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Few questions

How's the blackjack there if I feel like waiting two hours for a poker seat?..... Any 3:2 6 deck or less that aren't csm? Anything walking distance of the casino like a shopping center?

And lastly anyone have solid info on when they'll take call-ins or activate the wait list feature on bravo?

Thanks!

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04-30-2022 , 12:07 AM

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TheGramuel

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Blackjack i don't know all rules but its 3 to 2 even on the smallest stakes. I'll have a look downstairs when I take a break shortly.

Sidenote theres discussion at my table that someone got caught cheating at RCG. Would not at all surprise me but I can't validate. Anyone know anything?

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04-30-2022 , 01:54 AM

#229

skokieluvrboy

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Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 21

Yes, someone did try taking two aces out of the deck hoping to make a switch, but the dealer caught him and reported it. RCG divided $3000 of his chips to the players at the table and kicked him out. It was last Saturday.

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04-30-2022 , 08:50 AM

#230

omegabakon

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Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 41

3:2 6 deck blackjack is standard at rivers. Going to only have $25+ tables on Saturday, Sunday, and Friday nights. Rest of the week before 6/7pm they’ll have mostly $15 tables.

The RCG cheater was Chris, a higher stakes reg, they were thinking he’s been cheating awhile but obviously no proof. He apparently previously self banned himself from Illinois casinos so he can’t play anywhere.

Looks like RCG is dead though, apparently they only had like 3-4 tables yesterday (Friday).

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04-30-2022 , 10:34 AM

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TheGramuel

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Originally Posted by skokieluvrboy

Yikes. Wonder how many times he had successfully done this other? Not sure I love that resolution, but there are myriad reasons I'm unlikely to play at RCG again anyway

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04-30-2022 , 12:44 PM

#232

TheGramuel

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Originally Posted by omegabakon

The RCG cheater was Chris, a higher stakes reg, they were thinking he’s been cheating awhile but obviously no proof. He apparently previously self banned himself from Illinois casinos so he can’t play anywhere.

Looks like RCG is dead though, apparently they only had like 3-4 tables yesterday (Friday).

I've played 2-5 there a few times with a guy called Chris, wonder if the same guy.

Not surprised they're dying, it became clear that it absolutely sucked a while ago, Rivers nail in coffin.

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05-01-2022 , 11:12 PM

#233

skokieluvrboy

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Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 21

Still haven't figured out best time to go to avoid long waits. When I went early, they were waiting for dealers and when I went late the list was crazy long.

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05-02-2022 , 12:21 AM

#234

TheGramuel

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I waited less than 45m for a seat at 1-2 PLO and then another 10m for 2 5 NL on Friday night (got there at 530ish), and waited about 45m today for 2 5 NL getting there at 145ish.

Much later than 530 it starts to get insane though on Fridays.

I'm running like Jesus christ himself at Rivers so far, winning at $175/h in a 21h small sample size lol

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05-02-2022 , 12:23 AM

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TheGramuel

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Originally Posted by TheGramuel

Blackjack i don't know all rules but its 3 to 2 even on the smallest stakes

So yes, 3:2 is standard, there are def tables with no csm, dealer hits soft 17. Don't know about surrender or double after split etc as didn't actually play.

Last edited by TheGramuel; 05-02-2022 at 12:49 AM.

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05-02-2022 , 08:45 AM

#236

omegabakon

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Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 41

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Originally Posted by TheGramuel

I'm running like Jesus christ himself at Rivers so far, winning at $175/h in a 21h small sample size lol

Cue the spider man pointing meme, but yea the games have been great, I’m up $6,400 in 45 hours so far.

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05-03-2022 , 05:37 PM

#237

magoo

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Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,335

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Originally Posted by NightGizmo

I find it funny that the room has only been open a couple of weeks and yet there are comments about how the poker room has bad management, simply because demand is exceeding what they can handle..........LARGELY SNIPPED..........................

Interesting that ANYONE would believe a corporation listed on NASDAQ: CHDN would be in a "demand is exceeding what they can handle" scenario. That is an insult to those billionaires! Rivers Casino Des Plaines poker room is in place and functioning as planned - long lists included.

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05-03-2022 , 07:35 PM

#238

TheGramuel

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Originally Posted by magoo

You expect them to make more gaming positions than are legally allowed in the state to get the lists down?

When all 22 tables are open they still have lists.

Also even if they predicted this insane demand right now it doesn't mean it will remain like this. They want to maximize profit in the medium-long run.

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05-03-2022 , 07:38 PM

#239

TheGramuel

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Originally Posted by omegabakon

Cue the spider man pointing meme, but yea the games have been great, I’m up $6,400 in 45 hours so far.

Nice lol.

My win rate would be even more astronomical had I not folded two speculative hands in close spots pre in my first two orbits of my first session, I side towards nitty at a new table/room, had this session been this week with same cards i would have scooped another prob $1500 profit too.

Oh well. This will become my regular room for sure.

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05-06-2022 , 03:16 PM

#240

Cosines11

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Played in a very good 1-3 game last night. The play/action every time I've been in has been amazing. Worth the wait.

What's the plan for tournaments, if any?

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05-07-2022 , 11:21 AM

#241

justfourfun

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Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 23

Arrived Thursday at 2:35 pm and sat down at 2/5 with no wait. Maybe others were celebrating cinco de mayo. The table was possibly the softest I have encountered at 2/5 in 10 years. I doubt one of the players knew hand rankings and another spot at the table had wild ludicrous bet sizing playing over 50% of his hands.

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05-07-2022 , 02:38 PM

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BDHarrison

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Originally Posted by Cosines11

What's the plan for tournaments, if any?

I have heard that they have plans for bringing in a tournament series, but they can't do it until the event center currently under construction is finished. It will obviously have to be a series that brings in its own dealers, given their staffing situation.

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05-08-2022 , 10:50 AM

#243

Peterw8

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Originally Posted by BDHarrison

Event center is finished there was a banquet in there yesterday for the derby.

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05-09-2022 , 11:03 PM

#244

HLOchi

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 186

When this place gets up to full staffing requirements, the best thing they could do (IMO) is split up the podium situation.

One area for the 1/3 and 2/5 NL games.

The other area for bigger NL games and the PLO games.

Not much else to suggest though, great room.

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05-12-2022 , 02:30 PM

#245

Lou Proctor

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 76

Played here a couple times now and really like the room, but one negative I noticed is they don't reduce the rake when the game gets short handed. Someone at my table other night was asking the floor for reduced but we didn't get it until we got down to 4 handed, which we only were for a few minutes.

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05-16-2022 , 04:51 AM

#246

AAlimper

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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 367

Hi. Going to stay 1 night at an airport hotel close to O`Hare on Saturday the 4th of June. Will test out this card room then. I see there are a few hotels walking distance from the casino, basically just a few hundred meters along the highway. Is this a safe walk during night time for a big Scandinavian or should I order a taxi to be safe here even for just a 5 minutes walk? Haven`t decided on a hotel yet.

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05-16-2022 , 08:56 AM

#247

player1

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Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 538

Looks like Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport are the closest. The casino's garage is the only thing between the hotels and Rivers.

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05-17-2022 , 08:14 PM

#248

cip23

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 156

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Originally Posted by AAlimper

Hyatt Rosemont is right across the street from Casino I am sure you will be safe to cross the street to the property . In general all areas surrounding the Casino is nice and safe but you know I think always a Casino attract bad apples so I think is best if always you will pay attention to your surroundings . Good luck to you and enjoy you stay.

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05-18-2022 , 05:30 PM

#249

Cosines11

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The mayor is trying to push through the Bally's agreement by next week. I found a draft of the agreement, and good news for Chicago folk - a 20-table poker room is planned for the permanent casino. See Exhibit B-1.

https://www.scribd.com/document/5745...its#from_embed

Exhibit B-2 lists the planned components for the temporary casino. While it doesn't mention poker specifically, it does say "a mix of slots and table games to be determined"