I would like to start playing poker at a local casino. They haveHilo1/4/8/8 and 1-4 stud. Which is easier to become proficient at? My goal is to be able to play once a week and make this an affordable hobby.
Answer 1:
That’s a tough question to answer, but looking at it from a different perspective; I think hi/lo is a much easier game to play BADLY. If you can burn a few basic rules into your head, I think you’ll have an edge over most low limit stud players, and that’s probably a better place to start. There are probably worse hi/lo players, but to have a true edge there are probably more things you have to learn. Just one opinion.
Answer 2:
Play hi/lo game. Not because it’s hi/lo, but because it’s a bigger game and will be easier to cover the rake. Once you think you’re beating the hi/lo game, start playing stud every now and then just to help develop your overall poker skill.
Answer 3:
Hi/Low stud can also be a great game because you often will get people who simply play stud hi. However, a tight hi/low game is *not* one to cut your teeth on. If you have a game with many players playing correctly, your mistakes can really cost you. Get a copy of Ray Zee’s book on Stud and maha hi/low. Also Wilson Software’s Stud 8 or Better is a great learning tool also.
