A popular category of satellite tournament offerings online are the “steps”-style tournaments which give players a chance to win their way through multiple satellites of increasing value. The “888 Steps” series on 888poker is an example, starting with $0.01 “Step 1” tournaments and proceeding upwards through higher and higher buy-in events such as entries to big Super XL Series tournaments or various live events including at the World Series of Poker.
There are certain strategic considerations to keep in mind when approaching “steps”-style satellites such as the 888 Steps. To give an idea, at 888poker the “steps” tournaments run as follows:
- Step 1 — $0.