Any recommendations on 5/10 vs 3/6 play?

[lstream]

My on-line play so far has been at 1/2 and 3/6 tables, and I have made decent money at both. I am now thinking of dipping my toe into the odd 5/10 game. Does anyone have any thoughts/recommendations on how play should be modified at 5/10 stakes when compared to 3/6?

Thanks in advance.

[jon_1van]

5/10 is much better than 3/6. Just play stupid tight and you'll do fine.

[lstream]

Hi Jon,

I'm interested in a bit more or your opinion. When you say the game is better, what aspects of the game do you mean?

[RandomUser]

One nice thing is it has the same ante as the 3/6.

Also, you have fewer people calling your 3rd street raises/reraises which lets you better protect big hands and lowers variance.

At the 3/6 it is not uncommon to reraise with split As and have 4-5 people call. This is fantastic when they hold up, but I'd much rather be heads up or 3-way instead of 5-way.

[Andy B]

With the smaller ante, $5/10 does call for somewhat tighter play. This makes it somewhat less fun in my opinion. How come none of these sites have $6/12? Gamb001!

[BeerMoney]

Stream, If you're beating 3/6, there's really not much to worry about as far as 5/10 goes. The 5/10 tables do not play tough.

If, however, you can't find a juicy table, go ahead, and play a 3/6 table. Don't feel like "I'm a 5/10 player" I need to play 5/10"

Do what I do, follow the terrible players. As random pointed out, it can be a little easier to play your big hands. Also, it can be easier to isolate the terrible player at the table. Play really tight, and reread 7CSFAP 3rd street advice.

Stay out of the way of these player:
Nappori
DoucheDog
DJJML

These people will take your funds.

Also, if you lose at first, it can probably be discounted as a bad run.

[jon_1van]

Ive found that your high pairs don't get as many callers. So that when you take your high pair up against a field it is only 2-3 players. Not 4-5 players like 3/6. This increases your take because your high pairs do better shorthanded obviously.

[BeerMoney]

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Ive found that your high pairs don't get as many callers. So that when you take your high pair up against a field it is only 2-3 players. Not 4-5 players like 3/6. This increases your take because your high pairs do better shorthanded obviously.

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This works both ways of course. This is why its important to get in there with the best hand. Some crummy pair like 626 isn't going to turn a profit, where in 3/6, you might be able to sneak in for $1 and hit a big hand. If you are one of the people playing against the big pair, it will cost you more than it did at 3/6.

[jon_1van]

and you wont get as many takers when you hit your (63)66