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If there was a Maryland area HORSE or mixed game club, perhaps we could arrange times places and limits (I guess Live or Horseshoe) for the requisite number of people to show up.

FWIW, I think this is an excellent idea that we should organize via the Maryland Regional Communities thread. If we have a group of people who will bring a specialty game to one of the casinos, we might be able to get a special rake rate or something like that for the game to put it at a particular one of the area casinos.

Anyhow, please do use the Maryland Regional Communities thread for issues that are broader than just MDL. Thanks.

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06-27-2016 , 12:18 PM

#502

foobar

old hand

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Originally Posted by Rapini

I have some experience on this front. Recommend downloading groupme and starting a discussion thread for whatever game you're trying to organize. Whenever somebody expresses interest, get there contact and add them to the thread. Use thread to organize specific dates/times to play and try to always play at the same time. Just my 2 cents.

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06-29-2016 , 03:12 AM

#503

Wizard-50

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Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,783

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Originally Posted by foobar

This system has worked well for the Limit Holdem player pool.

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07-19-2016 , 11:48 PM

#504

TR3V

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Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 366

A few questions about the card rooms in Baltimore, as I'll be in the area in a few weeks for work.

1. Of Maryland Live and Horseshoe Baltimore, which is the nicer of the two?
2. Of Maryland Live and Horseshoe Baltimore, which has the better action/poker games?
3. Any other rooms in Baltimore I should be looking at?

Thanks...

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07-20-2016 , 07:39 AM

#505

Eponymous

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Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,578

1. Horseshoe
2. Maryland Live
3. No, those are it

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07-20-2016 , 09:32 AM

#506

Rapini

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Originally Posted by TR3V

1. I think that HB is aesthetically better, parking is easier, access to the highway is better, and there's more room between tables.

2. MDL has a better variety of games and better action at anything other than the lowest-stakes NLHE (1/3 @ HB; 1/2 @ MDL). See bravopokerlive.com for more details.

3. The next closest casino is Perryville, which barely gets a game most of the time. So stick to MDL or, if you're planning only to play low-stakes NLHE on a night or weekend, HB would be fine too.

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07-20-2016 , 02:58 PM

#507

TR3V

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Thanks guys... and thanks to the mods for merging my post into the correct thread I couldn't seem to locate.

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07-26-2016 , 01:41 PM

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Sensitivenewageguy

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So I live in VA 4+ hours from the nearest casino, am married with a full time job and two toddlers--so I never get to play at a casino except a rare trip to Vegas. I've got a convention in Philly in September and driving back I thought I would stop off and play an evening and then a day tournament at one of the Casinos in Baltimore. I guess it's the Horshoe vs Baltimore Live. Any recommendations?

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07-26-2016 , 02:17 PM

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AA Suited

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Originally Posted by Sensitivenewageguy

why not play near philly?
harrahs, sugarhouse, parx all within ~30min of each other

or on your way back, Delaware park

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07-26-2016 , 02:19 PM

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Sensitivenewageguy

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I guess I'm not even familiar at all with those casinos...usually if I was up that way I would go to AC. If you recommend any of the Philly casinos in particular, I'd be interested to hear it.

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07-26-2016 , 06:35 PM

#511

SuqAta8

Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 21,876

Parx would be your best bet. Its north of Philly, tho

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07-27-2016 , 02:54 AM

#512

Wizard-50

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Go to MD Live.

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07-27-2016 , 09:35 AM

#513

BMoreE

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Originally Posted by Sensitivenewageguy

It really depends on what is important to you, as each has a different set of advantages.

My opinions:
If game variety is important: MDLive, hands down. Check Bravo any evening to see what I mean.
If in-house food options matter: Shoe.
If low-limit donkiness matters: Shoe (up for debate maybe.)
Lighting, Seating comfort/space: Shoe.
Tournament Structure: See what they are offering for the day in question.

What I would do, wanting to experience things myself to form opinions: BOTH. Stop for the evening at the 'Shoe and stay at the hotel next door, then get up the next morning and head down 295 to Live for the tournament; it's right on your way home.

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07-28-2016 , 04:39 AM

#514

Wizard-50

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While you may be pleasantly surprised at shoe, MDL will definitely not disappoint. Agree playing both could be a good option.

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07-28-2016 , 10:36 AM

#515

Sensitivenewageguy

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Hey guys, thanks for the detailed responses. I'm thinking since I'm driving up Friday I'll stop and play a tourney at Horshoe or MDL during the day, since the conference doesn't start till sat am. Then I'll probably play one or more evening tournaments in Philly. I'm staying in the city right by Sugarhouse but I'm reading reviews that it is...decidedly low class. I love to play poker but I can't say I really enjoy playing with *******s. Do you think the ******* quotient (or crime quotient) is significantly higher at Sugar House as opposed to, say, Parx? Or is it a push?

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09-01-2016 , 05:54 PM

#516

MIB211

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I'm going to be in DC in a few weeks, staying near the Jefferson Memorial. Where would be the best/closest place to play NLHE? Would prefer 2/5 if available. Won't have access to a car, but would be willing to take a reasonable Uber (say $30-40 each way) somewhere if I could get one back to the city.

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09-01-2016 , 08:27 PM

#517

Hunt4Sky

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Originally Posted by MIB211

In a few weeks....MD Live in Hanover, MD. About 45 minutes without traffic....heaven knows how long with.

In a few months....MGM National Harbor without a doubt from you location, when it opens.

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09-22-2016 , 08:53 PM

#518

Texas Boredem

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Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 293

any suggestions on Maryland location to move to ? I'm from the West Coast and have absolutely no clue..I'd like it somewhere nice inbetween MD Live and the new MGM

thanks

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09-22-2016 , 08:58 PM

#519

zoltan

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Originally Posted by Texas Boredem

any suggestions on Maryland location to move to ? I'm from the West Coast and have absolutely no clue..I'd like it somewhere nice inbetween MD Live and the new MGM

thanks

it depends?

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09-22-2016 , 09:40 PM

#520

Rapini

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Originally Posted by Texas Boredem

any suggestions on Maryland location to move to ? I'm from the West Coast and have absolutely no clue..I'd like it somewhere nice inbetween MD Live and the new MGM

thanks

DC is nice.

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10-09-2016 , 05:52 AM

#521

English Grinder

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Does anyone have any information regarding the new MGM in DC?
Its on schedule to open on December 8th but I'm just not sure whether the poker room will open straight away.

Its going to be great action anyway although I hope it doesn't take too much action away from Maryland Live!

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10-09-2016 , 06:29 AM

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AngusThermopyle

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http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/199/poker-venues/

Look for the MGM hype thread.

And the poker room will open on the 8th along with the rest of the casino.

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10-31-2016 , 03:58 PM

#523

AA Suited

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from this post:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...postcount=1791

which good neighborhood to live to get to mgm w/o any major traffic, no matter time of day?

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10-31-2016 , 04:00 PM

#524

Rapini

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Originally Posted by AA Suited

from this post:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...postcount=1791

which good neighborhood to live to get to mgm w/o any major traffic, no matter time of day?

Fort Washington, MD would be your best bet.

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10-31-2016 , 06:20 PM

#525

zoltan

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Originally Posted by AA Suited

from this post:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...postcount=1791

which good neighborhood to live to get to mgm w/o any major traffic, no matter time of day?

Best bet is to rent a room in MGM at National Harbor.

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