AnnoDomino
Visionary
Silver Level
every 2 or 3 weeks with friends, so low buy-in, just enough to make it intresting but not enough to fall out over
never played at a casino or at a money event other than with friends
where do you play three times a week tenbob and with who???
anno
never played at a casino or at a money event other than with friends
where do you play three times a week tenbob and with who???
anno
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tenbob
Legend
Silver Level
Started off playing every 2 weeks or so with friends, we then (myself and KillerKat) started up a game in a local bar every Monday. We usually have 2-3 tables going at this stage. That game is now on every Sunday as well. And there is also a bar game on every Thursday for a higher buy-in.
If you guys want any advise on how to set this up give me a shout and ill see if i can help out.
Advantages : No rake, quality of a lot of the players is poor, you can have a pint, easy to make a lot of money.
Disavantages : Drunks sitting at the table, having to explain the rules to total beginners, not every bar likes a poker game running.
The Sunday game is usually very enjoyable though, and seems that there is no casino's within a 3 hour drive it perfect for me.
If you guys want any advise on how to set this up give me a shout and ill see if i can help out.
Advantages : No rake, quality of a lot of the players is poor, you can have a pint, easy to make a lot of money.
Disavantages : Drunks sitting at the table, having to explain the rules to total beginners, not every bar likes a poker game running.
The Sunday game is usually very enjoyable though, and seems that there is no casino's within a 3 hour drive it perfect for me.
AnnoDomino
Visionary
Silver Level
AnnoDomino
Visionary
Silver Level
greg (assuming your post was a reply to mine)
i am in dorchester
but, even in the hick county town of dorset, there is not a pub left that hasn't been converted into either a fake oak beamed restaurant or a fake fur lined multi screened mtv disco
i just don't get it, i must be getting old
anno
i am in dorchester
but, even in the hick county town of dorset, there is not a pub left that hasn't been converted into either a fake oak beamed restaurant or a fake fur lined multi screened mtv disco
i just don't get it, i must be getting old
anno
IrishDave
A Member
Silver Level
I go to Atlanta about once a month to visit my daughter and we generally end up at the $50 buy-in at the Elks lodge. Best I've done is top 20 (gets free buy-in) but the food and beer is free. In fact we'll be playing this Friday as Jackie's birthday is Saturday and that's my present...
Gizzi315
Rock Star
Silver Level
I really enjoy live games
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to play 2-4 free tournaments every day if I want, plus some small stakes cash games. The tournaments vary in numbers from 15 or so to 60+ depending on the day, time and location.
We play for points and those of us who "qualify" with at least 1200 points by February (I have over 900 so I should make it ok) get to play in a tournament for a seat in the WPT. There are other smaller prizes along the way ranging from pizza to chip sets to weekend get-away-trips.
Even more than the prizes or the possibility of cash, I enjoy the people. I just started playing in September and I have made several wonderful friends. I miss going when I am on-call for work or have other family obligations because I miss the people, the laughs, and even the frustration!
At one game last week I had 2 full houses get snatched (UGH!); my 7's over 9's got called by someone with 9's over 7's, and then my 9's over J's got smashed by another player's J's over 9's.
On the other hand, I took out two guys at once this weekend when I flopped an A high flush as the dealer. The two other players each had 2 pair on the flop and the stakes were already up to 2k/4k so it didn' take long until all 3 of us were all-in!
Or a couple weeks ago while playing at a cash game to celebrate the wedding of two players, I called my boyfriend's pocket Q's (very experienced player who dealt in Vegas and Laughlin for nearly 10 years) with AQ and got 2 A's for the full house which took him out in 4th place when we were paying to 3rd. I ended up with 1st that game but the look on his face was worth way more than the $$!
I visited Vegas for the first time in September, too, and played a couple tournaments as well as some low $ tables. I thought it was great that I could sit and play and chat with people and get free drinks for 6 hours and come out $5 ahead! Much more reasonably priced than going to the movies or out to dinner! We are going back in December and I am very much looking forward to it.
Anyway, for any of you who have thought about playing live but weren't sure....... I encourage you to give it a try. I am not a great player but I am learning more every day and the feedback I get from other players is really helpful. Perhaps I will even see you at the live tables sometime!
ENJOY!
Gizzi :hello:
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to play 2-4 free tournaments every day if I want, plus some small stakes cash games. The tournaments vary in numbers from 15 or so to 60+ depending on the day, time and location.
We play for points and those of us who "qualify" with at least 1200 points by February (I have over 900 so I should make it ok) get to play in a tournament for a seat in the WPT. There are other smaller prizes along the way ranging from pizza to chip sets to weekend get-away-trips.
Even more than the prizes or the possibility of cash, I enjoy the people. I just started playing in September and I have made several wonderful friends. I miss going when I am on-call for work or have other family obligations because I miss the people, the laughs, and even the frustration!
At one game last week I had 2 full houses get snatched (UGH!); my 7's over 9's got called by someone with 9's over 7's, and then my 9's over J's got smashed by another player's J's over 9's.
On the other hand, I took out two guys at once this weekend when I flopped an A high flush as the dealer. The two other players each had 2 pair on the flop and the stakes were already up to 2k/4k so it didn' take long until all 3 of us were all-in!
Or a couple weeks ago while playing at a cash game to celebrate the wedding of two players, I called my boyfriend's pocket Q's (very experienced player who dealt in Vegas and Laughlin for nearly 10 years) with AQ and got 2 A's for the full house which took him out in 4th place when we were paying to 3rd.
I ended up with 1st that game but the look on his face was worth way more than the $$!I visited Vegas for the first time in September, too, and played a couple tournaments as well as some low $ tables. I thought it was great that I could sit and play and chat with people and get free drinks for 6 hours and come out $5 ahead! Much more reasonably priced than going to the movies or out to dinner!
We are going back in December and I am very much looking forward to it. Anyway, for any of you who have thought about playing live but weren't sure....... I encourage you to give it a try. I am not a great player but I am learning more every day and the feedback I get from other players is really helpful. Perhaps I will even see you at the live tables sometime!
ENJOY!
Gizzi :hello:
mixmaster_matt
Rock Star
Silver Level
I play in a live game every tuesday at a buddies house. .50/1, initial buy-in is $50. Last night there was over 1k in chips in play. Usually get 7/8 people, but last night there was 11 people throughout the night. Good table, but loose as a goose players, so when you get a hand you can't slow play it. I usually come out decent, last night I cashed out for $200 profit.
I also like to go to Turning Stone if I can during the week, but AC is equal distance as is Foxwoods. I haven't been to AC yet but plan on it in the near future. I should be at turning stone next week for a day or two so look out for me!
I also like to go to Turning Stone if I can during the week, but AC is equal distance as is Foxwoods. I haven't been to AC yet but plan on it in the near future. I should be at turning stone next week for a day or two so look out for me!
hott_estelle
Legend
Silver Level
Back in Vegas, I play basically every other day live when I can.
So far here in NY, havn't really had much time to play live. Don't really know a lot of people here, especially don't really know any poker players yet. Also, havn't really had the time to play so far here.
So far here in NY, havn't really had much time to play live. Don't really know a lot of people here, especially don't really know any poker players yet. Also, havn't really had the time to play so far here.