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03-19-2024 , 12:24 PM

#1026

entityAura

stranger

Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerr

Given how long the tournament break was, and the turnover of staff, I imagine few dealers know games other than Holden and Omaha.

Can you ask the TD if (and hopefully when) tournament results will be uploaded to Hendon Mob, and if the answer is “they won’t”, then why?

I asked a guy last month who I think was above the TDs, casino manager or something. Got told they are waiting for approval/clearance before they can - involved making sure it's okay because HendonMob is a third party site or something alongside player information. Past tournaments are on there so I don't know why it's different now though.

He did tell me though that once they get given the 'green light' that all results since tournaments started back up would be posted.

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03-19-2024 , 02:51 PM

#1027

kerr

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

My guess has been that it relates to the Royal Commission. People will get rather annoyed and vocal if major series return and results do not get uploaded.

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03-20-2024 , 12:47 AM

#1028

2xanman

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 195

I wonder how receptive the poker room would be to new games these days.

Like you mentioned Kerr there’s probably been a dealer skill drop off. I’ve been loving Big O lately (5 card PLO Hi/Lo) but I can’t imagine a crown dealer in 2024 dealing with a quartered pot

Back in the day, you could request a new game like pineapple, and they would typically start up a waiting list

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03-26-2024 , 04:19 AM

#1029

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Today is supposedly Day One of a new Crown Casino. Last year, Crowm Sydney let 100 staff go, now Crowm Melbourne has let 200 staff go. And then today:

Crown Resorts keeps its licence to run after probation period ends

https://abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/c...ence/103632366

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03-26-2024 , 08:44 AM

#1030

entityAura

stranger

Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 14

Asked again last night about results (I've got a win and a couple places I'd like to see on my profile) - got told it's in motion and to keep an eye on the website. I noticed that their Crown Poker Series is listed on HendonMob now - ended up checking the site and looks like it's all gotten a big update with structures for the series coming up.

I'll chuck the links here:
Schedule
Structure

@kerr Apparently majority of the staff let go were pit bosses. Fair few of them were part of their poker department players were saying.

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03-27-2024 , 02:56 AM

#1031

kerr

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Quote:

Originally Posted by entityAura

I noticed that their Crown Poker Series is listed on HendonMob now

Yep, first HendonMob update since covid

https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/fes...hp?a=r&n=54899

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04-06-2024 , 08:59 AM

#1032

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Not sure what I was expecting, but the Crown Poker Series main event went from 217 entries down to a final table of 9 in about 8 hours, which included two 15-min breaks. $69k up top.

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04-07-2024 , 12:17 AM

#1033

mosta

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,053

Is the limit Omaha high only? Does plo ever run plo8?

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04-07-2024 , 12:30 AM

#1034

Fishwithguts

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 21

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerr

Not sure what I was expecting, but the Crown Poker Series main event went from 217 entries down to a final table of 9 in about 8 hours, which included two 15-min breaks. $69k up top.

That's ridiculously quick.

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04-07-2024 , 01:34 AM

#1035

kerr

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosta

Is the limit Omaha high only? Does plo ever run plo8?

Yes and no

I can’t recall if Crown has ever run O8 cash.

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04-07-2024 , 11:57 AM

#1036

Smarty 2.0

adept

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,078

Crown used to spread PLO8 cash pre-COVID, usually once a month or so on weekends.

Would be great to get PLO8 cash up again.

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04-10-2024 , 01:41 AM

#1037

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

It has been long enough

https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/fes...hp?a=r&n=54899

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04-26-2024 , 01:27 AM

#1038

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

2-3 NLH turbo returns next week, Mon-Wed only at this stage, $200 flat buy-in.

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04-26-2024 , 08:30 AM

#1039

feel wrath

The Situation

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 31,267

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerr

2-3 NLH turbo returns next week, Mon-Wed only at this stage, $200 flat buy-in.

rake?

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04-26-2024 , 09:06 AM

#1040

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

I’m guessing same as 2/5 and 5/10. 10% to $25 max. But I would not bet my house on that. Could be worse, might even be a little better.

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04-30-2024 , 03:39 AM

#1041

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Crown Resorts to slash 1000 jobs (mostly in Melbourne).

“The chief executive said the restructuring was due to softer economic conditions and gambling restrictions. The challenges at Crown reflect greatly reduced foreign tourism, a sharp decline in local workers in the city centres, and restrictions on gaming play in Sydney and Melbourne.”

https://9news.com.au/national/crown-...f-96976f4fe2b5

In poker-specific news, Crown have added more games to their list (check Cash game list below). On the board right now is 2/5 NLHE/PLO mix (interest).

https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/ca...ker#cash-games

10/20 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
20/40 Limit Hold’em / Omaha
2/5 NLHE / PLO Orbits
5/10 Two Card Manila
5/10 Three Card Manila
5/10 H.O.R.S.E.

Other than NLHE/PLO mix, the chances of the other games getting up is slim. They have to train up some dealers first. HORSE could run if a group confirm in advance they can get 7-8 players.

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04-30-2024 , 07:15 PM

#1042

2xanman

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 195

Man how come they’re rolling out Manila and not Big O or pineapple. Smh

At least they’re bringing in new games, I’d play NLHE/PLO for sure

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04-30-2024 , 07:16 PM

#1043

2xanman

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 195

The HORSE game looks like it will be limit too?

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05-01-2024 , 01:22 AM

#1044

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Of course HORSE is limit, you usually have to get to an 8-game mix to introduce big bet games.

NLHE/PLO should be very popular but the AM last night was being a dick. Constantly on the mic saying it needs to get up so the bosses know there’s interest, if it doesn’t run it might never be offered again. Cry me a river, it’s a Tuesday night. At 6pm there wasn’t even one table of 2/5 PLO running. Run the mix from Thursday to Saturday and it will definitely get up each night.

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05-01-2024 , 10:43 AM

#1045

2xanman

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 195

Some people are just silly. This weekend it should get up for sure

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05-11-2024 , 03:51 AM

#1046

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

Another CPS, June 5-10, sats from June 1.

https://crownmelbourne.com.au/casino...n-poker-series

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05-17-2024 , 10:37 AM

#1047

kerr

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,950

CPS schedule released (June 5-10)

Satellites now from May 27.

Six events including a Teams event, $1500 Main Event and a $5k high roller.

I wonder if Crown might schedule a larger event in January to attract internationals, maybe not the Aussie Millions just yet, perhaps that could wait until January 2026.

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05-18-2024 , 08:13 AM

#1048

663366

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Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,937

^ insane rake for a 1k event, you guys put up with that sh*t post-covid? And the hour restrictions etc

I guess yall say "it's all we got now here in melbourne....."

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05-22-2024 , 08:40 PM

#1049

entityAura

stranger

Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 663366

^ insane rake for a 1k event, you guys put up with that sh*t post-covid? And the hour restrictions etc

I guess yall say "it's all we got now here in melbourne....."

Isn't that the standard rake these days in Aus for $1500's? I don't think the hour restrictions apply for tournaments either. Ain't defending any of it just saying.