AC - High-Low Stud Games

#1 12-01-2005, 04:08 PM

I posted this originally on the Brick and Mortar Forum, but someone suggested I post this here. Any replies would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone here know which casinos in Atlantic City spread 7 Card Stud High/Low games, and what the limits are available? I've recently become intrigued by the game, and would definitely be willing to play it at a lower limit as an alternative to Holdem to liven things up a bit.

I know a lot of the casinos spread regular stud games, but I've never really paid attention to all of the stud games, because in the past I only have played No Limit Holdem.

Jeffage · #2 12-01-2005, 04:13 PM

If you're only interested in stud8, Taj spreads a 10-20 Half and Half game (other game is Omaha8) with a half kill. I think there is also a 3-6 version of this. Trop has 15-30-45 stud8 sometimes. There are very few straight stud8 games in AC (or anywhere really).

As for stud high, Taj is the capital of the world. They have 5-10, 10-20, 15-30, 20-40, 30-60, 75-150, and higher.

Jeff

#3 12-01-2005, 04:20 PM

Doesn't the Tropicana have a 1-5 Stud High game? I could swear the last time I was there playing 1-2 NL, that there was a huge waiting list for 1-5 (which is why I noticed it). I don't have a bankroll large enough for most of those games (though I could play the 3-6 if I learned to play Omaha eventually), though I could probably handle a 1-5 stud game, if it wasn't too crazy.

Do you have any suggestions on how to learn to play stud and stud 8 without going broke at the higher limits? I can't afford to play 10/20 or anything like that, yet it seems like lower limits simply don't exist.

I did do a play money Stud 8 Sit & Go on Party Poker, and I won it, though I don't take much out of that, considering that it's not real. But I guess it's better than nothing.

Hopefully when my schedule gets less busy, I can read up on 7 card stud high, and maybe try that out. I'll be in Las Vegas after Christmas, but I doubt I'd feel confident enough to try a stud game there (assuming I could even find one).

Jeffage · #4 12-01-2005, 04:23 PM

Oh, I'm sorry I didn't mention those games. Taj, Trop and (I think Borg) have 1-5 games. Taj has 1-3 also. I didn't mention these games because they are generally pretty boring, low action affairs. But, if you get a loose table, it can be profitable, just play tight as balls.

See you at the stud tables someday...I'm at Taj quite often. I think I'm gonna go on Saturday..yea, I'm gonna go.

Jeff

#5 12-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Hmm. The 1-3 Taj Mahal game sounds enticing. I still wouldn't play it right now, as I'd like to at the very least read a book on it before I play (I read about half of Chip Reese's chapter in a bookstore, and I've read Todd Brunson's chapter on High/Low). I don't care so much about playing with older people, as long as they aren't mean.

A few of the 1-2 NL tables I've played at in Atlantic City have been awful as far as how much fun the table was to play at. A lot of times the younger college aged students are the worst to play with, since they think they are Doyle Brunson, and aren't very sociable. It's hit or miss many times.

The last time I played at the Taj Mahal, I hit a great 1-2 NL table, and it was a good mix of older/middle aged/younger people (I am mid-20s myself). I guess it's luck of the draw.

Do you say to avoid the tight games because they are tough to beat, or because they are no fun?

imported_getfunky · #6 12-01-2005, 06:16 PM

what about in LA or Vegas .. is stud 8 spread there more regularly?

PoorLawyer · #7 12-01-2005, 07:00 PM

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Do you say to avoid the tight games because they are tough to beat, or because they are no fun?

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both.

eh923 · #8 12-02-2005, 03:44 PM

It sounds like you shouldn't even bother with Stud at a B&M for a while. Your posts paint you as being scared of sitting down. Seriously, if you can't handle the pressures of a 1-5 stud game, you need to hone your skills online first.

Andy B · #9 12-02-2005, 02:03 AM

My one visit to the Taj lasted less than an hour, but it seems to me that Foxwoods has significantly more stud games.

Jeffage · #10 12-02-2005, 08:03 AM

I've only been to the Woods twice and I played hold em both times (it's been awhile - the drive is a beast). So you may be right. But Taj has the most mid limit stud I've ever seen anywhere - planning on doing an all stud trip to the Woods soon though, so I'll be sure to give a report. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Jeff