No-limit games have their own minimum/maximum buy-in levels.

The most common buy-in being 'a rack' or $100 in chips. Most of the smaller limit games require a $40 minimum buy-in. If a seat is available, you can get in the game right away, otherwise they put you on a list (like a restaurant), and you get taken in order.

You go up to the poker desk, tell them what you want to play and they will tell you what they are 'spreading' at the moment. It is in 'Ring' games which are going all the time, and can be found 24/7 in town. It is not uncommon for a tournament with an entry fee of $50 or $60 to pay out maybe a thousand dollars for first.īut, most action in Vegas is not tournaments. However, in reality, typically when it gets down to the final half-dozen players or so, a deal is made between them to 'chop up' the prize pool according to whatever formula the group agrees upon. Once a tournament starts, it's not supposed to end until one person has all the chips (like on TV), and they normally 'pay-out' four to six places. Look on-line or talk to the poker room floor person when you arrive and they will tell you what time ithey start, when to sign up, how much the entry fee, and what the play structure is. There are many low limit ones offered which you could have a good time in. They have them daily (or several times each day) at most rooms. You should ckeck-out the website which is the most comprehensive in detailing Las Vegas poker rooms, what games they spread, reviews, tournament schedules, etc. There are poker rooms in most major casinos nowadays, with Hold-Em being (by far) the most popular game dealt.

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