Top 5 Mistakes Poker Players Make in Spin&Go Tournaments

The article is written by a Spin&Go poker trainer who regularly sees players making the same mistakes that worsen their results.

One common mistake is making too loose raises from the button, which is more prevalent among players transitioning from multi-table tournaments (MTT) to Spin&Go. In Spin&Go, players should raise with only 38.5% of hands from the button, compared to 48% in MTT, and avoid limping.

Another mistake is calling all-ins from recreational players based on GTO (Game Theory Optimal) strategy, which assumes opponents are also playing optimally. Recreational players often push with a tighter range and fewer tilt deviations, requiring adjustments to the GTO strategy.

A common error is folding too often to continuation bets from regulars on the blinds, even with hands that should call or raise according to GTO. Against recreational players, who often have a narrower and more value-oriented range, players should defend more tightly.

Working on poker skills alone can be slow and ineffective, as evidenced by the author's experience of stagnating at low limits for years.