Spin & Go vs Sit & Go. What’s the difference?
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When you’re exploring the PokerStars lobby, you’ll notice lots of options available on the menu of games. Everything from tournaments to cash games to Sit & Go’s.
You’ll also see types of games that you won’t find anywhere else. One of these gems is the Spin & Go. This is a fast and exciting format of poker that gives you the opportunity to win thousands of times your buy-in. And all within minutes.
Spin & Go’s are a type of Sit & Go, with a different structure and a unique quirk.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sit & Go’s and what makes Spin & Go’s different.
What is a Sit & Go?
Sit & Go’s (SNGs) are a type of poker tournament that starts as soon as a set number of players have registered. For example, in a nine person SNG, the moment the ninth player sits down the game will begin.
Unlike multi-table tournaments (MTTs), with a scheduled start time, SNGs are always running. They start when they fill up.
Sit & Go’s can be single table or multi-table, although they usually don’t have huge fields. It’s common to find heads-up SNGs, six or nine player single table SNGs, or multi-table SNGs up to 45-players.
SNGs are available at a variety of stakes, ranging from micro to high. Their structure is like any other tournament. There are set starting stacks and increasing blind levels.
Players favour Sit & Go’s for various reasons. First, the games are shorter, which is appealing for recreational players. For keen players, it’s possible to multi-table and put in serious volume.
Spin & Go’s are a type of SNG
Spin & Go’s take the concept of SNGs, but ramp it up a notch. They have a faster structure and a randomized prize pools that can lead to significant wins.
Spin & Go’s have a particular set of rules that makes them unique. Players start with 500 chips and blind levels increase every couple of minutes.
At the start of the game, a reel will spin to determine the prize. This can be anything from 2x to 10,000x the buy-in. Some games have a jackpot prize of $1 million.
Although the lower prizes are more common, the chance to score a big multiplier is what sets Spin & Go’s apart. And the games are fast. Very fast. It’ll all be over in ten minutes or less.
Spin & Go buy-ins start from $0.25 and run up to $1,000.
What’s the difference between Sit & Go’s and Spin & Go’s?
Sit & Go’s resemble traditional tournaments. The structure can vary, so take a quick glance at the lobby to see the blind levels and re-entries. Also look out for special formats such as bounties. Aside from that, you’ll be playing tournament poker as you would in an MTT.
Spin & Go’s offer an even faster experience. They are more casual, although it is possible to grind and put in the volume. Spin & Go’s are also ideal if you only have a few minutes to spare.
Spin & Go’s are a type of Sit & Go that has a particular structure and set of rules, including a spinning reel that determined the prize.
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