Get the Bonus - What game to play

[stir]

Yes. You are correct that 6 player goes quicker, i.e., more raked hands per hour that you play. But interpoker 6 player tables are known for their loose aggresive players, (at least some of the time). If you play these shorthanded tables you run a greater risk of having your limited bankroll wiped out. That is what I meant by lower variance at the 10 handed tables.

Basically the tradeoff is lower your risk, but have to play more hours to clear the bonus.

[BradleyT]

Yes, if you don't know how to adjust when playing short handed you should play the 10 player tables rather than the 6 player tables.

[B00T]

Play the 10 person tables for these reasons...

#1. 6 max you are paying the blinds almost twice as often. If you are playing tight there will be a lot of raises and you surrending blinds playing tight.

#2 Since you need it to be raked, you need the pot to hit $5 in order for it to be counted. At 10 person tables more players = more will be in (in general) and to reach a $5 pot is much easier. ($1.50 will already be in with 8 people still willing to call or raise as opposed to $1.50 with 4 people left to call or raise at 6 max)

I know the 6 person tables people will call down and play lesser hands but for someone concerned with not losing all their money you can be a lot more passive in the 10 person tables than 6.


Hope this helps.

[Your Mom]

I started making some serious money as soon as I stopped worrying about breaking even while I cleared bonuses.

[Fangface]

Ok.... I have felt that I have better control of a table with only 6 players. But maybe I should just stick with the 10 pl. and clear the bonuses before I try that :-)

Thanks for all advice. Ill let you know how I do.....

[joedot]

I do the same thing. I just leave 90 on interpoker, and never have a problem playing with that amount and clearing the bonus. The only problem is that you probably don't have enough to multi table. So if you really want to clear this quick, then put 300 or so in there, and 4 table 1/2 6 max. Otherwise, just take the 90 to a 1/2 6 max table and play. It will take a while, but this is the fastest and most profitable way to do it. If you have any short handed skills, I think you will be happy to find that there is some pretty dastardly play at these tables. Also, if you are going to just do it with the 90, you better play tight. Make sure every dollar you stick in the middle is out there for a good reason. If you do that, you won't have any problems.

[joedot]

Here's the thing. If he really wants to become a better player, he MUST play short handed. When one learns how to play shorthanded, they become a much better player in all aspects of the game. Interpoker provides a great way to learn how to play shorthanded. The bonus can help cushion any losses that the newbie might have in making the transition. It also could pay large dividends in the long run to sacrifice a little short term gain and learn to beat the short games. Also, if he plays tight, he will at least break even imo. It's not like the players will be relentlessy stealing his blinds and he'll just meekly fold his hand to aggression all the time. The games can be aggressive, but they are also very loose, multiway, and full of people that pay off with bottom, middle, no pair, and god knows what else. I think he'll do fine. Also, facing aggression in a 1/2 shorthanded game is a lot less serious than facing it in a shorthanded 30/60 game.

[kdog]

Given your criteria of a short bankroll and a desire to clear the bonus as quickly as possible I would split the roll and and sit in two $1-2 games. Then I would play tighter than a bull's ass in fly season.

[Fangface]

Thanks again for all advice and opinions.

It seems half of you prefer the 6pl. tables and the rest 10pl. tables limit-holdem. I guess Ill have to work out what works best for me. As I said I feel like I have a lot better control on a table with just 6 players, feels like the chance of someone outdrawing you with a miracle card decreases a lot also. On the other hand, As some of you say, the pots grow bigger and I don't have to post as many SB and BB on a 10pl. table. Ill try both and we'll see where I do best.