Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ) -- FAQ in OP, updated 2021.08.16 - Page 152 - Venues & Communities -- Two Plus Two Poker Forums

Two Plus Two Forums Live Poker Venues & Communities

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ) -- FAQ in OP, updated 2021.08.16

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 152 of 1279

First

52 102 132 142 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 162 172 202 252 352 652 1152

Last

Page 152 of 1279

First

52 102 132 142 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 162 172 202 252 352 652 1152

Last

10-07-2009 , 07:04 PM

#3776

Ramstone

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 517

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bremen

They're now using Gemaco cards. The printing of the rank and suit seems to narrower and the backs have a pattern the tends to blur together. So far I'm up 9.5 big bets so I officially change my position to 'like'.

Oh wow. They're weird, but usable. Caesar's has em. So does Boat.

I think the only card that made me barf were the ones I saw at the Mirage. They looked like dime store cards.

Quote

10-07-2009 , 08:21 PM

#3777

jjshabado

Carpal Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22,732

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruler of the East

To set the record straight, Gemaco came out with a new card and they seem to work very well with the shuffle machines.

Stan

When did you start using them? I didn't notice a difference on Saturday.

Quote

10-07-2009 , 08:42 PM

#3778

Mike_The_Mad

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,867

How many people in the 7pm tourney ruler?

Quote

10-07-2009 , 09:55 PM

#3779

YouFold2Me

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,904

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjshabado

When did you start using them? I didn't notice a difference on Saturday.

today was the first day.

their not that bad, the printing i find is bolder and easier to see

Last edited by Rapini; 10-07-2009 at 10:02 PM. Reason: merge

Quote

10-08-2009 , 12:47 AM

#3780

Machmood

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,227

Hey Stan, I noticed today you guys started using new cards. EVERYONE HATES THEM. they are to firm so it makes it harder to "squeeze" your cards and bend them in the corner to see your hand, and they are narrower so they are tough to handle. The consensus seems to be the dealers like them but the players hate them. Not sure how that will settle with you but the players hate them!!! Any chance of you guys going back to the thinner, more pliable cards?

Quote

10-08-2009 , 01:14 AM

#3781

jjshabado

Carpal Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22,732

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machmood

I think any change to a poker room is met with hate. It takes at least a month before people can make a fair evaluation.

Edit: For example if the shufflers really do like these cards better that's a pretty big plus. I think I can get over any other 'problems' with the cards.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 01:33 AM

#3782

hamsamich

veteran

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,325

ZOMG they changed the cards but not the chips.....

FML

Quote

10-08-2009 , 09:24 AM

#3783

nineinchal

banned

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,616

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machmood

This is going to send everbody over to the Taj, where you can play with cards that are easier to handle, it takes an hour to get seated even when tables have open seats, drugs are sold out in the open, degenerate players who don't know you beg for a "loan", players swipe each other's chips. muggings take place in the restrooms on a daily basis, fatal stabbings occur once a year over who has what seat, and the buffet sucks. On top of that they serve really cheap booze.

Stan, you better change the cards back to what they were...

Quote

10-08-2009 , 09:47 AM

#3784

waxie

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamsamich

ZOMG they changed the cards but not the chips.....

FML

How about this: Go to the Taj Mahal, get $20 in whites, and bring those with you to the Borg. Then, you can get all the pleasure of shuffling their dirty, disgusting chips, without sacrificing game selection, professionalism, and service.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 09:56 AM

#3785

Machmood

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,227

whats with the sarcasm people? They switched cards, the players don't like them, we are just letting Stan know. No ones going to leave the Borgata because of the cards but if we can get them switched back it'd be nice......
gotta love the forum tough guys

Quote

10-08-2009 , 09:58 AM

#3786

Dr. Spaceman

worth 1000 words

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,978

I snapped a photo of the new cards:

Quote

10-08-2009 , 11:28 AM

#3787

Machmood

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,227

nh sir

Quote

10-08-2009 , 11:30 AM

#3788

cookieb

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,268

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjshabado

QFT. This is pretty much a fact of life with any change. Every time something changes at my job, people freak out. Turns out most of the time it is for the best.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 11:36 AM

#3789

AKHobbes

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 285

Gemaco's are my favorite cards. Perhaps because I used to be a dealer. I'll be checking these out this weekend... Can't wait!

Quote

10-08-2009 , 12:11 PM

#3790

phazeONE

adept

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 931

I hope Stan doesn't even respond to this stupid issue...

They're harder to squeeze because they're new cards....... Let them wear in and theyl be fine.. My god, you people will find anything to complain about. If they work better with the machines, that's a plus for all players.

And Al, you forgot to mention the fact that you're the one dealing at the Taj, stabbing people and making the buffet suck by eating all the good stuff

Quote

10-08-2009 , 12:18 PM

#3791

nineinchal

banned

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,616

Quote:

Originally Posted by phazeONE

And Al, you forgot to mention the fact that you're the one dealing at the Taj, stabbing people and making the buffet suck by eating all the good stuff

The only thing I righteously get the discredit for here is depleting the buffett...

Quote

10-08-2009 , 12:33 PM

#3792

Pippen33

veteran

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,063

Game update?

I'm going to try to come down after the Phils game (like 6pm).

I'll def be there Sund and I can't wait...been like 5 weeks....AKA WAYYYYYYYY too long. This will be the first of 3 straight weekends though so that's nice.....followed by Oct 30-Nov2 in Vegas.

Live poker fix...IMO.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 02:54 PM

#3793

DCJ001

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,843

The current
Bad Beat Jackpot is:
$217,834

http://www.theborgata.com/getjp.cfm

Quote

10-08-2009 , 03:02 PM

#3794

blue3715

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 633

Quote:

Originally Posted by phazeONE

Let them wear in and theyl be fine..

Huh? How long do they use a deck of cards before tossing them? I didn't think they could get that "worn in" to become more pliable.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 04:27 PM

#3795

Ruler of the East

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,423

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pippen33

Time for a live game report Thursday 4:20pm

(37) Live games

(2) 2-4 LHE
(2) 3-6 LHE
(2) 10-20 LHE
(3) 20-40 LHE
(1) 40-80 LHE

(1) 7.50-15 Omaha H/L
(1) 10-20 O.E.

(12) 1-2 NL
(9) 2-5 NL
(3) 5-10 NL
(1) 10-25 NL

(61) 11am $100 + $20 NL Tourny

BBJP $217,834

Stan

Quote

10-08-2009 , 05:50 PM

#3796

waxie

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086

Anyone notice that Stan loves to post game reports at 4:20pm? Hmmmmm.

Quote

10-08-2009 , 06:23 PM

#3797

Ruler of the East

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,423

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxie

Anyone notice that Stan loves to post game reports at 4:20pm? Hmmmmm.

How about 6:20pm

Time for a live game report Thursday 6:20pm

(40) Live games

(2) 2-4 LHE
(2) 3-6 LHE
(2) 10-20 LHE
(3) 20-40 LHE
(1) 40-80 LHE

(1) 7.50-15 Omaha H/L
(1) 10-20 O.E.
(1) 100-200 Omaha H/L

(13) 1-2 NL
(10) 2-5 NL
(3) 5-10 NL
(1) 10-25 NL

(61) 11am $100 + $20 NL Tourny

BBJP $217,834

Stan

Quote

10-08-2009 , 07:23 PM

#3798

Ruler of the East

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,423

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_The_Mad

How many people in the 7pm tourney ruler?

We had 227 players in the 7pm tournament yesterday

Stan

Quote

10-08-2009 , 07:25 PM

#3799

Ruler of the East

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,423

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxie

Anyone notice that Stan loves to post game reports at 4:20pm? Hmmmmm.

OK one more at 7:20pm

Time for a live game report Thursday 7:20pm

(38) Live games

(2) 2-4 LHE
(2) 3-6 LHE
(2) 10-20 LHE
(2) 20-40 LHE
(1) 40-80 LHE

(1) 7.50-15 Omaha H/L
(1) 10-20 O.E.
(1) 50-100 O.E.
(1) 100-200 Omaha H/L

(13) 1-2 NL
(9) 2-5 NL
(2) 5-10 NL
(1) 10-25 NL

(61) 11am $100 + $20 NL Tourny

BBJP $217,834

Stan