Short Game Speed Poll

[Rick Nebiolo]

For the poll question below, imagine a four-handed 20/40 holdem game with a typical top section Los Angeles dealer and competent players (i.e., no drunk is slowing the game down). They are generally playing because either 1) they expect the game will build into a full game or don’t mind playing short, 2) they are in a must move and waiting for a main game, or 3) playing on in the hope that a live player will join the table, perhaps late at night.

I would especially appreciate further comments if you have actually dealt or played in these short-handed games at this level or levels close to it (perhaps 40/80). I can't explain why I need the information because telling you may shade your answer.

[deadbart]

Yeah, it's real hard to figure out why you would want the info Rick. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

I don't think the speed goes up as much as you'd think because players are willing to play such weak cards shorthanded, leading to most pots still being contested 2 or 3 way to the turn at least.