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02-10-2018 , 10:35 AM

#3751

Coasterbrad

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Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,712

Quote:

Originally Posted by trob888

Johnny, will there be self-serve coffee going forward?

Inb4N/A.

Drink service yesterday was most definitely NOT vastly improved fyi. Waited over an hour when I first sat before a server came by.

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02-10-2018 , 11:39 AM

#3752

JohnnyGroomsTD

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

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Originally Posted by trob888

Johnny, will there be self-serve coffee going forward?

At some point, yes. The vendor has serviced the machines and we are waiting for a follow up.

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02-10-2018 , 11:41 AM

#3753

JohnnyGroomsTD

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Inb4N/A.

Drink service yesterday was most definitely NOT vastly improved fyi. Waited over an hour when I first sat before a server came by.

Haha. I spoke with my guys yesterday about this. We had staffing issues.... anyone who plays in the room regularly would almost certainly agree that beverage service has drastically improved (yesterday notwithstanding)

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02-10-2018 , 11:45 AM

#3754

Coasterbrad

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Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,712

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyGroomsTD

Fair enough. And I know food & beverage is not under your direct control so I appreciate you trying to get that department up to your standards of service.

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02-10-2018 , 08:08 PM

#3755

W0X0F

sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,830

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Originally Posted by JohnnyGroomsTD

Haha. I spoke with my guys yesterday about this. We had staffing issues.... anyone who plays in the room regularly would almost certainly agree that beverage service has drastically improved (yesterday notwithstanding)

Confirmed.

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02-10-2018 , 08:16 PM

#3756

jacmrose

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 313

Bad beat just hit at table 12. Straight flush over quads.

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02-11-2018 , 12:29 PM

#3757

dcmidnight

adept

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 887

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Fair enough. And I know food & beverage is not under your direct control so I appreciate you trying to get that department up to your standards of service.

I'd 100% agree that it has improved and definitely appreciate JGs attention to detail. But IMHO it's all relative considering how it was at opening. I've still played on more than one occasion recently where over an hour wait was the norm for the night.

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02-11-2018 , 02:57 PM

#3758

Havax

grinder

Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 597

Sign up for 2/5, 5/T, and 1/2 PLO at the front and they tell me they've got me on for NL but I'll have to go to the back brush to get signed up for PLO. That can't actually be the correct procedure right? This isn't the first time this has happened.

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02-11-2018 , 04:28 PM

#3759

JohnnyGroomsTD

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havax

It is, simply because the supervisor directly in front of high limit controls seating in the PLO games and 5 card games at all limits. IF there was an available seat, that supervisor would direct you to where your seat would be. The “L” shape of the room prevents the supervisor at the front from being effective at seating those games. Hypothetically, any new room we may or may not have coming would have that flaw deigned out of it.

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02-11-2018 , 06:04 PM

#3760

baccuss30

newbie

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 16

I searched the thread and didn't see an answer....

Johnny - when is the summer series that's referenced on Bravo? Looks like Main buyin is $2700, but no mention on dates, or a Guarantee?

Is a schedule posted somewhere? If not, can you give an idea of when?

Thanks a lot!

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02-11-2018 , 08:07 PM

#3761

GolfPro

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Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,706

JG,

The Sunday tournaments except the first Sunday are 25K GTD instead of 50K.

Is it reasonable to make the players pay the same buy-in ($350)? I would assume less GTD should result in a reduced buy-in.

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02-11-2018 , 09:57 PM

#3762

MicroJ

centurion

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 121

Why is it 85 degrees by the outside doors right now? Why can't this room be kept at a reasonable temperature?

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02-11-2018 , 10:02 PM

#3763

dcmidnight

adept

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 887

When JG was on the radio last week I believe he said the $2700 was a $500k guarantee - and iirc there was a second $500k guarantee too.

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02-11-2018 , 11:29 PM

#3764

JohnnyGroomsTD

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPro

It is reasonable, as the guarantees are based on predicted field sizes. There will still be occasional overlay, but not to the degree we were having. The 50K will return to a more regular in the late spring/early summer.

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02-11-2018 , 11:29 PM

#3765

JohnnyGroomsTD

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

Quote:

Originally Posted by baccuss30

I searched the thread and didn't see an answer....

Johnny - when is the summer series that's referenced on Bravo? Looks like Main buyin is $2700, but no mention on dates, or a Guarantee? We

Is a schedule posted somewhere? If not, can you give an idea of when?

Thanks a lot!

Schedule will be posted by 3/1. Tourney dates are 8/3-8/13. The guarantee will be $500K

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02-15-2018 , 01:11 PM

#3766

weiskoda

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 199

This may be old news for many, but a close friend of mine played on Sunday and heard the following from a dealer: New room to open in about 4 months upstairs, there will be access right from the 6th(?) floor of the parking garage, up to 50 tables, restaurant/bar/bathrooms up there. And which may be the biggest positive in my book, no droning noise from casino floor/slot machines.

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02-15-2018 , 02:09 PM

#3767

jacmrose

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 313

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Originally Posted by weiskoda

Sounds awesome but I’ve heard so many different things from dealers that I’m just going to wait until an official announcement before I start getting really excited. But I think we at least know for sure that the room is moving upstairs and it should be a little larger.

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02-15-2018 , 02:39 PM

#3768

JohnnyGroomsTD

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Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiskoda

About 80% of this post is accurate...

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02-15-2018 , 03:02 PM

#3769

weiskoda

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 199

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyGroomsTD

About 80% of this post is accurate...

OK, thanks Johnny! Appreciate all of your efforts with the room, including being so available and responsive on this forum, and hope to meet you in person one of these days (I seem to play when you're off)

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02-15-2018 , 09:52 PM

#3770

AA Suited

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,238

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyGroomsTD

About 80% of this post is accurate...

Will there be self serve coffee in the new poker room?

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02-16-2018 , 03:08 AM

#3771

Pork Fri Rize

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,410

Is there a reason 2/5 games are not 9 handed?

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02-16-2018 , 05:11 AM

#3772

Big_Bad_Bill

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 361

Quote:

Originally Posted by SarahBear

$1-$3 game here is eh okay, $8 per hand sucks royally though. Short handed, heads up pots, defending blinds hu with a call, are no-no's.

I believe it's 5+2 at MGM. Same at MD Live. If you don't like it, drive to another state to play or move to Canada & play on Pokerstars.

Wondering if your "eh okay" comment is based on one visit, since many other posters on here have described the 1-3 at MGM at the juiciest in the country. Or maybe Sarah is just generally a grumpy bear.

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02-16-2018 , 08:12 AM

#3773

Rapini

ragging

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,096

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pork Fri Rize

Is there a reason 2/5 games are not 9 handed?

Yes. The more people you have at the table, the more players can play.

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02-16-2018 , 08:49 AM

#3774

JohnnyGroomsTD

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,885

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pork Fri Rize

Is there a reason 2/5 games are not 9 handed?

Yes. Table space. On weekends we have long lists every day. We generally spread 7-9 2/5 NL games. Going 9-handed get 7-9 less people in action. If we ever expand our poker room (hint hint) we will likely move to 9 handed in 2/5.