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Thanks for responses. What about Hippo and Empire? TBH I thought a ban would be a no-brainer; handling chips and cards and other surfaces while huddled around a table in a warm environment is surely a perfect recipe for transmission. Oh well, I guess they're just waiting for when the proverbial really hits the fan.

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03-16-2020 , 08:45 AM

#7727

arburns7487

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 128

1 table last night at golden horseshoe...granted only 4 tables total. Online looked like all places had some sort of game (Aspers, The Vic, hippo and Empire)...just a matter of time. I would guess a few more days then lockdown like every other country

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03-16-2020 , 09:20 AM

#7728

joejoe1337

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16,211

Yeah it seems like a no brainer. Tbh, it should be a no brainer for the ****ing punters not to turn up.

I've got sympathy with card room managers, dealers are so reliant on tips to make ends meet

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03-16-2020 , 02:17 PM

#7729

Megloooo

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,634

Random question related to the above post, how does tipping work in UK casinos? Lets say you win a hand and tip £2, does that £2 go directly to that dealer, or into a sort of "pot" that gets divided into all dealers that night? If the latter, does the dealer see his portion that night or is it added onto their wages?

I remember hearing someone at a table saying dealers only get half of what you tip, but it was a random guy playing so didnt put too much confidence into what he was saying.

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03-19-2020 , 03:39 AM

#7730

joejoe1337

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Originally Posted by Megloooo

Short answer is that it depends on the casino. I believe (happy to be corrected on this) that the Vic's cash game dealers get to keep their own tips, while for the Empire/Hippo it goes into a larger fund which is divvied up on hours worked.

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04-24-2020 , 02:46 PM

#7731

Trakk

journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 247

I know I'm responding very late, but Vic dealer tips are definitely pooled as well.

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04-25-2020 , 06:57 PM

#7732

TheDefiniteArticle

Indecisive

Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 14,123

What were games like at Rainbow in Bristol prior to lockdown? Any better than a couple of years ago? Any alternative venues in Bristol?

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04-25-2020 , 08:31 PM

#7733

Megloooo

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,634

Occasionally good but mostly bad
No
No

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06-09-2020 , 01:07 PM

#7734

Entusiowe_ucho

newbie

Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 48

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Originally Posted by aburns7487

It would be mostly at the Vic.

2/5 is 2500£ max, all buyin max so like 3500 USD RANGE....make sure you have lots of pounds...biggest note is 50!...

You can leave your money in deposit at least so you dint have to carry it around

THe Vic has the regular games.

I think Palm Beach in Mayfair has even bigger like 10/25 and above but its aimed at rich businessmen

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What are the highest stakes there? Is it businessmen only private games?

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06-09-2020 , 02:06 PM

#7735

arburns7487

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 128

I dont know on whether private, doubtful at palm. Was too high for me anyways.

The Vic, I guess it depends on who is there. They play whatever there. If larger stakes, i would try the Vic. Look at their Twitter and says whats running. Palm doesnt advertise.

Hippodrome, Empire, Aspers Stratford City and the Vic (Grosvenor Victoria) all use twitter to tell people what's running.

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06-10-2020 , 04:57 PM

#7736

Marsh345

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Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 144

Is there a UK/London poker discord at all ?

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06-12-2020 , 12:18 PM

#7737

Parsons Grinder

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Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 2,372

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Originally Posted by Marsh345

Is there a UK/London poker discord at all ?

Would be keen for this, happy to set one up if there isn't an open one. I'm guessing there must be a fair few private ones. Could organise Pokerstars home games etc.

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06-19-2020 , 04:48 PM

#7738

Marsh345

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 144

Yea down for starting a discord.

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07-06-2020 , 06:33 PM

#7739

xbobx

newbie

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 25

hey im from germany and want to stay a few months in london. do u know if i can play on stars.uk without residence in the uk? i play on stars.eu from germany

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08-03-2020 , 02:15 PM

#7740

Doctor Futtock

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 331

Empire saying they are hoping to open the live poker tables at some point after 15th August when the casino will open. No tournies for obvious reasons. Maybe short-handed tables but I'm not sure. Hurray for Jesus!

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08-13-2020 , 03:29 AM

#7741

Brogias

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Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 114

Just got into London yesterday but am on a tourist visa. Will be here a few months so need to get setup online. I’m staying at a relatives so no utility bills in my name. Also can’t open a bank account as a tourist. Any other options for verifying address to be able to play online? Thanks

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08-13-2020 , 04:28 AM

#7742

MikeyBu

adept

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 799

Likelihood of poker rooms opening?

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08-13-2020 , 06:37 AM

#7743

joejoe1337

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Originally Posted by MikeyBu

Likelihood of poker rooms opening?

They'll reopen as soon as the government allows, which could be quite soon.

I don't know if we'll be seeing tournaments again particularly soon though.

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08-13-2020 , 06:22 PM

#7744

Mike_McDee

grinder

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 500

UK casinos allowed to reopen from Saturday.

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08-13-2020 , 06:51 PM

#7745

havocofsmeg

grinder

Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 441

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Originally Posted by Mike_McDee

UK casinos allowed to reopen from Saturday.

Any update avaliable on poker rooms?

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08-14-2020 , 03:15 PM

#7746

havocofsmeg

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Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 441

From what I can gather from my own homework, Aspers (6 handed) and The Hippo (7 handed) will be offering cash games as of tomorrow, but not tournaments.

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08-14-2020 , 04:54 PM

#7747

arburns7487

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 128

Empire also opening at midday. Didnt specify how many handed.

So 3 options, right out the gate....Aspers, Empire & Hippo.

The Vic, didnt specify yet, other than no games for a bit while casino itself reopens...

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08-15-2020 , 09:58 AM

#7748

joejoe1337

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I think I remember from a facebook post a while back (when they were trying to open the first time before it got pushed back) that the Empire was planning to be six max. No idea if they've stuck to that

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08-15-2020 , 12:00 PM

#7749

joejoe1337

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Looks like six max

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08-15-2020 , 04:31 PM

#7750

arburns7487

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 128

Here's the Hippo set up in picture...

says 4 games of £1/£2 & 1 game £2/£5.

Members can call & reserve a seat. Have 15 mins once notified to arrive.

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