Posted Sun Aug 17, 2003 12:54 am GMT by xciceroguy
How are the position of the blinds determined? Do they move around the table? Also, at a low limit game 2-4 dollar table how much is a minimum buy in? Will you be laughed at for buying in too small? Im looking for answers for playing in Vegas.
Thanks
xciceroguy
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Posted Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:32 am GMT by Sorak
First of all there is a "button" that is passed around the table to signify the dealer. This button moves to the left after every hand that is played. The blinds are the two positions directly to the left of the button. The first position to the left of the button is the small blind and the second is the big blind.
As for the buy in I have read on this board that you should have 50x the small bet so for a $2-4 game you should buy in with at least $100.
Posted Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:32 am GMT by Devedander
If you don't know how the blinds work you should consider playing some free games online to at least learn how it works. And if you buy in small you won't get laughed at, but people will bet hard into you to try and buy your stack.
Combine that with possibly having to ask where the blinds are and what the bet is to you (remember in real life there is no little number to show you) and you will be made as a sucker in no time.
Posted Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:01 am GMT by mindgame
And don't worry about it. You'll make dumb mistakes. The dealer will probably help you and he's well-coached not to make you feel like an idiot. Just because you are unfamiliar with the protocol doesn't make you a "sucker." You can move from one casino to another, one state to another, and things change. You might look silly. Here's what won't change. The other guy's got to have better cards than you do to beat you in the showdown. Count on it. If you've done your homework and know the game, he won't.
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