bankroll requirements for live spread-limit games?

#1 12-11-2005, 05:19 PM

I have played hold'em in casinos for along time, but I have never played stud other than online. Over the holidays I will be playing at a casino that spreads stud regularly, and I would like to try it live. What are the bankroll requirements for a 1-5 spread limit stud game? What is a good session buy-in?

PoorLawyer · #2 12-11-2005, 05:23 PM

I usually buy in for 100 and that is plenty. Most people I see at the tables buy in for less.

#3 12-11-2005, 05:32 PM

Thanks.

I noticed in the FAQ that 300 big bets is reccomended for a regular limit game (i.e. 5-10 or the like). Does this hold true for spread limit?

Andy B · #4 12-12-2005, 03:46 AM

I'd buy in for $100. Well, I'd probably be a jerk and buy in for a grand or so. The 300 BB thing is if you're playing for a living. If you bring $500 to play with on your trip, it should be overkill for that game. If all you have to play with is $200-300, you'll probably be fine if you can play at all. Anything less than that, and you'd better be real sure you don't lose more than a couple of pots. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]