SPT GLASGOW

Dean5

Have never played live poker only online but was thinking of going to SPT Glasgow if I can win a seat or get a direct buy in from casino . Would people be understanding of fact I have never played live before or should I give it a miss . I live up by Loch Ness , there are no casinos up here closest one is 160 miles away so can't go anywhere for live practice .Any advice would be much appreciated .

mumsie

Here is a tip that helped me a few years ago by @MAXALLY

MAXALLY said:

In Response to Tips for live poker:

I am hoping to play my first live poker event in the next week or two, and was wondering if people had any tips from experience that could be useful for a newbie - anything from playing style to etiquette. Thanks
Posted by WWFCBlue

The first time you play live can be pretty daunting but try not to get overawed by it all and if you can relax and enjoy the experience, you should be ok.

Try to get there early to get a feel of the venue. Make sure you know what table and seat you are at well before the event starts. Have a couple of social drinks to chill out beforehand if you need them.

Live is no real difference than playing on line....you have the same starting stack as everyone else and two cards like them aswell. Try to sit back for the first couple of orbits and get used to handling the chips/knowing they value etc. Look out for the more 'experienced' player on the table who will try to bully you off pots if they sense weakness in your play. If in doubt on any action, ie..raise size, your turn to act etc, ask the dealer for confirmation.

Above all, try to use the 1st time playing live as a stepping stone to gain more confidence to use for the next time you play live.

Remember to ENJOY it aswell.

LARSON7

Hi Dean,

People will be very understanding of someone playing live for the first time.

Also at the SPT Glasgow there will be a lot of the Sky staff there who no doubt would be very helpful, if you had any questions or there was something you were unsure of.



Players will also be very helpful. If at the table there is anything you are unsure about just ask the dealer.


So most certainly get down for the weekend.

Allan23

I played at Nottingham a few months ago, was only my 3rd of 4th time playing poker at a casino. Just asked if I wasn't sure about bet sizes, who's action it was etc. and everyone was extremely helpful - major tip would be to see off a couple of pints as soon as you sit down

Dean5

Thanks all for the tips . Just go for it and a couple of pints beforehand to chill and if in doubt just ask .

Tikay10

Some great advice there @Dean5

Many players have attended an SPT as their "Live poker" debut, & I doubt any of them have regretted it.

Try & get a seat, come along, & if in doubt when you get there, come see me & I'll try to find a friendly face on your table to help you.

NoseyBonk

Dean5 said:

Have never played live poker only online but was thinking of going to SPT Glasgow if I can win a seat or get a direct buy in from casino . Would people be understanding of fact I have never played live before or should I give it a miss . I live up by Loch Ness , there are no casinos up here closest one is 160 miles away so can't go anywhere for live practice .Any advice would be much appreciated .

Never mind all this poker stuff. Have you ever seen the monster?