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Don't know if any of these have been tried or not, but I really like the idea of having the tables and waiting lists available online.

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Following up on the idea of having the waiting lists online, you should be able to do alot with that. For instance, if you like to spread a 100/200 on Saturdays "if there is enough interest", you could have people book their spots in the game over the internet several days in advance. People could put their names on the waiting list along with a time that they are going to be there - could book various games like you do tee times at a golf course. People will be much more apt to come at a certain time if they know the game they want will be running.

You could have players use their Players Card to book the seats, and either revoke the privlege if they no-show too often, or give them an ebay-like rating.

You could also show which players are on the tables and lists either by using their names or handles like we use here, and all this info can automatically get filled in using a players card. People could also sign up for automated callbacks,emails, IM's or text messages whenever their desired game starts up, or whenever a game is scheduled. For instance you sign up to be informed whenever a big HE or PLO or HORSE game start up, or are scheduled to be started up. You may even allow players to try and get games scheduled (get an e-mail stating "Joe Blow has proposed starting a 5/10 PLO game on Saturday at 8:00 PM on Saturday and has invited you (or you have expressed an interest in such a game). Would you like to be added to the game?"

Lot's of possibilities using technology to give your cardroom a competitive edge.