***Official "It Lives, It Lives" Chat Thread***

[KurtSF]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

I think we should definitely include 5/10 hands. I play 5/10 live and it usually plays as easy or easier than 100NL online.

5/5 and above are covered by the Mid-High Full Ring forum.

I expect 90% of hands posted in this forum to be 1/2 and 2/5. The rest being 1/3, 2/3, 2/4, 3/5, and of course various smaller structures.

It has less to do with how they play, and more to do with carving out a place for the most popular live games to be discussed.

[Percula]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

I think we should definitely include 5/10 hands.

Yep 5/10 should be here too. Not all 5/10 games are equal though, there is a huge difference between the LA games with their crazy buy-ins and say the 5/10 upcapped game at the V or the W.

[brocksavage1]

Originally Posted by Percula

Yep 5/10 should be here too. Not all 5/10 games are equal though, there is a huge difference between the LA games with their crazy buy-ins and say the 5/10 upcapped game at the V or the W.

What is your opinion of the average 5/10 game at the Venetian? I'm heading back there in a few weeks.

[steamypile]

Wow amazing, I didn't think a forum section like this would ever exist. Congrats to whomever managed it. I have not had many hands to post recently but I'll try to contribute and give advice on posts here!

[Percula]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

What is your opinion of the average 5/10 game at the Venetian? I'm heading back there in a few weeks.

I haven't put enough time in recent history to really comment. The couple of times I played at the V last year were nice. There was a good mix of players from the random tourist, local action players and some solids mixed in. I like to play deep so for me in LV it's either 5/10 at the Wynn or at the V.

[brocksavage1]

Originally Posted by Percula

I haven't put enough time in recent history to really comment. The couple of times I played at the V last year were nice. There was a good mix of players from the random tourist, local action players and some solids mixed in. I like to play deep so for me in LV it's either 5/10 at the Wynn or at the V.

Okay thanks for the info. I'll probably start out playing 2/5 and move up accordingly. I haven't played much at the Venetian, usually stick to the Bellagio when I'm in town, but I've heard lots of good stuff. I've heard some positive things about the Aria room and may check it out.

[steamypile]

Anyone ever play @ LC? Someone once told me that the 5-10 game is far better on friday/weekends than the 3-5 game, and during the week the reverse is true...any truth to this?

[AcePlayerDeluxe]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

Okay thanks for the info. I'll probably start out playing 2/5 and move up accordingly. I haven't played much at the Venetian, usually stick to the Bellagio when I'm in town, but I've heard lots of good stuff. I've heard some positive things about the Aria room and may check it out.

The V is my home court! I play there and when its a little too "tough" (aka nitty) I go over to PH to tear up that game. V is usually reggy and nitty early in the day M-W/ sometimes Thursday. Anywhere from 3-5 it gets better.

If you want soft go to PH. Wiiiiiiiiiii

[brocksavage1]

Originally Posted by AcePlayerDeluxe

The V is my home court! I play there and when its a little too "tough" (aka nitty) I go over to PH to tear up that game. V is usually reggy and nitty early in the day M-W/ sometimes Thursday. Anywhere from 3-5 it gets better.

If you want soft go to PH. Wiiiiiiiiiii

I'm going to be there Fri-Mon, so I'll get the weekend crowd. I've played some 1/2 for fun at PH..... no doubt the play is terrible, which is great. I don't like where their poker room is located though. Same deal with MGM Grand - tons of 1/2 tables, but I don't like the location.

[venice10]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

I think we should definitely include 5/10 hands. I play 5/10 live and it usually plays as easy or easier than 100NL online.

In the thread on the ATF forum, it was noted that at 5/10 and above, live players don't seem to have an issue posting in the MS/HS forums. At that level, most players have experience in both worlds and can give appropriate advice. It was felt that the micro players just didn't have the experience live to be able to give good advice.

FWIW, I disagree, but I was a live player long before playing on-line so I admit that I probably filter out those posters that I know can't have much live experience.

[flip2win]

Originally Posted by brocksavage1

Okay thanks for the info. I'll probably start out playing 2/5 and move up accordingly. I haven't played much at the Venetian, usually stick to the Bellagio when I'm in town, but I've heard lots of good stuff. I've heard some positive things about the Aria room and may check it out.

I've had a lot of recent experience in the 2/5 - 5/10 Venetian games (though I'm back in the east til WSOP). They aren't tough but they are generally really tight for live standards. In reality, you should really check out the Wynn 2/5 - 5/10 games. I generally consider these to be some of the softest games and loads of action. Sometimes, the 5/10 games can be tough but the Wynn attracts a lot of rich businessman. Plus the rake is good and it's 9 handed as opposed to 10 handed everywhere else.

[brocksavage1]

Originally Posted by flip2win

I've had a lot of recent experience in the 2/5 - 5/10 Venetian games (though I'm back in the east til WSOP). They aren't tough but they are generally really tight for live standards. In reality, you should really check out the Wynn 2/5 - 5/10 games. I generally consider these to be some of the softest games and loads of action. Sometimes, the 5/10 games can be tough but the Wynn attracts a lot of rich businessman. Plus the rake is good and it's 9 handed as opposed to 10 handed everywhere else.

Thanks for the advice. I have to play 6 hours a day at the Venetian to get the room rate deal. I'm going with a buddy and he will probably play a decent amount too, but he's a 1/2 player and definitely a pretty raw player.... better than the average 1/2 live player, but still raw.

I'll think about checking out the Wynn. I can probably head over there at night after I've put in my hours at the V.

[KurtSF]

Originally Posted by steamypile

Anyone ever play @ LC? Someone once told me that the 5-10 game is far better on friday/weekends than the 3-5 game, and during the week the reverse is true...any truth to this?

I play there often, but I don't play that high. Just 1-1-2, so I can neither confirm nor deny.

[brocksavage1]

Originally Posted by venice10

In the thread on the ATF forum, it was noted that at 5/10 and above, live players don't seem to have an issue posting in the MS/HS forums. At that level, most players have experience in both worlds and can give appropriate advice. It was felt that the micro players just didn't have the experience live to be able to give good advice.

FWIW, I disagree, but I was a live player long before playing on-line so I admit that I probably filter out those posters that I know can't have much live experience.

I guess we can see how it goes. If this forum attracts a lot of good live players I'd be pretty happy to post a 5/10 hand in it.

[Angrydave23]

I felt lost.... I posted a couple times in the small stakes online and just felt out of place... then I loss the internet for a couple weeks and finally get back online the day this starts... my new life is just working out perfect!