HIT AND RUN SPECIALIST

[Murdz]

A couple of things to keep in mind. First, the casino is paying the dealer minimum wage to keep the game going. So that has to factor in his overall strategy.

Second, I think there is something to be said for chatting people up, smiling and being an overall nice guy to get control of the table.

I can't tell you how bad these low limit grinder guys are for the games. So many times, I will get the table laughing having a good time and one of these personality-less nitwits sits down at the table with his hooded sweatshirt and i-pod. "Raise. Raise. Raise. "

Pretty soon everyone tightens up. The lady guzzling pinot grigio leaves, the foreign guy who has some cash in front of him loses a big pot. Everyone stops talking and the good times are over. And next thing you know a 1-3 table has now become the Final Table of the World Series of Poker. And for chrissakes, don't let the low limit grinder guy get sucked out on for a big pot early. Then there will be a barrage of insults and ridiculous cursing.

So I think while the dealer may not make as much as he can on any one specific hand, he keeps a light mood at the table while playing semi-correct poker which is always good for the bottom line.