Poker in Tunica?

Calissa007 · Dec 31, 2007

Hello everyone!

Some friends and I are going to Tunica for New Years.

I've been playing poker online at bodog for about 1 year now. I've never played in a casino. To be honest Im kinda scared to. I'm affraid that other players will get mad at me before i get settled in and get a feel for how things work. I understand how things work. Anyways...im babbling.

I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with poker at the Tunica, MS casinos.
Which one would be the most newbie friendly place to go and play?

Thanks

pantin007 · Dec 31, 2007

well really no casino is "newbie friendly" because there are always jerks looking to belittle someone
all u can do i be attentive always be aware of what position u are in, dont fold out of turn,always put ur anntes and blinds in the pot before the dealer asks u to,dont talk about a hand during the hand, do not tell ppl what u have during the hand,
just be concious of the game going on

ooh and i forgot the most important thing=take everyones chips
good luck

Calissa007 · Dec 31, 2007

So there are always anntes like when ur deep in a MTT?

Like at a cash game, there will be an ante?

Also, is it custom to tip dealers after a win?

Thanks Pantin. I see ur also a 007

cindikay0611 · Dec 31, 2007

Good Luck

I was able to visit Harrah's in New Orleans last April, and while you have people that understand that it takes a while to get used to playing in person versus a computer. However, there were alot of jerks that just tried to rattle the new people.

Keep you "poker face" straight and you should be fine.

Good luck!

Cindi

WVHillbilly · Dec 31, 2007

No there aren't always antes (depends on the game just like online).

Yes tip the dealers. Buck or two from any pot you take will be fine (depending on how big the pot is). No need to tip if your just winning the blinds without seeing a flop).

If you know how to play poker, tell the dealer and everyone else that will listen that this is your first time in a casino. This will do 2 things: First the dealer will help you out if you need it and 2nd the other players will THINK you're easy money and you'll get paid off.

Good luck.

Calissa007 · Dec 31, 2007

I can play decently. I've played on my 1st $20 dollar deposit on bodog for a year. I've been up to about 400, and down to about .40.
Currently im at $38 in bodog. What do you do with .40 in your bank roll. .5/.10 fixed limit til i get 2.20 for a SnG.

I play for fun. Low stakes of course. Sometimes i do $4 and cheaper MTT's

I'm in no way a professional. I just love the rush.

WVHillbilly · Dec 31, 2007

What stakes do you plan to play at the casino?

Calissa007 · Dec 31, 2007

Well, I dont know. I know im not gonng find any stakes like im used to. Thats part of what scares me. What stakes do they usually have?
I'm taking $200

WVHillbilly · Dec 31, 2007

Depending on the casino you might find a 1/2 game but you'll only have 1 buy-in. You'll be underrolled for 2/4 but that may be the lowest they have going. I don't know what they spread there. I hope this is extra, I don't care if I lose it all type, money.

Just looked online at the Grand Casino website and it looks like they have NL tourney's on Tuesday's at 1:00 PM for $65+$15. That might be a better option for you if that's where you're going.

Calissa007 · Dec 31, 2007

Cool, thanks for the research.

Yeah its money to lose.

riffpoker · Jan 1, 2008

Grand Casino in Tunica has 2 0r 3 Buy-In 35 + 15 Entry Fee = 3000 chip MTT's running on Fridays last time I was there. If your looking to play a few tourneys this might be the best use of your mbank roll. Also players seem to be more open and friendly in tourny's to newcomers than ring games. Good luck amigo.

Calissa007 · Jan 2, 2008

Thanks Riff.

I chickened out. Didnt get to play any poker. I looked into the poker room and got intimidated immedietly. So I played blackjack. Lost. It was a crappy night.

Oh well, next time maybe.

Thanks for all the tips guys.

WVHillbilly · Jan 2, 2008

That's too bad. I'm sure you would have had a blast.

Leftylou · Aug 12, 2008

The info here is over a year old. It's now August 2008. What kind of game is running today in Tunica? 80 dollar tourneys? what about 1/2 dollar games? How much is recommended to sit down with at a game that low? Thanks, Leftylou

Search

Poker in Tunica?

Calissa007

Rock Star

pantin007

member

Calissa007

Rock Star

cindikay0611

Rising Star

WVHillbilly

Legend

Calissa007

Rock Star

WVHillbilly

Legend

Calissa007

Rock Star

WVHillbilly

Legend

Calissa007

Rock Star

riffpoker

Rock Star

Calissa007

Rock Star

WVHillbilly

Legend

Leftylou

Enthusiast

About CardsChat

Our Community

Our Site

Follow us