SugarHouse Casino (Philadelphia, PA) Poker HYPE Thread - Page 19 - Poker Card Room

The SugarHouse Hype Thread - where you get berated for asking about the room but a conversation about super heroes is ok...

Regardless, I'm looking forward to seeing what you put together here, Raye. Will definitely stop by to check out the room when it does open and appreciate the bigger buyins for nl games.

09-22-2014 , 08:31 PM

#452

layemdown

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Originally Posted by FirstPriority111

Hello, I can verify that the 1st interview for Poker Room Shift Manager was a joke. We were assembled 10 of us in front of a panel with Raye, Casino manager and 3 or 4 HR members with only 1 male on the panel. We were asked to first introduce ourselves not needing to tell the panel about anything on our resume as they knew all about us and that we were all qualified to be there. They wanted energy and happy happy fun info about ourselves. They had asked us to put a super hero name that we aspired to be like or to invent one and explain why it was chosen. After all of the introductions we were divided into 2 groups. Each group then picked a piece of paper out of a box with a word on it. Each group had to use their word chosen in a song that had to be sung out loud in front of the panel. Then we had to repeat the process using the same same word but singing a different song. After this, each candidate picked a slip of paper from the HR hostess each one had a question on it that needed to be answered. Example: If you were the star of a movie what movie and why? or If you could own any car in the world what would it be and why? etc. (changed actual questions to protect the innocent)
Then we were herded back downstairs and given a piece of a puzzle telling us that we completed step 1 of 3. When 3 puzzle pieces are collected then you would have a job. Then the hostess asked a few people to stay because there were errors on their applications that needed to be corrected. LOL These were the actual candidates that were asked back for step 2 to be scheduled later and the the rest of the applicants were told they would receive an e-mail if they were selected....They were all of coarse not selected. Not one poker or Management question was asked. Just HR psycho stuff that will get them HAPPY but not Serious Poker Managers. Good Luck to them. Hope this was enlightening.

This is similar to the experience that I was told about in late June. In fairness, having been trained by Stan, the Ruler of the East, I honestly don't believe Raye had a hand in developing that interview procedure. There must have been a lot of people applying. It kind of makes me sick, almost like we're not serious about the game. I don't need happy, happy shift managers and floor supervisors. I need smart ones who will make the right decisions in the best interest of the game and players regardless of their choice of super hero's (Hmmm I wonder what the choice means to Dr HR, PHD).

It's really hard to choose who I'd want to be since they're all so nice and, well........ I'm not. But, I think I'm Batman. That has to mean I don't have a career at Sugarhouse. He's not the happy happy sort, but he most reflects my dark side. Yeah, Batman has to be a failing response. I guess I will be getting that never arriving email. But, I can sing pretty well. I do it many mornings in the shower and sometimes in the car.,...maybe there's hope

09-22-2014 , 09:01 PM

#453

dean327

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09-22-2014 , 09:37 PM

#454

FromACtoLV

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Raye,

Any idea on a tournament schedule yet?

09-23-2014 , 12:20 AM

#455

Coasterbrad

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Originally Posted by FromACtoLV

Raye,

Any idea on a tournament schedule yet?

Woah woah what's this? Relevant talk isn't allowed here. Super hero hype thread now.

If those rumors about the interview process are accurate it will be interesting to see how their choices work out. Quality supervisors play such a huge role in making a room great so hopefully the hiring team knew what they were doing.

09-23-2014 , 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Most casinos do the ridiculous group interviews now. I know for a fact Revel did the same thing and to me it had a lot to do with their success in rejuvenating Atlantic City.

09-23-2014 , 12:26 AM

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Rapini

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Woah woah what's this? Relevant talk isn't allowed here. Super hero hype thread now.

09-23-2014 , 04:54 AM

#458

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Originally Posted by FromACtoLV

Revel did the same thing and to me it had a lot to do with their success in rejuvenating Atlantic City.

lol...A+

09-23-2014 , 07:42 AM

#459

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Originally Posted by FromACtoLV

Most casinos do the ridiculous group interviews now. I know for a fact Revel did the same thing and to me it had a lot to do with their success in rejuvenating Atlantic City.

Wait, could the head of Revel HR have moved to the Sugarhouse? Damn psychotic.... uhmmm I mean psychoanalytical PHD's are always in demand. I heard a few Revel employees might be looking for jobs. Just a rumor. All Sugarhouse needs to do now is hide that room or submerge it in the Delaware with no signage and no way to get there. A wall without a door might work or an escalator to that leads no place. Still, They still can all sing and they're fun and happy!

09-23-2014 , 07:56 AM

#460

TheRyno

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How about a weekly karaoke session where everyone dresses up like their favorite superheroe and sings. The winner gets a free T-shirt.

I would go with Charles Xavier for mind control/reading abilities. Always gets it in good, amirite.

09-23-2014 , 08:20 AM

#461

Rapini

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Originally Posted by TheRyno

Dealertainers for when there's no waiting list too.

09-23-2014 , 10:09 AM

#462

layemdown

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Dealertainers? I like it.

09-24-2014 , 10:54 AM

#463

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we should just close this thread and wait til it opens up because all we do is argue. Re-open it a week before the poker room actually opens.

09-24-2014 , 11:12 AM

#464

Rapini

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Originally Posted by idun215

we should just close this thread and wait til it opens up because all we do is argue. Re-open it a week before the poker room actually opens.

That's what makes hype threads great: there's nothing to talk about, so you have to make stuff up.

09-24-2014 , 01:20 PM

#465

TheDarkElf

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Originally Posted by Rapini

That's what makes hype threads great: there's nothing to talk about, so you have to make stuff up.

... like, what is best song to sing during a panel interview?

Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train ... ??? ... might not be optimal.

09-24-2014 , 03:29 PM

#466

PhillyEagles9

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I think the answer is obviously know when to hold em know when to fold em!

09-24-2014 , 03:33 PM

#467

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Originally Posted by PhillyEagles9

I think the answer is obviously know when to hold em know when to fold em!

Sing-along + gaming theme certainly seems like a winner.

09-24-2014 , 05:03 PM

#468

Raye

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Quote:

Originally Posted by layemdown

Raye,

What are the latest updates on opening timing?

Hello Everyone - You are all an entertaining lot! I've been going through the posts and have been laughing out loud. Thank-you for that! Let's get down to business. The building is going to plan. No set backs. If your in the area, you can see it. It's completely enclosed and the interior is now being retro-fitted. SugarHouse is not releasing an opening date yet. As soon as they are ready to do this, this is the first place I will post. I think the mindset here is the very similar to the thought process behind the opening of Borgata.

09-24-2014 , 05:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FromACtoLV

Raye,

Any idea on a tournament schedule yet?

Hello ACtoLV - We will have tournaments. It's a matter of when. We want to open the room, see when we have the opportunity (read: tables). We definitely would like feedback from you. So if you have certain times/days/buy-in amounts/type (bounty, deep stack, turbo, etc.) we want to hear your preferences. I was tournament coordinator for a few years at Borgata, so tournaments are my wheelhouse. Thank-you for your question. Raye

09-24-2014 , 05:13 PM

#470

Raye

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Originally Posted by Coasterbrad

Coasterbrad - Thank-you for your post. We're very excited about the room. There are many aspects of the room I can't get detailed about (the competition is everywhere!) I'm sure you will see many familiar faces (supervisors, shifts and dealers) from other rooms. Raye

09-24-2014 , 05:22 PM

#471

Raye

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Originally Posted by IbelieveinChipKelly

FREE T-SHIRTS? Count me in. Can never get enough free stuff.

Make sure you put one aside in 3X.

Thanks.

P.S. As long as it isn't pink or some neon crap. Black with red sounds good.

Also if you run $1/$3 I will probably start avoiding Harrah's like the plague due to their inability to adequately comp me on my upcoming trip to Vegas.

IbelieveinChipKelly - I think there will be many players such as yourself that will want to play that limit. Thank-you for the post. Raye

09-24-2014 , 05:31 PM

#472

Raye

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Originally Posted by Ruler of the East

Raye,

Sorry about that whoopin on Saturday! Go Bama

Stan

Stan - I guess I have to wear a Burgundy Bama shirt for a day again? Terrific. Raye

09-24-2014 , 05:38 PM

#473

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Originally Posted by Raye

And what thought process is that? When they opened the room "down the escalator" (actually liked that room even though it was always so crowded) or when they opened the present room?

When any one is near the Sugar House snap a pic and post it please. Would like to see the progress.

When the Room opens it will be the first time motivated to set foot in this casino, and it is by far closer than Parx or Harrahs.

09-24-2014 , 05:41 PM

#474

Raye

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Originally Posted by joboggi

Hello Raye

Just wondering what the variable rules for poker will be as they pertain to the Sugarhouse. This is a comprehensive list of ?s used twice in the past. I tried to make sure each of the points presented is a question, hopefully I got 100% of the points needed. Thanks in advance for this information.

I realize that you do not have an opening date yet, but it is Sunday, I am up reading the paper, and it is a good time to do these things. So, do not feel pressured to answer these ?s right now. Please answer them sometime before the opening however. Certainly some of these questions pertain to the casino in general, and have already been answered for others. It is nice to have them all in one place however. I will put in the public transport from South Jersey, since I know that one. Otherwise, I will leave the precise details to you.

Thanks

POKER DIRECTOR

WEB SITES

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
From the North

From the South

From the East

From the West

Public Transport 1. from philly N. S, and W
2. From South Jersey

south of Lindenwold Take the AC NJ Transit tain or the 554 bus to Lindenwold and take the Patco to a. City Hall if the Sugarhouse casino shuttle is running. b to 8th and Market with a transfer to the Market line, get off at the Girard Station and walk to the casino.

If you are embarking anywhere from Lindenwold to Camden, take Patco as noted.

Sugarhouse Shuttle -

Raye: Yes! Please see my previous post

Parking ?

Raye: Yes. FREE.

Valet parking ?

Raye: YES. FREE and footsteps to the poker room.

NUMBER OF TABLES

Raye: 24

GAMES ?

Raye: What do you want to play? (Within limits here guys.)

Mixed games and other games/limits on Request?

Raye: Absolutely

RAKE ?

Raye: Similar to other rooms in the area

No flop, no drop?

Raye: Correct

Reduced rake when 6 players or less?

Raye: Yes

BAD BEAT JACKPOT ?

Raye: Not to start.

VARIOUS RULES

_10- 9 on request of the table - 8 for Stud (but you knew that!)___ Players to a table

betting line?

Raye - Yes

BOXES?

Raye - Safety Deposit Boxes? Yes.

COMPS?

Raye - Similar to other local poker rooms

FOOD
Available at the table?

Raye: Yes

WIFI ?

Raye: Yes

Use of devices ?

Raye: Phones - Yes

MASSEUSES -

Raye: Yes

Again, do not feel pressured, when the opening date of the room is known, if you could answer this set of questions, then hopefully there will be fewer questions once the room opens.

Thanks again

To the board, if there are any other pertinent questions, please let me know and I will add them to the list. This will save a lot of time for all concerned.

Thank-you for your post. Please see my answers above. Raye