$1B slot parlor gaining traction in the DC area. Can poker be far behind? Its going to be expensive to finance that $1B casino and I am sure they will be looking for extra income down the road.
$1 billion casino at National Harbor proposed by Prince George’s Executive Baker
By John Wagner and Miranda S. Spivack, Published: February 16
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III said Thursday that he wants to see a billion-dollar casino on the banks of the Potomac River, arguing that a “high-end” gaming destination at National Harbor would be a catalyst for economic development and generate much-needed tax revenue.
The announcement, which carries considerable political risk for Baker (D), is certain to shake up a debate in Annapolis over legislation to expand Maryland’s gambling program — and add fuel to one in Prince George’s about what kind of development the county should embrace.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/...OIR_story.html
***FAQ added 2016.11.15 by JohnnyGroomsTD***
POKER DIRECTOR- Johnny Grooms
WEB SITES- mgmnationalharbor.com
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING- Essentially, all directions end in the Oxon Hill Road Exit. The local exits of 495 north will lead to MGM National Harbor, while southbound exits on 495 should exit to Oxon Hill Rd.
Parking is available on levels 1-4 of the parking garage. Valet parking and availability is TBD
Public Transport- Metro line running to National Harbor
MGM Shuttle- yes, runs regularly from National Harbor.
Valet parking- YES
Self Parking - Free
NUMBER OF TABLES- 39
GAMES- Any game legal in MD. Limit-No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Limit Omaha 8 or Better, Badugi, Badeucey, Badacey, Stud Variants, 5 Card Omaha and Big O. Mixed Games
BUY IN -
1/3 NL- $100-$500
2/5 NL- $300-$1000
5/10NL- $600-$2500
10/25NL- $1,500 Min Uncapped
25/50 NL- $3,000 Min Uncapped
50/100NL $5,000 Min Uncapped
1/2PLO- $200-$700, $5 Bring in
5/5PLO- $500-$2,500
5/10PLO- $1,000 Min Uncapped
10/25 PLO- $2,500 Min Uncapped
25/50 PLO- $5,000 Uncapped
50/100 PLO- $10,000 Min Uncapped
All 5 card Omaha buy ins same as PLO
Mixed games and other games/limits on Request? Only Those legal in MD
If you voluntarily transfer to another game, you must comply with the min/max buy-in? Min Yes, Max NO. All chips will move on voluntary transfers. Transfers will be limited on new games.
If you come from a broken game or a must move game, you take all your chips? Yes.
RAKE ? 10% 5 max with $2 jackpot on smaller games. $7 per half hour and higher on $5-10 and above No Limit, PLO games w no jackpot.
No flop, no drop? Correct
Timed rake starts at? $5-$ 10PLO and NL games and above, $15-$30 and above for limit games
Reduced rake when 6 players or less? Yes
BAD BEAT JACKPOT ? Yes
Pot must be 10$ to be BBJ eligible and must be 4 players dealt into the hand.
PROMOTIONS? TBD.
VARIOUS RULES
10 Players to a table up 2-5 NL, 9 at all higher limits
9 players to a table at all PLO
10 players to a table at all limit games up to 10-20. 9 players at all higher limits
betting line? NO, a racetrack line for decoration purposes only.
A bet plus half again is a raise? Correct for limit, not for NL
Substantial action in CASH games is 3 players acting or 2 players putting money in the pot? Correct
When hand is down to 2 players, those players can talk and/or turn over cards? Talk yes, turn over cards, no.
UTG straddles only and it's double the BB except $5 on the $1/$2 games and $25 on $5/$10 games? NL, UTG only, PLO MS Straddle
Running it twice is allowed in time raked/non jackpot eligible games? Non jackpot games only, pending current MLGCA reg change.
Four raise max in limit games? Correct
New players do not have to post? Post only in limit games and higher.
At showdown, players do not have the right to see mucked cards from losing hands? Only players with a live hand. If winner requests and the hand is the winning hand, it will get the pot.
Winning hands at showdown can be seen upon player request? Only by players who called last bet and still have cards in front of them.
CARDS- Kem
BOXES? Hundreds of boxes available. $100 deposit, $100 annual fee. Requires access at least once every 90 days. Annual fee may be waived per play.
COMPS? $2 per hour in all games. $3 in time raked games
FOOD
Yes, all outlets in food market, entire menu. Dedicated food service staff.
WIFI? Free and plenty
Use of devices? Yes, as long as it doesn’t slow game pace.
TOURNAMENTS
Rules:
http://www.pokertda.com/poker-tda-rules/ ? Yes, with limitations
Tax documentation- On tournament winnings $5,000 above buy in (W2-G)
Promos and jackpots, $600 and above gets a 1099
MASSEUSES –Yes. A Touch of Luck Massage will be the Vendor
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Last edited by Rapini; 11-30-2016 at 10:54 PM.