Switching From BJ to Poker...

[mylittlepony]

Not exactly a Blackjack post, but I was just wondering if any Poker pro's can give me advice on any sites or books to read to become decent at low limit Poker, and which variation of Poker gives the best odds (hold'em, omaha, etc.). I live in California and the only games available to me are Indian Casino's. The long drives are really starting to get to me, the rules aren't that decent, and the smoke is killing me! Poker cardrooms are much closer to where I live, plus they're smoke free. I understand that Poker is not nearly as profitable, but a future in this is more feasible as I'm not moving to LV anytime soon. Anyhow, any input is greatly appreciated: how much I should expect to make, how difficult it is, my edge mathimatically, if it isn't worth playing at all, etc. I understand this isn't a Poker site, but I have a huge sense of trust in the poster's and great mind's of this site. Any help is appreciated, thanks a lot!

 

[Automatic Monkey]

Here's my opinion

If you want to calculate your EV in a poker game, I can tell you with great certainty you can't. It's dependent on who the other players at the table are. You have no way of knowing that before you get to the casino, and if they are sufficiently good players, you'll have no way of knowing that before they empty your pocket.

In contrast, if I want to go play a BJ game someplace I know exactly what I'm going to have to do to win, and how much I can expect to win, before I stand up from this computer. So my poker playing is truly recreational gambling; with a bunch of friends playing crazy wild-card games for quarters. My favorite: wild card equals the number of players left in the game- if you start with six, 6's are wild, every time someone folds the wild card changes. It's a real game player's game! But only for quarters.

Let's put it this way: you acknowledge that there are some great minds who post here and I couldn't agree more. If you met 5 regular posters from here at the blackjack table, wouldn't that be fun? Now let's say you met them at the poker table. Still want to play?

 

[zengrifter]

www.twoplustwo.com

 

[Stealth Bomber]

My thoughts

Play whatever kind of game has the best advantage. Don't play for fun. Get serious. Also, no when to not waste time trying to play. Like now, I'm playing the game of Real Estate. For me it has the best EV for the time, effort and $ spent. When my Real Estate game flatens, I'll start spending time playing BJ again.

Know when to say when or win.

 

[dbase]

steathbomber

Hey StealthB.
you are correct. I'am saying 'when' to horse racing.
I ain't no Bill Benter.
regards
dbase