Is a timed rake really that much worse ???

[CanSpoilU]

I was going to head up to Foxwoods this Sunday for some 1/2NL action. I was not thrilled with their $5 half-hour rake... but I was willing to try it out for the sake of "trying it out".

I wasn't planning on staying there for too long (maybe 5-6 hours) so the timed rake really didn't bother me too much.

That is until I found out I am off from work on Monday. Now I am considering just heading over to AC instead since I may stay longer.

Is the timed rake in Foxwoods really that much worse than a standard $4/pot rake at AC? I play rather tight... so I don't get involved in too many pots. I could see a timed rake hitting me harder than a standard rake. Do you think this is true?

Thoughts? I am from Long Island, so both AC and Foxwoods are about the same distance from me. My buddy that I am going with wanted to check out Foxwoods because he has "never been there". But he is open to the idea of hitting AC up. TIA.

[that_pope]

For NL, it might be slightly worse, because as a tight player, you will be looking for those few and far between big pots. In limit, I figure I can average about 2 wins per dealer down, or 4 wins an hour. This may go down to 2 or 3 in NL...but if its the only game in town...

[AKQJ10]

Not that much worse on average. If you play tight, it's a little worse.

The impact is more psychological than anything -- blowing through $30 time plus $27 blinds because you've been folding every hand for 3 hours is kind of a drag.

Given the choice, I'd go to the Borgata unless it's substantially farther.

[lowpockets]

For a 5-6 hour session, or even for two days of play, I doubt the slight extra rake will really make a huge difference. Instead, other factors such as max buy-in, number of tables, average players, etc. would be much more important to gauge the profitability of the games. I am located equal distance from each casino and would definitely choose Foxwoods in your situation, though I haven't played these stakes at either place in a long time.

[ungarop]

The general level of play at the 1/2 more than makes up for timed rake against a tight player. Especially since the buy-in has been increased to $300 MAX.

Yummy.

[CanSpoilU]

Thanks for the posts.

Now I guess I have to make a decision. Foxwoods... or Borgata. Hrmmmgh.

I was just at the Borgata last month and never been to Foxwoods. And my buddy would probably prefer Foxwoods since he has never been there (although he has never been to the Borgata either). He won't be playing poker though. Just standard casino games.


Decisions.... decisions....

[onoble]

Choose Borgota...

Timed rake sucks...

[steve h]

Timed rake might suck, however as ungarop mentioned before the competition is what makes it somewhat of a non factor as the play is very loose and juicy at the 1/2nl. If u have any skills at all u should do very well at the tables as they are always full and fishy.

[CanSpoilU]

I have a feeling I am just going to hit Foxwoods since I know its where my buddy really wants to go. Its also a little easier to get to it since I can drive to his house first (he lives in Riverhead)... and then he will drive to the ferry.

I am just going to bring an extra $100 bucks with me... and put that aside for the "timed rake". Thats enough cash to play for 10 hours... which is what ill be playing (if that). That should take care of the mental part of the rake.

My regular poker partner will have a weekend free in April to play... and then we will most definitely hit AC. So I might as well get my "one" trip to Foxwoods out of the way.

If its as fishy as people here say... then maybe i'll still manage to leave +EV.

[ungarop]

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If its as fishy as people here say... then maybe i'll still manage to leave +EV.

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And then some. Good luck.