you are real close to the casino you can cab it there

Playing here recently dude on my right was practically on my lap and refused to move; I had just posted my big blind and decided to move a few spots to be away from him. So I wait a couple of hands until it is my big blind again (a couple people came in). So I posted my big blind, did not play any other hands. I post my big blind again.

Dealer now insists I have to surrender as well.

I object, floor is called, floor demands I surrender my small blind (I am going to be in the small blind the very next hand and pay it then!).

****ing ******ed.

After a super long poker hiatus I'm on my way back! Gonna be at the casino a ton in the coming weeks. Try to go easy on me

Do they still have SnGs there on weekends?

How long is the wait on a Friday/Saturday? Do you need to call ahead? I normally play in Niagara where there is a 1 1/2 -2 hr wait? I'll be there this weekend!

I was there a few months ago... Wait for 1/2 can be 1-2 hours, depending on line. 2-5 isn't too long usually less than 30 mins... And there is no call in advance, which they need to fix.

Casino du lac leamy just added a call ahead list, I'm assuming montreal did too, can anyone confirm?

Is it only NLH over there?

Or is there stud or something?

they fixed the 1/2 waiting time, its pretty fast now.

Yep, only NLHE. No LHE, no plomaha, plomaha8, stud, razz, 5 card draw, etc.

When they play 1-2NL at the Montreal casino do they use $1 chips or do they use Loonies ?

They use both. The loonies usually sit behind the shorter chip stacks.

Would be awesome to use loonies and toonies at the tables.

I'm there UFC weekend, wonder how nuts it will be that Friday at the casino. Might check it out.

So the chips they use on the 1/2 tables are $1 and $5?

Is Sunday night a bad time to go? I.e. recreational players already went home for work Monday.

$25 chips aren't common but they aren't exactly rare. Sometimes, you'd see a black chip or two out there. I once had a black chip as a card protector once (thinly veiled brag). If the dealer notices you have a massive stack of redbirds, they'd offer to change it to greens or blacks for you. Sunday night isn't a bad time to go but Saturday night and even Sunday afternoon is better.

About time.

Will drop by probably next weekend or the one after check this out.

no udpates for awhile
suggestion for new buyin structure:
1/2: 100$ min, 300$ max
2/5: 200$ min, 750$ max
5/5: 400$ min, 1500$ max <---not a stake that's absolutely necessary
5/10: 500$ min, 2500$ max
10/20: 1000$ min, no cap

dunno if anyone else would prefer this to the current structure? I know I do.

I absolutely agree with this.

The 5/5 game isn't necessary, and the buy-in structure of the current games are pretty bad.

What's listed above is great.

thanks, if a couple of more people can agree with this, then i'll send an e-mail to them with a link to this otherwise they won't listen obv.

so if I'm reading this correctly, 5/10 only runs on friday/saturday after 8pm?

Is this still the case?

the 5/10 will run whenever the players want it to run, I don't know why they ever advertised it as a weekend thing.

sounds good thx

5-10 runs at random times. They take $15 a hand (max) if the game is spread in the high limit room, otoh you get free food and alcohol (i.e. $25 steak or w/e). Also it is a $1500 min $5000 max game.

OR! They can spread the same game, outside, in the main poker room, with the same buy in structure at $10 max rake no free food.

the 5-10 often dies quick

Going to be in town from the 10th to the 15th to visit family. It's paining me to leave Vegas right now. Anyone want to meet up and save me from family hell? PM me I'll buy you some poutine or something.

Dammit, I'm leaving Montreal on the 10th. Well, while you're in town, other than hitting up the casino, you should go to Schwartz's deli. It's on Saint Laurent and they have AMAZING smoked meat sandwiches. I would rip the spine out of 1 baby seal and use it to club another baby seal to death for a free Schwartz's smoked meat sandwich and I am the president of the Baby Seal Protection Club at McGill (I'm joking about the last bit). The classic combo would be a pickle, some fries, the sandwich (ask for medium), and a cherry coke. Also, my personal favourite bar in Montreal is McLean's on Saint Catherine and Peel. There's really nothing touristy out of the ordinary about it but it's a damn good bar. They make an unrealistically good Long Island and just generally always have a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. And if you're into clubbing or would rather be packed into a tight flashing room rather than dealing with family, go to 737. Yes the DJs are sub par, yes the bartenders are so skilled they can screw up a vodka and tonic (imo the most unscrewupable drink), and yes the cover is $15, but it's on top of a skyscraper; it is LITERALLY fly and it's worth it just to experience the club once.

If you do end up visiting McLean's and if you see a tall, blonde bartendress named Anna, tell her Frank told you about the place. No, they're not going to take you into a secret under ground room with a high stakes poker game going, no they're not going to give you free drinks all night but I'd appreciate it if you would pm her reaction. Answer "yes" if she asks "you mean Frank as in the tall, long haired, Asian guy?"