Buy-ins for NL games

#1 09-10-2005, 05:04 PM

Is there a rule of thunb to use if they dont have a set min/max buy in for a NL game.

Ex. bellagio offers 2/5nl $200.00 min/max.
But i've seen some casinos open a 5/10nl game.

Whats the rule of thumb for what you need to sit in nl games?

Is there one?

I understand limit, 30+BB and what not.

How about NL?

Thanks!

swede123 · #2 09-10-2005, 06:04 PM

Buy in for the max allowed.

Swede

erby · #3 09-10-2005, 06:13 PM

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Buy in for the max allowed.

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mosch · #4 09-10-2005, 06:18 PM

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Is there a rule of thunb to use if they dont have a set min/max buy in for a NL game.

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Buy in for the max allowed

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Buy in enough to cover any of the players who are worse than you.

Masquerade · #5 09-10-2005, 06:27 PM

Buy in for the max, and have several more max buyins in your pocket. If that's too much money, then play a smaller game.

swede123 · #6 09-10-2005, 06:28 PM

Every NL game I've ever seen has had a max buy-in. It may not be listed at the board showing the games but there is one.

Swede

edtost · #7 09-10-2005, 06:45 PM

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Every NL game I've ever seen has had a max buy-in. It may not be listed at the board showing the games but there is one.

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some only have a min.

#8 09-10-2005, 07:26 PM

Yes I've seen alot with only a min.

So theres no rule of thumb with NL as to a buy in.

Basically above the min and what you can afford, with regards to re-buy?

Brain · #9 09-10-2005, 07:44 PM

Online max buy-ins are often 100BB so you could try starting there.

edtost · #10 09-10-2005, 07:47 PM

cover people you're better than, not people who are better than you. play a stack size you're comfortable playing, in relation to the blinds and standard pfr.

if all else fails, buy shortish to start - you can always add on.