noted that multi tabling can be the death of just about any player. As with most things in life, the key to multi tabling is moderation. Each player handles multi tabling differently, and as a result each player will be able to benefit from it in their own unique way.

Benefits of multi tabling

There are certain benefits that only apply to some players, but one thing that every player enjoys is the increased pace of the games. Live games will usually only allow for 10-15 hands per hour while online games are generally around 100+ hands per hour. Couple this with the fact that you can play a bunch of tables at a time and you will be in action nonstop.

The biggest benefit of multi tabling is the ability to multiply your win rate. While it is highly unlikely that your win rate will be multiplied in direct correlation to the number of tables that you play, it is very possible that your overall hourly earn will be increased. Pretend that your hourly win rate at 200NL is $20 when you are one tabling. If you play two tables your hourly win rate would probably be around $35 or so. While it is not double the amount, it is a significant increase. If you three table, your win rate might be somewhere around $47. As you can see, the hourly win rate continues to escalate with each table that is added, but it is not going to be $20 more for each table. One downfall of multi tabling may now be evident to you, if not, be sure to read about them below.

The third main benefit to multi tabling is along the same lines as an increased win rate. Virtually all poker sites pay some type of rewards or points to their players. These points are paid according to the volume of hands that are played. The more tables you play, the more hands you are able to get in. The more hands you play, the more points you earn.

Downfall of multi tabling

Every downfall of multi tabling stems from the overstepping of your limits. The reason that your win rate is not multiplied for each table added is because of the inability to play your best. One tabling allows players to focus 100% on each and every hand, two tabling will drop this focus down a notch. The cycle can become tough to break as the allure of more money will often end up being the death of a player. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking “If I make this much playing three tables, I can only imagine how much I would make playing twelve!” The problem with playing too many tables at a time is the inevitable decrease in quality of play. If you keep adding tables it is a near certainty that your win rate will eventually approach zero. The key is to find what amount of tables works best for you personally, and remember that each player reacts differently to multi tabling.