Thanks for this. I will take your advice and jump right into 3-5 with 80bb, 60bb, 60bb shots.

I played at San Manuel in Calfornia when it was a new room; I think it must have been a similar environment; although maybe more extreme in Florida.

Not sure if off-topic, but can you/someone comment on 1/3 games in the area? It makes sense to me the 1/3 is over-competitive at THR compared to the 1/2 and 2/5; but maybe another cardroom close to their has 1/3 as their main game?

At this point I'd prefer full buy-in 1/2(3) than 2/5 assuming similar levels of softness.

I'm also curious if there is any chance I'd be able to get access to the gym/spa there without getting a room? -- EDIT I see they have a 35/day access fee which is pretty steep; I wonder if they'd work with me for month long access.

Omaha bad beat hit this evening.

Awesome Post CrazyESP. Not sure where to start. There was a tinge of sarcasm in my initial post, but not enough to waver from my main point.

Full disclosure, I live with my mom (finally moving out in jan when I graduate), I eat with her plenty of times and at least once a week I call my Dad and have dinner at his apartment. I agree with you on not spending time with your family just because of some tradition. I don't think I disagreed with that in my post. Not sure who WOULD disagree with your statement, honestly. I'm actually sort of biggish on importance on family, not really looking to get into debate on that..
I just have a hard time picturing people saying, to either loved ones or friends, "no, I'd rather not come over for food. There is a 2/5 game Thursday at 1 pm that I really want to play." Unless you're an extreme introvert, I find it difficult for most people to say that.
What if your family, heck wife works out of town, kids are out of town, etc, is unavailable? "My kids live with my ex wife in California, so I couldn't see them. Went to the Rock" Well, that sucks. Is it not fair to say that having kids live with your ex wife across the country is undesirable? So if you fall into that group, why can't I say that you spending time at the Hard Rock is an indicator of something that of a problem in someone's life,etc.
My logic is that since I can't understand how someone would decline an invitation, one must not have been invited somewhere for Thanksgiving. And if you disagree with me and say its wrong, that people who have Thanksgiving alone are less happy, I just disagree. I would bet large amounts of money that if you measured the happiness of the average person in the Hard Rock, heck saturday night, versus last night (I am aware this would be hard to do), I think you get a happier crowd saturday.
Just hard to imagine in 20 years eating Thanksgiving alone playing poker and thinking, "I am glad I am at this point in my life."

On another note, I am looking forward to this promo. Seems super +ev; miminum prize is $100?

pain in the ass though, cus i guess you basically have to play till 5am and come back at 2pm to get your prize right? i don't mind playing till 5am; but then i don't want to be back at the casino in 9 hours

luckily i am pretty close.

Anyone know when/what size super sats they are running to the WPT $1500?

What exactly is this promo?

I'd like to know this too.

I doubt there will be any super satellites.

I don't actually know the difference between satellites, super satellites, and mega satellites, so this may not be what you're looking for. This is from an info sheet they were passing out at the brush stand last week.

Multi-table satellites starting on Monday, Tuesday and Wed this coming week. They are at 11am and 4pm each week. $65+$10, with reentry. Starting chips 2500, 1500 more for $10. 15min blinds.

Thursday 11/29 reentry multi table "mega" satellite $300 + 25 11am and 4pm start chips 7000 3000 more for $20; 30 min blinds

I'm skeptical that the 300 one will actually happen.

Is there a December Promo other than "12 days of xmas" and does a wheel spin for that promo gurantee a minimum prize? Thanks to anyone who knows. =)

You're guaranteed at least the world famous THR Bag o' Crap.

Heads up. Now they're sayi g the mon thru wed sata just give a voucher for the thurs sat. One per 5 players. Even though the info sheet says nothing about that.

Last time the super satty, didn't get any runners but the Satty on Thursday will get some.

This is the one I was looking for. Thanks

Anybody looking to buy satellite tickets? I've got a $165 that I'm looking to sell for $140 and will probably have three more shots at more tickets. PM me if interested.

Dec "12 Days of Christmas Play to Earn Spin to Win" promo - from the mailer.

Players who have a minimum of 5 hours of play between the hours of 12:01am and noon, daily, Dec 10th through Dec 21st will have the opportunity to spin the wheel once each day. Players must present themselves to a poker supervisor by 2:00 pm on the qualifying day or forfeit their opportunity to Spin to Win that day.

Tourney players not elig.

No details about prizes are mentioned in the mailer other than "win cash and a variety of fantastic prizes"

Key word bolded. "By", not "at".

That would be key. It would suck to have to be there at 2pm. So I can play from midnight to 5am, spin the wheel, and go home, yeah? Or ditto for 6am to 1pm. I don't know anything about this "wheel" - where is it? Is it like The Price is Right or something similar? lol

Anyone know a casino host? I am trying to get comped/discount access to the spa; any chance of this happening putting in 40hr/week at 1/2?

I wouldnt' mind greasing the right palm..

I will be here for a month and playing nearly every day. Really would like to get access for less than 35/day

I'll be in town for a few days next week, wondering if I might find anything in the way of 10/20 or so limit action ... holdem, omaha/8, stud, etc. Does anything run with any regularity? If so, what days and times?

You would, I believe, have to play much higher than 1/2 and most likely put a goods amount in the slots or tables to get any chance at a comp. For just playing 1/2 for 40 hours you're only getting $24 in poker comps since 1/2 gets 60 cents an hour.

There is a regular Omaha8 10/20 Limit w/half kill. Tuesday at 3pm and Friday at 4pm start times. Usually gets started a little early and first table gets filled by start. Second must-move table usually goes as well eventually. Often runs deep into the night. PM me if you want to get on the list for text reminders.

Spreadsheet of all the cash games in Tampa area:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...hl=en_US#gid=0

(Anyone can sort or edit to keep it up to date.)

Poker players get no comps beyond hourly at the table.

Just wondering why they put the kill on the 10/20 08? And what are the chances of ever getting a plo8 game going?