On-Line vs. B&M Play - Where do you do better and Why? (Long)

[BigEndian]

The trick with B&M though is you have to have a great memory for those things. Also, a regular crowd for the tells specific to a person.

- Jim

[nyholdem]

Ive played online for about 2 months. I am playing mostly 3/6 now after starting at 2/4. I averaged over 4BB/hr at 2/4 and now after a slow start I am up to 1.5BB/hr at 3/6

I am going to Las Vegas for my first "poker trip" next week.
I am planning to play 6/12 at the Mirage or 8/16 to 15/30 at the Bellagio. How will those games compare to the level I am playing online. Ill be sure to post here to let you know what I thought.

Thanks Scott

[Barry]

I have always been blessed by a very good memory, so I guess that that helps me in that regard.

[JTG51]

Well, since this started with you comparing the Foxwoods 10/20 to online play, I guess I'll jump in.

I'm not a real big fan of talking about specific win rates in a public forum (or in private for that matter) but I'll say that I do well in the Foxwoods 10/20 game and I make twice as much playing 3 tables of 2/4 on Party. That's after a pretty significant number of hours at both.

Of course, the majority of my hours in the Foxwoods 10/20 game were last spring and summer, and that game is a lot better now than it was then.

[BigEndian]

I haven't played live at those limites so I can't tell you first hand.

I will say that you should avoid the Mirage if smoke bothers you. It's bad enough there from the neighboring sports book that even the dealers complain about it.

- Jim

[Vehn]

I think to have an even moderately OK handle on your expectation you need 400 hours live or 200-250 hours online. I have 300 hours logged at $15/$30 and my win rate confidence ($10) is only 38%.

[JTG51]

I understand that. I'm well over both numbers.

There's definitely some wiggle room in my numbers. Much more so live than online, but I know my own play well enough to have a reasonable idea how much I should be winning, and my results are pretty close.

[morgant]

i have yet to play in vegas, but you have only played poker for 2 months at max. of 3/6 and you are going to jump into those limits in your first live playing experience??? if money is of no real issue godspeed, otherwise i tink you could tone down the limits a hair.....just a thought from a sleep deprived morgant

[Barry]

One rule of thumb that I heard here some time back is that you can play 2x live the limit that you play online.

By that rule, you should start out at the 6/12 at the Mirage. However, if you haven't played live yet, I would suggest the or 4/8 at the Bellagio to start to get a feel for the rhythm and protocol of live play. Then if you feel comfortable with the game then move up.

[Hallett]

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One rule of thumb that I heard here some time back is that you can play 2x live the limit that you play online.

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Had not heard this before, but it is true for me. At B&M I play 6/12 (no other choices) and online I am most comfortable at 3/6. Very interesting!