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Tilt is one of the biggest enemies for Spin & Go players. It can lead to emotional meltdowns, loss of confidence in your game, and costly decisions — especially if you’re still new to the format.
But here’s the truth: tilt is inevitable. Even the best players experience it. So the real question isn’t “How do I avoid tilt?” but rather: “How do I manage it?”
Here’s a list of practical tips I’ve personally used throughout my Spin journey. They’ve helped me a lot — and still do to this day.
Setting goals like “make €500 this week” is a mistake. car vous n’avez aucun contrôle sur vos résultats financiers à court terme. You have no control over short-term results — because of variance, of course (you know the drill by now).
Instead, focus on progress-based goals, for example:
Don’t let a few sessions fool you. As explained in Chapter 4, you need a sample of at least 1,000 games before your CEV becomes a meaningful indicator of your level.
Even if you're feeling good, take short breaks from time to time. Stretch, drink water — give your brain a reset.
Avoid checking your balance too often.
If it affects your mood, hide your balance on your poker room and focus purely on decision quality — hand by hand.
Tilt doesn’t only show up as anger. Frustration, impatience, or wanting to play faster are warning signs too. The moment you spot them, take a break. Step away for a few minutes.
If the tilt lingers, find a way to let it out. Exercise, listen to music, take a cold shower — whatever helps you reset.
If you feel you’re losing control of your game, reduce your volume. Play fewer tables and focus 100% on decision-making quality.
Multitabling helps increase your volume (more games = more potential winnings). But volume should never come at the cost of your quality of play.
Start with one table, then gradually add more if you feel confident. And if you notice you’re losing control — scale back again. There’s no shame in that.
Go over your sessions and focus on actual mistakes, not just the hands that tilted you.The biggest leaks don’t always come from dramatic hands — like when you gave up a bluff instead of firing that third barrel.
More often, it’s small preflop mistakes (too many shoves, bad calls, or unnecessary folds) that add up and hurt your long-term results. The Spin Poker Sciences Ranges are an excellent tool to help you identify and fix those issues.
Instead of blaming bad luck, re-read the variance chapters of this guide (especially Chapters 4, 5, and 6). Or better yet, use Swongsim yourself to get a clearer view of how variance affects your results.
We wrote a full article explaining how to use Swongsim — and the good news is: it’s free!
The more you study, the more confident you’ll become in your game — and that brings peace of mind.
In addition to reviewing hands with your tracker, you can:
