I like the zoo as an offering but i spend my time mostly on Mines and Keno. I have tried my hands on Snakes games too but that is very hard game to win in my opinion.
I think an ICM chop would be happening given the tournament did not finish. this is pretty much the standard around. Seeing your post , I assume you would have got your money according the the ICM
The best hand to play is obviously AA preflop but given your position and action preflop and the number of players in the pot , this can change to 89 suited and what not if you are on the button or at Cutoff. So position matters a lot in Poker . My best hand 22 lol
I think it is still profitable to play Poker on stake given the fact that the field is relatively soft and the action is good. Cant say much about the NLH side but I have tried plo and PLO5 on stake and it is worth the time to invest your time and money here.
Agreed @Bhinds239, I think one should stick to the basics and not try to burn your hands by playing PLO or PLO 5 as the variance there is crazy. Stick to the basics of NLH Poker and i think you are sorted