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1) There are promotions. They have 24-hour high hands, 6 periods a day. You get 55 percent of the rake in that time period. Friday night, the amounts were $1,500, $1,500 and $1,300 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., 8-11 and 11-2.

2) And, most importantly, the players are just awful. They suck so badly it makes up for the extra $1. Parx players are awful as well, but the extra 25-minute ride each way makes up for the $1.

Also, I haven't heard a complaint from any dealers.

Friday night, every table was in use and there was a 100-person wait list for $1/$2.

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01-21-2017 , 07:38 PM

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kylephilly

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,370

Dealers are the real winners in these high hand promotions, they take the money from the players and give it back to us in increments but the dealers are freerolling an average 5-10% of the promos through tips.

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01-22-2017 , 11:35 AM

#1304

ElmoAC

centurion

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 111

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Originally Posted by kylephilly

Not sure this is so...while i do think the high periods do increase volume to the room 10% increase in tips is a little much , sure the occasional high hand will render larger tips , you still have the same strings and tips are relevant.....

More dealers will get tipped tho................

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01-22-2017 , 05:21 PM

#1305

ibelieveyouoweme$80k

LLSNL FF Champ '13

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,868

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Originally Posted by ElmoAC

I think what Kyle meant was dealers who deal a high hand are getting tipped after the high hand is paid out. They are getting $50. $100 and maybe sometimes more if a person walks out with $2500 in high hand money.

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01-27-2017 , 04:04 PM

#1306

Tzvi23

stranger

Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 3

Sugarhouse would have 20+ tables going 16 hours a day, 7 days a week if the rake were $4+1. Someone needs to take a class in pricing theory, profit maximization, or maybe just basic economics. Demand would be sooooo much higher with proper pricing.

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01-27-2017 , 05:15 PM

#1307

jonrubs

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,999

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Originally Posted by Tzvi23

The games have been soooooooooooo much better since the increase + more High hands.

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01-29-2017 , 09:49 PM

#1308

ibelieveyouoweme$80k

LLSNL FF Champ '13

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,868

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Originally Posted by jonrubs

The games have been soooooooooooo much better since the increase + more High hands.

Agreed.

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01-31-2017 , 11:39 PM

#1309

SSC-Ry

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 304

Going to play here in a couple weeks. What's the neighborhood like? Safe to walk around late at night, etc?

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01-31-2017 , 11:54 PM

#1310

johnny_on_the_spot

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11,608

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Originally Posted by SSC-Ry

Going to play here in a couple weeks. What's the neighborhood like? Safe to walk around late at night, etc?

where would you be walking to that you don't already know the neighborhood? there aren't any hotels around that i can think of. unless you're going for food or something... uber/taxis or drive and park in the free parking deck

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02-01-2017 , 12:31 AM

#1311

SSC-Ry

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 304

I have an airbnb nearby

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02-02-2017 , 01:44 AM

#1312

NYCNative

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,551

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Originally Posted by Tzvi23

Three posts, all complaining about the rake or bad beat drops.

I see these rake nits all the time (unless it's the same person constantly creating new accounts) and I don't understand the obsession. You think the rake is too high, don't play. It's not a difficult concept.

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02-07-2017 , 10:53 AM

#1313

repaupo

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 205

Anyone know if I can get an upgraded players card from SugarHouse if I show them my Black card from Borgata ?

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02-07-2017 , 09:36 PM

#1314

YouFold2Me

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,895

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Originally Posted by repaupo

Anyone know if I can get an upgraded players card from SugarHouse if I show them my Black card from Borgata ?

No shot

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02-16-2017 , 02:50 AM

#1315

NoQuarter

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,874

Anyone know how many entries end up in the Sat and Sun morning donkaments?

How much usually up top?

Thank you kindly

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02-16-2017 , 06:55 AM

#1316

ibelieveyouoweme$80k

LLSNL FF Champ '13

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,868

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Originally Posted by repaupo

Anyone know if I can get an upgraded players card from SugarHouse if I show them my Black card from Borgata ?

If you really want one go to Schnectady NY and they will match. Not sure how long for.

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02-16-2017 , 01:14 PM

#1317

Anton4

grinder

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 644

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Originally Posted by ibelieveyouoweme$80k

If you really want one go to Schnectady NY and they will match. Not sure how long for.

Rivers in Schenectady is matching premium cards from "regional casinos". I don't know if they consider AC part of their region. I'll find out next week when I attempt it. They're doing it until the end of March.

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02-16-2017 , 06:47 PM

#1318

SSC-Ry

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 304

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Originally Posted by NoQuarter

Anyone know how many entries end up in the Sat and Sun morning donkaments?

How much usually up top?

Thank you kindly

Don't hold me to this but I think I saw about 3 tables last Saturday morning. Also - as an update. I was pretty happy with Sugarhouse overall. I am going to keep coming back on weekends I am free. I played 2/5 but will check out 1/3 at some point as well if 2/5 happens to be a nit fest

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02-16-2017 , 09:28 PM

#1319

johnny_on_the_spot

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11,608

How is the 2/5 here? I've never played it. 1/3 is pretty good. Descent amount of action, not too many short stackers the times I've played

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02-16-2017 , 09:56 PM

#1320

SSC-Ry

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 304

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Originally Posted by johnny_on_the_spot

How is the 2/5 here? I've never played it. 1/3 is pretty good. Descent amount of action, not too many short stackers the times I've played

I've only played the one weekend. Def a bunch of regs but enough recreational players as well

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02-17-2017 , 10:34 AM

#1321

NoQuarter

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,874

Rite on....I just called and they said bout fitty entries so your 3 tables sounds correct w re entries n all.

And ty for response

Also, I like the 1/3 here, especially @ $2/hr

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02-21-2017 , 07:50 AM

#1322

Jose19103

stranger

Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1

http://imgur.com/VfSQNEk

Sugarhouse should give out these hoodies to everyone that plays 60 hours in a month. Poker needs to be constantly promoted or it fizzles out.

Last edited by Jose19103; 02-21-2017 at 08:01 AM.

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02-22-2017 , 11:09 AM

#1323

NoQuarter

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,874

Tourney update:

Saturday had 64 entries, $567? Up top, 6 spots payed... Didnt play Sunday

Beat: FT... 7bb 3shove pre 55<AJo... 37TJ6r.....GG, WP, nice catch sir...YAY 9th!!

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02-22-2017 , 11:12 AM

#1324

ibelieveyouoweme$80k

LLSNL FF Champ '13

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,868

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Originally Posted by Jose19103

http://imgur.com/VfSQNEk

Sugarhouse should give out these hoodies to everyone that plays 60 hours in a month. Poker needs to be constantly promoted or it fizzles out.

Good luck with that.

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