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Is it true starting January 1st that their will be a max 8 dollar take per hand at the horseshoe Indiana is looking to make some extra money for the state for the shortfall they had this year?

Rake is getting out of control. I wonder if that is $8 + $1 BBJP drop? Cheaper to fly to Vegas and play at the Bellagio with a $4/max rake and call drinks.

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12-03-2016 , 04:30 PM

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discin311

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Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 357

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Originally Posted by grindcity662164

Is it true starting January 1st that their will be a max 8 dollar take per hand at the horseshoe Indiana is looking to make some extra money for the state for the shortfall they had this year?

can anyone else say anything about this? If this is true there is no reason for me to play here anymore. This dealer shortage is unreal. been closing games at midnight with 20+ name on lists the cage a few Fridays ago wasn't open until 3pm. This place is going downhill

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12-03-2016 , 06:48 PM

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grindcity662164

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Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 102

Thats all i hear is about a dealer shortage they have been short forever now nothing changes, the only people that get screwed is the ones that want to play poker by making us constantly wait. Is there a reason why all these dealers are quitting or getting fired?

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12-04-2016 , 07:12 PM

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Brownian_Motion

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Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 240

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Originally Posted by grindcity662164

Is it true starting January 1st that their will be a max 8 dollar take per hand at the horseshoe Indiana is looking to make some extra money for the state for the shortfall they had this year?

That's absolutely unacceptable if true.

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12-05-2016 , 01:02 AM

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BackDoorFlush

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Originally Posted by grindcity662164

Is it true starting January 1st that their will be a max 8 dollar take per hand at the horseshoe Indiana is looking to make some extra money for the state for the shortfall they had this year?

If true (hopefully it's not), it will kill the room. The 1/2 and 2/5 games will be completely unbeatable.

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12-05-2016 , 03:21 PM

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rainmaker1855

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Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 1,031

haven't heard anything about any rake increase - seems unfathomable to me, which probably means it's very likely to happen.

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12-06-2016 , 04:36 AM

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snowmen8883

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 406

It's funny you guys mention dealer shortage. My buddy got to his tryout and was dealing plo, He gets questioned what the pot is says 385. Soto then asks someone else to confirm and he said its 385, so because he answered twice (correctly) soto declined on him because he was too arrogant. Hes probably better then most in the room and it's just rediculous how one of the best rooms in the Midwest is just getting sabotaged.

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12-06-2016 , 12:48 PM

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grindcity662164

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Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 102

I was playing in the room the last couple Fridays and saturdays and he was dealing you wanna talk about a deer in the headlights.... no wonder why this poker room has gone way downhill over the years. Upper management might want to consider a change

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12-06-2016 , 06:04 PM

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22dueces22

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Originally Posted by grindcity662164

If you're saying Soto looked like a deer in headlights while in the box, I give a +1 to that...big time

Nice guy, but what the fuhq is he doing to the room?!

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12-06-2016 , 07:09 PM

#8710

discin311

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Originally Posted by snowmen8883

And now he deals at Elgin right?

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12-07-2016 , 05:37 PM

#8711

grindcity662164

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Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 102

He's watching the room fail, he doesn't care he probably figures he has a monopoly on the poker market bc of no competition

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12-08-2016 , 01:46 PM

#8712

rainmaker1855

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Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 1,031

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Originally Posted by grindcity662164

He's watching the room fail, he doesn't care he probably figures he has a monopoly on the poker market bc of no competition

That's fair re: competition. As much as people may talk about a few of the other spots, it really is Hammond or bust IMO when it comes to decent card rooms

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12-09-2016 , 06:34 PM

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ChicagoAlex

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 282

Anyone ever had trouble bringing a backpack into the casino? Tired of hauling headphones, snacks, smokes, etc. in random pockets.

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12-09-2016 , 06:35 PM

#8714

FRGCardinal

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Originally Posted by ChicagoAlex

Anyone ever had trouble bringing a backpack into the casino? Tired of hauling headphones, snacks, smokes, etc. in random pockets.

I would be interested in hearing the answer to this. I do it in Vegas with no issue, but have never tried it at Hammond.

Sent via 2 tin cans and string

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12-09-2016 , 07:34 PM

#8715

MountainsPLZ

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They look inside it but definitely allowed

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12-09-2016 , 07:42 PM

#8716

ChicagoAlex

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Originally Posted by MountainsPLZ

They look inside it but definitely allowed

Ok, thanks. Sometimes you gotta have the right snacks/beverages to grind it out.

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12-09-2016 , 08:35 PM

#8717

22dueces22

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Originally Posted by ChicagoAlex

Anyone ever had trouble bringing a backpack into the casino? Tired of hauling headphones, snacks, smokes, etc. in random pockets.

For real?! There are some regs who bring GIANT backpacks in there as if they are going on a 5 night camping trip. WTF do they even have in there?

Water bottle, snacks, headphones, charger cable, Advil and maybe hand sanitizer are all you really need for a session...easily able to fit in a small drawstring sack.

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12-10-2016 , 06:08 PM

#8718

discin311

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Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 357

played lastnight in a juicey 1/2 game this can be really good if u can find the right games

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12-11-2016 , 11:37 AM

#8719

ChicagoAlex

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Originally Posted by 22dueces22

Haha, yah I noticed some relatively large packs on Friday night. Can i get a poker room survival pack list? I need to make sure I got the right stuff.

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12-12-2016 , 11:37 AM

#8720

Sensimuse

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Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by ChicagoAlex

Haha, yah I noticed some relatively large packs on Friday night. Can i get a poker room survival pack list? I need to make sure I got the right stuff.

Survival kit

snacks: nuts, protein bars, fruit, etc...
water bottle (service can be a bit slow)
sweater: it can get chilly especially if your table is under a vent
hand sanitizer: trust
MP3 player (if you're so inclined)

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12-12-2016 , 04:48 PM

#8721

iron81

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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,729

The $8 rake thing hasn't happened yet. OTOH, the Buffet will be closed for lunch weekdays effective Wednesday. Guess they expect everyone to eat in the new food court.

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12-12-2016 , 05:18 PM

#8722

Brownian_Motion

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Originally Posted by iron81

The $8 rake thing hasn't happened yet. OTOH, the Buffet will be closed for lunch weekdays effective Wednesday. Guess they expect everyone to eat in the new food court.

Has the $8 rake increase been confirmed? I heard about an increase to $6 the other day at the table.

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12-12-2016 , 07:52 PM

#8723

pockettwoz

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Food court open yet?

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12-13-2016 , 01:37 PM

#8724

rainmaker1855

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Originally Posted by pockettwoz

Food court open yet?

I think the signage said the 14th if memory serves. some of the pit bosses have been raving about the food they tried there (the burger especially it seems.)