Beginner Stud Question

Dynasty · #1 12-02-2002, 11:50 PM

In stud, I look at my cards immediately and then scan the upcards to determine how live my hand is.

In hold'em, I wait until it is my turn to act before I look at my cards.

MRBAA · #2 12-03-2002, 10:50 AM

I think that's the way to do it. I try to put all the door cards in order in my mind, then subtract the ones that DON'T fold (don't need to remember those, they are still on the table).

Fraubump · #3 12-04-2002, 03:51 AM

Can you take notes at the table?

Lin Sherman · #4 12-04-2002, 08:50 AM

Sure, but be prepared to have people give you weird looks and ask you what you are doing. Some don't like it, others think you're taking the game too seriously.

Lin

FishyWhale · #5 12-04-2002, 11:39 AM

Of course you "can" (but you shouldn´t).

AmericanAirlines · #6 12-13-2002, 07:37 PM

For what it's worth I was playing 5-10 at the Mirage one night when a "tourist" asked this question to a Pit Boss.

Pit Boss says, "It's Ok if you don't slow the game down." (Spoken like a true Pit Boss!)

However, the player reaction against it was so bad the "tourist" decided not to.

I'd be interested in knowing if there really is a rule regarding the issue.