Vegas 5/10nl

phillydilly · #1 12-09-2005, 11:06 AM

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Does anybody have experience playing online NL micro limits then playing live 1-2 NL? I was watching a game and there were several people with 500+ in front of them in a 200 max buyin game.

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I regularly play NL25 and NL50, also Omaha hi/lo PL100 and PL200 online

the NL100 and NL200 games i've played in live are rediculously easier than any of theses.

often you'll get 6-8 limpers, giving you great implied odds, and the raises are in the $10-$20 range, meaning when you grab a premium hand, you can get all in on the flop fairly easy with a big advantage. People will push with non nut flush draws, go to the felt with top pair medium kicker, casino low no limit is great!

Riverman · #2 12-09-2005, 11:22 AM

In my experience 5-10 games can be good but are not nearly as dependable as 2-5. It pretty much any 2-5 table there will be a few total morons, whereas almost all 5-10 players make you work for it at least. If going to vegas, I would encourage you to give the Bellagio 10-20 a shot. Buy in short and take advantage of the very high level of aggression that is exhibited in this game.

uncleshady · #3 12-09-2005, 05:51 PM

I dont like that raise to 10-20... kinda scary, but i guess if i nut peddle i will crush. Thanks for the info philly

RydenStoompala · #4 12-10-2005, 12:09 PM

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the NL100 and NL200 games i've played in live are rediculously easier than any of theses.

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I will second that. Very true. Very true almost everywhere, including Vegas.

Also...I see no problem with a big buy-in at the uncapped games. I know why Negreanu does it. It works. A big stack is something to contend with plus it gives you room to change up your game quite a bit. It think it's a good idea. Playing with a fort-o-chips also lets me isloate those weak-ass Strawberry Shortstacks who use the words "all-in" everytime they want to gamble. Picking off $200 -$400 pots two out of every three times is a real joy. I especially love the guys whose sunglasses cost more than their buy-in. Lovely.

surfinillini · #5 12-10-2005, 01:12 PM

All this debate about short stack buy in has got me thinking.

I'm going to try this out today here in LA and post a little summary later.

-surf