How much should I sit down with in a live game?

wyrd · #1 11-20-2005, 02:47 PM

It seems to vary between different poker sites. I believe PartyPoker is 50x SB and UltimateBet is 100x SB. These are the defaults, but you can choose a different amount.

In any case, if I was going to play in a live game, how much should I take to the table?

TIA.

MJL · #2 11-20-2005, 02:51 PM

Whats the stakes, are they tight loose agg passive how long and how good are you.......Not enough info to help. General answer Ask the floor (Poker room workers for advice)

jason_t · #3 11-20-2005, 02:53 PM

Two racks.

Bob T. · #4 11-20-2005, 04:08 PM

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Except in a 5-10 game played with red chips. One rack is enough there.

W. Deranged · #5 11-20-2005, 05:03 PM

20-30 BB. 25 is a good number but if it's a weird structure it's generally best to just buy an even amount and play.

Remember that the key considerations in deciding buy-in size are making sure you have enough chips so you don't get all-in with a hand you want more value from/want to be able to protect or whatever, and having enough chips so that you can build cool structures.

jason_t · #6 11-20-2005, 10:17 PM

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Two racks.

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Except in a 5-10 game played with red chips. One rack is enough there.

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This is true, but those are terrible games. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]