Playing 1/2 now, cleaning the fish.
How come we're never here at the same time?
Maybe this weekend.
Game was slow at first, but the game has loosened up.
i mainly play weekday and weekend mornings, ill be playing saturday for sure/
Why during the day?
Nights have so many more fish.
Are you one of those ultra nits that play during the day?
i wouldnt call myself an ultranit (im <20 btw) but i am fairly tight. The main reason I play during the day time is b/c i have to get up at 6:30 every morning for uni so i dont want to stay up late. I agree that night have more fish tho.
i would call myself an ultranit (im <20 btw) but i am fairly tight. The main reason I play during the day time is b/c i have to get up at 6:30 every morning for uni so i dont want to stay up late. I agree that night have more fish tho.
Look me up on saturday.
I'll be checking the forum.
Let me know you playing.
Argyl is super busy tonight.
84 players, 100 entries for day 1 of the 550
5 1/2 games and a 2/5 DC so far.
Waiting for a seat.
Look me up on saturday.
I'll be checking the forum.
Let me know you playing.
Argyl is super busy tonight.
84 players, 100 entries for day 1 of the 550
5 1/2 games and a 2/5 DC so far.
Waiting for a seat.
hmm, ill let u know before i leave, my cell phone does not have internet assess so I wont be able to assess this forum at the casino. how many ppl on the 2/5 NLHE interest list? When I was at the casino earlier today there was 3.
I turn my retard play last night into a small profit.
By the time I left there was about 7 1/2 games and a deep stacked 2/5 game with a healthy waiting list. In addition there was still 40 something players left in the tourney.
I suspect tonight and even more so Saturday will be very busy.
I turn my retard play last night into a small profit.
By the time I left there was about 7 1/2 games and a deep stacked 2/5 game with a healthy waiting list. In addition there was still 40 something players left in the tourney.
I suspect tonight and even more so Saturday will be very busy.
We also started doing 25$ rolls every dealer change.
Are you playing today?
Anyone else playing in today's event?
ya, i played today, the runbad continues I 3bet squeeze TT to $40 outta the SB, original raiser calls and tilted black guy calls, flop is Q56r, i cbet $60, original raiser folds, and the tiled black guy instashoves for $250 and i call. He has A7o and rivers an ace.
We had an interesting conversation at our table about a potential awesome angleshoot and even consulted the floor. If someone says "If u bet, i will call" they are commited to call no matter what. So lets say u r 1K effective with $60 in the pot (with the nuts) and u ask villain "If I bet, will u call" and they say "yes, u bet, i call" u can shove and they have to call.
We had an interesting conversation at our table about a potential awesome angleshoot and even consulted the floor. If someone says "If u bet, i will call" they are commited to call no matter what. So lets say u r 1K effective with $60 in the pot (with the nuts) and u ask villain "If I bet, will u call" and they say "yes, u bet, i call" u can shove and they have to call.
I don't think I could do that.
Seems kinda cheap.
Although it working would be hard to make happen.
So far tonight it's busy but not much action.
I'm shooting to loosen up the table and now I'm stuck about 4 bills.
I don't think I could do that.
Seems kinda cheap.
Although it working would be hard to make happen.
So far tonight it's busy but not much action.
I'm shooting to loosen up the table and now I'm stuck about 4 bills.
i called in ealier tonight to see if there was a 2/5 NLHE going. There wasnt but they said a 5/10 PLO game is running, are the stacks super deep in that game.
i called in ealier tonight to see if there was a 2/5 NLHE going. There wasnt but they said a 5/10 PLO game is running, are the stacks super deep in that game.
- The rake, I don't understand why the rake is proportionally higher when the buy in is bigger.
- The small room on the other side of the casino is not suitable for poker. It gets way too hot when the tables are close to full.
- At the start, I can see why it's 10 handed, but later on they should reduce the number of players/table...9 as fast as possible...then 8 later on. This will let tournaments end faster as there's more hands dealt/hour, less ppl waiting for guys tanking, and more players busting.
- Structures. This point, I don't think will go anywhere, but the structures are poorly designed. There is so many insignificant pots early in the tournaments. I have no idea how we come up with 17k as a starting stack, with 25-50 starting blinds.
A) 17k? Can we come up with an more odd number to start with? Why are we playing 340 bbs deep stacks to start and then ruin the structure later on by skipping levels like 250/500, 600-1200, etc? If you take a big overview of how you want ppl to ideally bust out from a tournament....it should be a slow start, then a plateau until we have a winner. The way the current structures are set up, very few busts for the longest time...then a ton bust all at once, then gradual again (after blinds roll back), then another burst of players busting. Players want to have more play when there's more money involved.
C) I totally disagree with rolling back the blinds. Yes this gives more plays, but it illustrates an issue with the initial structure that you even have to do this. Fix the structure and you won't have this unnecessary need to roll back blinds. I see the problem with multiple starting day 1's, but once you reach a certain level on day 1...freeze the blinds until you reach the quota.
Easy fix is to lower starting stack to 10k, 30-40 minute blinds, and add in a bunch of missing levels.
- Starting times for the $560. Assuming the structures are as they currently are, the Thursday night starting time should actually begin earlier (like 4pm)...and allow late registration longer. Since the starting stack is so high, it's not vital for players to come on time. People that work can come out of work...go to the casino, eat dinner, then play with a decent stack. On the Friday night, probably could start an hour later or so...to let people come off work and still play (by extending the late reg).
Actual play:
- Dealers, for most part they do a good job. Things that I would stress to dealers:
A) They should never discuss any poker hands/players. When a player puts in a bet/raise, they should NOT cut out/announce the bet amount unless it's unclear if the bet was a valid raise, someone asks for a count, or the initial bettor/raiser verbally announces the bet. When dealers cut out/announce bets amount they can unintentionally affect the pending action.
C) Some need to pay more attention to the action
D) When antes come into play, when players aren't proactive; just announce Ante Up while you're cutting your cards/dealing...do it every hand till you don't have to.
Also saw a floor make an incorrect ruling. Probably should brush up on the TDA rules.
- Also have a concern regarding total chips in play. 107 entries for Day 1A of the $560. 107 players * 17000 starting stack/player = 1.819 M total chips. The end of day chip count is listed at 1.8486 M. Means we have an extra 29.6k chips after day 1A. Color ups really can't account for such a large difference.
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Why during the day?
Nights have so many more fish.
Are you one of those ultra nits that play during the day?
They chopped 3 way. Talked to Paul who took 3rd.
Apparently they had "issues" and decided to chop.
I won't get into any details.
Paul B?
We might have a few friends of friends here...
I'm just going off FB
i wouldnt call myself an ultranit (im <20 btw) but i am fairly tight. The main reason I play during the day time is b/c i have to get up at 6:30 every morning for uni so i dont want to stay up late. I agree that night have more fish tho.
Look me up on saturday.
I'll be checking the forum.
Let me know you playing.
Argyl is super busy tonight.
84 players, 100 entries for day 1 of the 550
5 1/2 games and a 2/5 DC so far.
Waiting for a seat.
Not sure his last name to be honest.
Not friends, just played poker with him a bunch.
FB = Facebook? If so, I don't go on Facebook.
hmm, ill let u know before i leave, my cell phone does not have internet assess so I wont be able to assess this forum at the casino. how many ppl on the 2/5 NLHE interest list? When I was at the casino earlier today there was 3.
actions pretty good at 1/2 tho?
Action is good.
I'm playing like a moron.
Was stuck 600 but I got lucky and now I'm even.
Still 61 players in the tourney.
By the time I left there was about 7 1/2 games and a deep stacked 2/5 game with a healthy waiting list. In addition there was still 40 something players left in the tourney.
I suspect tonight and even more so Saturday will be very busy.
2/5 NLHE or 2/5 DC?
It was DC
Havent seen a 2/5 HE game this week.
Maybe tonight.
Nah, there won't be. He's a nit and <20.
I'm an action junkie and >30 lmao
All 10 of us are playing 72 for 10$
Stacks are sick....
1- 5/10 DC, 2- 2/5 DC and 7- 1/2 games.
15 of 94 entries left in day 2 of the 550.
its awesome that the dealer allowed u guys to play the 27 game. I have tried to get one started a few times with no luck
We also started doing 25$ rolls every dealer change.
Are you playing today?
Anyone else playing in today's event?
ya, i played today, the runbad continues I 3bet squeeze TT to $40 outta the SB, original raiser calls and tilted black guy calls, flop is Q56r, i cbet $60, original raiser folds, and the tiled black guy instashoves for $250 and i call. He has A7o and rivers an ace.
72 entries for the 2K tourney when i left today.
i forget his name. Its the old black guy who used to work at the casino.
btw, we should change the name of this thread to "Argyll Regs Thread"
I don't think I could do that.
Seems kinda cheap.
Although it working would be hard to make happen.
So far tonight it's busy but not much action.
I'm shooting to loosen up the table and now I'm stuck about 4 bills.
Not sure you're talking about.
i called in ealier tonight to see if there was a 2/5 NLHE going. There wasnt but they said a 5/10 PLO game is running, are the stacks super deep in that game.
Yeah it's deep.
There is a 2/5 HE waiting list.
- The rake, I don't understand why the rake is proportionally higher when the buy in is bigger.
- The small room on the other side of the casino is not suitable for poker. It gets way too hot when the tables are close to full.
- At the start, I can see why it's 10 handed, but later on they should reduce the number of players/table...9 as fast as possible...then 8 later on. This will let tournaments end faster as there's more hands dealt/hour, less ppl waiting for guys tanking, and more players busting.
- Structures. This point, I don't think will go anywhere, but the structures are poorly designed. There is so many insignificant pots early in the tournaments. I have no idea how we come up with 17k as a starting stack, with 25-50 starting blinds.
A) 17k? Can we come up with an more odd number to start with?
C) I totally disagree with rolling back the blinds. Yes this gives more plays, but it illustrates an issue with the initial structure that you even have to do this. Fix the structure and you won't have this unnecessary need to roll back blinds. I see the problem with multiple starting day 1's, but once you reach a certain level on day 1...freeze the blinds until you reach the quota.
Easy fix is to lower starting stack to 10k, 30-40 minute blinds, and add in a bunch of missing levels.
- Starting times for the $560. Assuming the structures are as they currently are, the Thursday night starting time should actually begin earlier (like 4pm)...and allow late registration longer. Since the starting stack is so high, it's not vital for players to come on time. People that work can come out of work...go to the casino, eat dinner, then play with a decent stack. On the Friday night, probably could start an hour later or so...to let people come off work and still play (by extending the late reg).
Actual play:
- Dealers, for most part they do a good job. Things that I would stress to dealers:
A) They should never discuss any poker hands/players.
C) Some need to pay more attention to the action
D) When antes come into play, when players aren't proactive; just announce Ante Up while you're cutting your cards/dealing...do it every hand till you don't have to.
Also saw a floor make an incorrect ruling. Probably should brush up on the TDA rules.
- Also have a concern regarding total chips in play. 107 entries for Day 1A of the $560. 107 players * 17000 starting stack/player = 1.819 M total chips. The end of day chip count is listed at 1.8486 M. Means we have an extra 29.6k chips after day 1A. Color ups really can't account for such a large difference.
- Looks like day 1B had a difference of 12.3k.
Would be nice to have an explanation.