B&M games VS. Online..again (probably)

random@cash · #1 12-23-2004, 07:03 PM

After paying my dues for a year in the low limit games,I've been playing consistent, winning, 10-20 - 20-40 B&M games for 7 months now. My question to you internet vets. is; do you feel that with the turn online poker has taken and the speed at which it is played makes it far more profitable than B&M. I would assume that since you play many more hands avg., and can play multi-tables that it would be easier to play a more disciplined game. Why ever go to the casino again ??? Then again, I've never played a single hand online. I don't want to waste my time leaving B&M if the diff. doesn't warrant. Any thoughts ?

cpk · #2 12-23-2004, 07:24 PM

My experience is that LL games in B&M tend to be better than at the same level online. This is especially true at 3/6 and 4/8. I suspect the reverse is true at 15/30 and 20/40, except in places like California.

One reason is that it's a major PITA to rebuy online, so larger LL games are populated by those who beat the micros and moved up. Also, to a LL player, digits on the screen have a lot more psychological impact than $1 chips you throw around in a cardroom.

I cannot account for the difference in 15/30-ish games, as I don't play at that level online (or even B&M, currently).

bicyclekick · #3 12-23-2004, 07:26 PM

15/30 live is easier than 15/30 online.

same goes for lower limits

Nightwish · #4 12-23-2004, 07:35 PM

Yes, online is far more profitable. Assuming you 4-table, you'll get 6 to 7 times more hands in an hour online than at B&M. There's no question that you'll make more money online.

girgy44 · #5 12-24-2004, 05:09 PM

Online is much more profitable as you do see 6-7 times more hands per hour. The players are better but still easily beatable. Start with one table and go from there.

Xelent · #6 12-24-2004, 10:01 PM

B&M players are worse in almost every corresponsding limit I've played.

random@cash · #7 12-24-2004, 10:44 PM

So you have the faster pace (much faster it seems) of online coupled with better players. At the casino I'm not always the best player at the table, but I make good decisions and manage to make poker profitable for me. The level of play at B&M seems to be the only reason to stay landbased. Anyone here for playing live ?