First time going to Casino - Grand Sierra, Reno. Looking for some advice! (1 Viewer)

[choice]

Okay, I bluffed... it's my second time. First time was for about 1hr in New Orleans, so I'm not counting that.

A buddy and I are taking a trip out to Reno and staying at the Grand Sierra early next month. We'll be there for 5 nights.
I'm mostly excited about playing hold 'em (maybe a couple daily tourneys), but I'm looking for any general advice about being at a casino that people are willing to share.

Do's and Dont's
What to watch for
Comps
Table etiquette

The one thing I have heard several times is that I should check out some Craps tables!

The goal of the trip is just to enjoy being away from work for a few days, have fun playing some cards and experience something new.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[bradiggy]

For live casino poker, my best recommendation is to take a seat and do your best to observe for a good amount of time. It can be pretty intimidating at first but play tight for an hour, watch how other player's are playing their hands and conceive a plan on the spot of how you will exploit their moves. Be confident in your own ability - other's can sense nervousness from a mile away.

I do love craps - and the dealers should be willing to help you out. Just remember not to buy in mid-roll, try to avoid late bets (the dice have already moved to the shooter and you throw more chips on the table ), and don't utter the number between 6 and 8.

 

[colter ripton]

Bet big, win big, go home early

 

[davin]

Hit and run

 

[ruskba]

Read through this thread

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/advise-for-first-time-playing-1-2-nlhe-in-a-casino.36234/

 

[kmccormick100]

Uber 10 mins across town to Peppermill to play poker, really nice room and generally more games/tables running and nightly small $ tournaments. Grand Sierra has 1-2 $1/2 tables running on their busy nights.

 

[choice]

Uber 10 mins across town to Peppermill to play poker, really nice room and generally more games/tables running and nightly small $ tournaments. Grand Sierra has 1-2 $1/2 tables running on their busy nights.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Looks like Sierra has twice a day $25 buy in tourneys.

What would I be looking for at Peppermill?

 

[choice]

Read through this thread

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/advise-for-first-time-playing-1-2-nlhe-in-a-casino.36234/

Thanks, I'll give it a read!

 

[200 Motels]

Thanks for the suggestion!

Looks like Sierra has twice a day $25 buy in tourneys.

What would I be looking for at Peppermill?

Those $25 tourneys are gonna be a shove fest with lots of rake. Peppermill might have better and more frequent games. Not sure about tournaments. Try to stay away from stupid slots and pit games.

 

[kmccormick100]

Thanks for the suggestion!

Looks like Sierra has twice a day $25 buy in tourneys.

What would I be looking for at Peppermill?

I think their nightly tourneys are $60 with a little better structure than a $20 shove fest. Their $1/2 games have a $300+ cap and decent rake structure as well as pretty good room hi hand/bad beat promos and fairly soft action

 

[Highli99]

Have a gambling budget for each day. Don’t blow your whole budget on the first day. Give yourself action each day.

 

[Davism72]

Have fun! Reno rocks.

 

[choice]

Thanks for all the replies!

Any other advice about the casino in general, not specific to playing hold em?

Where do I get the free chips? Haha.
Is getting comped for food / other things fairly common?

Anybody have any experience with sports betting?

Anything to make sure NOT to do?