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07-18-2019 , 06:14 PM

#5326

PokerGuvnA

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 499

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mat the Gambler

I've seen conflicting details online. In short deck, which is higher, three of a kind or a straight?

Chasers was doing straight beats 3 of a kind, they've just switched it so now the only difference is that a flush beats a full house.

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07-18-2019 , 09:20 PM

#5327

Bugsyyy

centurion

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 187

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerGuvnA

Chasers was doing straight beats 3 of a kind, they've just switched it so now the only difference is that a flush beats a full house.

I've seen it both ways, but have played it more often with straight beats trips.

I am just a short deck novice like everyone else.

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07-18-2019 , 09:25 PM

#5328

Lattimer

I is smart

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15,463

Sounds like some places maintain the standard poker rankings, and some adjust them to reflect the actual probabilities. Paigow poker is inconsistent like that - a straight still beats 3 of a kind, even though a straight is easier to make... this is reflected in the bonus payouts - 2-1 for straight, 3-1 for 3oak. So even within the game itself it is inconsistent.

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07-18-2019 , 11:09 PM

#5329

Mat the Gambler

adept

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,170

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lattimer

It's not just about the rarity. One of the things I like about holdem is that based on the board, any hand better than two pair can possibly be the nuts. But if a set beats a straight, a straight can never be the nuts. This means strategically I will never chase a straight draw ever, and if I win a hand with a straight it will be by accident. Removing a whole type of hand from possibly being the nuts makes the game less fun, I think.

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07-19-2019 , 01:52 PM

#5330

PierreFermat

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 462

<moved from Encore thread>

Speaking of Mohegan which re-did their poker room earlier in the year and Foxwoods which just moved their cash games upstairs next to the tournament area, have many people been by there lately?

I see much lighter traffic on Bravo for both those poker rooms.

Last edited by Lattimer; 07-19-2019 at 02:02 PM.

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07-19-2019 , 03:25 PM

#5331

PokerGuvnA

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 499

Quote:

Originally Posted by PierreFermat

Sadly, no. As much as both rooms were fine by me and I was even happier with the Mohegan room after it moved, I just can't justify 2 hours drive when Encore and NH rooms are less than 30 minutes away. Maybe someday when I can invest an entire day in a tournament that looks good down there, or if there's a show I get comped for that I want to see. Otherwise, doubtful I'll see those rooms more than two or three times a year.

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07-19-2019 , 04:45 PM

#5332

Rizzeedizzee

veteran

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,073

Quote:

Originally Posted by PierreFermat

I was at Mohegan a week ago for the first time post-move. I didn't like the room. It felt more like a bingo hall in terms of vibe and the cage and sign in desk seemed to be oddly placed, at least in comparison to where I'd have put them. It's clean and big and the fact that it can lure in other gamblers with stadium table games and diners with Johnny Rockets is a plus I suppose, but I miss the old days when the old room was where it was and the Casino of the Wind wasn't just operational on the weekend. But it is what it is, and I suppose I'll get used to it.

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07-20-2019 , 11:23 AM

#5333

jelloman

grinder

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 426

Was at Chasers yesterday, They removed 2 poker tables along the back wall and replaced them with roulette tables.

Hi-hand promo and triple points yesterday. They had 7 tables going while I was there.

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07-20-2019 , 11:29 AM

#5334

PokerGuvnA

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 499

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelloman

Yeah those new tables are pretty sick. In addition to the history screen and the chip sorter the new tables light up under the felt to indicate all the winning bets and displays WINNER - ___ with the winning number under the felt. Not much for table games myself, but $1 minimum roulette could be a way I wait for my name to be called.

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08-08-2019 , 09:02 AM

#5335

RichGangi

Laughable false & highly douchey

Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9,546

Anyone playing FARGO this year?

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08-08-2019 , 11:17 AM

#5336

MontyBurns

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 670

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichGangi

Anyone playing FARGO this year?

Wow, didn't know that was still a thing. Haven't seen it since the alt.rec.poker days... god i'm old..

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08-08-2019 , 03:53 PM

#5337

jjb511

grinder

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 671

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Originally Posted by MontyBurns

Wow, didn't know that was still a thing. Haven't seen it since the alt.rec.poker days... god i'm old..

Your not considered old unless you remember BARGE.

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08-08-2019 , 05:05 PM

#5338

Big Whoop

adept

Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,069

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Originally Posted by RichGangi

Anyone playing FARGO this year?

When is Fargo happening? Always brings good cash games.

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08-09-2019 , 10:34 AM

#5339

Lattimer

I is smart

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15,463

Um, click on the link, you can't miss it.

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08-10-2019 , 01:15 PM

#5340

Bugsyyy

centurion

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 187

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichGangi

Anyone playing FARGO this year?

I'm undecided.

BARGE just finished a week ago. not so old.

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08-10-2019 , 10:49 PM

#5341

RhodyGuy

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,391

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugsyyy

I'm undecided.

BARGE just finished a week ago. not so old.

Someone is sensitive today. Or old.

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08-10-2019 , 11:18 PM

#5342

Bugsyyy

centurion

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 187

Old definitely.
Sensitive, doubtful.
Oblivious, probably.

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08-13-2019 , 06:02 PM

#5343

desire

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 278

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal617

The venue isn't great, but the acts were fine. Their next one is KC and the Sunshine Band.

Oh great! Now I'll never get that song from looping in my head over and over (..that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I LIKE it).

Worse than the theme from Bonanza!

Seriously, 2.6 billion to build a gorgeous casino and KC & the Sunshine Band is what they consider entertainment? Why not Lady Gaga or Barbra Streisand or Michael Buble or The Rolling Stones or Rob Thomas or just about anyone other than them?

Last edited by desire; 08-13-2019 at 06:13 PM.

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08-14-2019 , 12:06 AM

#5344

27offsuit

actions have consequences!

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38,535

Quote:

Originally Posted by desire

Why not Lady Gaga or Barbra Streisand or Michael Buble or The Rolling Stones or Rob Thomas

You know...Rolling Stones, Rob Thomas. Big acts like them!

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08-14-2019 , 12:38 PM

#5345

desire

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 278

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Originally Posted by 27offsuit

You know...Rolling Stones, Rob Thomas. Big acts like them!

I would gladly fly half way around the country, pay big bucks again to stay there to see either one of those acts, tyvm.

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08-14-2019 , 01:17 PM

#5346

desire

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 278

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9--CosWFLc

Bet you wish you could shred drums like Paul Doucette does here. Rob Thomas Matchbox Twenty English Town.

Flew to Vegas to see this performance. Yep, I'd fly to EB in a heart beat if they booked them. (Must watch whole video for the drum solo at the end.)

Last edited by desire; 08-14-2019 at 01:30 PM.

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08-14-2019 , 04:56 PM

#5347

27offsuit

actions have consequences!

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38,535

desire,

We get it , you like Rob Thomas!

I was just lolling at lumping Rob in with all the other arena giants.

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08-14-2019 , 05:39 PM

#5348

desire

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 278

Quote:

Originally Posted by 27offsuit

desire,

We get it , you like Rob Thomas!

I was just lolling at lumping Rob in with all the other arena giants.

Rob Thomas sells out 3 str8 days at Borgata on a regular basis.

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08-14-2019 , 06:39 PM

#5349

jpsychlady

veteran

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,588

Quote:

Originally Posted by desire

Rob Thomas sells out 3 str8 days at Borgata on a regular basis.

I too, am a huge Rob Thomas fan. I’ve seen him in concert several times and those are what really made me like him. How he describes the exact circumstances that were the inspiration behind every song is amazing. People that write him off as corporate pop are just closed minded. He was at Mohegan very recently. I was sad I didn’t have the opportunity to go

As far as the gum, I chew it frequently because I am on meds that cause extreme dry mouth and I’ve never been told to toss it. The people who usually are singled out are the people who chew it like a cow grazing in a field.