Will be in Vegas for superbowl and need some input. Normally, on Saturday and Sunday during this event, the casinos normally jack u up to 6 decks with low penetration, in addition to raising the table minimums. Since I need to have some action while waiting for Monday to roll around...would it be better to play some Baccarat? Thanks.
Since I need to have some action while waiting for Monday to roll around...would it be better to play some Baccarat?
Unless you are using trick to get an edge bac is twice as disadvantageous as blackjack basic strategy. If you ever bet the tie rather than the main wagers it is considerably worse.
Be careful of your need for action-it will destroy your bankroll.
Play BJ at 4am until about 2pm or so, when tables start getting crowded and minimums start going up. At that time head for the poker tables, where the crowds of bad players work to your advantage.
To learn poker, read "Winning Low Limits Hold'em" by Lee Jones. It's an easy read. After you play a session, go back and study your mistakes. One warning, to play poker properly, you must be patient. Typically, you fold, fold, and fold some more.
I've played at Excalibur and Circus Circus. I found the players at Circus Circus a lot weaker. You can reviews for the various poker room on www.cheapovegas.com.
Have you read malmuths book on draw poker,this is the most popular game in my area ,should i get it?
... even a lousy standard rules blackjack game at a crowded table is still better than just about any other game in the house. You might want to bone up on some full-pay video poker games and give them a shot. With the right game and the right cashback, they can be profitable and they are great for earning comps.
...this is good advice in general, disciplined and successfull hold'em play requires patience far in excess of that demanded by a blackjack or baccarat player as you note. I'm dubious whether our friend who wants action above all else is going to want to or be able to fold hand after hand. He may just be the wrong personality type for hold'em.
I think Bootlegger may have the right idea talking about video poker, which provides a "buzz" without compromising the advantage play element. Of course, our friend must learn to subordinate his desire for action to his intellect, or he won't make any money at anything, period.
Panama Rick or anyone else, do you know a good book for learning Omaha? A game I sometimes play in has started playing this a lot.
Thanks,
Randy
I don't play it but I can vouch for the fact that the skill level required to win consistently at Omaha is much greater than about any poker game you will want to play. It is a very tough game to master.
Omaha Split 8 or Better for Low by John Payne. Payne's book on seven stud high-low is also outstanding.
High-Low Split Poker for Advanced Players by Ray Zee. Two books in one, it covers the split pot versions of seven card stud and Omaha. The first section of the Omaha half is for less-than-advanced players.
Things that are worthwhile typically don't come easily. Be prepared to do a lot of thinking.
Thanks for the Omaha replies
