Las Vegas rooms--- it is time

[Don Olney]

This will never happen BUT it is time.....

Poker rooms in Las Vegas need to standardize poker rules.
A few examples----
1. Buy the button -- some rooms yes, some no
2. Post between the button -- some yes, some no
3. Must moves--some yes, some no, some chain, some for an hour
4. 3rd. man walking, some yes, some no
5. Cash plays, some yes some no
6. In no-limit when all in, some must turn cards up, some no.
7. Dealer reads the cards. some yes, some no
and the list goes on and on.

Now I know, each poker room manager THINKS they know best and will not change. But, it is time to get poker under control.
When entering a room it would be nice to have a STANDARD rule base.....

I think the PPA or some one needs to step in and get this done,
BUT IT WILL NOT HAPPEN---------

[JP OSU]

In regards to 6, what rooms make you flip your cards in a cash game?

[Don Olney]

Bellagio--- lower no-limit games

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Bellagio--- lower no-limit games

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No way, they are crowded enough as it is.

[Cactus Jack]

I give Don a lot of credit for at least thinking about how to make the game better. I guess you aren't going to please those who are always looking out for themselves at the expense of the game. No doubt MLB ought to look into allowing teams with fast guys to shorten the path to first base down to 86 feet.

[psandman]

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I give Don a lot of credit for at least thinking about how to make the game better. I guess you aren't going to please those who are always looking out for themselves at the expense of the game. No doubt MLB ought to look into allowing teams with fast guys to shorten the path to first base down to 86 feet.

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I find it odd you would use a baseball analagy since baseball is the sport with the least uniform playing areas.

[Admo]

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I give Don a lot of credit for at least thinking about how to make the game better. I guess you aren't going to please those who are always looking out for themselves at the expense of the game.

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CJ,

I respect you and Don a great deal.

That being said I honestly don't understand how the overall game of poker is 'harmed' (whatever that means) by poker room managers trying to put more butts in seats, and allowing players to decide which seat best fits their butt.

Personally I prefer playing in clean rooms with low rake and no jackpot drop, but I'm glad there are other choices for those that love them some jackpot.

As far as I know, nobody has implemented the Straight Beats a Flush Rule, but you and Don are arguing that the game is suffering because of small logistical differences that have little to do with the standard rules of poker.

Can you elaborate?


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No doubt MLB ought to look into allowing teams with fast guys to shorten the path to first base down to 86 feet.

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Or allowing half the pitchers in the game to sit out when it's their turn to bat. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Admo]

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Poker rooms in Las Vegas need to standardize poker rules.

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Not sure if I'm in the minority, but I prefer a diverse marketplace that allows me to choose the room and rule-set that maximizes my EV.

[1huskerfan]

I like the different rules. Some of the donks out there don't know how to adapt or spend too much time thinking about them.

[Dave D]

I know that I love asking if I can post now or if I need to wait. I'm sure everyone thinks "omg fish" right when I say that.