Zoom on PokerStars - It's Not Just for Cash Games!

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Zoom on PokerStars - It's Not Just for Cash Games!

By now, everyone has heard of the fast-fold format Zoom available on PokerStars, but not many people will know that you can play tournaments in this format as well!

PokerStars Zoom Tournament Schedule

EventBuy-inGuarantee
Zoom (2 x re-entry)$1.10$1,500
Zoom (Unlimited re-entry + add-on)$1.10+R$1,000
Zoom Progressive KO$2.20$2,500-3,000
Zoom$3.30$2,000-2,500
Zoom Progressive KO [Deep Stacks]$3.30$6,000
Zoom$11$3,000-5,000

All of the above are nine-handed zoom tournaments, but you are also able to find three-handed and heads-up zoom tournaments on the PokerStars client.

Top Tips for Beating Fast-Fold Poker

To improve your chances of beating low stakes fast-fold poker, you should...

  • Remember that it is, for the most part, the same game as "normal" poker
  • Remember that players generally play tighter, particularly in three-bet pots
  • Know position is still as crucial to success as ever
  • Make notes, which will be of great help
  • Steal liberally from late position unless you have notes dissuading you from doing so
  • Three-bet late position raises lighter than you would usually
  • Take plenty of stabs on the flop with continuation bets
  • Size bets smaller for button steals and continuation bets

For more information, be sure to check out this handy strategy guide!

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