Comparison of Vegas 4/8 Based on Structure?

[Kenser]

What Vegas 4/8 game would be the most profitable base on the game structure: Bellagio 4/8 with $2/4 blinds or the other games in town with $1/2 blinds. Also consider the rake(which I don't know what it is in town or by casino) and any jackpot rake and possible jackpot winnings. Please elaborate on your reasons.

[Al_Capone_Junior]

Some players have difficulty playing with the non-standard size blind structure. If you understand the adjustments you need to make with the smaller blind structure, you might do better than in a standard game. Also, the smaller blind structure tends to make the game looser, requiring additional adjustments. However, the average size of the pot, assuming the same ten players were to play with both structures, will be smaller in the 1+2 blind structure game. Finally, you must of course be more cautious about calling raises in the 1+2 game, because the raise is proportionately more.

Overall, I would go with game selection based on who's playing more so than the structure.

[Dynasty]

The game with the $1 and $2 blind structure should be noticably more profitable because you can see many more flops. You make the majority of your profits post-flop so the more flops you can correctly see against weak opponents, the better it is for you.

The low-limit rakes are the most expensive at the Bellagio and Mirage. They have a $4 total rake with no jackpots or bonuses. All the other low-limit games on the Strip have the same $4 total rake but that includes the jackpot/bonus rake. Essentially, you have a freeroll in the smaller rooms compared to the Bellagio and Mirage.