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Hi,

Is the poker room rate ($69) for the hotel the same no matter what day it is? I ask because some of the dates show different rates when I check on the Talking Stick website. For example, a room tonight would be $129 at the regular rate, while a room for 1/22/14 is $229.

Thanks!

I have not stayed there myself, but the other day someone who stays often told me this is correct. $69 even on the weekends, as long as you get a basic room (not a special suite). I think you have to just book it at the regular rate, whatever it is for that day, then have the poker room personnel tell them to discount it.

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01-08-2014 , 01:32 AM

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stillirise

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Originally Posted by chillrob

Awesome, thanks for the help!

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01-14-2014 , 05:30 PM

#3628

smusto86

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Barrett-Jackson's Auction show has brought lots of retirement money to the tables this week from across the country. Me Likey.

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01-16-2014 , 02:15 PM

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durango155

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I assume it will be a good weekend for the cash games because of this ^^^

hoping to get on a good table the next couple of nights

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01-16-2014 , 07:15 PM

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bigpotpoker

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Went last night to play, there were 2 2/5s and a 5/10. Was #3 for 2/5 and #2 for 5/10 so just left after waiting 30 min. They also have put 5/10 board in the front of the poker room instead of with the higher limit/mixed in the back.

Just sucks with that $500/rule, would come into play at 5/10 a decent amount.

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01-16-2014 , 08:20 PM

#3631

durango155

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^ not interested in 2/3? the games have been playing pretty big last couple times I have played but I guess that's relative if you are used to 5/10

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01-16-2014 , 10:11 PM

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chillrob

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Originally Posted by DrSheldonCooper

interesting. how many hours/day do you have to play for the $69 rate?

I was told 4 hours by another player, but again that is not definitive. I'm sure you can ask the poker manager on duty and they can tell you.

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01-29-2014 , 04:07 PM

#3633

durango155

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any pga pros or celeb spottings yet in the poker room? I'm expecting some seriously good action the next 4-5 days!

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01-30-2014 , 03:06 PM

#3634

unta8

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Missed it, all the good action was last week.

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01-30-2014 , 04:26 PM

#3635

durango155

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I got some of that good action and the week before for the car auctions...I still think it will be pretty good starting tonight. I'm definitely going to go find out

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01-31-2014 , 05:20 PM

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that_pope

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Time for some gossip! A post on a vegas poker site says this:

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A Rumor is floating around Scottsdale that the new Director of Poker at Talking Stick Poker Room (Casino Arizona) is from Las Vegas.

Anyone heard anything? My knee jerk reaction is this can't be a good hire, as most of Vegas people are retreads to begin with. Would rather have new blood.

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02-01-2014 , 03:56 AM

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prickly00

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No tournament today?

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02-01-2014 , 02:00 PM

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unta8

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Tourney indeed today

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02-01-2014 , 03:21 PM

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DesertCat

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Originally Posted by that_pope

Time for some gossip! A post on a vegas poker site says this:

Anyone heard anything? My knee jerk reaction is this can't be a good hire, as most of Vegas people are retreads to begin with. Would rather have new blood.

Is there really something like "new blood", whoever is hired will be old blood from some room, if not CAZ itself. I'd rather the person just be good at listening, with enough experience and good judgement to run the room well while being open to finding thoughtful ways to improve it. There is a lot to running the room you and I don't see, and the manager needs a wide range of skills.

There is a certain floor that possesses every one of these attributes, but for some reason they didn't pick her.

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02-01-2014 , 04:11 PM

#3640

RockstarRossi

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I heard the same rumor but has not been confirmed yet... I did hear good things tho about a possible person this might be from a current dealer in Vegas.

Hopeful, we need it!

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02-01-2014 , 04:47 PM

#3641

prickly00

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It didnt say there was one on the website, so I didnt know. Oh well less rake paid, less in the pool.

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02-02-2014 , 12:20 AM

#3642

fuluck

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How have the games been lately? What do they usually spread?

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02-02-2014 , 02:57 PM

#3643

bigpotpoker

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All types of limit games. NL tons of 2/3 spread, and usually 3 tables of 3/5 spread going. recently about 3 times/week 5/10 has been running.

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02-03-2014 , 01:07 PM

#3644

unta8

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What are everyones thoughts time collection games and tournament tables getting football ticket promotions without paying into the promotion drop? I've talked to a couple dealers and a floor person and they say they while it obviously isn't fair, it's been that way forever and it is what it is.

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02-03-2014 , 01:53 PM

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Sure it's unfair, but it's also unfair to people who play the jackpot drop games but not on days with football games. The only way to make it fair would be to have a special drop just during football games as well.

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02-03-2014 , 04:56 PM

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Kind of. They can choose to play during the promotions. I'm surprised more of the old poker lawyer promotion grinder guys don't have a problem with this.

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02-03-2014 , 05:07 PM

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chillrob

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Kind of. They can choose to play during the promotions. I'm surprised more of the old poker lawyer promotion grinder guys don't have a problem with this.

Not everyone is available every day to capitalize on whatever promos is going.

Personally I have a problem with the whole thing in general; the whole jackpot drop concept is unfair to people who want to play poker but not play a lottery. I'm glad there are some games in the room where players are not forced to pay it.

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02-03-2014 , 05:13 PM

#3648

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It's kind of a double edged sword. I play mostly 2-3 and I feel like it brings in a lot of players that wouldn't be there otherwise, and helps to convince losing players they have a bit of a chance and something to keep sitting there for. Obviously, you have to put up with hearing about the jackpot every two minutes, but all in all I think it's a big positive for the games.