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Thanks for calling. I played at Harrah's Saturday night as I was already in Joliet on business.

The room was hopping, I think partly because of leftovers from the deepstack NLHE tournament (38 runners).

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01-23-2012 , 10:18 AM

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NDfan

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Ok, I was there from 11am to 7pm, game started at around 1pm, had 5 on waiting list when I left FYI.

-Maj Stars food options have become the worst btw. I miss the upstairs Deli.

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02-01-2012 , 11:31 AM

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AIRJAVI

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I know this might sound stupid but does anyone know of any underground games in Chicago like in rounders where Mike would play. I just moved back and looking for a game that's not that far of a drive.

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02-01-2012 , 12:10 PM

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rponeal

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^ undercover cop fail.

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02-01-2012 , 12:29 PM

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^ undercover cop fail.

LOL!

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02-01-2012 , 01:41 PM

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AIRJAVI

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lol nah but its all good I started looking around n meet.com n homepokergames.com seems legit

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02-01-2012 , 01:50 PM

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rponeal

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(you're still not going to find anywhere that allows string bets.)

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02-01-2012 , 02:48 PM

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Kobold Esq

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Hey guys, I haven't played at the shoe in a couple years. What are the games like at 1/2 there on weekends? My memory was that they were really nitty with a lot of older regular rocks.

I don't play often, and I play for fun. Sitting with seven regs who are just nut mining turned me off after my last couple trips.

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02-01-2012 , 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rponeal

(you're still not going to find anywhere that allows string bets.)

if that's the case then I'm just gonna find a different hobby. They prob won't even let me speak russian at the table.

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02-19-2012 , 10:41 PM

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tomsleepy

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Originally Posted by Kobold Esq

I typically play 2/5, but yeah, same thing. I'm not sure where you live but if you're in the 'burbs you should look into playing 1/2 at the local charity events. Players aren't as nitty and you don't have to drive to Hammond.

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02-23-2012 , 11:39 AM

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Born2Run

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Can anyone update me on the expansion of the Hollywood Aurora room? I dispise the room as it was but it is by far the most convenient for me to get to.

Is the renovation complete? How many $1/$2 NL tables go on weeknights? What have the waits been like?

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02-23-2012 , 02:49 PM

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Comet Storm

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Does anyone know what the rake is at the Four Winds on the e-tables? I'm also wondering what the action is like, how many tables usually run, the usual... : )

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02-23-2012 , 03:07 PM

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Does anyone know what the rake is at the Four Winds on the e-tables? I'm also wondering what the action is like, how many tables usually run, the usual... : )

The e-tables are used primarily for tourneys. On occasion they may have 1 cash game going on these, I believe the rake is max $4.

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02-23-2012 , 04:03 PM

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tallsocksguy

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Originally Posted by Born2Run

Not sure what renovation you're speaking of, however there are usually 2-3 1/2's rolling on any given night. Weekends there can be up to 4 at times. Wait time usually is no more than 30 minutes if that, as long as you call in advance. Also depends when you decide to play, as per usual. We'll very rarely get a 2/5 going, but that's only on Sundays and by request.

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02-23-2012 , 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tallsocksguy

Hollywood Aurora renovated their entire room.

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02-23-2012 , 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NDfan

Hollywood Aurora renovated their entire room.

the only renovations i have witnessed over the past few years was the purchase of adjustable chairs just a few months ago. aside from that, they put up a flat screen that lists the weekly games and BBJ total. they refelted a few tables, but that was years ago. was there something else that you're referring to?

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02-23-2012 , 06:19 PM

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Are you talking about Joliet?

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02-23-2012 , 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NDfan

Are you talking about Joliet?

Nope...Aurora. To the best of my knowledge, there hasn't been any notable renovations to Hollywood Aurora in years.

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02-23-2012 , 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tallsocksguy

Nope...Aurora. To the best of my knowledge, there hasn't been any notable renovations to Hollywood Aurora in years.

Have you been there in the last 3 weeks?

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02-23-2012 , 07:49 PM

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Have you been there in the last 3 weeks?

Never mind, just got off the phone with them and you are correct. The reason I was challenging this is because they were supposed to unveil a new room Feb 1. I asked what happened and they said they ran into some minor issues, lol. I asked when it will be ready then? And they replied they have no idea. LOL

A friend of mine is a supervisor there and was the one who originally told me this back in December. I will see him tomorrow possibly and report here if I find anything out. This is so typical.

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02-23-2012 , 09:54 PM

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tallsocksguy

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Originally Posted by NDfan

hahaha...i was about to say! i'm a reg from a while back, and i go when i can nowadays, but i haven't noticed a damn thing aside from the previously mentioned...hence my opposition HA! that's awesome to hear though...please keep us all posted with any news!!!

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03-16-2012 , 10:53 AM

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glutenfree

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Originally Posted by NDfan

3) Harrahs (Joliet Il)
# 1-815-740-7480

Tables: 8

Spread: 1/3 and 3/5 NL, 1/2 PLO, also 1/3 BigStack 5/10NL and once a month 10/20NL

Rake: $6+1

BBJ: mega $112,939 ( quad 8)
mini $24,654 ( aces full kings)
Royal flush: $150, Strt Flush $100

Comps: $0.50/hr

Tourneys: Thurs 7pm $130, Sund 4pm $130, and various others

Side Notes: Very nice/well run room. If they tweaked a few numbers they could be top notch.

Couple tweeks to this...

3-5nl+ is time charged at $7/half hour instead of raked. 1-3 Big Stack runs on Mondays I think, but 3-5 is always big stack.

They also have Saturday tournaments at 3pm, buy ins and game type vary, they post a schedule on their website... here is March: http://www.harrahsjoliet.com/images/...h_calender.pdf

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03-16-2012 , 02:14 PM

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Born2Run

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Originally Posted by NDfan

While playing at Harrah's last week a couple of players mentioned that they heard through the grapevine that the Hollywood Aurora would renovate and move the poker room to the high limit area. Not sure of the validity of that and would doubt they would invest in the poker room when it doesn't appear they have invested in anything at that casino is some time. What a depressing dump but it is conveniently located for me.

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05-12-2012 , 12:48 PM

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The Heartland Poker Tour is at Majestic Star running satellites (10 am and 6pm daily at $360) now until friday May 18. the Main event is $1650 with day 1a on that friday, and day 1b and 1c on Saturday May 19.

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07-09-2012 , 12:42 AM

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So I'm going to be in the Chicago area for a few days for business. I'll have a free Saturday, during which I'd like to play 20-40 limit hold'em. Will I be able to find a game at the Horseshoe in Hammond? Is that the best place? It would be the most convenient for me, but since I only play mid-stakes limit I'd be willing to drive a little if I could be sure I could find a game running.

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