Las Vegas vs Los Angeles Poker

[sternroolz]

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Cost of living is much higher in LA. I think the rake is, too. Depending on the limit.

The 6-12 at Commerce/Bike was raking 5 bucks a hand when I was there 2 years ago! In Vegas the rake is a percentage of the pot, up to a max. In California size of the pot doesn't matter.

In LA, if you play 15-30 and higher though, I believe you pay time. Time = cheaper.

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Cost of living is no longer that much higher. 1 bedroom in Vegas is $800-1000 a month in any halfway decent place within 20 minute drive of the strip. In Los Angeles it is $800-1500 depending on the recent trendiness of the neighborhood. Drop in Los Angeles is a killer until you get up to $40-80 at most places now I think. But food is free at $15-30 and up.