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I think massive crowds like that in PA can only benefit us. If it gets that busy the casinos will be chomping at the bit to expand their poker rooms and make more money.

I agree. Although, not sure how anxious they will be to expand poker. But I still like the idea of a constant stream of new people wanting to play. If you're playing a room that has a list 60 deep every Friday night, logic tells you the games are going to be pretty awesome.

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07-03-2010 , 12:14 PM

#102

tomjoad50

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 121

Have they announced what the rake is going to be yet?

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07-05-2010 , 09:39 PM

#103

ballgirl46

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 21

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Originally Posted by tomjoad50

Have they announced what the rake is going to be yet?

10% with max being $5. Plus $1 for bad beat. I've been reading everyone's concerned about the waiting list, but if it's that busy, the Sands will expand.

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07-06-2010 , 06:22 PM

#104

Anadrol 50

old hand

Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,687

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Originally Posted by ballgirl46

10% with max being $5. Plus $1 for bad beat. I've been reading everyone's concerned about the waiting list, but if it's that busy, the Sands will expand.

Are all the PA casinos going to have this rake?

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07-06-2010 , 06:30 PM

#105

[x] swanny

formerly Nepa

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,306

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Originally Posted by Anadrol 50

Are all the PA casinos going to have this rake?

Not sure if the rake at the Sand's. I thought bad beat jackpots weren't approved yet??

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07-06-2010 , 11:09 PM

#106

Acoplander1

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 282

I was at Sands this morning... in additional to table game training, dealers were being trained specifically to deal Omaha. Pots were being split as hands were being tabled. They did this for 4 hours while I was there. Perhaps we will see some O8 or mixed games at Sands?

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07-06-2010 , 11:26 PM

#107

tycho_bray

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,027

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Originally Posted by Nepa

I thought bad beat jackpots weren't approved yet??

They are approved. Section 553.20 in the document below covers them.

http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/dat...40-10/390.html

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07-07-2010 , 10:18 AM

#108

bulldawgblue

adept

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 717

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Originally Posted by Acoplander1

That would be friggin sweet (although I'm not very good at any of them!)

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07-07-2010 , 02:06 PM

#109

espo72

banned

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 174

Are low-only games legal in PA?

They are not in NJ.

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07-07-2010 , 02:21 PM

#110

tycho_bray

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,027

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Originally Posted by espo72

Are low-only games legal in PA?

They are not in NJ.

If you check out the link I gave in post #107 in this thread you would see in section 553.9:

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§ 553.9. Types of permissible Poker games.

(a) A certificate holder may offer the following types of Poker games:

(1) Seven-card Stud (High, High-low-hand Split and High-low-hand Split Eight or Better).

(2) Hold 'em (High).

(3) Omaha (High, High-low-hand Split Eight or Better).

(4) Five-card Draw (high and low-hand).

(5) Five-card Stud (high).

(6) Other Poker games approved by the Board.

(b) A certificate holder may not offer or permit the playing of any Poker game which is not authorized by this chapter or approved under § 521.3 (relating to table games surveillance requirements).

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07-07-2010 , 04:53 PM

#111

espo72

banned

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 174

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Originally Posted by tycho_bray

If you check out the link I gave in post #107 in this thread you would see in section 553.9:

(6) Other Poker games approved by the Board.

Thanks,

So what exactly are the other games approved by the board??

Razz?
2-7 lowball?
A-5 lowball?
Badugi?

Anyone know? Sorry, but I love playing these games and only get to play them twice a year when I go to Vegas. Maybe I should make it three times?!?!

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07-07-2010 , 05:46 PM

#112

tycho_bray

adept

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,027

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Originally Posted by espo72

Nothing else has been approved yet. My understanding is the certificate holder would have to petition the PGCB.

I'm sure most PA card rooms will be more interested in trying to get everything running smoothly before going through a lot of effort petitioning for some niche games.

I would like to see RAZZ myself but I don't see it happeneing.

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07-07-2010 , 10:51 PM

#113

tomjoad50

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 121

Will u have to post when u join an existing nl game?

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07-09-2010 , 07:24 AM

#114

daveygravy

Poker Room Rep

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 356

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Originally Posted by tomjoad50

Will u have to post when u join an existing nl game?

No posting into a NL game.

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07-09-2010 , 08:05 AM

#115

asg82

adept

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,102

Only 12 tables and you people think something other than holdem will be dealt?

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07-10-2010 , 06:46 AM

#116

rpeyser47

stranger

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3

Davey - One of my poker buddies has a "reserved" seat for the opening. Is there a pre-opening signup list?

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07-11-2010 , 11:47 PM

#117

Lehigh98

newbie

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 41

Was planning on stopping in for the grand opening Sunday morning but worried it will be a madhouse. How are you handling the start of poker at 8am? How many tables will be going at 8am and when will the list start for games? Thanks in advance!

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07-12-2010 , 09:37 AM

#118

cdh_2

newbie

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 39

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Originally Posted by Lehigh98

Yes! Any info on opening day would be greatly appreciated. I'm coming from Los Angeles to visit family for 2 weeks and plan to regularly visit the Sands.

I've already signed up for my players card- what's this about a "reserved" seat?

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07-12-2010 , 01:27 PM

#119

bulldawgblue

adept

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 717

They put in the rails, check-in desk, and couple monitors.

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07-14-2010 , 09:56 PM

#120

rammynutzhard

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 656

Anybody coming in for the test day on Friday??

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07-15-2010 , 04:39 PM

#121

dmgoldie

newbie

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 36

Yes.

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07-15-2010 , 04:53 PM

#122

litto

banned

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 237

if i have a harrahs diamond card or borgata black card
can i upgrade my card in sands?

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07-15-2010 , 05:00 PM

#123

Merrell Fan

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 364

I'm pretty sure they do that there. But it's easy to earn the Preferred Card.

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07-15-2010 , 11:55 PM

#124

RobTheDuck

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,449

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Originally Posted by litto

if i have a harrahs diamond card or borgata black card
can i upgrade my card in sands?

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Originally Posted by Merrell Fan

I'm pretty sure they do that there. But it's easy to earn the Preferred Card.

I asked them a year ago if my Harrahs Platinum card would get me any sort of upgrade, and they told me I needed to be Seven Stars or Borgata Titanium.

YIKES!

Don't know if this still holds true.