Why not?

UK banks hate gambling transactions.

Completely legal and no grey areas at all but you could easily have your account closed, especially if the sums involved are large.

I think Kanu commented in a thread somewhere about this happening to himself or another player. Neil Channing had issues too, if you know who he is (professional sports bettor / poker on the side!).

Don't wanna look like a drug dealer or something!

I'm also asumming that I'll have a better credit score and be more likely to get a mortgage / credit cards etc in the future if banks & credit rating agencies see money coming from a recognised source, rather than cash.

Anyway, what do other regular players do? Just deposit cash?
What about people who play REALLY BIG games? I can't imagine they walk around with that much cash and just put it into a bank account!

Nonsense. Any cash generated from playing small stakes live poker or other small enterprises should not raise any eye brows. Only LARGE amounts of cash could cause concern.

Some legal activities generate cash in hand as well you know. Too much Netflix watching may generate paranoia I guess

The logic in the previous posts doesn't really follow. Londongrind, I'm not sure banks (for mortgage/credit card applications) would prefer to see multiple bank transfers from casinos. Cash deposits can come from many legitimate places. I'm definitely not an expert on credit ratings or whatever by the way but I know banks don't like gamblers

How many runners is the Winter Classic likely to get at Hippo this weekend? They've told me likely double the guarantee (250 runners) so £60k and pay 12-15k up top is this roughly correct if anyone has played these before? Ty

Bearing in mind we are posting on 2p2 forums:http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/19/high-stakes-pl-nl/

Hey,

I've started playing live cash. Dipped in with a few sessions of 1/1. I don't have that much of a bankroll and dont think id be comfortable yet with having £200-£300 on the table at a 1/2 game.

Should I stick it out at 1/1 (10% rake £5 cap) or move to 1/2 with a short stack 5% rake £10 cap)

Get a job, play the 1/2 game as a side thing until you build up a roll

Edit: Unless skill is also what you're lacking (and not just money) in which case play the 1/1 game

Poker on a budget is never any good to be honest. 1/1 has a rake that is totally unfair and with 1/2 you're either forced to play shortstack or on scared money.

This really depends entirely on your mood and your attitude to the game.

If you're not that attached to money I'd just sit down at a 1/1 table, get drunk and treat it as a bit of fun or the joke that it really is. I think at Aspers the min buy-in is something ridiculous like £30 or something. You can always leave or change tables if your opponents are too serious. Be prepared for a significant percentage of the chips to go down the slot next to the dealer though.

If you want to take it all seriously and give yourself a better chance to win more money you might want to go the 1/2 route and buy in for around £100. Just make sure you're motivated and in the right mindset and concentrate on making the right decisions. Change tables immediately if you sense danger. That's it.

I agree with these 2. The only good reason to play the 1-1 is if you are drunk and don't care about the money that you and everyone else are leaking at an astronomical rate to the casino. Personally, I find you can get the same effect with a good buttplug without having to leave the house.

Hey guys,
can I play 1/2 in London 24/7?
I am wondering, because I could save a night in a hotel if I grinded through the night from Sunday to Monday until my plane leaves.

Yes you can - Empire or Hippo in Leicester Square your best bet

Thanks, mate!
Is there even going to run 2/5 or rather not?
Do they care if I take a hand luggage with me?

The most likely place for a 2/5 all through the night is The Poker room , above the Vic. They always have a 1/1 1/2 and 2/5 running most of the time.

Either 1/3 or 2/5 gets off a decent number of nights at the Empire or the Hippo. Both have places that you can check your luggage for free.

Pro tip:
Sign up to twitter if you don't have an account and follow all the rooms. Based upon the last 2 months only Vic and Hippo have had a sustainable 2/5 NLHE game.

Empire have been trying to get 2/5 going recently, there were 7 on the list when they went round when i was there last week. you get free parking (?) and free food if you play. didn't get a chance to play because i had to go before the game actually started but hope to soon, hopefully it'll attract the more gambly punters and isn't just nitty ones on scared money taking a shot

The Hippo is fine if you want to learn Spanish. If not, it's probably the worst game in London.

Why's that?

lool , so much terrible advice in this thread. if you want to play £1/2 through the night to to the hippo or empire. If you want to play bigger games go the vic but its no guarrantee that they run through the night.

The £ 2/5 games at the Hippo are filled with Spanish regs. Not unusual to have 5/6 Spaniards sitting in one game.
Not saying the collude but, the English only rule isn't enforced very well.

I heard a rumour about Spanish regs. They got barred from Palm 5/10 game for basically weeding/doubling up then leaving(another member of their group would then join). Think these guys probably rotate around London doing this kind if thing if the rumour has any truth behind it.

I'd call floor every single time that happens if I were in the game. Big Rule stickler here! Rules are there to help prevent collusion!

Hello! I want to stay 20-22 days in London playing poker, 1/2, the game is very tight? Heard opening 40 1/2 tables in the casino "Victoria" is that true? Where are the best places to play this limit? If anyone can help me, thank you very much.