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Assuming bankroll is not a constraint, does anyone have an opinion on 3 vs 5 vs 10 handed play when playing DDB or Deuces Wild? I had someone try to convince me that 3 handed is better than 5 handed this weekend.

bigger swings in more play, as they all use same starting hand

If bankroll is not a constraint, you obviously would go with the most hands - 10

Depends on what you are trying to do and your particular set of circumstances.  If the game is negative, playing more hands will cause you to lose more money long term.  If your goal is to play longer, playing more hands will bust you quicker.  If the game plus comps is a 100% or greater opportunity and your bankroll is unlimited, play as many hands as possible.   I want to play as long as possible, I only have negative games available to me and my bankroll is limited, so I prefer single line games. Your choice may be different.

This guy was implying that assuming no big hits (which is a big assumption) you could play more hands at 3 vs 5 since lower level pays cover 3 bets vs 5. Didn't make a lot of sense to me.   I look at as akin to playing $1 one hand vs 10 hands at $.10