Do all Ontario casinos not allow cell phone games being played?
So I'm at GBH right now, sitting at an empty closed blackjack table playing a game on my iPhone, and security comes up and says I'm not allowed to play on my phone while inside the casino. The poker lists are all full and obv no games are opening yet, and I've been here for over an hour already.
I've always played games on my phone to pass the time, but is this a rule in all casinos?
Im already putting up with the 1 hour drive, the long wait lists, the shortage of dealers all the time, and the poor work ethic of many slow dealers here, the fact I have to walk all the way outside the poker room to use my cell (which I don't get cuz ppl stand behind the BJ tables all the time to use it), and now I can't kill time waiting by playing on the phone so now I'm stuck watching tv with NO sound.
Sorry for the Rant. But I can kind of understand why a lot of people say playing poker in Ontario is like playing in a prison.
But seriously, how does playing a game on your phone hurt anyone especially when it's done away from any open tables?
I've always played games on my phone to pass the time, but is this a rule in all casinos?
Im already putting up with the 1 hour drive, the long wait lists, the shortage of dealers all the time, and the poor work ethic of many slow dealers here, the fact I have to walk all the way outside the poker room to use my cell (which I don't get cuz ppl stand behind the BJ tables all the time to use it), and now I can't kill time waiting by playing on the phone so now I'm stuck watching tv with NO sound.
Sorry for the Rant. But I can kind of understand why a lot of people say playing poker in Ontario is like playing in a prison.
But seriously, how does playing a game on your phone hurt anyone especially when it's done away from any open tables?
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Thought you could use your phone for games and such as long as you are not a the table.
Maybe its a new security guard thinking the rule is for closed tables games as well
Oh yah, free wifi as well.
If someone on the forum could correct me if I am wrong. Do you not have to leave the room at Brantford as well. I have not played up there in a while.
Edit:
Unless a major change to this that I don't know about.?
I was there 2 weeks ago and did not have to leave the poker room. You do have to leave the table. Also I tested the limits by checking my phone at the table during one of the tournament breaks and was not asked to get up (I had always been asked to stand up before.....maybe just a lazy dealer who didn't care that much, and the floor didn't notice).
Ummm, no.
No such rule like that... Of course you can have (and talk) on your phone in a casino... Issue is, can you use it while playing... at either poker or table games...
Wait... You mean Philli was... WRONG?
Well, I for one am shocked!
Damn you gifbin!!
I mean it was years ago than it was as long as you step away it is OK.
This is a long time since I have heard or seen anyone have security come up to them.
Philli, I really don't want to keep correcting you but.... have you ever even been in a casino other than Rama?
Even at Rama are you not allowed to have your phone while walking through the casino? What are you supposed to do, leave it in the car?
Yes and yes.
Well there you have it. Glad that's settled.
So, cardsrusa, the answer is yes, any Ontario casino I've ever been in has allowed cell phones, but not at the table......unless you're philli.
No and no.
I've been to Rama.
Here in our good ol Ontarioio it is definitely more strict, which actually I am in favour of...
I think nowadays security knows they are fighting a losing battle to try to prevent all cell phone use, so now it is just limited to when you are away from the table - and even that is getting lax at the poker table. A dealer will usually not bust you unless you are in a hand or someone else complains.
The last tournament I played in Vegas it seemed like one guy basically texted every hand he was in on at the FINAL TABLE to someone. Incredibly annoying and elicited only a mild "sir please do not slow the game" from the dealer.
A friend reported to me a few months ago that she was told by a dealer at Brantford to turn and face the wall when using a cell. lol. Since then I have made sure to turn my back to the table when using phone @ Brantford.
I have played in this type of environment and felt like being an Ontarian gave me an edge. Players were distracted and it was great for me.
I was at Brantford the other day and the pit boss gave me crap for using an iPod while standing in line for chips. I told him that I would put it away when I got to the table, but he insisted I put it away right away. I thought that was dumb.
Think that is more info than is necessary...
Yes, the regulations are overly restrictive. I also think the pit boss was a dick, too.
I hate not bring able to listen to music while I'm playing. I'm glad I don't go there very often.
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I don't think people should be texting at the table if they're in a hand, but they're taking the interpretation of the rule to far.
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