Re: Why do players think they can do this when not in a hand?
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Well, just a little perspective here:
You're talking about a cash game (NLHE) that was virtually unknown in casinos just a few years ago. The main reason why they're spreading so many NL games, and in fact, the reason why the tables are so stuffed in the first place is the influx of WPT trained n00bs, aka fools with money.
In fact, it could even be argued that the main reason any of us are there completing the prophecy about fools and money is because we also were introduced or re-introduced to the game via the WPT or via the Moneymaker effect.
So, if it is your plan (and a realistic goal) to walk out of the casino with some other fool's money in your pocket, perhaps you can afford to be a little gracious while the n00bs demonstrate their ignorance. After all, if they were a little more with it, it might actually turn into an evenly matched game (which is definitely -EV).
But yeah, the dealer's the one getting caught in the middle of this, since he's not getting to keep much of the fool's money, and he has to be the enforcer. Especially the herculean task of getting the coffehousers to STFU while not in the hand.
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Good post but was it addressed to me? (It's under me in the post threading but doesn't seem in reference to my posts.) I ask because if I do get a chance to write about my experiences with coffeehousing and other problems, the "big picture" issues you mention will be included.
~ Rick
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