Forum: Sports Betting
01-25-2007, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 36
Sports Book Rookie.
Headed to Vegas this weekend. If I were to place a $100 bet on the Colts to win the Super Bowl and they cover the 7 points. (Assuming that is the spread at gametime) How much does that wager pay...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
01-23-2007, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 56
Booze for the Room
Please move post if this is wrong spot…..
Headed to Vegas this Saturday. Staying at Mirage. Normally I pack in a couple bottles of booze for the hotel room. Now that the airlines don’t allow...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
01-19-2007, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 132
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
01-18-2007, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 76
Re: Canterbury sit and go\'s
You are going to see less hands than an on-line super turbo. By the third round you may have 3 players all in on any given hand.
Remember, you are playing "limit players" who have no problem...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
01-08-2007, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 217
Re: The stench around poker tables
One of the worst smells I run into is meth mouth. You know, the degenerate meth junkie who has been at the table pushing 24 hours…the one with black teeth. One whiff is toe curling…
That and...
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Forum: Televised Poker
01-08-2007, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 311
Re: \"Official\" Pro-Am Equalizer thread
The player profile segment on Matusow was ridiculous and immature. Frankly thought he was stoned. And the table talk with Sheikhan was as scripted as the WSOP which they went back and re-played.
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Forum: Televised Poker
01-08-2007, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 311
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
12-28-2006, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 309
Re: canterbury?
I wouldn't say it's rare. Usually a game running on the weekends. Almost always 7 card stud (Hi) 2/4 limit. Most of the time half of the table are guys playing while waiting for a Hold'em seat.
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
12-28-2006, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 309
Re: canterbury?
BigBuffet, you friggin nailed it with that post.
Probably add one thing. Dealer thinking, I aint getting one stinking tip out of these nits.....
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
12-27-2006, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 84
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Forum: Psychology
12-22-2006, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 233
Re: Parents say Quit Poker...FBI
You're not getting it. It's not that its illegal. It's gambling. Specifically tightened up after 911 as a security risk. You will not get a top secret clearance as a know gambler. If you lie and...
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Forum: Psychology
12-22-2006, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 233
Re: Parents say Quit Poker...FBI
http://www.fbi.gov/clearance/securityclearance.htm
They pretty much toss your app while going through this process….
Applicants must meet certain criteria, relating to their honesty, character,...
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Forum: Psychology
12-22-2006, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 233
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Forum: Psychology
12-22-2006, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 233
Re: Parents say Quit Poker...FBI
They will most likely find that you have a risk taking personality when they sike test you. (Personality Profile Testing)
Anyway, the FBI (or any Gov/Military) will more than likely toss you app...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
12-18-2006, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 89
Re: Canterbury Park MN - Tonight
Guess I was wrong. I doubt anyone had to wait more than 20-25 minutes, even at the peak. Still an empty table or 2 at 8pm.....
IF you are playing yellow chips, just ask the floor to comp your...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
12-15-2006, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 89
Re: Canterbury Park MN - Tonight
I'll be there.
The 12 days of X-Mas promotion is in full swing. Plus as you mentioned the coledge kids will be there in force. Expect lists on all games to be over an hour wait if you get...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-30-2006, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 241
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-16-2006, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 72
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Forum: Internet Gambling
11-14-2006, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 66
Re: Stars connectivity problems anyone?
Yes. Lots of disconnects when I'm in a pot! Grrrrrrr....
Seems like it will be running well, then an hour or two of slow stuff and disconnects, then just starts cruising along again.
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-03-2006, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 77
Re: Staking other players to play
I stake friends on a regular basis at my cardroom. General deal is this.
Cash Games are basically a loan. If I give you $100 and you re-pay me that day. No interest. If I don’t get repaid that...
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Forum: Tournament Circuit/WSOP
10-16-2006, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 46
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-18-2006, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 80
Re: Straddle Explination
Where I play, (Canterbury ) only one straddle is allowed. The other players can raise and re-raise the straddle to the cap, but the option stays with the original straddle.
One other situation...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-14-2006, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 92
Re: Canterbury\'s Fall Classic
Might want to try Mystic Lake Casino/Resort (No poker there - slots and blackjack) Just down the road.
http://www.mysticlake.com/
If that don't work, post a reply. I live in the area and know...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-12-2006, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 141
Re: Requesting to see mucked cards at showdown?
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You can do what I've seen some people do - even after it's been asked that the hand be shown, they'll fire the cards into the muck. The dealer usually says nothing.
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-01-2006, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 81
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