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Originally Posted by Garick
The Hampton Inn is attached, and you don't have to go outside. There is usually only $1/3NL spread on weekdays. Weekends (and occasional weeknights) get Omaha going, which usually 1/2, or 1/2/5 (straddle is often on, even if it's not technically 1/2/5) is often a mix game of PLO-high and PLO8 high/low.
There are basically no tourists in Wichita, but we do get folks stopping by on their way through, like you are. I can't speak to the daytime games, as I come after work, but nicname can. He works weird hours, so often plays the daytime games.
When I get in at around 6pm, there are usually two tables of 1/3 already going, and 2-3 more open up as folks like me who come in after work arrive. Most of the room is "reg-fish," about half of whom think they are winners, but don't keep records (they're not), and about half of whom play poker for entertainment/to get their gamble on, because they lose less than they do on the table games. There are a few consistent winners, most of whom are semi-pros, and most of whom have glaring leaks (I probably belong in this category, tbqh), but are still good enough to beat the loose/passive reg-fish. Usually no drunks until at least 8pm, and while there are occasional complete newbs, I likely see one in less than 25% of my sessions.
IDK if the room shuts. I've never played late enough to find out. I do know that they have a morning high-hand promo on Tues and Thurs, so I suspect that was needed to get folks in to the room on the mornings there's no donkament. No clue about the donkaments either. Sorry.
Max BI is $300 for the 1/3, and usually a new table only has about 3 full stacks, with the rest being mostly $200, and a couple of $100-150. Stacks tend to get deepish pretty quickly though. Game tends to be very l/p, and ABC poker is the name of the game. One can bluff occasionally, but you'd better pick your target and situation carefully. Even though I knew a certain V had a fold button, and even though his range had a ton of draws, I unsuccessfully triple-barreled him twice last session and got called down by top-pair/no-kicker both times. Generally best to only bluff the semi-pros, as they are the only ones playing above level one, imo, but again, make sure your story makes sense.
Thanks much. Appreciate the info.
Hope someone else chimes in with answers to the questions you are unsure of.
A couple of more questions:
Is straddling only allowed UTG? Mississippi straddles? Button straddles?
I assume no free drinks, correct? Last call for alcohol?
How would you rate the competency of the dealers and floor?
How strictly are rules enforced regarding table talk, one man to a hand, folding out of turn, etc. I know in some smaller rooms the regs can get away with murder.
Can you call ahead to get on the waiting list? If so, how far in advance?
Recommended dining options?
Thanks again.