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Smoking is allowed because a large portion of casinos clientele wouldn’t come if smoking wasn’t allowed.

In certain Asian countries they don’t view smoking as dangerous. I had a friend actually tell me it was a benefit to his health.

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03-08-2022 , 01:01 PM

#1503

jelloman

grinder

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 427

I think TR is now the only casino in New England where smoking is allowed. The place stinks.literally.

My own belief is that this policy hurts them more than helps. It's unhealthy and everyone knows it is

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03-08-2022 , 01:59 PM

#1504

Rizzeedizzee

veteran

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,084

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Originally Posted by jelloman

Your first sentence is why it doesn't/won't hurt them, at least in their eyes. They figure if they're the only place still allowing it that'll draw them more patrons who prioritize it than they'll lose because of it.

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03-08-2022 , 02:22 PM

#1505

bmoney

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 831

also it's not against the law (they were grandfathered in) so why WOULDN"T they allow it lol

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03-08-2022 , 03:17 PM

#1506

jh12547

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,347

If Foxwoods or Mohegan feel like they are losing players to TR because of the smoking policy, they will quickly change their tune.

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03-16-2022 , 03:04 PM

#1507

MattSoleyn

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 32

Rumor is Twin River might reopen their poker room by June 1, 2022.

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03-16-2022 , 03:13 PM

#1508

bmoney

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 831

they just graduated a poker dealer school and another one has started. april is what ive been hearing

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03-20-2022 , 10:12 AM

#1509

shhh

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 190

tables have been all refinished with Bally’s branded felt

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03-20-2022 , 11:01 AM

#1510

Tintinpoker

journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 318

Any clue about the rake when they re-open? I wonder how many hours you have to play to make the commute worth it from Boston, vs playing at the high rake Encore (which I won't go to anyway).

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03-20-2022 , 11:34 AM

#1511

bmoney

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 831

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Originally Posted by shhh

tables have been all refinished with Bally’s branded felt

Well that’s a great sign

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03-20-2022 , 06:39 PM

#1512

AllInWith72o

stranger

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 10

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03-21-2022 , 09:52 AM

#1513

Viper007

enthusiast

Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 70

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Originally Posted by shhh

tables have been all refinished with Bally’s branded felt

Wow that’s actually the best sign/news I’ve seen on this thread in two years.

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03-22-2022 , 02:00 PM

#1514

bmoney

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 831

poker is now listed again under table games on their website (which it wasnt before) although still says "remains closed"

but def another sign of imminent return

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03-26-2022 , 09:43 AM

#1515

Check Check Lay

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,672

action is spotty at Mohegan lately, really hoping twin opens soon.

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04-08-2022 , 10:48 AM

#1516

Buffalobills

newbie

Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 23

I called Twin River and asked about Poker. The person said they have no opening date and to call back "in a month" to see if they have an update.

So looks like April isnt happening

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04-09-2022 , 07:02 PM

#1517

bert_stare

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 278

Its pretty obvious that they're waiting for the new poker room to be finished before opening. There will be poker again at twin and it will be packed thanks to encore..

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04-10-2022 , 09:36 AM

#1518

Mr ATM

grinder

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 487

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Originally Posted by bert_stare

Its pretty obvious that they're waiting for the new poker room to be finished before opening. There will be poker again at twin and it will be packed thanks to encore..

Both points are 100% spot on... Encore sucking will definitely be good for their business... I was told all along that poker wasn't returning until the new room was built, from a semi reliable source... take it for what it's worth.

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04-10-2022 , 10:01 AM

#1519

CashRules36

enthusiast

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 94

When you say new room, are they building a new room in a different area, or just renovating the old room?

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04-10-2022 , 11:26 AM

#1520

Kurn, son of Mogh

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,261

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Originally Posted by CashRules36

When you say new room, are they building a new room in a different area, or just renovating the old room?

They are expanding the property. Construction is under way, but as of a week or two ago, exterior walls weren't even complete.

If they're waiting for that to be compete to restart poker, don't count it being done in less than 6 months.

But if they're really waiting for construction to be complete, why are they training poker dealers now (that's another rumor)?

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04-10-2022 , 11:38 AM

#1521

bmoney

adept

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 831

They would have waited to re felt the tables if they were waiting for the new room to be ready.

My guess is may

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04-12-2022 , 04:03 PM

#1522

Viper007

enthusiast

Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 70

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Originally Posted by bmoney

They would have waited to re felt the tables if they were waiting for the new room to be ready.

My guess is may

Can't help but laugh at another month

I love your optimism though and I hope you are right!

For me....I think they are just gonna wait for the expansion to be complete in September-December 2022.

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04-13-2022 , 08:35 AM

#1523

BringBackMo

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 491

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Originally Posted by Viper007

Can't help but laugh at another month

I love your optimism though and I hope you are right!

For me....I think they are just gonna wait for the expansion to be complete in September-December 2022.

He’s been talking to people and reporting what he’s been hearing. It’s not like he’s just posting wild guesses.

If we’ve seen anything through the pandemic it’s that even the most solid plans can get changed. There are all kinds of labor shortages right now, and it’s not a stretch to think that they might be having trouble getting dealers. Or who knows what else.

Anyone who hears tidbits of news, please keep posting them!