Where to? How to?

Hellrazor · #1 11-24-2003, 03:50 AM

Hi all,

Online player - mostly micro-limits pretty sucessful so far (approx 6BB/hr over my first 5000 hands in paradise/party 1/2).... kill my home games (doesn't count for much either I'm afraid) and ready to hit a B&M for the first go at live casino poker.

I'm in NYC and not sure which casino to hit - probably a mid week trip in mid decemeber - (too much family/girl friend stuff going on on the weekends - and I have some vacation time to blow at work.)

Which casino? (A/C or Foxwoods? - if A/C trump, borgata is there any other options?)
What table limits are closest in play style to 1/2 paradise?
Where can I read the things I need to know before I walk in and embarrass myself? (Obviously I'll watch a few orbits before I jump in for the first time - but would rather be prepared than surprised..)

Thanks in advance for your assistance to this newbie!

stantheman · #2 11-24-2003, 12:27 PM

HR- I am in the same situation as you, an NYC 1/2 online player (with a little 2/4 mixed in) with not much B&M experience. I've played a bit in Vegas and for a day at the Trop in AC, and am taking a day next month to try Foxwoods for the 1st time.

Do a search for your topic, b/c I asked exactly the same question about a month ago. Quick synopsis, in AC choose between the Borgata (new, clean, better food & drink) and the Taj (kinda dumpy but much juicier games); or the Woods, which has a ton of juicy games, but the downside is its the only place around so if you don't find a table you like you're stuck.

I chose to hit the Woods this time, because I want to be able to say I've played there. As far as limits go - our online experiences are very comparable, and I'm going to start at the FW 2/4 with the expectation to move to the 3/6 or 4/8 sometime during the day, so maybe you can use that as a guide.

Hope this helps, run a search for additional (maybe more accurate) info. Good luck, and post a report.

Kurn, son of Mogh · #3 11-24-2003, 03:21 PM

I'm going to start at the FW 2/4 with the expectation to move to the 3/6 or 4/8 sometime during the day

They don't spread 3/6 at Foxwoods. 2/4, 4/8, 5/10 (kill at $100), 10/20, 20/40.

stantheman · #4 11-24-2003, 03:58 PM

How much difference do you see between the quality of play in the 2/4 and 4/8 games? Just as beatable, or filled with stronger players? Say for instance, on a random friday afternoon/night in December. Thx.

Kurn, son of Mogh · #5 11-24-2003, 05:20 PM

The 4/8 will tend to play about like 1/2 online games. The real tough part about the 2/4 is that you'll frequently be at a table with people who have *never* played Hold'em before.

MaxPower · #6 11-24-2003, 05:39 PM

I don't recommend going on a weekday. You won't find the best games then. Weekends and evenings are the best. Thre graveyard shift (past 10PM) is even better.

If you go on the weekends, I think you will find the games at any of the casinos to be easier than the online 1/2 games. The low limit games are normally very loose/passive. You may think you've seen loose games online, but you aint seen nothing yet.

If you want to make sure you know the rules, the Borgota has a printed rulebook up front. I don't think any of the other rooms have that.

Nothing to worry about, most people are very welcoming to new players. If you have any questions, just ask the dealers.

oddjob · #7 11-24-2003, 06:21 PM

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I don't recommend going on a weekday. You won't find the best games then. Weekends and evenings are the best. Thre graveyard shift (past 10PM) is even better.

If you go on the weekends, I think you will find the games at any of the casinos to be easier than the online 1/2 games. The low limit games are normally very loose/passive. You may think you've seen loose games online, but you aint seen nothing yet.

If you want to make sure you know the rules, the Borgota has a printed rulebook up front. I don't think any of the other rooms have that.

Nothing to worry about, most people are very welcoming to new players. If you have any questions, just ask the dealers.

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i was there on a thursday about a month ago and the 4/8 was very good. some truly horrible players.

mosch · #8 11-24-2003, 06:31 PM

I've only played in the Borgata 6/12 a couple times, but it's always been pretty juicy and a lot like a paradise 1/2. Any ace, and any two suited were both sitting at my table at every visit.

It's a nice room too, if you go to the Borgata for a few hours, then sit at the Taj for a few hours, I guarantee you'll find yourself wanting the ultrasuede tables, clean chips and better surroundings of the Borg.