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What this game therefore amounts to is a $20-$40 game with $5 and $10 blinds. This small blind structure allows for, and in some respects dictates extremely tight play. Less educated players, who do not understand this are going to lose even more consistently than usual. They are at a greater disadvantage here than in the regular kill structure.
Obviously the “leave it in ” structure may seriously damage a game’s chances for survival over the long term. (for a description of a similar, but even more unbalanced structure see Malmuth’s discussion of “The Rock Game” in Poker Essays, Volume II.) Numerous other structures have been tried for holdem. But the undeniable fact is that for a game to survive, it must attract both skilled regulars and casual recreational players. This requires a structure comes close to producing that balance. It is to your benefit as a serious player to support this or a similar structure for holdem.
6.Educate management on the impact of a high rake, time charge, or drop.
Consider a game with a two dollar “drop” (the way players are charged to play in some games in California). What is the impact of raising the drop to three dollars? In a fast moving game this one dollar increase can mean between 10,000 and 20,000 extra dollars per month taken from the players. (The higher figure applying to poker games which run for, say, twenty hours per day). This has the same effect as adding an additional player who beats the game for ten to twenty thousand per month. The impact of such a move on a middle limit game should be obvious. If a game has any trouble surviving because of under-funded, losing players, it will now be pushed beyond the breaking point.
7.Develop a mutually beneficial relationship with cardroom management.
Through their publicity, promotions, treatment of customers, professionalism, spreading the right games, and so on, cardroom management has more influence than any player over the establishment and preservation of games. It is crucial, therefore, for the professional or other serious player to communicate with management. If you see something which may undermine the health of your game, let them know. Offer opinions or suggestions if you have thought them through and believe they are in the best interest of the game. At the same time, offer to do what you can as a player to nurture the game.
Of course much of what you can do is listed above, but management might additionally suggest something simple such as arriving earlier to help start the game each day. I hope I have impressed upon you that game preservation is of paramount importance to the serious player. Without a online poker game you may be faced with difficult decisions concerning your livelihood or place of residence. It is far easier to do your part to preserve the game you already have. By following the suggestions provided, you may be able to keep your game alive and healthy.
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