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Originally Posted by Tor Ekman
Thank you both for the good advice. I absolutely will make it known at check-in that I'm a first-timer to get whatever help and courtesies are available, there's no point trying to fake like you're an old pro when you're not.
I've read a few accounts of how not protecting your cards can lead to a bad outcome through no fault of your own, so I will keep that foremost in my mind and try to make it a routine. I believe you're allowed to use your own card protector so I plan on bringing a silver dollar with me to use as my card protector, which is hefty and distinctive but not obtrusive.
Another piece of advice given to me is when having the winning hand, to not relinquish my cards to the dealer until the pot is pushed my way - let's hope that's a common occurrence.  |
Keep the talking to a minimum, and you'll do fine. IMO...the only time when it's permissible to announce at the poker table that you are a novice, is when you are not.
