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Several inaccuracies in previous report.
The city isn't passing a law. There is a proposal before the voters on June 8 to change rules for the casinos as follows:
1) move from 40 to 49 tables
2) raise rake tax from 13% to 15%
3) remove the $200 max limitation.

There is no proposed change that would allow jackpots

One more change. Any game allowed in California would be allowed. Currently they have a list of "approved games" for SJ.

City Council just approved Garden City to move across from the DoubleTree.

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05-21-2010 , 07:56 PM

#102

pig4bill

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Originally Posted by p4594spa

There is no proposed change that would allow jackpots

Thank goodness.

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05-26-2010 , 02:10 PM

#103

p4594spa

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Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 594

I agree. Jackpots are a rip-off. All cardrooms and casinos hold back a certain percentage as "administrative fees". So it is like betting on the lottery, you put in a $1 and get $0.70 back.

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05-26-2010 , 02:19 PM

#104

donkitall

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Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by dgiharris

The Bay 101 5-200 Spread has more fish plus they can keep a game going overnight through the week. They usually have 4-6 spread tables going.

Garden City 5-200 Spread is deeper, has lots of fish but more ratholing. THey usually have 2-3 tables going but can't keep a game going 24/7 during the week. Games usually break around 4am during the week (if you are a serious night owl).

Garden City has nicer chairs, food is pricey, floor people are horrible

Bay 101 has better floor people, food is better, chairs are like sitting on wood slabs (especially compared to Vegas chairs, GC, or Lucky Chances)

The city is about to pass a law that will enable both casinos to have more tables and a jackpot. Voting takes place in June

Bad players at each place, food is pricier at GC but much better also. I've eaten many items at BAY 101 and can't believe you think the food is better. Cheaper but not better.

What don't you like about the floor people at GC?? Just curious.....

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06-07-2010 , 05:04 PM

#105

Onaflag

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Originally Posted by p4594spa

The vote is tomorrow June 8th. If you live in San Jose, vote YES on Measure K. Tell your friends and coworkers to do the same. If you live outside of San Jose like I do, then call your friends in San Jose and tell them to help us out.

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06-07-2010 , 11:34 PM

#106

pig4bill

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Not everyone thinks that the bill is a good idea. NL and higher taxes (e.g. higher rake) are disadvantages that outweigh the advantage of getting a few more tables.

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08-19-2010 , 06:48 AM

#107

the_nightfox

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Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 274

So, according to the another thread, NL has started.

I bumped because I was hoping some regs could give info on the action during a typical weekend . I used to play the 20-40 LHE when I lived here before, and that game and anything higher (LHE or NLHE) is what I'm looking for info on.

thanks!

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08-19-2010 , 02:45 PM

#108

p4594spa

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They started NL last Friday, 8/13. They had 1-1-2 and 2-3-5 and 25-25 NL going after 6p.

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08-19-2010 , 11:45 PM

#109

Mr_Oog

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Originally Posted by the_nightfox

I don't play limit but the 20-40 games seems to always be running. 40-80 is very often going in the afternoon/evening.

The other poster already covered NL (they frequently also talk about a 5/10 NL game but I have not seen it run yet).

5/10 NL+ and 20/40 LHE+ are all handled from the high limit board.

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08-20-2010 , 10:26 AM

#110

Captain R

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Originally Posted by Mr_Oog

Limit:
20/40 runs basically 24/7.
40/80 runs everyday, but not usually through the night.

NL:
1/1/2 and the 2/3/5 look like probable mainstays. Yesterday they had a single 5/10 NL for a while. It's not clear if/how long they'll be able to keep that game running. They're trying to run 25/25 M-W-F, but I suspect they're going to limit (har har) it to one table in the future. At least until they get their 9 extra tables.

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08-25-2010 , 02:22 PM

#111

p4594spa

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BTW, the move from 40 to 49 tables will occur once they get state license clearance. (Already cleared by the city). Current projected start is 9/6.

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10-04-2010 , 08:35 PM

#112

eobmtns

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I'll be staying at Holiday Inn which is directly across the freeway from Bay 101, I can't tell from the satellite view if there is a pedestrian bridge or footpath. Is there?

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10-04-2010 , 08:42 PM

#113

AngusThermopyle

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Nope. Have to go north on 1st St, right on Brokaw and then a right on Bering. Just under a mile walk.

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10-25-2010 , 02:38 PM

#114

BilldaCat

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What games are currently being spread? I'm going to be out in the area next week and wondering if there's any O8 or Stud8 being spread, or if it's just 100% hold'em at Bay 101 and Garden City.

Thanks!

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10-25-2010 , 03:16 PM

#115

Ray Zee

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some small stakes but high rakes are spread in the area.

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10-25-2010 , 03:34 PM

#116

BilldaCat

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Originally Posted by Ray Zee

some small stakes but high rakes are spread in the area.

What are we talking, like 2/4, 3/6?

How about regular Stud.. any 5/10, 10/20 there or at Garden City (or any other rooms.. only 2 I've really heard about so far.)?

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10-25-2010 , 04:07 PM

#117

p4594spa

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As of now:
LIMIT: 3-6, 6-12, 8-16, 20-40, 80-160
NO-LIMIT: 1-2-2($200 max), 2-3-5($500 max), 5-10(no max), 25-25(no max)
O8: 4-8 1/2 kill. Obsessionally they spread 20-40

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10-25-2010 , 04:31 PM

#118

BilldaCat

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Thanks Ray and p for the info, much appreciated.

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11-25-2010 , 06:00 AM

#119

thesilverbail

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I heard they started spreading 4-8 stud again. Anyone tried it yet?

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11-25-2010 , 06:34 PM

#120

pig4bill

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It ran last night, but I hate that game, so didn't play it.

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11-26-2010 , 01:03 AM

#121

Captain R

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I played 4/8 Stud Monday and it ran in the evening Tuesday, did not run Wednesday when I left at 5pm. Drop is $6, which may make the game unbeatable, I'm not sure.

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11-26-2010 , 01:55 AM

#122

pig4bill

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It started up on Wednesday at about 11 pm.

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11-30-2010 , 03:47 AM

#123

haakee

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Originally Posted by p4594spa

As of now:
LIMIT: 3-6, 6-12, 8-16, 20-40, 80-160
NO-LIMIT: 1-2-2($200 max), 2-3-5($500 max), 5-10(no max), 25-25(no max)
O8: 4-8 1/2 kill. Obsessionally they spread 20-40

Don't forget 40-80 LHE.

And the 25-25NL is dead.