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Poconopike, that is a great idea and something that I have thought of. Im not sure what the end result will be but I do know that there is a set of doors that lead directly to the apron. Whether or not these are used when we open I dont know.

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06-07-2010 , 07:12 AM

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Art Blanda

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06-07-2010 , 10:05 PM

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JohnWilkes

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Tournament expected soon after opening with 20 - 25 tables for tournaments sounded great.

Any progress on tournments ?

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06-08-2010 , 06:27 AM

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Art Blanda

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Originally Posted by JohnWilkes

Tournament expected soon after opening with 20 - 25 tables for tournaments sounded great.

Any progress on tournments ?

While there will be 25 tournament tables, expect to see Sit n Gos before multi table tournaments. To my knowlegde the state hasnt yet approved tournaments in their regulations. As soon as they give the go ahead expect to see a variety of single table tournaments including "Bounty" and "Survivor" style Sit n Go's.

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06-08-2010 , 05:20 PM

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Sluss

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ablanda,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looked to me like everything is ready to go for the state inspection. Any idea when that is being done?

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06-08-2010 , 05:43 PM

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nuisance

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From what I am hearing around from a lot of ppl around here they are set to be open and going on July5th

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06-08-2010 , 05:51 PM

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Art Blanda

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Originally Posted by Sluss

ablanda,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looked to me like everything is ready to go for the state inspection. Any idea when that is being done?

There is still no "official" date yet. However, it does appear right now that its in the july 5th-9th range.

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06-08-2010 , 06:01 PM

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JohnWilkes

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Originally Posted by ablanda

I have no experience running or promoting a poker room but this does seem like a good way to introduce a few more people to poker in a casino.

How much advertisement can you do for something like this in Pa.? Would you advertised it if possible? Will MTT be listed on your web site?

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06-08-2010 , 06:14 PM

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Art Blanda

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Im not really sure what the Marketing Department has planned for advertising the Poker Room.

Your best bet is to check on here because if im unable to give updates im sure plenty of players will be eager to let you know whats going on in the Poker Room once its open.

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06-08-2010 , 06:39 PM

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poconopike555

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pocono downs is gonna be a strong room....

I love the fact that ablanda is coming on this thread answering questions..

Now whoever plays in the room let's share our experiences with everybody it shows alot of promise when u have the head of the room trying to seek opinions just to make for a better playing experience

I'm curious ablanda if u play and what are your favorite games

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06-08-2010 , 07:00 PM

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Art Blanda

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Originally Posted by poconopike555

Thank you for the kind words PPIKE555. However, my goal right now is to just answer questions regarding the opening of the room, limits, tourns, rake structure, etc... So the players in this area can have facts not just rumors of whats going on. I would rather you guys come to me personally when the room opens to express your likes and dislikes rather than use this forum in such a manner.

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06-09-2010 , 03:24 PM

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[x] swanny

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Originally Posted by ablanda

Does MS@PD poker room have a twitter account yet? If so, can you please post your account name so that I can follow.

Thanks!

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06-09-2010 , 03:28 PM

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poconopike555

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friend of mine working for security at pocono said all 16 tables are in and 15 65" inch LCD tvs that are nice....

Looks like pocono is ready to roll

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06-10-2010 , 08:50 AM

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Sluss

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Bleh, was wondering why all of my usual sources were all of a sudden unsure of the open date:

Opening in blocks

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06-10-2010 , 04:52 PM

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poconopike555

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ablanda,

are u guys going to give players that log lots of hours a higher rated card such as a sagamore or wolf card like mohegan sun in ct does????

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06-10-2010 , 06:38 PM

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Art Blanda

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Originally Posted by poconopike555

ablanda,

are u guys going to give players that log lots of hours a higher rated card such as a sagamore or wolf card like mohegan sun in ct does????

Still not sure on comps or player rating card status.

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06-10-2010 , 06:49 PM

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JJS6866

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I can't wait to play here.

I'm going to AC july 3-7th from state college pa and I'm hoping to stop in for a day if the ball and chain is willing.

How far of I 80 will I have to go?

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06-10-2010 , 08:39 PM

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JohnWilkes

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^^ 30 minutes tops, but call first I do not think it will open before July 9, at earliest.

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06-10-2010 , 11:47 PM

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tycho_bray

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Originally Posted by JohnWilkes

^^ 30 minutes tops, but call first I do not think it will open before July 9, at earliest.

Their 8 hour test is on July 11th, open for real at the earliest on July 13th.

http://www.pgcb.state.pa.us/?pr=347

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06-11-2010 , 02:07 AM

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nuisance

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Originally Posted by JJS6866

I can't wait to play here.

I'm going to AC july 3-7th from state college pa and I'm hoping to stop in for a day if the ball and chain is willing.

How far of I 80 will I have to go?

It's 2 1/2-3hrs from AC-Pocono downs. 2-3hrs from SC to PD's,

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06-11-2010 , 06:51 AM

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Art Blanda

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The Poker Room is slated to open at 6am on Tuesday, July 13th.

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06-11-2010 , 01:58 PM

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PA_Kid

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Originally Posted by ablanda

The Poker Room is slated to open at 6am on Tuesday, July 13th.

Thanks for all the updates ablanda, we all appreciate it very much! Here's a link to the Times newspaper article about the opening date for those interested: http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/tab...sinos-1.840487

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06-11-2010 , 05:34 PM

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JohnWilkes

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Anyone: Will there be a cage in or near the poker room ?

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06-11-2010 , 06:34 PM

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Art Blanda

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Originally Posted by JohnWilkes

Anyone: Will there be a cage in or near the poker room ?

There is a cage in the poker room

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06-11-2010 , 06:36 PM

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Art Blanda

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Looks like it will be 10am on July 13th.

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