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12-28-2013 , 11:26 AM

#5651

ReidLockhart

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Do they take a buck a hand over a certain pot size? Generally, how big does the pool get before it's hit?

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12-28-2013 , 06:24 PM

#5652

youtalkfunny

dumbest smart person his mom knows

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,758

An O/8 player who's smart enough to know his quads are beat, but doesn't know about the bbj? There's something you don't see every day.

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12-28-2013 , 06:45 PM

#5653

JDiamond364

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,205

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Originally Posted by ReidLockhart

Do they take a buck a hand over a certain pot size? Generally, how big does the pool get before it's hit?

We take a buck a hand no matter what. In this case the JP was just under 19K for the O8 game.

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Originally Posted by youtalkfunny

An O/8 player who's smart enough to know his quads are beat, but doesn't know about the bbj? There's something you don't see every day.

This is why it was so amazing. Usually Omaha players know EVERYTHING.

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12-28-2013 , 07:39 PM

#5654

psandman

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My New Years resolution for the past year was to not gamble for the whole year (I allowed a few small exceptions -- the only one that I did do was a small contribution to my parents for lottery tickets when the Jackpot got to insane levels). On as the year ends I have successfully completed that goal. I just bought a new car ..... I suspect these things are related......

For the coming year I will open myself up to occasionally playing some poker ...... but I am done for good with the casino games and machines.

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12-28-2013 , 07:46 PM

#5655

Rawlz517

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I definitely need to follow you on that. I play poker a fair amount and do just fine, but I need to stop pissing away money at the table games. Thankfully, I've never been interested in slot machines.

I have gone through the whole year without drinking a soda. Doesn't sound like much, but I would average probably 3-4 sodas a day before I stopped.

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12-28-2013 , 07:50 PM

#5656

Quadstriker

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I got quite a good response last night at the podium after a push with the line

"What has two thumbs and is on break out of 19? This Guy."

I guess they hadn't heard that one before.

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12-28-2013 , 07:58 PM

#5657

pfapfap

HP JoY 2011 wienerbucket

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22,537

Congrats, psand! Stay strong!

On the topic of fiscal responsibility... resist the urge to EO, guys. Seriously. If you feel you don't need the cash, then take the money earned after you would have been cut, and just put it away in a savings account. Once you've collected enough, start investing in retirement accounts.

This crap is exponential, yo. And your job could end at any minute without warning.

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12-29-2013 , 03:14 AM

#5658

Quadstriker

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

This crap is exponential, yo. And your job could end at any minute without warning.

So could your life.

Which is why I'll stick to enjoying it rather than grinding myself to the bone at work for an extra couple bucks.

You have to find a balance that works for you.

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12-29-2013 , 10:25 AM

#5659

psandman

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Please EO often. When you aren't EOing we all make less.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using 2+2 Forums

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12-29-2013 , 02:30 PM

#5660

youtalkfunny

dumbest smart person his mom knows

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,758

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Originally Posted by psandman

Please EO often. When you aren't EOing we all make less.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using 2+2 Forums

And remember, the Play List is the fast track to the EO List!

(My New Years Resolution: EO less.)

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12-29-2013 , 03:02 PM

#5661

Quadstriker

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Heh. No play list here. Employees can't play at all.

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12-29-2013 , 03:04 PM

#5662

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Originally Posted by youtalkfunny

And remember, the Play List is the fast track to the EO List!

(My New Years Resolution: EO less.)

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Originally Posted by Quadstriker

Heh. No play list here. Employees can't play at all.

One of the first things I was taught about evaluating dealers was to hire degenerate gamblers. They need to work to get a buy-in and then after they have a buy-in, they will buy-in.

edit to add: Also in some circumstances playing while on break is encouraged.

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12-29-2013 , 04:23 PM

#5663

Suit

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Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,744

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Originally Posted by RR

I had one of these. Problem was that if he was running good, he no longer needed to work for the buy in so he liked to call in to sit online... When he went busto, he'd ask for more hours.

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12-29-2013 , 04:46 PM

#5664

psandman

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Or they disappear to the sportsbook in the middle of a push.

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12-30-2013 , 09:00 AM

#5665

Fountain City Kid

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by RR

Might as well buy a skill crane and pay you guys in quarters

In case if ya know.... you want to do laundry........ buy a soda.......... or something.

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12-31-2013 , 08:13 PM

#5666

Quadstriker

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Trying to keep my record intact of never being in the building at the stroke of 12 on NYE. Gonna be tough. Started at 4.

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12-31-2013 , 08:19 PM

#5667

that_pope

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I just looked and you have every table full with large waitlists. **** is crazy today.

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12-31-2013 , 08:36 PM

#5668

psandman

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Originally Posted by Quadstriker

Trying to keep my record intact of never being in the building at the stroke of 12 on NYE. Gonna be tough. Started at 4.

I found some sucker to take my shift.

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12-31-2013 , 10:01 PM

#5669

skydiver8

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 589

I love reading this thread, especially now that I happen to be not-so-gainfully employed at a casino. Was hired as a prop player at a smaller indian place here, but they also trained me to deal (free dealer school, go me!) to fill in for tournaments or super busy days if they need. Smaller place = makes the most of their employees, lol. Fortunately, the few downs I've dealt so far have been fairly uneventful...so no good stories to share.

Anyway, wanted to pop in and say Happy New Year (i got EO!) and I'm looking forward to reading more fun stuff from you guys, and maybe contributing my own some day

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01-01-2014 , 12:24 AM

#5670

Lord_Strife

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Had a strange thing happen and wasn't sure the best way to police it

A player folded his big blind to a raise preflop. On both the flop and the turn, while the sb was deciding to check or bet, this player with no cards taps the table in a very common checking motion. This was our lowest limit game offered and it was like a 6 way flop. This caused the player next to act after him to also check and the avalanche soon followed. What's your play?

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01-01-2014 , 01:16 AM

#5671

Rawlz517

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"Woah guys hold on, we're still back here. This gentleman doesn't have a hand."

...?

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01-01-2014 , 01:56 AM

#5672

steamraise

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Also, "Sir, please don't do that.".

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01-01-2014 , 03:10 AM

#5673

Lord_Strife

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After the hand I tried my best to politely tell the former bb that his taps while out of the hand can confuse the other players... He looked at me crazy and ignored me. Nobody else said anything. Couldn't think of a better way lol

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01-01-2014 , 03:14 AM

#5674

Quadstriker

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Originally Posted by that_pope

I just looked and you have every table full with large waitlists. **** is crazy today.

Yeah I'm still here. Promotions too strong.

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01-01-2014 , 01:09 PM

#5675

pfapfap

HP JoY 2011 wienerbucket

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22,537

Per someone's suggestion here, I've lately just been yelling, "Stop!" Nothing else seems to stop the cascade.

Back to the topic of bringing in bets before or after dealing the next card... As I was dealing tonight, I remembered my biggest reason. The players have a right to see that the pot is made right. When there's no action pending, they have opportunity to give 100% attention to my hands and what they're doing.

Most of my procedures satisfy the idea that it's not about what I know, it's about what I can demonstrate.

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