That is about $17,000 I spent in these past 4-5 months just too play cards.I know its ridiculous. 77 sessions x 10 hours = 770 hours x $20 hourly rake = $15,400 in rake if you wanted too include tips go ahead and throw in another $1,500 easily. I did the math, $20 per hour of rake, I play usually 10 hours every time (yes a lot), never more. This is only 77 sessions, in reality I have probably over 600+ easily. I have completely lost faith and belief that you can win in the long run at low stakes it simply can't be possible. In total I lost $13,938 over these 77 sessions. I'm not gonna lie I ran worst then I ever have these past 70+ sessions, 1 outer in a 4k pot, folding my hand in a 2k pot and I had the winning hand but misread my cards etc. I just recently put in 77 sessions at 2/3 blinds $300 buy in game. Any 8 hour session the tables raking $1,400-$1,500 in rake (yes a ridiculous amount) It's very rare that the game is full, typically most 6-8 handed at any given time.ĥ. Rake averages roughly $180-$210 per hour at a low stakes game (120-$300 buy in)Ĥ. its $5 too see a flop, $6 on the turn, $7 on the river per hand dealtģ.

Games are now 8 handed (used too be 9 handed)Ģ. Here is where low stakes is at, in California.ġ. Have read numerous books, been a member of many poker sites and study the game often. I'm a 9 year experienced veteran of the game. However I'm talking 30-40 hours a week at about 4-5 sessions a week for years. Playing once in a blue moon maybe once per month or twice is different.

I have simply noticed it cannot and is not a profitable game.

First off, I will no longer be playing any 2/3 or 1/3 or 300NL game live anymore. A question that is always asked and quite honestly I have good data, and experience too back my opinion on this. However i feel its the elephant in the room. Well, I don't mind the feedback and any ones opinions or thoughts on this discussion.

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