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The Orleans in Las Vegas (2/4 and 4/8). And maybe some of the LA rooms. That's... about it.

From what I've heard, it goes fairly well, but that players in the 10/20 don't like playing short. Once it gets even 7-handed it breaks for the night.

Fact of the matter is, I think LA is the only locale in the US right now where you can find consistent limit games between 4-8 and 10-20.

The Venetian took lengths to cultivate getting 1 to 2 8-16 tables a day. Bellagio offers 8-16 but last I know it runs sporadically, with people opting for 4-8 or 15-30. Now Parx has the 1 table of 8-16. There's just really no base to draw from to get these games going; the base that was there 7-10 years ago is now playing 1/2 NL. All that's left in LHE are the leisure players (2-4, 3-6 crowd) or the "serious" players (10-20+).

Was just out in LA for the first time, it was fantastic, they had 5-7 8/16's running every time I was at Commerce, even early Thursday afternoon. Bike however, had only 2 tables that died to 1 when I was there. I did not notice if they had a game lower than 4-8, they even had a few 4-8 stud games going at Commerce.

Yup, last time at Venetian, the 8-16 was a popular game, lots of action. And Bellagio was not spreading it, as you said, they had the 4-8 and the 15. I like the 15 at Bellagio ALOT. I was surprised the Commerce did not run it, but instead they ran 20-40.

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12-29-2010 , 04:54 AM

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godsgift

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Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 140

I personally would like to thank Parx for what it is trying to do to further "real poker" in particular mid-limit games. Even if they are doing it unintentionally, it is still appreciated.

I am going to print bumper stickers... "2/4 is a bore" Just say no!

I am pro-life and 2/4 is a killer... of mid-stakes limit games! I appreciate Parx's pro-life stance.

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12-29-2010 , 12:06 PM

#2603

godsgift

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30/60 goin. Where y'all at?

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12-29-2010 , 12:09 PM

#2604

MacGuyV

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,298

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Originally Posted by godsgift

30/60 goin. Where y'all at?

Nice! Red chips still?

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12-29-2010 , 04:14 PM

#2605

MustangJack

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 245

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Originally Posted by godsgift

30/60 goin. Where y'all at?

Very impressive. Wonder if that can be a regular game. Unfortunately 20/40 is as high as I'd go.

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12-29-2010 , 05:30 PM

#2606

IFSATG

adept

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 714

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Originally Posted by godsgift

30/60 goin. Where y'all at?

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Originally Posted by MacGuyV

Nice! Red chips still?

aiy-ya

Game only plays correctly with $10 chips and a 2/3 blind structure! But,it might be fun to play with all redbirds... it would get old and painful after a while, though.

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12-29-2010 , 05:32 PM

#2607

burthoovis

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Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 136

Where are the plo players ? I've been sitting here for hours ?

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12-29-2010 , 05:50 PM

#2608

BriMc

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Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,467

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Originally Posted by burthoovis

Where are the plo players ? I've been sitting here for hours ?

I'll be down around 7, I talked to a few others that will be there too, we should get a game tonight.

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12-29-2010 , 06:01 PM

#2609

godsgift

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Originally Posted by IFSATG

aiy-ya

Game only plays correctly with $10 chips and a 2/3 blind structure! But,it might be fun to play with all redbirds... it would get old and painful after a while, though.

I know what you are saying. I personally LOVE IT with all reds. Stacking up a monster pot NEVER GETS OLD, IMHO. The fact that they let you keep racks on the table makes it much easier to cope with all the chips.

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12-29-2010 , 06:10 PM

#2610

asg82

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Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,102

Ari, not to get into the limit debate but have you considered a 4-8 mini-blind game? I really enjoyed it when I was playing it at Harrah's AC a few weeks ago.

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12-29-2010 , 07:11 PM

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ibelieveyouoweme$80k

LLSNL FF Champ '13

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12,868

The comp system at Parx is BS. I ordered a sandwich at the bar, gave the waitress my card and expected it to be paid. Instead, I have to walk across the room (not far, but it is unnecessary) and have them put the exact amount of the order on my card so I can pay it. Then I have to go back, stand there in the smoke-infested bar area and pay my bill.

Oh, and whatever comps you have added to your card each time expire in 48 hours. A complete joke.

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12-29-2010 , 07:16 PM

#2612

dinesh

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,412

A short-term joke. They are working on unitiing the comp systems so that it will work the way you want and expect.

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12-29-2010 , 07:21 PM

#2613

Grim Horse

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Originally Posted by ibelieveinkolb

If no one told you that is just temporary until they get the backend system merged with the main comp system. Trust me the floor hate it as much as the players.

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12-29-2010 , 08:11 PM

#2614

TheTalkingMule

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Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 468

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Originally Posted by ibelieveinkolb

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Hang in there.

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12-29-2010 , 08:24 PM

#2615

IFSATG

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Until they work it out, it shouldn't be all that difficult to figure out how much you need and then only have that amount put on your card to pay for your tab.

I agree that it sucks, though. Hopefully, the fix is not that far away.

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12-29-2010 , 08:35 PM

#2616

Katman

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LOL.....that was me last night.....go over to bar.....gawk at hot bartender.....order a Turkey hoagie.....hand hot bartender my card.....get it handed back to me....have to go to front desk to get $7 put on the card.....go back to bar.....cough.....gawk at hot bartender while eating a less than mediocre hoagie.........it helped tremendously that I flopped 4 sets in 3 hours @ a 2/5 table prior to this ordeal.

"a meal for free is a meal for me"

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12-29-2010 , 08:38 PM

#2617

IFSATG

adept

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 714

Comp System: -EV
Hot Bartender: +EV
Food: Variance

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12-29-2010 , 09:31 PM

#2618

BriMc

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,467

Plo is running, Burt where are you?

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12-29-2010 , 09:44 PM

#2619

my1ifesavins

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 235

1. Is the PLO 1-2 5 bring in a rule now?
2. What time of day what days a week should I try and start a game or will one be running?
3. How many players have an interest in 2-5 PLO? And what is the max at 2-5
4. Will we be able to run it twice any time soon or is it not up to parx to decide that?

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12-29-2010 , 11:34 PM

#2620

burthoovis

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 136

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Originally Posted by BriMc

Plo is running, Burt where are you?

They're only spreading 2-5 . Too rich for me.

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12-29-2010 , 11:55 PM

#2621

spresso81

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 116

$1-2 No Limit Hold'em 20
$1-2 Pot Limit Omaha 1
$2-5 No Limit Hold'em 8
$4-8 Limit Hold'em 1
$4-8 Omaha HI/LO 2
$5-10 No Limit Hold'em 1
$8-16 Limit Hold'em 1
$10-25 No Limit Hold'em 1 $15-30 Limit Hold'em 1

Wow this has to be a first! I think I am going to come down tomorrow night to see the action.

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12-29-2010 , 11:57 PM

#2622

Grim Horse

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 517

Aye and 30/60 limit was going for like 6? hours today.

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12-30-2010 , 12:27 AM

#2623

BriMc

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,467

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Originally Posted by my1ifesavins

1. Yes
2. It usually runs wed-sat, but it ran yesterday and today so hopefully this is the begining of seven days a week plo
3. Idk, but probabably not that many yet, once the 1-2 game is running 7 days I think it will be easier to build a bigger game. Idk what the max would be.
4. PA uses the same gaming laws as AC so no straddles and no running it twice unfortunately.

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12-30-2010 , 12:33 AM

#2624

BriMc

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,467

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Originally Posted by burthoovis

They're only spreading 2-5 . Too rich for me.

No its 1-2 with a 5 bring in much different game

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12-30-2010 , 12:57 AM

#2625

Chaosti

centurion

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167

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Originally Posted by BriMc

1. Yes
2. It usually runs wed-sat, but it ran yesterday and today so hopefully this is the begining of seven days a week plo
3. Idk, but probabably not that many yet, once the 1-2 game is running 7 days I think it will be easier to build a bigger game. Idk what the max would be.
4. PA uses the same gaming laws as AC so no straddles and no running it twice unfortunately.

4 is not entirely true. Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh allows straddles. As far as I can tell from the PA Gaming Control Board site, optional wagers or differences in blind structures like the straddle are allowed if the casino wants and includes it in their Rules Submission (see section 521.2 of the regulations for table games). So since PA law is actually a bit flexible, there's the potential to get changes like the straddle if casino management can be swayed.

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