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No bankroll, hitting the live tables, where to start
So, I haven't been playing much lately just because of a lack of a roll, but I generally go once in awhile and just have some fun with disposable income. Usually I just go to the casino 15 miles away and play 1/3. Last time that I had some extra money to play with, I ended up losing two buy-ins at 1/3 in about 30 minutes, hit a tough beat or two and boom, busto. I realize this is part of the game and am not crying about that. The bottom line is though, at this point I don't really have the resources to build a roll... I play once in awhile with extra money, if I win, I save some of it for the next time, if I lose I generally don't get back for a few months.
Today I have a chance to play, just because the wife and kids are busy with the in-laws and so I can spend a guilt-free evening out at the tables. I'm not sure what to do though, I only have about 120 that I really want to spend (again, not rolled, just spending some entertainment budget). I could head to the 1/3 table, and hope for the best... I've had days where I lose 300 in 30 minutes and days where I run 100 up to 500.
Second option, about 30 miles away there is another casino that runs a lot of 3/6 limit, and also have a 50 dollar turbo tourney tonight. I could buy into 3/6 for 60 just to putz around, and then play the tournament. I have very little experience with limit, but I've enjoyed what I've played, and did read Sklansky's book on low limit hold'em a few months back.
Keep in mind, I'm trying to find the best way to have a fun night at the tables with my measly 120... breaking even would be great, winning money would be awesome, going busto isn't the end of the world, just means I won't get back to the tables until the budget allows me to.
So what's the best usage of my puny 120?
TL;DR: Bankroll-less donk looking to have some fun at the tables, how do you get the money to last the longest? I just wanna play some poker and not bust within 30 minutes of walking into the casino. I'm not a great player, sometimes I win, sometimes I lose.
Of course I could just put it all on one hand of Blackjack, double up, and hit the no-limit tables... but, that's probably not the best idea.
I should mention, because I know someone will mention using the 120 to start an online roll, I absolutely LOVE live poker. Playing online is OK for me, but live poker is something that I thoroughly enjoy... I love my family but getting to the poker room is one of the only real "hobbies" I have... it gives me a way to meet new people, have fun, and just clear my mind and focus on something I enjoy doing.
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