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Anyone coming this weekend, be prepared to be patient.
Seen a whole run of brand new dealers this afternoon. Most on their 3rd day.

They're doing okay, just very slow. Big action trips them up. One wasn't aware what high hands even were.

They'll be fine in a week or so once they get some more time.

Whole run of brand new dealers? I heard there was a shortage of dealers at the MGMNH, where are they finding these new dealers?

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07-11-2021 , 10:54 AM

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AA Suited

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,238

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDough

Whole run of brand new dealers?
I heard there was a shortage of dealers at the MGMNH, where are they finding these new dealers?

md live has their own training program taught by a supervisor.
any md live table games dealer can sign up. (maybe even open to anyone working at md live?)

what i want to know is how did these new dealers get a day shift?
i thought new dealers are usually assigned the overnight shift?

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07-11-2021 , 11:02 AM

#13153

AA Suited

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,238

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Originally Posted by AA Suited in June 2021

yup, prices are up a little from last month.
salads up $1 to $15, calamari up $1 to $17, 18oz ribeye up $2 to $62

prices went up AGAIN!
2nd price increase in 2 months.

the 18oz ribeye not only went up to $64 but also went down in size.
it's now 16oz!

calamari is now $20.
so $16 -> $17 -> $20 in 2 months

crab cake (dinner portion) is $60.
you get 2 crab cakes.

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07-11-2021 , 03:37 PM

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kataB

enthusiast

Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 53

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Originally Posted by mdl_player

Was this upstairs? I don’t think I saw a single new face downstairs.

Yep, sure was. Which was shocking too because they were rotating in and out of the big $500 tourney going on too.

Two of the three that we had both mentioned that they were "in their first week" or "on day three". They were competent enough to run the game, but our hand/hour definitely tanked, and many times the players had to help sort out the action. They did have well-tenured dealers following each one. But yes, this was between 2pm-6pm on a Saturday.... They must really be short to have them on then vs a weekday/overnight.

Could've been some coming over from table games. I'd believe that from what I saw.

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07-11-2021 , 03:42 PM

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kataB

enthusiast

Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 53

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Originally Posted by AA Suited

prices went up AGAIN!
2nd price increase in 2 months.

The new norm.. until we really settle into it, we'll keep seeing it move.

It's not just this one instance, everything everywhere is quietly going up. Especially if it comes internationally as shipping costs are f'n nuts this year, that's even if you can get it on a ship. Longer convo blah blah wage increases, costs up, etc.. We dont have to go there here.. but it'll be interesting to see where we're at this time next year, as people just continue to pay it anyway.

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07-29-2021 , 09:04 AM

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GolfPro

veteran

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,706

Belligerent Tournament Players
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These days, post covid, they seem to be getting more aggressive against other players, the floor and the dealers.

I constantly keep seeing them cussing under their breath (complaining about anything and everything) and berating the play of other players.

These people need to be dealt with as they discourage newbie players to come and play the tournaments. They make the atmosphere caustic and not fun/enjoyable for everyone.

Please bring it to the attention of the floor staff if you guys come across these type of players.

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07-29-2021 , 09:12 AM

#13157

sevencard2003

banned

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,642

casinos really do not have any business having tournaments period, until they have enough dealers for people to instantly get seated without waiting in cash games.

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07-29-2021 , 10:16 PM

#13158

loonybird

grinder

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 676

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Originally Posted by sevencard2003

casinos really do not have any business having tournaments period, until they have enough dealers for people to instantly get seated without waiting in cash games.

Why?

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07-31-2021 , 08:12 PM

#13159

kataB

enthusiast

Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 53

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Originally Posted by sevencard2003

casinos really do not have any business having tournaments period, until they have enough dealers for people to instantly get seated without waiting in cash games.

Just going to throw out the idea that maybe under the circumstances, showing up on time or even early would be the better move. This way you don't have to wait.

Today's 30k guarantee was blown out of the water. I think they nearly got up to 70k?
Was it busy? Yes.
Were there people complaining that the whole tournament system should be shut down because they wanted to late reg? No...

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08-04-2021 , 09:39 PM

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bluto

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 548

Is there a basic snack bar that takes comps that’s quick in and out? I’m a cheap bastard that needs just a hotdog or Caesar salad mid session.

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08-06-2021 , 01:20 PM

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drdna13

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 154

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Originally Posted by bluto

Is there a basic snack bar that takes comps that’s quick in and out? I’m a cheap bastard that needs just a hotdog or Caesar salad mid session.

Yes, 24-7, cheap is relative, $6 for slice of pizza. Caesar salads and sandwiches in the case.

https://maryland.livecasinohotel.com...rchid-kitchen#

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08-07-2021 , 03:45 PM

#13162

punkass

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,474

If you're not using comps, you're better off walking to the mall (if it's open) food court for quick eats. Costco food court is you're a member is even better.

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08-07-2021 , 09:22 PM

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WhiteJesus

adept

Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 878

Might still be early but do y’all think the WPT will go on as planned? Or altered/cancelled?

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08-10-2021 , 10:23 AM

#13164

punkass

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Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,474

Are we gonna get sports betting up and running in time for football? I would have thought they'd be up and running by now.

Whoever thought adding a half kill to the 10-20 big O game is very short sighted. Awful.

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08-10-2021 , 02:20 PM

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daveopie

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,506

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Originally Posted by punkass

The date I heard for sports betting was Sept 1, but I heard that a couple of months ago and haven’t been able to find any updates.

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08-10-2021 , 03:55 PM

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dcmidnight

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Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 887

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Originally Posted by daveopie

The date I heard for sports betting was Sept 1, but I heard that a couple of months ago and haven’t been able to find any updates.

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Sept 1 seems like a stretch, they just passed the regulations last week and there's usually a 30 day comment period that follows.

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08-11-2021 , 03:22 PM

#13167

RyanS

stranger

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by WhiteJesus

Might still be early but do y’all think the WPT will go on as planned? Or altered/cancelled?

Still scheduled.

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08-11-2021 , 04:56 PM

#13168

WhiteJesus

adept

Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 878

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Originally Posted by RyanS

Still scheduled.

Cool, I might check it out, probably gonna be a ton of entrants for that

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08-14-2021 , 05:07 PM

#13169

dcmidnight

adept

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 887

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Originally Posted by dcmidnight

Sept 1 seems like a stretch, they just passed the regulations last week and there's usually a 30 day comment period that follows.

Hogan was on WTOP today saying that the start of NFL season isn't happening - he is pressing for the NFL playoffs but he's not even sure that is possible at this point given the time it takes not just to write the regulations but also to conduct all the background checks on licensees.

edit - here's the print piece

https://wtop.com/maryland/2021/08/re...g-in-maryland/

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08-19-2021 , 01:14 PM

#13170

Mike Smith

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,546

PSA-

We regret to inform you that this year’s WPT tournament scheduled for September 15th- 28th has been postponed. We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host the WPT at some later date. Please check back at Maryland.livecasinohotel.com for any future updates.

Thanks

Mike

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08-19-2021 , 01:23 PM

#13171

yg13

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 647

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Originally Posted by Mike Smith

Yikes

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08-19-2021 , 05:53 PM

#13172

punkass

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,474

This I did not see coming. Yikes indeed

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08-19-2021 , 07:30 PM

#13173

loonybird

grinder

Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 676

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Originally Posted by Mike Smith

Probably just saved me $4k. Sweet!

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08-20-2021 , 07:14 PM

#13174

Hunt4Sky

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 498

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Originally Posted by Mike Smith

What happens to the people that already satellited in? Will they get paid out $3500 or do they have to hold onto the ticket indefinitely?

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08-21-2021 , 09:40 AM

#13175

Mike Smith

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,546

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Originally Posted by Hunt4Sky

What happens to the people that already satellited in? Will they get paid out $3500 or do they have to hold onto the ticket indefinitely?

We're paying everyone out now. Estimating when we will have the next WPT doesn't really make sense at this point. Hopefully sometime in the Spring, but who knows.

Thanks

Mike

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