The Evil Genius Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Has anyone played Texas Hold'em in a Casino? If so, how does the game differ? I know it might change from casino to casino - but is there a standard buyin or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 If I remember correctly, there are big and small blinds. Then, there are restrictions on how much you can raise. I'm sorry that I don't have specifics, but I didn't find it too much different than playing with my friends, other than the fact that strangers got to take my money instead of people I knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyg Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 The casino I played at basically had a minimum $100 buy-in. The blinds stay the same and basically there was no limit, but the problem was most of the people at the table had over $1000 worth of chips, so they could muscle you out pretty quickly unless you buy in with more money. I noticed one guy that folded until he had a big hand and basically went all-in to make some money and then left. I think you would just have to find the right table depending on how much money you were willing to spend. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 most casinos have a number of tables, each with different blinds. The lowest is usually $2/$4. there will also probably be 4/8, 5/10, 10/20, etc. IF you want to play poker, you should usually take approximately 30x whatever the big blind is to the table. So if you play 2/4, dont sit at the table with less than 120 bucks, etc. After that, you just play the standard game with blinds, i hope you know how thats played cuz i'm too lazy to explain it right now. You might be able to find a no limit game, but most tables have the limits. Be forwarned, 2/4, the only poker i've played at a casino, is really boring and annoying. The blinds are so low that most people will hang around with crap hands, and pull something by the end even though you had a solid hand throughout, and it can be quite frustrating. 4 dollar bets don't scare many people out. However, this problem decreases if you play higher limit tables, I never have the money for that though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSkinsFan Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hi. I'm also a new addicted Hold-em player and play online often. I love Las Vegas and am always dreaming of my return visit. I frequent a Vegas web board www.lvol.com and retrieved some excellent "live poker" information there. It's long but informative. Hope this helps! (Note-the poster refers to "Big blinds" in terms of betting - I think he/she means the small blinds) This is a comprehensive list of everything you want to know about playing poker in Vegas. This FAQ does not deal with poker strategy. The first section will deal with standard etiquette and "I want to play poker, what do I do?" "I want to play in a live poker game...what do I do?" The first thing you do when you enter the poker area, is approach the person running the "board" or "list." This person is sometimes called the brush. Every poker room will have someone that keeps track of all the games going on and what open seats are available. They will either have this information listed on a chalk board, or a clip board. When you approach the person "running the board," you will say one of two things: If you don't what game or limit you want to play, you will ask "what games do you spread?" They will then tell you what games and limits that are currently available. If there is a seat available, they will direct you to the seat. If you do know what game/limit that you want to play, you will say, "I would like to get on the list for ______." (examples would be 2/4 hold em, 1/2 no limit, 4/8 omaha, etc) The board person will then take your name and call you when your seat is available. ...Okay, I have a seat..what do I do now? After you sit down, either a chip runner will come by, or the dealer will call for "chips" You will give this person your money and tell them a dollar amount that you would like to have in chips. If you give the runner $100, but only want $50 in chips, they will bring you back change. It is NOT necessary to tip the chip runner. How many chips should I get? The minimum buy in is usually 10 times the big blind, in a 2/4 game, this would be $20 (10x $2 blind = $20) Most people buy in for 40-60 times the big blind. $100 for a 2/4 game, $150 for a 3/6 game, $200 for a 4/8 game, $300 for a 6/12 game. Don't buy in for just the minimum, you may find yourself lacking in chips when you have a good hand. You may also keep $100 bills on the table as extra currency. If you run out of chips in a hand, but have $100 bill you may use it to make or call more bets. If you lose the hand, you will be given change for your $100 bill. The bills MUST be on the table when the cards are dealt. You are not allowed to pull money out of your pocket to play, in the middle of a hand. And ONLY $100 bills may be used. If you are playing no limit, there will be a minimum/maximum buyin posted. Most people buy in for the maximum. It is to your advantage to do so. I have chips...how do I get in the game? Most casinos will require you to "post" to enter the game. "Post "means you will have to place a bet equal to the big blind. In 2/4 hold em, this would be $2. After a round has been completed, the dealer will ask you if you would like to post or wait for the big blind. It is your choice. Once you have "posted" you are officially in the game. Play resumes as normal. (Monte Carlo does not require you to post to enter the game.) Ok, I played, I had fun, and I want to leave..what do I do now? When you are ready to leave, just get up and leave. There is a special cashier area in every poker room. When you are finished, take your chips to the cashier, in the poker area, NOT the main cashier in the casino, unless directed by the poker room manager. They will then trade your chips for cash. How do I sign up for a tournament? For most smaller tournaments, you will sign up in the poker area. Ask the person running the board, chances are they doing tourney sign ups as well. For larger tournaments there will be signs posted directing you to where to sign up. When you check in for the tourney, you will be handed a card or plastic plaque that has a table number and seat number on it. That is your assigned seat. Seating is done on a random basis. You will then find your way to your table. Seat number 1 is to the left of the dealer, with last seat (either 9 or 10) to the right of the dealer. Throughout the tournament, as tables get condensed, you may be asked to move to a different table. The tournament director will come around and give you a new seating card, and take your old one. You will then take all of your chips and new seating card to the new table. Racks are usually available if you have a large number of chips to transport. When you bust out of tourney, if you did not "make the money," you simply get up and leave. If you placed in the money. Someone will come by and give you a slip of paper to go redeem at the cashier for your money. If the amount is large enough, the cashier, will also issue you a W-2G. You have the option of taking the money anyway you like, part cash, part cashiers check, all cash, all check, etc. Some other things to note: Can I have food or drink in the poker area? Drinks are allowed, most rooms provide cup holders or small end tables to put your drinks on. Try to avoid placing a drink directly on the felt. Food is available is some rooms. If you are playing in a room, where you can order food, a porter will come by and take your order, then bring you your food. Don't forget to tip the porter. It is not recommended to eat and play, as you can get the cards all greasy. And who wants to touch cards after someone has been eating a greasy burger has handled them. Yuck! So if you are going to eat, please sit out the hand, until your are finished. What about smoking? Most rooms are nonsmoking now a days. And the rooms that do allow smoking forbid cigar and pipe smoking. Check the list rules located at the entrance to the poker room for info about smoking. My cell phone rings at the table..what do I do? If your phone rings, and you are not playing in a hand, then step away from the table to answer your phone. If you are in a hand, either fold your hand, and take the call, or turn the ringer off and continue to play. It is considered tacky to talk on your phone at the poker table. My friend/spouse/sibling wants to watch me play, is that ok? Yes. You can have observers. Depending on what table you are seated at, they can stand behind the rail and watch you or they may be able to pull up a chair and sit behind you and watch. Just keep in mind, that watching poker is not as fun as playing. So chances are they may get bored pretty quickly and want to leave. I don't like the table I am playing at, what can I do? You have the option to switch tables at any time. If you want a table change, just ask the board person for one. The next seat that opens up at another table will be yours. What about comps, how does that work? Poker room comps, which usually don't amount to much, are obtainable in most poker rooms. When you get on the board, ask the person in charge how the comp system works. They will instruct you on what to do next. :wewantd: :dallasuck :wewantd: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I'm addicted to the game, but wont play it for money. Does that make any sense? I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I've played plenty, in hold 'em tournaments in Vegas (nothing big, mind you) to little games in Atlantic City. I don't know how much you play at home, but if you play no limit with your friends, you're not going to like a 2-4 game at a casino. With the pot limits low, you can only raise three times. So before the flop, on a 2-4 table, you can only raise to eight dollars. Plenty of times, I've had pocket aces, or kings, etc, but since the raise is minimal, the other people still call you. Then they end up beating you with their four-nine off suit because the flop came 4-6-9. It can get irritating at times. That's why i haven't played recently. Instead of going down with a couple of hundred, i'm saving up so I can go play at a 10-20 table where my bluffs will actually work. It is fun to play, even at the smaller tables, but don't think you're going to walk in & clean up, there's much more luck involved than most of us are used to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by T.E.G. Has anyone played Texas Hold'em in a Casino? If so, how does the game differ? I know it might change from casino to casino - but is there a standard buyin or something? Unless you're playing no-limit, the tables are differentiated by the small and big blinds and usually go like this: 2-4 (2dollar small blind, 4 dollar big blind) 3-6 4-8 5-10 6-12 10-20 (and so on) Not every casino has every denomination I just listed, but will have at least a few. If you're not sure how "blinds" work, then you really need to practice online before going to a casino and playing. Also, understand that if you play at the 2-4 or 3-6 tables, people will call you to the river most of the time because it's for such little money. Try partypoker.com and play for "play" money. It's the exact same thing as a casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I know the new casino in AC (forget the name) has low stakes NL tables - $200 max buy-in with $1 and $2 blinds. I would definately try that before playing at a limit table. Yech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSkinsFan Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 "Try partypoker.com and play for "play" money. It's the exact same thing as a casino." I play there all the time...gimme a shout next time you playing. My nic "RDSKNS36". Been playing there since last year. ( I,m taking some heat lately with my nic) Although it's a great place to learn the game and practice I don't think playing "play money"is like in the casinos. I play on the $100,000 no limit tables and people sometimes go 'all in' with 2-7 offsuit. It's play money after all so I don't think you get a great betting perspective. However, as I said, it's a great place to learn and practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by Henry I know the new casino in AC (forget the name) has low stakes NL tables - $200 max buy-in with $1 and $2 blinds. I would definately try that before playing at a limit table. Yech. You're talking about the Borgata. The Taj Mahal has the same limits, and also has the best action in all of AC. I highly suggest their poker room. Henry, I disagree with you on one point though, if he is new to poker, at least in a casino, then he needs to wet his beak so to speak before getting caught up in a no-limit game. That's an easy way to lose a quick 200 bucks if you don't know what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by CanadianSkinsFan "Try partypoker.com and play for "play" money. It's the exact same thing as a casino." I play there all the time...gimme a shout next time you playing. My nic "RDSKNS36". Been playing there since last year. ( I,m taking some heat lately with my nic) Although it's a great place to learn the game and practice I don't think playing "play money"is like in the casinos. I play on the $100,000 no limit tables and people sometimes go 'all in' with 2-7 offsuit. It's play money after all so I don't think you get a great betting perspective. However, as I said, it's a great place to learn and practice. Sorry, not what I meant. I just meant he'll learn how the blinds work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by herrmag Henry, I disagree with you on one point though, if he is new to poker, at least in a casino, then he needs to wet his beak so to speak before getting caught up in a no-limit game. That's an easy way to lose a quick 200 bucks if you don't know what you're doing. If he's new to poker he shouldn't be playing it in a casino period. Though I suppose if one wants to just gamble away one's money, the 2-4 table's probably the best way to go. My point was that if you know what you're doing but don't want to put up a lot of money, a low buy-in NL table is the place to play. In my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYFootballGIANTS Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by CanadianSkinsFan I play on the $100,000 no limit tables and people sometimes go 'all in' with 2-7 offsuit. It's play money after all so I don't think you get a great betting perspective. However, as I said, it's a great place to learn and practice. I play on Party poker too, but I suggest the single-table tournament tables. Everyone starts out with the same amount of money so you kinda get the feel of being conservative with money. However, no matter what you do, if you're ever just playing poker without any bet on the line it's going to be different from regular poker. People that don't have anything to lose are sure to be a lot more daring. The best advice I think is to start with low money tables and work up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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