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| Real poker is coming to the state of Florida. Its been a while since I have contributed to this site. I like to wait for opportunities to find something interesting to write about and avoid the regularly talked about and discussed topics. I play live cash games, almost exclusively, and that is what I like to discuss. This may be a little long, but might be worth your time. Real poker is finally coming to Florida. Since 2007 the state of Florida made poker legal in certain locations. Indian territories, mostly Seminal, and some dog and horse tracks were allowed to host modified poker games. The maximum buy in to any cash game was set at $100. This limited the casinos to holding pretty ridiculous no limit games. $1/$2, $2/$5, and even $5/$10 (yes, $5/$10 with a max $100 buy in) no limit games exist at this current moment all over Florida. Limit games can not consist of any bets greater than $5. The highest limit games you will see are $2/$4. Also tournament buy ins were limited to $1,000 or less. The problem's in the legislation that currently exists are very clear. The buy in is way too low compared to the blinds, and it creates unreal poker situations. Pot commitment is almost forced when calling a pre-flop raise in a $2/$5 or $5/$10. The games in Florida are bad games, and everyone knows it. The good news, is that this is about to end. The Seminal Indians have reached a new deal with the state in an effort to get rid of these outrageous laws. The Governor, Charlie Christ, has until the end of August to accept the proposed deal. If not accepted the Seminal Indians will go to the federal government to get the approval. The state is expected to accept the deal because of the increased revenue it will bring. Its expected to bring at least $150 million to the state. The Florida housing market has been hit very hard, and for a state without a state text, this money is needed. The new legislation gets rid of the max buy in for cash games and tournaments. This will completely change Florida poker. Real games will finally be possible. Florida suddenly becomes a very attractive destination for poker events. The players down here feel like Florida is on the cusp of becoming a real poker haven. It suddenly becomes and even bigger attraction to travel to Florida for poker fans if there is a legitimate game. You can't sit at a table without hearing some talk about this. Vegas, AC, and Ft Lauderdale or Tampa will all be competing for the same poker players. The casino's are also preparing for the change. The Hardrock in Ft Lauderdale has been getting new tables with bet line for the expected increased betting amounts. Rules are changing to create a more serious game type for the bigger money. The dealers all give a different date they expect it to change. There is a feeling of inevitability which everyone is looking forward to. |
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| I live in Tampa ,FL.It has some of the best poker rooms.I have seen.I have a Hard rock in seminole ,FL not too far.I also Have a Tampa Bay Downs which has a state of the art Poker rooms.In which Gavin Smith plays at sometimes.We also have my favorite state of the art Poker room in the derbylane called the derbyclub in St. Petersburg right outside Tampa.Which is a brand new 3.5 million revenation roon.It has 120 HDTV 50' and One section for Tourney and one for Cash games and more tables if needed.The guy who posted first is right Florida will be a big time poker haven. |
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| It's about time FL picks up the pace and elects to run with the rest of the big states in casino gaming. Hopefully the recently opened Sands in Bethlehem, PA adapts acquires rights to a poker room. The only unfortunate down fall would be taking business away from Atlantic City, NJ casinos. |
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| Just wanted to give an update to everyone. A lot has changed since my OP. I have been following this thread (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/57...-788-a-497701/) and have spent about 4 hours this week trying to read and understand everything thats going in this state. This thread has Lots of good info, and tons more information than I am going to give in this little summary. Basically the Seminal tribe is now not in agreement with the state legislator because of a few issues with the compact that has been signed by governor Christ: 1) The biggest disagreement seems to be in the lack of whats called "exclusivity" that has been provided to other Indian tribes in previous court decisions. The legislation signed by the state of Florida does not provide exclusivity to the Seminals. This allows the state to provide high limit poker (and other class 3 gaming) to other institutions. The Siminal indians, for obvious reasons, don't want this to happen. 2) The tribe will be forced to pay 50% more. This is even harder to take without the guarantee of exclusivity. The seminals are afriad that if other parties are allowed to have poker they should not be forced to pay more than the currently do. As of now it does not look like any of the poker laws will be changing any time soon in Florida. The Seminal tribe is not going to accept an agreement that does not give them exclusive rights to class 3 gaming. The state, as of now, does not look like its going to provide that. It looks like it will just be more and more time until someone gives. No one is really sure when that will happen. |
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| Another Update The deadline is approaching this week and the state's negotiator, Galvano, is in the capital meeting with the Seminals. There was an article today that kind offered some hope to this compact being signed and changes coming to the state. Galvano said that it looks like the state is going to try to reach a middle ground with the indians to accept the deal becaue of the possible increase in funds towards the state's budget. The deadline is August 31st. This is a big week for poker in florida, and if the deal is signed poker in general. Florida will become a huge poker destination. Keeping my fingures crossed that this happens. If so, the first few months of this are going to be insanely juicy. Updates will follow |
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| re: Real poker is coming to the state of Florida. Well I'll be back down there Wednesday through the end of the week (wife's family reunion in Panama City), so I'll be heading over to Ebro again to play some $1/$2 NL. I was hoping this would get resolved before then, I felt really tied down by the 50bb buy-in. Maybe next year. |
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I think that is at the track. Just some tournaments in hardrock. This is great for florida. I usually travel to biloxi or tunica to play. The 100 buy in max andonly being able to play 2/4 limit was just games that couldnt be beat past the rake if you ask me. I love the fact that we are going to be gettin some new regulations down here for that. |
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And my boat is not just a boat lol,it has all the amenities of a modern hotel one might find nessesary |
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| re: Real poker is coming to the state of Florida. Another update. Today the compact that the Seminole tribe signed on Friday was signed by the Governor. It is now passed on to the legislator. They will meet in a special session in October in which 1 of 3 things will happen. 1. The compact will be signed. Class III gaming will come to 7 Seminole locations in the state of Florida. This means high stakes (vegas style) poker. 2. The compact will not signed and instead the legislator will agree on different legislation and allow all parimutuels in the state to have class III gaming. This means high stakes (vegas style) poker. 3. The compact will get rejected and the legislator will not agree on different legislation this October. What today means is pretty much.......more waiting. But hopefully within 90 days we will be able to buy into a 5/10 game with more than 10 bbs. |
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| The above was copied from another forum but its gives a much better summary than I could do. It looks like the special session in October is not going to happen and it is going to delay these changes once again. The state negotiator has said publicly that he hopes to meet in November to discuss the bigger issue (gambling in Florida) and not just the Seminole deal. Now it looks like there is going to be reform of Florida gambling laws which should allow for higher stakes everywhere in the state. Although the time frame has been delayed it does look like its still going to happen. Most people are estimating july 09 due to legislator meetings and other time frames. Just want to keep updating you every month or so till this happens. Keeping my finges crossed it sooner than later. |
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