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Originally Posted by Au_H2O_III
Hey guys, this is a great thread. I am a long time lurker. Been out of the poker game for a year, been really busy at work and handicapping sports. I am going to crash in the D for a week or two and was just wondering what the best place is for me to play at as in having soft games and low rake? I am going to nit it up until I get back in the swing of the game. Thanks for the advice in advance!
Welcome back! As far as the low rake, wrong city-state for that! Seriously, Michigan collectively has the highest rake throughout the country. You will save $1-2 a won pot by playing at the charity rooms over the 3 downtown casinos because there is no bad beat ($1) and you are not allowed to tip ($1), although if I have a good session at a charity I always give whatever dealer was in the box the longest anywhere from $5 to $20 on my way out. Also of note, some places offer rake deals. I can't think of the small room in Mt. Clemens that offers $1 rake befoer 9 or 10pm if it gets going but for the most part, all charity rooms are the same rake as the 3 major casinos, 10% up to $6 per hand.
Regarding softest games, I would say the charity rooms over MotorCity (MC), MGM or greektown. Just my personal opinion and experience on this.
good luck!