Any merit to late reg'ing?

[Woodsey]

I often play MTT's pretty randomly when I've done my deeds for the day. Was just wondering if for example in a $20 F/O or maybe a $5 rb I play where I'm probably an average player if there is any adv/disadvantage to this really?

Sometime you enter when 50-70% of the field has gone, sure if you are a good player there is arguably good reasons to play from the start and a higher likelihood of getting chips. Just wondering if for an average player like me it might be an advantage entering late with maybe 15-20 bb's?

I have no clue, that is why I'm asking 

[theprawnidentity]

This would be different for each player.  If you have studied short stacked play in great depth then I'm sure it would be fine.  If you're not so comfortable playing short then probs best to reg something before it starts and play deeper vs a relatively weaker field.

[BorntoBubble]

I often play MTT's pretty randomly when I've done my deeds for the day. Was just wondering if for example in a $20 F/O or maybe a $5 rb I play where I'm probably an average player if there is any adv/disadvantage to this really?

Sometime you enter when 50-70% of the field has gone, sure if you are a good player there is arguably good reasons to play from the start and a higher likelihood of getting chips. Just wondering if for an average player like me it might be an advantage entering late with maybe 15-20 bb's?

I have no clue, that is why I'm asking 

the shorter the average the less skill needed (in general) its a lot easier to get basic theory of shoving spots down in turbo/short stack events. Plus for a recreational/average player these comps can suite you (and me) as they dont last all night but often on sites like stars can still have $1000s for the winner

[Woodsey]

This would be different for each player.  If you have studied short stacked play in great depth then I'm sure it would be fine.  If you're not so comfortable playing short then probs best to reg something before it starts and play deeper vs a relatively weaker field.

I don't study shit mate, Not moved on in the last 3 or 4 years, I'm pretty much an ABC player who plays for fun. Yeah I know I should but other stuff is more interesting in life  

[theprawnidentity]

Lol, each to their own. Guess it depends where you feel more comfortable. Like bubble said, the turbo MTTs on stars are usually all over in 3hrs and have a few k up top.

P.s. they're fine if you don't mind flipping a lot

[vegaslover]

If you play ABC probs a good idea. You likely to be folding early and regging later, even if only a couple of levels in you get the best of it IMO.
Can usually late reg near the end of entry period, get a double up, and be close to the money. Blinds are big enough that your pushes with big hands get the calls you want for a double.

[Amatay]

I don't study shit mate

When i start my sessions i often late reg quite abit these days. The first few levels of tourns are boring as fk. Sometimes i just redic late reg with 15 odd bigs with 30-50% of field gg and just push fold. Its gd if u dont wanna spend hrs grinding for rec players like you too imo

[easypickings]

There's a school of thought that says it's a wise move at the WSOP, as you take a late reg seat on a table that of players that have been there since the start, and therefore avoid other late reggers. This would be a small advantage if you believe that the average late regger is a better player.

[kinboshi]

I think it can be useful to reg late on some DTD mega sats that are one rebuy, one add-on, and have a large overlay in the number of seats. In those it's about getting to the end of the rebuy period with a healthy stack (doesn't need to be huge) and then surviving through to a seat.  Playing from the start does give you the opportunity to get lucky and get a massive stack, but as it's about getting to a seat rather than trying to win it, the risk/reward ratio has to be considered.

[blueace]

So many factors; speed of torn? number of runners? Time available? Level of commitment available? How many tables open?
Taking into account your attitude to the game; as a general rule if i am just playing for fun (most of the time on line) and were talking big torns, I will choose to late reg, If you can commit and are taking the session seriously then reg early and pick up early chips.

[Ant040689]

I think it can be useful to reg late on some DTD mega sats that are one rebuy, one add-on, and have a large overlay in the number of seats. In those it's about getting to the end of the rebuy period with a healthy stack (doesn't need to be huge) and then surviving through to a seat.  Playing from the start does give you the opportunity to get lucky and get a massive stack, but as it's about getting to a seat rather than trying to win it, the risk/reward ratio has to be considered.

A slight variation on the above is if the add on is disproportionately bigger than the amount of the rebuys, then late reg just before it closes not double rebuying and just taking the add-on. Especially good if it is one of those super turbo rebuys where you are forced to get through loads of rebuys.

[kinboshi]

I think it can be useful to reg late on some DTD mega sats that are one rebuy, one add-on, and have a large overlay in the number of seats. In those it's about getting to the end of the rebuy period with a healthy stack (doesn't need to be huge) and then surviving through to a seat.  Playing from the start does give you the opportunity to get lucky and get a massive stack, but as it's about getting to a seat rather than trying to win it, the risk/reward ratio has to be considered.

A slight variation on the above is if the add on is disproportionately bigger than the amount of the rebuys, then late reg just before it closes not double rebuying and just taking the add-on. Especially good if it is one of those super turbo rebuys where you are forced to get through loads of rebuys.

Good point.  That has been the case with some of the DTD mega sats as well.

[wazz]

This would be different for each player.  If you have studied short stacked play in great depth then I'm sure it would be fine.  If you're not so comfortable playing short then probs best to reg something before it starts and play deeper vs a relatively weaker field.

I don't study shit mate, Not moved on in the last 3 or 4 years, I'm pretty much an ABC player who plays for fun. Yeah I know I should but other stuff is more interesting in life  

Well then I'd say you're getting better equity in late regging, but you're also getting less bang for your buck. Seeing as you're playing for bang for your buck in the first place, I'd suggest playing from the beginning.

[Ironside]

when i played regularly a cpl of years back i only ever late regged in the rebuys and did quite well in them
very rarely late reggeed the freezeouts though

with a dbl buyin and an addon you have quite a healthy stack

[The Squid]

I've been reg'ing late for everything bigger than $1500 at the WSOP