tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169281096117913024.post8161430422756416614..comments2024-03-27T04:14:38.477-05:00Comments on crAAKKer: Playing Where the Money IsGrange95http://www.blogger.com/profile/01857460215043659894noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169281096117913024.post-862722785733655192011-02-02T21:29:21.231-06:002011-02-02T21:29:21.231-06:00Grange95,
I was worried that my last comment was t...Grange95,<br />I was worried that my last comment was too long and didn't want to ramble on. I'll post my friend's comments here as others may be interested too.<br /><br />I specifically asked my professional friend, "How can you play $5/$10 and up? Your marginal edge has to be next to nothing as players are generally of such high quality?" (I'm assuming. I've never played $5/$10 but have played plenty of $2/$5 & $1/$2)<br />He answered, "You're right. Playing $5/$10 against the same guys every day is like banging your head against the wall. You're just trading money back and forth. However if a Wealthy Fish sits down with $20k to lose, you definitely want to be in that game. It still sucks because you will be fighting the other sharks for your piece of the pie AND you have to hope the Fish doesn't get lucky." <br />He went on, "As a professional player, you should be willing to play any game they spread. You then need to select the highest limit where you can make the most money or have the biggest edge"<br /><br />I thought his comments were rather refreshing. I don't think many pros think this way. (maybe they do) These high limit players can bang heads with each other and leave the low hanging fruit for me.<br />Importantly, I also like the relaxed feel of most low limit games.<br /><br />Keep the great posts coming. I enjoy reading your blog!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />wynngolfhatguywynngolfhatguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169281096117913024.post-83200751020983288352011-02-02T16:05:43.601-06:002011-02-02T16:05:43.601-06:00@ WynnGolfHat: A lot of good points. Sort of in re...@ WynnGolfHat: A lot of good points. Sort of in reverse order ...<br /><br />I've definitely noticed some correlation between the higher limit games offered in a room and the effect on play at the lowest limits. If you or your friend want to email me rather than post in the comments, feel free to contact me at: crAAKKer[at]gmail.com<br /><br />As for the type of player at various games/rooms, I agree that one has to play differently (far differently in some cases) based on the opponent. I've run well at places like Wynn or Bellagio where opponents are competent but predictable, using more bluffs. At Bally's or another room with mostly drunk or novice players, I bluff much less and value bet more, because those types of players will pay off big with marginal hands. I like both styles of play, and make money either way. It just seems much easier to play for stacks with an edge against the Bally's crowd.<br /><br />As for Wynn's 1/3, it's actually one of my favorite games. It plays like a baby 2/5 game, with better players than most 1/2 games. It also has a high proportion of European players, so there is usually good action. I've generally run pretty well at Wynn, but play there less often due to friends preferring the Venetian, fewer games running, being a little out of the way, etc.<br /><br />I think I will put together a post about where I like to play in Vegas, and why. Thanks for commenting!Grange95https://www.blogger.com/profile/01857460215043659894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169281096117913024.post-86041145811134710842011-02-02T15:40:21.116-06:002011-02-02T15:40:21.116-06:00Grange95,
Have you noticed a difference in profita...Grange95,<br />Have you noticed a difference in profitabilty from casino to casino for the same game? For example, the players in the $1/$3 Wynn game tend to be a notch better than the $1/$2 players at Bally's. (at least from my experience) You seem to suggest this is the case from your list at the end.<br /><br />I've actually found those games containing "better players" (on a relative basis) are more profitable for me. I think the reason is I can better predict what action my opponent will take; allowing me to bluff and thin value bet more frequently while subjecting me to less variance when they are willing to fold. Do you have any thoughts? Your experience has been different? Drunken players seem to the main driver of your profits? <br /><br />I agree with you on all counts regarding $2/$5. My biggest reason is that it's not readily spread in the casinos that are closest to me.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! <br /><br />One of my friends is a professional player. He had some interesting thoughts regarding the higher limit games being spread in a room. I'd be happy to share them if you're interested.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Wynngolfhatguywynngolfhatguynoreply@blogger.com