Lesson overview
ICM Introduction
Chips ≠ dollars
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Would you flip a coin for ALL your tournament chips on the bubble?
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It's 50/50. You either double up or bust. In cash games, this is neutral EV. In tournaments? This is TERRIBLE. Here's why.
What you’ll learn
- Why chip value isn't linear in tournaments
- How ICM calculates your REAL equity
- Why survival matters more than chips
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ICM Math in Action
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Example: 3-player SNG, $100 buy-in Prizes: 1st = $180, 2nd = $90, 3rd = $30
Starting chips: 1500 each (total 4500) Starting ICM equity: $100 each (obviously)
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💡 ICM Pressure Principles
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When is ICM pressure HIGHEST?
🫧 The Bubble: Maximum pressure. Everyone tightens.
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