Why Poker Pros Prefer Higher Limits in Spin & Go Tournaments

Professional poker players consider several indicators when choosing the limit they play, including technical readiness, moral state, and bankroll depth. The main reason to move from the $7 limit to the $15 limit is the difference in commission, which is 6% on the $7 limit and 5% on the $15 limit. This extra percent goes directly into the winrate.

The expected profit on the $15 limit will be 30 buy-ins more due to the difference in rake and rakeback. The higher winrate on the $15 limit reduces the influence of dispersion. On the $7 limit, regular players account for 13% of the total rake, while on the $15 limit, they account for 29%. However, this statistic does not mean that you will have to play in worse compositions twice as often. For example, the service Spynlizer shows that 34% of games are played without regulars.

The trainer of the poker school, Илья «SM0LK0», analyzed the transition from the $7 limit to the $15 limit. He noted that the lower rake provides a buffer that allows you to lose slightly more than 6EV chips per tournament due to 'difficult' opponents, while in terms of buy-ins, you will earn just as much as on the $7 limit, and in terms of money, twice as much.