Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-29-2007, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 352
Re: closest poker rooms to me
There are a few card room locators- a good one can be found at TwoRags.com. I don't know about WV, but the closest MS casino to you seems to be Golden Moon in Philadelphia. Here is their site:...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-24-2007, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Re: psychology of poker
As to its value, well it was published by 2+2- that should be a clue. Its major flaw has been that it has been heavily mined by others so that you may already be familiar with much of the contents...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-24-2007, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 4,229
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-21-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 523
Re: Shreveport question
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I play 10/20NL but I obviously know I will be lucky if I find a 5/10 running in that dump of a city.
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You ask a question the locals could best answer and slam their city...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-21-2007, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 855
Re: Visiting Biloxi, need help...
I agree with Chipr777. The two tournaments you have to choose from are not anything wonderful. I assume your time is limited, so spend it playing somewhere worthwhile instead. The Beau Rivage is the...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-21-2007, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 122
Re: Read em and Reap
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It's a good book. I realized after reading it that I was exhibiting some of the tells discussed in the book, so it helped me on that level.
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That's probably the book's...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-20-2007, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 188
Re: Anyone here ever play in Vicksburg
I haven't played in any LA cardrooms so far, just MS. Horseshoe sounds like a nice one- I'll try and check it out. You mention to avoid Horizon you have to drive an extra 20 minutes to the next...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-19-2007, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 188
Re: Anyone here ever play in Vicksburg
I said it was a stagnant pool, but calling Horizon's Poker room a rat hole and crap hole is a little harsh. I can see why you guys would say that, finding the atmosphere lacking in elegance and the...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-18-2007, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 188
Re: Anyone here ever play in Vicksburg
I play there- seems like a stagnant pool to me. Without a doubt, there are some players in the market, but despite valiant attempts at promos by the graveyard shift manager, the existing card room is...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
10-19-2007, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 470
Re: prop players in vegas
I'd taken it as a given that Poker rooms operated like casino table games and that a dealer was never allowed to play there. When I started learning Poker years ago, one of its virtues was that you...
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Forum: Psychology
10-03-2007, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 315
Re: How does poker change you?
Before, I played Poker, I wandered through life as an observer, just waiting to see what would happen. Poker has taught me to take charge,and I have become more goal oriented.
I tend to size up...
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Forum: Psychology
09-22-2007, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 73
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-20-2007, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 81
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Forum: Psychology
09-17-2007, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 152
Re: I panic when playing live!
I'm thinking that doing something "similar but smaller", such as playing BJ for a while might be a good plan... considering drinking as a solution
Please post where you play. We'll all show up to...
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Forum: Psychology
09-17-2007, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 304
Re: Speech play
1) "Do you want me to call?":
Are you bluffing?
2) "Will you show me if I fold?":
Are you bluffing?
3) "Let's gamble""
I think you are weak or bluffing.
4) "You don't have to call":
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Forum: Psychology
09-16-2007, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 117
Re: Aspects of Life That Affect Your Poker Play
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Generally when you feel better you play better.
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I think the real concern here is in the negative of that statement:
Generally when you feel bad you play badly.
I think...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-14-2007, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 64
Re: Any good pot limit holdem books?
The Reuben and Ciaffone book is a great introduction to the concepts necessary for Pot Limit play, and I recommend it. Its only "fault" is that it covers other games and does not focus exclusively on...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-13-2007, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 2,859
Re: What is your age?
I was wondering what the average age is of the posters here at B&M. I'd guess it to be 20 years older than the average in a few specific forums here, give or take a couple of years.
Well, one...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-09-2007, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 228
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-06-2007, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 237
Views: 2,859
Re: Complete List
58 = BDub1
58 = Angus T
57 = Howard Beale
54 = JJT
53 = Rick Nebiolo
51 = Mr. Rick
50 = nineinchal
40+ = Mr. C
40+ = bearwiredpair
48 = carddown
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-03-2007, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 240
Re: Taking notes at a live game
cliffspiro, I'm interested in your method and sent you a PM, but I agree with the other poster's concerns about being seen making notes at the table. I have seen one guy that is a Houdini with a...
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-27-2007, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 271
Re: Aces Cracked Promo: Value per hour?
Thanks for the input. My math skills were bad before they atrophied, so check me on this:
Assuming 25 hands per hour, chances of you getting AA about 11.3%
estimate losing with AA (calling only)...
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Forum: Books and Publications
08-24-2007, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 156
Re: Has Anyone Read Caros Poker Tells??
The ideal situation would be for Caro and Navarro to team up on a combined edition of the two books. They both have unique strengths- Caro has more knowledge and information on specific Poker...
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-23-2007, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 271
Aces Cracked Promo: Value per hour?
Two local card rooms offer "Aces Cracked" promotions, and one of them is expanding their offer to several days a week. One place rewards $100 and the other pays $60 for Aces Cracked. Surely, there...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-14-2007, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 919
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