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Originally Posted by dc_publius
The point is that the goals of MGM have nothing to do with our goals here as poker players. It is not a question of being surprised. It is just a reminder that these casinos are not here to serve/help anyone.
Actually, we know exactly how casinos feel about winning players. Online poker has foreshadowed the sort of similar progression we see in live. The player pool gets bled too hard by crushers and online poker sites took quite a few steps to lower a winning player's edge. The biggest reason why live casinos are not taking these steps yet (aside from increasing rake) is because poker is very low on their priority list. Keep your fingers crossed that MGM doesn't implement the Stars/PP/UB/etc playbook.
I understand all your main points. For me, I don't really have much of an opinion if casinos are there to serve. I can always play online or home games. I see my goals in alignment with MGM, we're both working toward as much profit possible.
As for your comment about winning players, I also understand. Last year I requested a no cap 1/3 in this thread, however, I understand the reasoning that it could fry fish too quickly. I do feel live is a different environment. i wonder what percentage of players have spouses gambling during their poker playing? How many hit the black jack tables, restaraunts etc.. so unlike online poker, there's other ways for MGM to mitigate money being sucked out by winners. I want all these people in the player pool. It just took playing overseas and US indian casinos to remind me how bad the poker economy can be.
Last edited by potluckneeded2; 01-28-2019 at 04:43 PM.