[DrBob]

Aruba live 4-8 has rules where the flop bet is a full BB, instead of a small bet (actually optional, but noone bets only $4). I am hoping someone has experience with this sort of game and can give some pointers on adjustments. I'm finding the game is extremely loose preflop, even more so than much lower limits I've played in oneline games.

It's clear that you can't wait for the turn to protect a hand in a big pot, since the bet size won't be increasing. Also, your flop bets/raises are going to be more effective. I'm wondering about preflop selection. It seems like maybe suited holdings, e.g. playing any 2 suited preflop from the small blind, isn't right, since you'll have to play more on the flop to chase the flush draws you make. On the other hand, maybe the implied odds are bigger, so this isn't at all clear to me.

Anyone who's got experience with this rule variation, your advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to get clobbered playing here in Aruba, the rest of the week.

Thanks,
Bob