I am a fairly new Poker player and love the game. Live in NH and going toConnthis week to play. Like 7 card stud. Can anyone tell me is it better for a beginner to play at Foxwoods or the Sun???Also would appreciate any advice. Although I am over 65, still trying to learn.
Answer 1:
I assume you plan on playing low limit stud. Both casinos offer 1-3 and 1-5 spread limit. FW has more tables and usually more of these games going. But you will not have to wait long at either casino. If the list gets long both casinos will start another table. Both have non-smoking tables for 1-3 & 1-5. If this is your first time playing casino poker I suggest you let the floor person know and they will be happy to explain the betting structure and rules to you. If you are bringing someone with you who doesn’t play poker (wife, etc.) you might prefer FW. It’s a beautiful casino with many restaurants and shops.
Answer 2:
If you are going to be in CT *this* weekend, come on over to Foxwoods and join us forFARGO…..Foxwoods Annual Rec. Gambling Outing. We would love to meet you! Just look for anyone with aFARGObadge and introduce yourself. Or look for me (just remember the 3 F’s – fair, fat, and fifty). I will be there from *late* Thursday until Monday morning. As for being “over 65 and still trying to learn”, well, you and Bill Alan should get along famously!
Answer 3:
You should know (both the asker and theFARGOfolks) that both Foxwoods and “The Sun” have cheap Hold Em tournaments on Saturday mornings at 10 and cheap Stud tournaments Sunday morning at 10. I always play at Mohegan Sun – it’s about 20 minutes closer and they have a better food court with shorter lines – allows me to easily take a break from the table and get some decent food without missing a third big blind.
The other night in a $5/10 Hold Em game, UTG straddled the blinds for $10. The player to the left made it $15, and then the next player made it $20. Upon seeing the $20 straddle, the player who had made it $15 said, “Oh no, wait a minute.” (or something to that effect) and pulled back his $15 straddle. The player who made it $20 said, ”Wait, you have to leave that out there.”- With which the dealer agreed. The $15 poster did not agree and the floor was brought in. After some heated discussion and poor behavior from various players, the decision was that the $15 must stay in play. The player reluctantly returned the $15 and the game continued. Those who felt that the $15 straddle must remain argued from the perspective that ACTION HAD BEEN TAKEN behind and, therefore, the $15 must be left in. The player contended that a straddle is an elective bet and that a player has the right to withdraw it due to that fact. He furthermore felt that since no cards had been dealt, then there could not have been any “action” behind. I spoke with the player afterward and we were left with several questions. I would appreciate any opinions, but would most appreciate an actual ruling from a card room manager, if possible. Please include your credentials if you respond.
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