Complete before the first hand is dealt at every final table.
| Seat | Chips | BBs | Player Notes / Tendencies |
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| 1 (You) | | | |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | |
| 4 | | | |
| 5 | | | |
| 6 | | | |
| 7 | | | |
| 8 | | | |
| 9 | | | |
| Place | Prize | Jump vs Next | Risk Tolerance |
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| 1st | | | |
| 2nd | | | |
| 3rd | | | |
| 4th | | | |
| 5th | | N/A | |
A deal splits money proportionally to chip counts. Favors the .
An deal splits by mathematical equity. Fairest for .
A "save" gives the next player to bust an extra taken from top prizes.
When should I take a deal?
Before: 7-8 hours sleep the night before
Before: Real meal before play begins
Before: Arrived 15 minutes early — no rushing
During: Water at the table throughout the session
During: Stand and walk on every break
During: After a bad beat — 3 slow breaths before next hand
During: Judging decisions, not results
During: No alcohol during play
Key Hand #1 — Situation and decision:
Key Hand #2 — The hand where I was most uncertain:
Biggest leak from this tournament:
What I will study before my next tournament: