There’s not much sitting around waiting to outlast the field in what can sometime amount to a mind-numbing exercise in boredom.
What’s markedly different about the Ante-Only concept is the action is much faster than a conventional No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Thereafter, the game proceeds as usual, with the usual rounds of betting after the flop, turn, and river. Action then flows around the table and players may fold, call, or raise. Then, prior to the flop, the first player to the left of the button is required to bet what usually amounts to the smallest denomination chip in play. Instead of two players always posting orbits of forced bets (the small blind and big blind) – instead, all players are required to post an ante on every single hand.
The game is relatively easy to both understand and play. Las Vegas, NV (January 24, 20112) – The first question everyone will ask is: What’s “Ante-Only No-Limit Hold’em?” “Ante Only” No-Limit Hold’em Debuts to Enthusiastic Applause at Caesars Palace
