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I've been playing online for about a year and I'm going to make my first brick and mortar trip this weekend to the Borgata. I've been exclusively playing STTs online, but I plan on playing cash games on Saturday and an MTT on Sunday.
My question is this - how long of a wait should I be expecting to get into a $1/$2 table on Saturday afternoon/evening? I should probably ask to confirm that the Borgata has tables at this low of a level. If not, what's the lowest level ring game they have? Thanks. |
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lowest ring there is 2/4 limit and 1/2 NL (60-300 buyin).
Wait, probably not that long (like 15 mins or less) assuming its like last weekend. There will be 20ish 1/2 tables probably, and a handful of 2/4 and 3/6 limit games. |
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Great - thanks!
One more question (didn't see anything in the FAQ about this). What's the general thought on buy-in for a $1/$2 NL ring game? If the allowed amount is $60 - $300 is the general consensus that it's best to buy-in for the full $300 or do folks prefer to buy-in for say $100 - $200 to help manage the bankroll a bit? Or is it totally bankroll dependent and therefore an impossible question to answer? Thanks again. |
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Whatever your skill level dictates, but be aware the preflop raises are higher than you're used to seeing online, and more people tend to call.
People buy-in at 1/2 for all kinds of amounts, so if you wnat in at $200 or $150 it wouldn't look out of place. |
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Whatever your skill level dictates, but be aware the preflop raises are higher than you're used to seeing online, and more people tend to call. [/ QUOTE ] WINNER....understatement of the year |
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[ QUOTE ] Whatever your skill level dictates, but be aware the preflop raises are higher than you're used to seeing online, and more people tend to call. [/ QUOTE ] WINNER....understatement of the year [/ QUOTE ] I think I'm qualified. Also, there's very little reason to recommend Trop over Borgata to someone who's never been. All of the 1/2NL games are easy to beat in town, the Trop games don't play much different than anywhere else. Also, I know it's the thing to always tell a person to buy in full no matter what, but there's no harm in buying in a little less while you get your feet wet and adjust to what's going on. Guys will be trying to bluff you off of AK7 flops with 99 in those games, some players won't be used to the pace. You can always top up if you feel comfortable. There's no casino with a hidden den of super-fish 1/2 players compared to all of the others. All of the games are pretty bad compared to online. |
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id actually be expecting a wait much longer than 15. before 5, maybe 25 minutes, but after that I'd expect a 1-2 hour wait. I always wait for a floor man to call someone else's name twice, and if no one shows I take there spot. works great.
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One more question (didn't see anything in the FAQ about this). What's the general thought on buy-in for a $1/$2 NL ring game? If the allowed amount is $60 - $300 is the general consensus that it's best to buy-in for the full $300 or do folks prefer to buy-in for say $100 - $200 to help manage the bankroll a bit? Or is it totally bankroll dependent and therefore an impossible question to answer? Thanks again. [/ QUOTE ] You will see that most people by in between $100 - $300. That being said, I think most would advise to buy in for the max $300. You never want to leave money on the table. Preflop raises will generally range between $10 - $15 ~ $12 being standard. All you need to do is sit there and wait for your good hands... You will get paid off. |
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If you can afford them, the Borgata 250 SNGs are the best i think (60s and the 100s rake is too high and they only pay 2 spots).
$250+20, which is a good rake and they pay 3 spots: 1500/600/400 and if you can beat $10 sngs online then you can beat the $250's at the borgata. You would be amazed at how poorly people can play in these. And yes the 1/2 nl games there are soft and have tons going. |
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played the Borgata two weekends ago....
1/2 on Saturday night....you will wait at least 20 mins (probably 1/2 hour) before you sit definitely buy-in for max 300...saturday night, low stakes is sh*tty poker, but Borgata babes are good and atmosphere is A+ Borgata offers STT.... $60+15 $100+20 $500? $1000+40 I recommend the Trop...solid poker w/lots of rocks that are just bad |
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