Live game

#1 20th January 2011, 8:37 PM

I have always played poker online and have only sat at a real table once in my life. I'm more comfortable playing online but in about a month I will be playing in a live game. It's a special game being held in my late brothers memory and a portion of the $$ will go to my brothers wife and three kids. If I am able to win the thing I will give the whole thing to my nephews & sis-in-law. Anything I should know when sitting down at a live game? You think it will be easier being face to face?

#2 20th January 2011, 9:29 PM

What a heartfelt cause. My sympathies to you your family on the loss of your brother.

As for tips, some answers to these questions would help us help you!

1) What is the structure?
2) How many people will be playing?

#3 24th January 2011, 2:38 PM

Thanks for your condolences, much appreciated!

It'll probably be approximately 200 people, possible more, no telling yet.
$60 Buy-In
that's all I know so far

#4 24th January 2011, 10:51 PM

60 dollar buy in real life for a majority of players=no fold em hold em. This is more true if it is a rebuy tournament. Also the faster the structure the more people are willing to go broke with top pair no kicker at this level.

#5 25th January 2011, 3:40 AM

For starters, here a 2 very good discussions:

http://www.cardschat.com/f13/transitioning-online-live-experience-189742/

http://www.cardschat.com/f49/dare-i-attempt-serious-discussion-live-179184/

Also, reviewing basic poker books should help a lot. You can't go wrong with Phil Gordon's Little Green Book, for one.

#6 25th January 2011, 9:13 AM

My sympathies to your family and you on your loss.

I think any buy-in like this tends to be similar to the micros online. Seems like with 2k players it will be a tournament style.

#7 30th January 2011, 5:15 AM

Here's another great link:
Playing live: what you need to know

#8 30th January 2011, 5:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarkMarlow

Here's another great link:
Playing live: what you need to know

Thanks for the links Lark, will check them out. last I heard the buy-in was changed to $100. Thanks!

#9 30th January 2011, 7:04 PM

Acey, is there anyway or anywhere you could sit down at a live game or tourney before this event? That way you would be familiar with all the formalities and conventions and could focus on playing your A game for the cause.

I suggest this because playing live for the first time can be overwhelming for reasons more than just the difference in how the game flows from online.

#10 30th January 2011, 11:57 PM

First Live Poker Experience

I documented my first live poker experience last year. I don't know if you'll find anything useful, but I included the link above. Good luck in your worthy cause!

#11 31st January 2011, 3:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarkMarlow

Acey, is there anyway or anywhere you could sit down at a live game or tourney before this event? That way you would be familiar with all the formalities and conventions and could focus on playing your A game for the cause.

I suggest this because playing live for the first time can be overwhelming for reasons more than just the difference in how the game flows from online.

great idea Lark, yeah I probably could & your right this way going into the other tourney I won't be such novice at a live game.

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