How do you (personally) adjust bouncing between casinos and friendly home games? (2 Viewers)

[cactuscandy]

I play a decent amount of live 2/5 and am decently profitable. But I also love a good home game with some friends and have found my win rate is actually way lower since I tend to have fun blasting off a bit more. These games tend to be lower stakes so punting a bit isn’t a big deal (I rarely lose at these games but I’m definitely not min/maxing profit, lol.)

How does your play differ in friendly games vs a more “serious” environment? You still trying to make every last dollar? Part of donking off more for me is also just making sure I get invited back.

I’m by no means a pro but you guys know how it is playing against dudes who with no experience. Gotta keep it fun for everyone.

 

[Munchies11]

For me it’s a way different environment as you eluded too. I only have played a handful times at the casino in live cash games. For me personally, I am def more uptight at these games especially because more money is on the line compared to home games. Secondly it’s the environment. Since I don’t play frequently at casinos I don’t feel myself and almost play more shy and timid. At home games I feel because of the atmosphere I can play more freely and enjoy it much more. I’ve done fairly well at home games probably at break even or up a little . I don’t track it .

Wishing you the best. My advice stick to home games! I’m bias

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Part of donking off more for me is also just making sure I get invited back.

I’m by no means a pro but you guys know how it is playing against dudes who with no experience. Gotta keep it fun for everyone.

This is most of my experience at home games.

I'd separate it into two situations: the dollars I lose back while hosting and teaching beginners, just generally being splashy, and then there's giving a few pots back in a local home game to keep being invited. There's a few profitable home games in my area that I make sure I make a big show out of losing a decent sized pot at some point during the night. I know there's a few players that don't raise the river without the nuts; I bet a few bucks as a blocker, they minraise it? I'm calling that bet and shaking my head when I lose, knowing that I'll keep getting an invite back. Easy decision to lose 10-20 BB per game if it means I can keep showing up and walking out +100 BB at the end.

That's something I balance: yes I'll play splashy and pay some stupid bets off but I do so in smart positions, I'm not bluffing way more or folding clear winners, I'm just getting to showdown cheaper. Win big pots, lose small ones but act like you're 50/50 lol.