St. Louis Poker
 

Have not been in St. Louis for a few years.

I would like to play medium stakes limit poker ($15-30 to $30-$60). Will this be possible. If yes where and when?

Thanks in advance

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It will be difficult to find those stakes just because of the silly loss limit law (that was very nearly repealed this year by the legislature).

However, on weekends, there's a decent chance that you'll run into some games that are above the typical low limits. Ameristar in St. Charles tends to offer the widest array of limit games. Harrahs (almost right across the Missouri River from Ameristar) tends to run more no-limit and 3-6 limit games, although I'd check it out as well since it is a nice room.

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It will be difficult to find those stakes just because of the silly loss limit law (that wasn't repealed this year because they are morons).


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I'm so glad I moved.

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It will be difficult to find those stakes just because of the silly loss limit law (that wasn't repealed this year because they are morons).


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I'm so glad I moved.

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The only reason it survived was because gambling opponents were able to jack up the casino tax high enough in the bill that the casinos withdrew their support of the repeal. The casinos agreed to increase the rate, but not to that level.

Still, I don't think the limit is long for this world. More casinos (and thus more political power in the gaming industry) are sprouting up in the state, and Kansas will be opening a major casino in Kansas City, Kansas in the next couple of years. That will be two bordering states that offer unlimited gambling to draw high rollers away from Missouri.

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Still, I don't think the limit is long for this world.

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Been hearing that for years though. Haven't you? *shrug* Shame really. Man they have some stupid gambling laws. The loss limit is just the tip of the iceburg.

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Have not been in St. Louis for a few years.

I would like to play medium stakes limit poker ($15-30 to $30-$60). Will this be possible. If yes where and when?

Thanks in advance

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Those limits? Avoid the entire state of Missouri.

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20-40 runs at harrahs with a 1/2 kill+ rock at harrahs on fri and sun

30-60 w 1/2 kill and rock on wed nights at harrahs

most the locals have pumpkins ($500 chips) that you can swap for in the restrooms just ask if you need a reload

not to mention they have "over buttons", that alot of the players will use if u want to play bigger

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Been hearing that for years though. Haven't you? *shrug* Shame really.

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I don't think they have come this close to cutting it, though. Plus, there's a greater impetus now with the Kansas casino going up. It won't be easy, but it will fall eventually.

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Man they have some stupid gambling laws. The loss limit is just the tip of the iceburg.

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My favorite is how not only is it illegal to comp alcoholic beverages to players, but it is illegal for players to pay for drinks with chips. They apparently feel the best way to test someone's sobriety is to watch them pull money out of their pockets.

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Ameristar is by far your best bet, try to get in good w/ some of the reg so they will sell you chips. Come by and visit St. Louies Room at Presidents Casino on the water.

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Have not been in St. Louis for a few years.

I would like to play medium stakes limit poker ($15-30 to $30-$60). Will this be possible. If yes where and when?

Thanks in advance

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Those limits? Avoid the entire state of Missouri.

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as of last summer at least there was 15-30 at Ameristar in KC regularly. I assume it's still there but have had no reason to confirm

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Come by and visit St. Louies Room at Presidents Casino on the water.

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By all means, AVOID THE PRESIDENT CASINO.

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as of last summer at least there was 15-30 at Ameristar in KC regularly. I assume it's still there but have had no reason to confirm

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Still going to my knowledge although I mainly play at Harrah's - it is normally a pretty tough game though, i have only sat the 15-30 twice and it wasnt a weak lineup (maybe i am biased from playing 15/30 at cbury, who knows) - if we get a casino on the KS side of KC open without a $500 rule, there is going to be some fantastic action

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Come by and visit St. Louies Room at Presidents Casino on the water.

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By all means, AVOID THE PRESIDENT CASINO.

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For god sakes if you enjoy poker, take this advice. This was the most garbage poker room I have ever stepped foot into.

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For god sakes if you enjoy living, take this advice. This was the most garbage poker room I have ever stepped foot into.

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Fixed your post John. Boonville may not have been big, but at least you didn't fear for your life.

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I don't know anything about $15-30 but if you are playing at Harrah's and sit to the right, near the cage, the showgirls from Ibar run back and forth from the dressing room to the stage.

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It sounds like you're looking for limit action so you'll want to head to the Ameristar in St. Charles.

Here's one small piece of advice on circumventing the problem of the loss limit. You can only buy in for 500 per 2 hour block. I.e. you can buy in for 500 between 12noon and 2 p.m. And you can buy in for 500 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
So if you want to play the 20/40 game show up near the end of one of those two hour blocks and buy in for 500 then head back to the cashier a few minutes later during the next block and rebuy.
Also, after your first visit just color up your chips to blacks and keep them in your pocket for the next time you roll in.

Best,
Bill

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the ameristar no longer has the 20 40 game

harrahs took it

ameristar has 1/2 nl and 3/6 sometimes 4/8 limit

5/10 omaha hi/lo 1/2 kill

and 10/20 omaha hi/lo w 1/2 kill on tues thurs

NO 20 40 LIMIT

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I don't know anything about $15-30 but if you are playing at Harrah's and sit to the right, near the cage, the showgirls from Ibar run back and forth from the dressing room to the stage.

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QFT. Best advice in the thread.

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Come by and visit St. Louies Room at Presidents Casino on the water.

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For god sakes if you enjoy living, take this advice. This was the most garbage poker room I have ever stepped foot into.

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Fixed your post John. Boonville may not have been big, but at least you didn't fear for your life.

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Now you tell me. Ended up at the President a week ago. Sat in a 4/8 limit game and booked a $165 win in 2.5 hours (right after seeing the Cardinals beat the Royals in the 14th). That was one scary room, but also some really sucky players.

NCAces