Playing live poker on a cruise

[Ranger390]

All the advice that you have been given is right on the mark. I find live play much easier than online play. Even though online play might be at much lower limits, the players are generally better. That's not to say that there are not donkeys everywhere! I find that at my casino, live Limit games have the most loose money...lots of retirees and folks looking for action. But, be advised that as a result, many play any two cards all the way to the river. So, suckouts happen. Just keep telling yourself that it's their bad play that makes you money...in the LONG run. It's dealing with the frustration of watching Granny play 9 3 off-suit into your pocket A's, even after you raise pre-flop, and beating you with 2 pair that's hard to deal with in the SHORT run! But, if you play tight, solid poker you can make some decent money.

 

[AlexeiVronsky]

I find I do worse in live games even when the opposition is weaker though, there aren't any handy tools like pokertracker to keep track of people, and I'm better reading people online than live, and I tend to make improper bet amounts as there's no nice number with the exact chip counts. And there tend to be a lot of distractions, and the free rum & cokes only help until you've 2 or 3, after that they tend to be a detriment. I know it's from my inexperience at the live tables, but things to bear in mind if you haven't played a lot live.

 

[Ranger390]

I just made a more detailed post on this topic on the Playing Poker Board, if you'd like to check it out. In addition to distinguishing between Live vs Online play, you should also consider the marked difference between Limit Hold'em and No Limit. In my experience, you can consistently make money playing live Limit Hold'em and do so without risking your entire bankroll.

 

[NoWuckingFurries]

Here's a link for that thread:
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/pok...ker-do-u-think-better-game-103124/#post699115

 

[regd87]

So I'm flying to miami tomorrow and then leaving for the cruise on sunday, I don't know why but im super excited to play on the cruise. Thanks for all the advice and wish me luck

 

[pantin007]

i wish u luck
ur on a cruise so remember to have fun seeing that ur probably on vacation

 

[momoney2]

If the game is small stakes limit, be prepared for a lot of loose play and loose hand selection. Ace anything and King anything will be popular hands. So if you have AK for top pair top kicker, don't be surprised if you are up against 2-pair from something like K7o.
The great thing about these games is that you usually don't see too much raising, so you may be priced into some draws that you normally wouldn't chase. These can be very lucrative when they hit because no one sees them coming. Can you say, "Check-raise!"
Also, you will rarely be raised out of playing your blinds.

BTW, you will probably only get to play while the ship is at sea. The casinos will be closed while the ship is in port. But that is a good thing, as you will get to see the sights along the way as well.
Good luck!

 

[riffpoker]

HOPE YOU GET A CHANCE TO SEE MY BWOYS THE PATS KICK SOME ASS IN THE SUPER BOWL AS WELL AS PULL IN SOME MONSTER POTS PLAYING SOME LIVE POKER.....

PEACE

 

[regd87]

so I'm back, the games were min $60 buy in with $200 max buy in, or half of the chip leaders stack. blinds at $1 and $2. I bought in with $100 and ended up getting about $120 in profit. which I just spent on booze anyways but it was a fun experience and I'd do it again p.s drinks were free in the casino which was a plus

 

[SeanyJ]

The only cruise I've ever been on had free booze. If I were you I would've just stayed in the casino, won money and drank free booze all night.

 

[mixmaster_matt]

I went to the casino on my last cruise, royal caribbean, and all they had was 5/10 limit. What a dream table I sat down at. I was up ~400 within the first hr. Just call after call always down to the river. Chasing anything. Just kept on making them pay to see river.

Don't remember what cruise my parents just went on but they told me that they have those new tables on them, $1/$2 nl, the electric tables with no dealers.