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First B&M Visit -- Advice?
Next weekend (Oct 20-21) I'm going to Turning Stone w/ a few friends for my first B&M visit. I've played online for 4-5 years, and play home games, but i really dont know what to expect.
TS didnt have the stakes on their website, so I dont know what kind of NL games they spread. I'm looking for something from 200nl to 500nl, but does anyone know what kinds they spread From what I hear, the play is real weak, is just standard TAG the way to go? Also, in 1-2nl for example, is the standard opening raise like $15 insetad of $8? Finally, whats the policy about annoucning raises and stuff, and tipping hte dealers. And for anyone who's been to TS before, whats the rake like? thanks a lot, 1gotth3nuts |
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Re: First B&M Visit -- Advice?
I never understood the idea of "standard raise," Even if people are raising 10x bb, I still raise 3 or 4. Do whatever. If you have been playing poker for a while and are good at it, you should be able to adjust.
Tipping the dealer is standard at $1 a pot. You may see people at 1/2 tipping like half the pot. Don't worry about it to fit in. Some gambler may look down their nose at you, but whatever. If you are at a table with such hard heads, you probably want to go to a different table, because these guys will fold if you are in the pot. I always announce the number of my raise, it is pretty funny when I announce the amount when I am playing limit. If you choose to do this quietly, then you should stack your bet behind the line and put ALL of it across in one shove, otherwise it is a string bet. If someone bets $20 in front of you and you throw out a $100 chip silently, then you have called. You must say raise for it to bind. But I want to touch on this: Poker is a social game. You will be surrounded by people bludgeoning each other and having a jolly conversation at the same time. There (should be) hot waitresses walking around, etc. Please leave your Ipod at home. I hate the internet kids who sit and stare at us like we are a bunch of morons with their "chat box" off. This behavior is bad for the game, and worse for you, because you want action, and no one will give action to a mole. And while I don't soft-play anyone, I am more willing to let a bet go from someone who is talkative and gambling it up than someone like this. I want this person away from the game as soon as possible, and every one else does as well, which means that every one will be playing the mole harder. |
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Re: First B&M Visit -- Advice?
^^^Biggest nit in the world.
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haha, thanks for your post. im probably going to bring my ipod with the intent of only using it if the table is boring as hell
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I like bringing a music player with me. If I play a hand badly / take a bad beat / start tilting, it's good to throw on some headphones and listen to some upbeat / pump me up music. Good way to get away from poker for a minute and refocus while putting yourself in a better mood.
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Read this thread, this will help:
Newbie B&M guide You'll be fine, just leave the TV stuff at home, you don't need sunglasses and all that. Just remember that white = $1, red is $5, green is $25 (usually). Remember your dealer and cocktail waitresses. Protect your hand, use a card protector. Do not give the dealer your cards until the pot is coming at you, and do not fold them until another player shows you a better hand. IPODs are fine, but if you're new to B&M skip it until you'll comfortable with the game. |
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I'll bet you are shocked that I am not offended.
[ QUOTE ] ^^^Biggest nit in the world. [/ QUOTE ] I am just telling OP how to not look like a jackass. If that is nitty, then yeah, okay. Not that there is something inherently wrong with IPods, I have worn them myself. Forget it, if I have to explain, then you are probably one of them anyways. |
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[ QUOTE ]
I never understood the idea of "standard raise," Even if people are raising 10x bb, I still raise 3 or 4. [/ QUOTE ] I have no idea what you can offer when you start out suggesting he raise an amount that will only get called or raised often. It's like saying I only play tight no matter what the table is like... |
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[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] I never understood the idea of "standard raise," Even if people are raising 10x bb, I still raise 3 or 4. [/ QUOTE ] I have no idea what you can offer when you start out suggesting he raise an amount that will only get called or raised often. It's like saying I only play tight no matter what the table is like... [/ QUOTE ] For a more proper answer, please see the Tunica Professional Thread. |
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Re: First B&M Visit -- Advice?
I have no idea what thread you are refering to, so please link it or explain yourself. In fact you should explain yourself since you said it anyways.
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