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I guess it depends on what you mean by bad shape. Given that there is only a fraction of the US players online that there used to be, and that there are so many sites US players can't play on, I think most people would say that it isn't good right now. But of course, as you're pointing out, that doesn't mean there aren't still viable options for US players.

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02-13-2017 , 11:31 PM

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AxeJack08

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From what it sounds like...

If I live in Arizona, I am deciding between Chico + Grand + WPN.

Does this sound right?

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02-13-2017 , 11:47 PM

#5628

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Originally Posted by AxeJack08

From what it sounds like...

If I live in Arizona, I am deciding between Chico + Grand + WPN.

Does this sound right?

And Merge network.

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02-13-2017 , 11:55 PM

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AxeJack08

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Sounds like Merge isn't very active.

http://www.pokerscout.com/PokerNetworks.aspx

I'm reading reviews of cash games and STTs. Seems mixed.

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02-14-2017 , 12:01 AM

#5630

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Originally Posted by AxeJack08

Sounds like Merge isn't very active.

http://www.pokerscout.com/PokerNetworks.aspx

I'm reading reviews of cash games and STTs. Seems mixed.

See Merge Discussion thread in this forum.

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02-14-2017 , 10:27 AM

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kahntrutahn

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Originally Posted by AxeJack08

From what it sounds like...

If I live in Arizona, I am deciding between Chico + Grand + WPN.

Does this sound right?

There's also Pai Wang Luo, and Horizon networks to choose from in Arizona.

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02-16-2017 , 01:23 PM

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Fjb327

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Originally Posted by kahntrutahn

The only other offshore US-friendly network with anonymous tables is Chico Poker Network. Not all tables are anonymous, but some are.

Pretty sure they designed the site to look this way on purpose heh.

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Cool. So Chico is BetOnline.. Would you say that it would be better than Ignition since they still have the sports betting people making their way to the tables? Also is Ignition Anonymous? I wouldn't mind trying Ignition if it plays the same as old bovada (even with the infamous bovada fish) but if not, I'll try BetOnline

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02-17-2017 , 06:29 AM

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Ownit

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Originally Posted by grandmaster flush

Do the stud hi only games get going on acr? I've seen hi lo going.

Also, id love to find stud or mixed games like horse tournament or even cash games, what does swc have to offer for that stuff? I'm assuming no where else has anything like that, except if the stud plays on acr

Thanks

Carbon has started accepting US players again. They run a nightly stud h/l
As well as a nightly HORSE.

SWC runs a 12 game and 8 game each night but traffic is super low. Usually less than 6 players in the 12 game. But if you would like to learn open face Chinese, you can play for as little as one cent with no rake!

Downside for carbon is silly 5% cash out fee.

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02-17-2017 , 08:55 AM

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kahntrutahn

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Originally Posted by Fjb327

Cool. So Chico is BetOnline.. Would you say that it would be better than Ignition since they still have the sports betting people making their way to the tables?

Keep in mind that there are sports bettors on Bodog, in 9 countries, and on Bodog88, in 2 countries. There also casino players from 12 countries (USA included). All these rooms share liquidity so

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02-19-2017 , 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ownit

That's awesome news. I don't know the details but I think there was some big fiasco of some sort with carbon a while back? Anyone know if these guys will pay cashouts?

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02-19-2017 , 01:34 AM

#5636

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Originally Posted by grandmaster flush

That's awesome news. I don't know the details but I think there was some big fiasco of some sort with carbon a while back? Anyone know if these guys will pay cashouts?

See Merge Deposit/Withdrawal Thread.

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02-19-2017 , 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by grandmaster flush

That's awesome news. I don't know the details but I think there was some big fiasco of some sort with carbon a while back? Anyone know if these guys will pay cashouts?

There was a number of big fiascos. They had numerous streaks of slow payouts. People swore up and down they were going to fail. They always pulled through and paid out the players.

Now, the latest fiasco was that they shut off the games to new US players. Then they shut down affiliates ability to send new players. Then they broke all of the "lifetime contracts" they had with affiliates. And those people... those people they have stolen from.

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02-19-2017 , 10:49 AM

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I was on another forum that had an ad for a $5 no deposit promotion at Ignition. Old ad?

I know that Ignition used to be Bovada so I was wondering if it looks the same when it comes to the tables. Bovada was not my favorite site because it looked unpolished.

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02-19-2017 , 12:43 PM

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Hi - forgive me for not trying to comb threads for the questions I have. I've been playing online for about 4 months now. I have a Mac and live in New York. I started on betonline but couldn't find a way to get rakeback so I switched to sportsbetting.ag and now get rakeback. I have Iholdemindicator for a HUD but its obviously way less helpful than PT or HEM. Don't have a way to store info or HH/HH converter.

Does anyone know if there are any current better options for a US based Mac user? I'd like to be able to use a better HUD and be able to review hands. Thanks.

Ryan

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02-19-2017 , 02:06 PM

#5640

Tapirboy

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Use some of your rakeback to buy a cheap PC.

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02-19-2017 , 02:42 PM

#5641

kahntrutahn

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Originally Posted by Alternate Identity

1] Old ad
2] It was free $5 for casino, not poker
3] Ignition uses the exact same poker client/software Bovada did.

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02-19-2017 , 03:10 PM

#5642

SSC-Ry

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Originally Posted by Tapirboy

Use some of your rakeback to buy a cheap PC.

Yeah I will have to reconsider the logistics of that I guess. I travel a lot so having two computers is not ideal. What would that allow me? PT4, more stored info, HH converter?

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02-19-2017 , 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SSC-Ry

Yeah I will have to reconsider the logistics of that I guess. I travel a lot so having two computers is not ideal. What would that allow me? PT4, more stored info, HH converter?

Those things but also access to all sites and clients that work better.

If you have a good macbook you might be able to run a Windows VM instead.

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02-19-2017 , 03:43 PM

#5644

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Originally Posted by Tapirboy

Those things but also access to all sites and clients that work better.

If you have a good macbook you might be able to run a Windows VM instead.

What sites/software would you recommend if I did get a different PC?

I have a brand new MacBook Pro I bought a few months ago. What is a windows VM? As you can tell I'm not a computer expert

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02-19-2017 , 03:52 PM

#5645

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Originally Posted by kahntrutahn

Now, the latest fiasco was that they shut off the games to new US players.

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U.S. players are now allowed again.

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02-19-2017 , 04:03 PM

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yahoo83912831

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Off topic- I'd like to remind you that NY has a decent chance of passing a bill this year that would regulate online poker. If that's something you want, I suggest you take 30 seconds (seriously, that's all it takes) and make a phone call to your elected officials in support of online poker regulation.

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02-19-2017 , 10:55 PM

#5647

TS2

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just found out acr is now accepting nevada players...but i have been watching the lobby all day, and there are less games on acr than on wsop.... how is that possible if wsop i s only nv and DE and acr is at least 44 states?!

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02-19-2017 , 11:26 PM

#5648

Bobo Fett

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Pokerscout's numbers certainly don't agree with your observations.

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02-20-2017 , 12:06 AM

#5649

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Originally Posted by SSC-Ry

What sites/software would you recommend if I did get a different PC?

I have a brand new MacBook Pro I bought a few months ago. What is a windows VM? As you can tell I'm not a computer expert

Windows VM (virtual machine) is where you use a program to run Windows on your MAC. This will allow you to play on Windows only poker sites.

I am not a computer expert either and this is my understanding of the concept.

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02-20-2017 , 03:45 AM

#5650

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Originally Posted by Bobo Fett

Pokerscout's numbers certainly don't agree with your observations.

oops sorry i shoudl specify i am looking at plo8 only. there has been at most 3 games of plo8 all day on acr... all 6 max.... so more players and more games on wsop today.

What time of day does acr get busy? It was not busy from 4pm to 1130pm pst today Sunday.

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