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I'm glad to see limit could be king here. Just a suggestion, if 15/30 is an option, please avoid 7.50-15 game. Both are 2/3 blind structure and I would think the lower game would take the action from the 15/30 game. Also if possible avoid 3-6 since it is a 1/3 blind structure. This might kill lower limit action. I would think 2-4, 4-8, 8-16, 15-30, 30-60 would be the most profitable from a players perspective while creating action for the poker room. Of course higher games can be spread at the players request whatever the limits are. HORSE or some other mix limit game would also be a nice change of pace from NLHE and LHE. PLO is a nice game too.

Hi Frankie,

That is the direction we are going in, I am confident that it will be successful. 2/3 chip blind structures tend to be a much better game. I hope the players welcome our direction.

Thanks

Ari

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10-04-2010 , 05:29 PM

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timmy720

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 611

Ari can you tell me if there is any chance you can get the max buy in for the nl games 200 big blinds. A 2 5 nl 1k max buy in would be amazing.

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10-04-2010 , 05:52 PM

#553

Ari

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 190

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Originally Posted by timmy720

Ari can you tell me if there is any chance you can get the max buy in for the nl games 200 big blinds. A 2 5 nl 1k max buy in would be amazing.

Timmy....we plan on a 1k max.

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10-04-2010 , 07:17 PM

#554

timmy720

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 611

best news I could have heard. I am gonna be there all the time even more if its time rake as well.

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10-04-2010 , 08:45 PM

#555

NickMPK

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11,569

If they can get a regular 15-30 going that would be fantastic...this is less than 30 minutes from me. 20-40 at Borgata has been pretty crappy the last couple times I have played.

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10-04-2010 , 09:23 PM

#556

Coasterbrad

veteran

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,712

Is it Nov. 1st yet?

Glad to hear that you are putting a lot of effort into getting this right the first time around.

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10-04-2010 , 09:36 PM

#557

Lottery Larry

Home Poker Pimp

Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 19,603

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Originally Posted by Ari

I could see myself making the drive out east, if this comes to pass.

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10-08-2010 , 11:59 AM

#558

LondonBroil

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,937

Have a vacation set for 11/2 through 11/9. I hope they don't delay this opening!

Edit: Are we gonna have a 2+2 get together the first couple days?

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10-08-2010 , 12:24 PM

#559

=VH= Fan

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 315

I know this is beating a dead horse but I really hope there's no cigarette smoke wafting into the poker room. Smoke literally gives me headaches. I've read that the main casino is punishing in this regard. That is, the smoke burns your eyes, and the "non-smoking" sections are so close to the smoking areas that with the poor ventilation, it's not much better than the rest of the casino. As bad as Harrah's Chester is, at least smoke isn't a problem. The smokers go outside not far from the poker room to smoke.

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10-08-2010 , 12:30 PM

#560

dealer1977

banned

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 76

u cry more than my 4 yr old dude. i want to say more, but they might ban me

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10-08-2010 , 02:59 PM

#561

bullseye180

centurion

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 160

As of now the building that will house the poker room is smoke free.

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10-08-2010 , 03:16 PM

#562

=VH= Fan

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 315

Thanks, excellent to hear. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm counting down the days to November 1st. Finally I can go to a poker room after work on a weeknight, and never have to make a "special trip" to play poker on the weekends again.

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10-08-2010 , 03:32 PM

#563

Katman

adept

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 708

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Originally Posted by =VH= Fan

You're assuming that there won't be a 3 hour wait for a seat...I'm assuming.

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10-08-2010 , 03:45 PM

#564

=VH= Fan

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 315

Yeah that's true. But after the first couple weeks that should die down. I'll just avoid going there on Friday nights, and make sure to get there early in the afternoon on a Saturday. Plus they plan to add tables in the coming months, after they add the requisite slot machines.

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10-08-2010 , 04:40 PM

#565

Kevliggidy

newbie

Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 17

Yeah, the smoke is disgusting in there. I too hope the poker room is non-smoking.

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10-08-2010 , 07:08 PM

#566

frankiem

journeyman

Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 202

Does anyone know if players will be able to earn comp dollars for hours played?

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10-08-2010 , 07:10 PM

#567

frankiem

journeyman

Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 202

I'll be playing 3-5 days a week now that a room will be less than 30 minutes from my house.

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10-08-2010 , 09:59 PM

#568

upwndme

Guest

Posts: n/a

poker will have no comps

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10-08-2010 , 10:28 PM

#569

PhilliesKing

stranger

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1

The latest I've heard is Parx Poker room will be open Nov.1 with 24-30 tables at opening and adding more very soon

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10-09-2010 , 04:13 AM

#570

Grim Horse

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 517

Question compilation for Ari:

Comp rates
Room Location in which building
Non Smoking
Number of Tables
Still on for November 1st

I think we have clearly beaten the game selection horse off the track and into the ground at this point

Obviously any information is devoured, so whatever you can give us is appreciated.

Thanks for your time!

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10-09-2010 , 11:18 PM

#571

Ari

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 190

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Originally Posted by Grim Horse

Question compilation for Ari:

Comp rates (unknown at this time)
Room Location in which building (Parx East)
Non Smoking (Yes)
Number of Tables (Starting with 24, but expanding before the end of the year)
Still on for November 1st (yes, but I will update if anything changes this week)

I think we have clearly beaten the game selection horse off the track and into the ground at this point

Obviously any information is devoured, so whatever you can give us is appreciated.

Thanks for your time!

Our dealer training ends this week, we are getting really excited for opening.

I hope all is well

Ari

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10-10-2010 , 03:10 AM

#572

Shagadelic

adept

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 875

You guys dont feel that making a 2\5 game 1k max will not gut your higher stakes action Or intimidate any recreational players from playing 2\5

Wouldnt a clearly defined middle step of a 5\5 game 200-1000 be a better intermediary step than risking both regular action at 2\5 and 5\10