Coming to play when you know the others are tired (live).

Albert Moulton · #1 08-17-2007, 03:42 PM

I'm curious if any of you have gone to play at 5:00 AM on a Saturday or Sunday morning after a full night's sleep to sit down with the guys who have been playing all night.

I would think you would have a advantage by being fresh versus guys that have stayed up all night. Many of these tired players will be stuck and unwilling to leave unless they "win it back," or deep stacked after a long night of good cards.

It seems to me that this might be worth doing.

Has anyone tried it? Anyone do it regularly?

hornpout · #2 08-17-2007, 04:14 PM

ive done this many times 2-5nl at the woods. your logic prevails. the only difference is that even the deep stacks fall into dump mode with silly plays that only get calls if they are beat. that could send a deep stack into a train wreck fast if they are sleep deprived. the whole table culture has usually evolved into a circus by this time and you should be jovial upon arrival rather than a quiet outcast. there is a certain comradery among the players who may have otherwise started out as strangers. especially if they are next to each other for a long session.of course this can be a dangerous game if you are a nit, but if patient and prepared to be drawn out on a couple times, you are in a good situation. enjoy. send trip report. -mj

Rainclouds · #3 08-17-2007, 06:50 PM

If I recall it right, Barry Greenstein covered this subject in his book.

BCtheVC · #4 08-27-2007, 03:09 PM

My typical time to hit the casino is around 4:00 am and stay for maybe a few hours or longer if the action is still good. It really does work wonders.

trouble · #5 08-29-2007, 09:28 AM

Yes i have done this a few times in vegas, hit the tables around 3 am after a good sleep and a shower and some food. I think i does make a difference most of the players are either drunk, stuck or really tired or all three. Ive never had a losing session when doing this so yeah i think its quite a advantage.