I thought it wasn't possible but further research has made me realize depending how you define Zombie it definitely is. Ultimately there are a few here who make a living from online poker the question is would they still be able to in a zombie Apocalypse?

at first one might think no because obviously the threat of a zombie breaking through the window when your in the middle of a session might be a distraction if they think im folding those quads though no way just have to risk it.

However in reality armed units and shelter fortress etc would result in living in relatively safe conditions when inside we would still need to have incentive to work in society so monetary exchange and entertainment would be more important then ever.

ultimately i think this would benefit the health of online poker due to more people wanting to stay in doors. plus if pokerstars got smart they might start selling guns and some form of zombie repellent or locks in the vip store.

In a zombie apocalypse, a substantial amount of the worlds population would actually be killed. So, although freedoms would suddenly pick up for Americans, and other countries, their respective player pools would reduce dramatically.

I think that if you figured the amount of people that play poker online now, and IF Stars Full/Tilt offered it in the US, then you reduce that down to about .05% of that population, that's how big the player pool would be.

In addition, I think there would be an initial contraction period where instead of focusing on wealth building (in order to purchase additional resources) we were almost solely focused on survival strategy, and creating pockets where societies can expand, or at least proliferate.

After these pockets come to, there would, much later, be a reconnection to technology.

I think that maybe ten years )absolutely best case scenario) after the official starting year of the apocalypse you might see the gradual presences being reestablished online. Not online poker really, but just sites in general, and people communicating in that perspective.

Of cousre, that could take as long as 20 though.

People would start calling on the river light.

The Beer that you will be drinking during the Zombie Apocalypse is Zombie Dust:

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26/64228/

...already cleanly and clearly chosen in a previous SMP thread:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/47...lypse-1383557/

The above contribution is for information purposes only.

I thought the 20+tablers were the zombie apocalypse

Poker will be played for ammo instead of money so the dudes that stockpiled on katanas and other cold steel weapons will drop off.

...And...obviously, the preppers will dominate the poker scene playing well inside their comfort zone.

As for me, I will launch a poker site "Seals with bullets" with bullets as only currency LDO.

Katanas might look good but they require too much skill and precision to be useful in a zombie apocalypse scenario. Depending on the exact type of zombies, you'll want a big old 18th century broadsword or some form of flamethrower.

Unfortunately the most likely thing to happen to online poker in the event of a zombie apocalypse is further consolidation of the market. Smaller operators would be swallowed up by rational group and we'd have the higher prices that naturally follow a monopoly. However, most winning online players are young and clever, and with the juiciest brains, they would be prime targets for zombies, so the player pool would soften up significantly.

Are zombies really this clever or cognizant? Not fully up on zombie lore so I may be pissing into the wind a bit.

Below is an excellent website on which states in US will most likely survive a Zombie Apocalypse. The online oligarchs will need to locate their headquarters (all jokes and puns intended) there. The link is a great read with stats and analysis etc.

http://blog.estately.com/2014/03/u-s...ie-apocalypse/

Zombies don't exist.


Sorry for spoiling the party.

Well it's just a question of selection. Like vampires going for healthy people with rich blood, zombies would suss out all the visual cues - and possibly olfactory and other sensory cues - that tell them who is going to be easy prey but also whose brains are going to sustain and nourish them best. It doesn't mean there's anything conscious about such a choice.

Of course they don't.

Yet.

Indeed. AI=Zombies. Most don't know this. But now the secret is out. Beware.

Duh, poker on the juicy brain - 'who is going to be easy prey', not 'pre'

Zombies are calling stations.

Or.... calling stations are zombies!

I vote that plaaynde be transported in space and time right here.

Here's another good one: Alan Whicker meets Harold Robbins.

Carry on.

Ok, time to flesh out my post-zombie-apocalypse poker site idea.

First, name change: 'Sealz wid Gunz!'
As I said, the only currency used will be bullets.
Stakes will be arranged according to the caliber of the ammo of course:

Micro stakes - 2,34mm Kolibri
Small stakes - 4.6x30mm up to 5.8x42mm
Mid stakes - 6mm (0.24) Remington up to 10mm Auto
High stakes - 20mm up to 30mm cannon/autocannon ammo

Obviously there will be VIP store with all kinds of rifles and gun accessories, possibly a custom made 'Sealz wid Gunz' themed katana as a top prize as well.

All I can say is:
"Bring on the zombies!!!"

zombie nl confirmed unbeatable

If I have 1,100 rounds of .40 S&W, what limits should I be playing?

I would be quite aggressive with my shot-taking

So if I turn an inside straight draw, plan on the gut shot on the river?

No, I'd be looking to take the head clean off, or burn them to death.

Ummmm, What? Flamethrowers are a horrible idea. Sure they're great in Nazi zombies because of the unlimited ammo but in real life I would not like a hoard of flaming zombies chasing after me especially if there is the danger of them lighting surrounding area on fire.

If you're at close range in a highly flammable environment then a random handgun is going to be better than a flamethrower, but then you're looking to get as many headshots in as possible, you're not guaranteed a kill if you get them, and reloading is an issue if you're facing more than one (highly likely). Outdoors, a flamethrower is always a better option as zombie flesh is highly flammable and you can target multiple perps.

Ok, OK!
I'll add mixed games played for gas.