Casino Game 42

Is there any psych advantage in a low limit game to having a large stack of chips?

Answer 1:

Yes, most agree that having a lot of chips gives an illusion of strength. It isn’t an illusion, however, if you know how to use the chips.

Answer 2:

I would agree that having a large stack can give the appearance of strength by making it look like you are piling up winnings or merely from the castle effect, of course a reduction in the large stack can lead to a belief that you are on tilt.  Some players also can start playing on short money, even if they are not if the stack begins to get low.

Answer 3:

i was just wondering, with the regular buy-in for a 7stud game being around $100-150 where i play, is it a psychological advantage to get a rack and a half of white($1), or better off mixing it up?

Any opinions, good or bad, on the LL HE (4-8 or less) games at Sam’s Town or the Station Casinos?

Answer 1:

Both have good rooms. I played at Palace Station today. They have a 29,000 bad beat with a 15,000 bonus, if the bad beat is hit during some slow periods. They provide a $5.00 comp for three hours of play; also, they are planning another $100,000 free roll in September for all Station casinos.  The staff is friendly and the dealers competent. Likewise for Sam’s Town, who are offering a $7500 free roll for 25 hours of play in a two week period.  Both companies believe in poker.

Answer 2:

I play at both and agree.  Very well managed rooms.  

If you play at P. S. for two hours and get hungry you can get a comp (that’s what Greg Nares tells me anyway).  $5 as you says (for any restaurant except Burger King).  One bad thing — it expires same day.  They have a $3-$6 (w/half kill to $5-$10) sud high-low game most afternoons — hard to find stud/8 around town.

Answer 3:

The sunset station has a great 3-6-9 limit holdem and Omaha and sometimes they spread 6-9-12. The jackpots are great, and the people are friendly.   The dealers are good and very friendly; it’s just a great place to spend some time.

Next week I will be spending some time in San Mateo, Ca. and also a couple of days in the L. A. area.  What are some opinions about the best low limit (4-8, 6-12) holdem rooms in which to play in both areas?  

Answer 1:

Any card room in the LA area will do.  I suggest trying Hollywood park for starters, just remember to bring lots of bullets and to fasten your seatbelt, if you are not familiar with the so-call ram and jam holdem games you are in for a treat.

Answer 2:

There is a club in San Mateo itself called Pacific News, but I’ve not been there.  They are very small.

If you further north to San Bruno and Colma, you will find Artichoke Joe’s and Lucky Chances, respectively.  They are large rooms and offer games starting at the 3-6 level.

Answer 3:

Pretty much any game.