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Hi guys,

I'm strictly an internet player - I've never played live poker before.

I want to play in one of the horseshoe tourneys but I'm concerned I don't know about proper etiquette - I've heard that some poker rooms give classes to teach people the proper way to play poker live - does the horseshoe offer this?

I'm worried about issues like string betting, raising properly, etc.

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10-23-2009 , 05:28 PM

#2627

ikestoys

banned

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 94,424

just say what you are going to do before you do it, unless you are going to fold, just toss your cards in then.

ez game.

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10-26-2009 , 04:28 PM

#2628

NDfan

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,016

It seems like everyone I talk to about the 5/10 NL game says they hear of a lot of collusion at the game, I have never played in it. But at least 4 or 5 different people now have told me the regulars signal each other. Anyone have any comment on that?

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10-26-2009 , 05:54 PM

#2629

TigreReal

stranger

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6

Quick question. Can you wear headphones and or use a cell phone at the table in this casino?

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10-26-2009 , 06:06 PM

#2630

cybin

centurion

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 106

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Originally Posted by TigreReal

Quick question. Can you wear headphones and or use a cell phone at the table in this casino?

Headphones, yes. For phones, you need to be out of your seat and not in a hand. Theoretically, you could void a BBJ by violating the phone rule.

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10-26-2009 , 11:26 PM

#2631

85suited

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 39

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Originally Posted by NDfan

you would get slaughtered in that game

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10-28-2009 , 08:04 PM

#2632

NDfan

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,016

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Originally Posted by 85suited

you would get slaughtered in that game

Why, because you did?

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11-01-2009 , 06:45 PM

#2633

mitchman

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 505

How were the tournies?

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11-10-2009 , 09:12 PM

#2634

McStinky

adept

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 846

Hi. I currently play Foxwoods 5/10 NL (2000 max) professionally on weekdays and it has been very good to me. I may need to relocate to the Chicago area soon. What can I expect in terms of weekday high-stakes NL action? I'm concerned that there may be less money to be made out there.

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11-13-2009 , 04:45 PM

#2635

tallsocksguy

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 141

Read through some of the posts, and it appears that this place is pretty dece for action. I typically played at Hollywood Casino in Aurora (yes, total dump, i know) as it was pretty close to my residence. Looking to make a night outta goin to Horseshoe tonight though and wondering how the 10/20 LHE stacks up. Read a post saying the game is nittier than H, E, double hockey sticks. Others said the game is looser than Kim Kardashian after Reggie Bush got done with her. Other than that, I'm pretty sure I'd stick to 1/2 NL and maybe 2/5 NL if i'm feeling saucy.

Thoughts/comments?

Gratsi!!!

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11-17-2009 , 05:31 AM

#2636

beersportspoker

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 398

What's the PLO action been looking like during the week?

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11-17-2009 , 06:29 AM

#2637

allin_rebel

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 102

The dozen times i have played the 10-20 limit at Horseshoe Hammond it has always been pretty loose, even better when a 20-40 guy is playing waiting for a seat....

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11-17-2009 , 10:00 AM

#2638

magoo

old hand

Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,334

Virtually never happens. A tourist may do it, but none of the regular 20/40 players play in the 10/20 Holdem game.

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Originally Posted by allin_rebel

... even better when a 20-40 guy is playing waiting for a seat....

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11-21-2009 , 01:11 PM

#2639

yoolykeme

journeyman

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 244

I play the 5-10 regularly, and there's action. On Wed/Fri/Sat, there are multiple tables. Any other day, one, maybe two starts about noon, so get there early.

IMO, it's one of the best games in the country. See you there.

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Originally Posted by McStinky

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11-22-2009 , 01:17 PM

#2640

IWILLPLAYNE2

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 210

Hey guys-
Played here for the first time last night, mainly an online player, but looking to make a transition to about 60% live. I just seem to play a lot better live, mainly more focussed imo. Just a 200NL player, but whats the volatility during the week and best times to play. Are Mondays dead, etc? Im mainly concerned about weekdays? Looking to play live about 3-4 times per week, looking to see whats the 2 best weekday days to play? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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11-22-2009 , 01:20 PM

#2641

mayday4379

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,733

any thoughts/speculation if there will be a lot of action on Thanksgiving?

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11-22-2009 , 04:58 PM

#2642

ChicagoJoe

banned

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 662

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Originally Posted by mayday4379

any thoughts/speculation if there will be a lot of action on Thanksgiving?

Holidays have been very busy with a long waiting list.

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11-26-2009 , 07:18 PM

#2643

bluff_call

newbie

Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 40

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Originally Posted by ChicagoJoe

Holidays have been very busy with a long waiting list.

heading up there tonight - we'll see..

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11-27-2009 , 07:17 PM

#2644

SELFMADE

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 641

I was there last night. LOL at the sheer number of donks. Calling potsizes with K high on AAx board. Whats up with the attitude of the dealers?! So ****ty

Last edited by Rapini; 11-29-2009 at 09:19 PM. Reason: B&M FAQ G.10: profanity filter dodging.

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11-27-2009 , 10:23 PM

#2645

MouthBreather

stranger

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10

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Originally Posted by SELFMADE

I was there last night. LOL at the sheer number of donks. Calling potsizes with K high on AAx board. Whats up with the attitude of the dealers?! So shiitty

The dealers at the Shoe get that way, especially on a busy night. Coupled with having to work on Thanksgiving -- probably not the best night to expect a friendly conversation.

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11-28-2009 , 08:51 PM

#2646

bullwinkle25

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 475

any PLO action on Sundays at the Shoe?

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11-29-2009 , 03:24 PM

#2647

ChicagoJoe

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Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 662

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Originally Posted by SELFMADE

Whats up with the attitude of the dealers?! So shiitty

This statement clearly doesn’t reflect what a player will experience playing at the Shoe. I play at about twenty different poker rooms every year. I find the Horseshoe dealers to be among the very best in the industry. Dealers are friendly and very professional keeping the game running smooth. You will find the vast majority of regular players appreciate their hard work.

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11-30-2009 , 03:19 PM

#2648

PAIU

stranger

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2

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Originally Posted by SELFMADE

I was there last night. LOL at the sheer number of donks. Calling potsizes with K high on AAx board. Whats up with the attitude of the dealers?! So ****ty

The dealers at the Horseshoe are outstanding. Perhaps you were at a bad table on a bad night. I play about 15 hours a week and haven't experienced a dealer with a bad attitude.

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11-30-2009 , 04:33 PM

#2649

snex

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 554

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Originally Posted by PAIU

The dealers at the Horseshoe are outstanding. Perhaps you were at a bad table on a bad night. I play about 15 hours a week and haven't experienced a dealer with a bad attitude.

actually there is ONE dealer with a bad attitude, but the other 30+ are always great, even when they are obviously in a bad mood.