[zuluking]

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Looks like I'll be heading to Marksville to play, but not Saturday night. I hate 3-6-12 games.

Is it safe to say a player with a 3.5bb/100 winrate @ $1/$2 online can handle a 4/8 game in Marksville?

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The 4-8 games in Marksville play like, and most times WORSE than .50/1 and 1/2 Party Poker games, so yes, you will do fine.

The majority of players are TOM (Tight Old Men) who only raise pre-flop with AA-JJ, only bet out with the goods, and only raise with the goods. Otherwise they are check/call all the way. You can't bluff them off of bottom pair, remember that.

You'll run into some young "gamblers" who at times LAG it up, and other times just check/call. Strange.

You'll also find one or two total passives who NEVER raise before the flop, and NEVER bet out. They usually don't last long so get their money while you can.

The toughest player in the room by far is Harold. He's an old pro from Vegas who retired in Louisiana and makes a tiddy profit from these games every day/night. Harold plays T/A very well. Don't be afraid to mix it up with him, just have a hand if you do.

Food comp is $8 after 4 hours which will pretty much get you anything on the Roxy's Diner menu. The food rocks!

The poker room manager is Kelly. He's one of the good guys, and has been around a long time in the business.

Have fun! If you make it Saturday, look for me!

zulu