Trop Pink Chip this past weekend

[smittymatt]

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I have always heard it was extremely aggressive as well, but have never found it that was myself. I was just there on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. For the most part it was pretty loose, but not particularly aggressive or crazy.

Nutty old lady in a wheelchair cracked my aces after cold calling 3 bets preflop with AQo! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Rob

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Just standard loose passive low limit poker. Plays the same as 2/4 3/6 for the most part.

[chillrob]

I do prefer the Borgata, but this trip I played at the Trop because my girlfriend was with me. She needs things to do while I play poker, like go to the beach. Also, the pink chip game was a lot less aggressive than the Borgata 10/20, which made for a more relaxing trip for me as well.

I like hanging around the boardwalk too, it is nice for a walk when you need a break from poker. If Borgata was on the beach/boardwalk it would be pretty ideal though.

[Jazzy3113]

Well I understand the atmosphere comments and obviously knowing the floor is a huge boon, but how about from a purely poker talent perspective? I got my start when I was 20 going to college in philly and playing at the Trop on the weekends when I could. However, when I switched from NL to limit I found that the trop never had enough games going and someone suggested the Borg. My point is that the Borg attracts the touristy types plus has a lot more games going meaning there are more games to play and easier to move around from a tough table.

Also, I have another semi related question. Is the best strategy to play only at one casino rather than move around? I feel if you play at one place, you log all your time there and advance more quickly up the comp chain, rather then spreading your time around and having little to no comps due to lack of time.

[DeuceHigh13]

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I have always heard it was extremely aggressive as well, but have never found it that was myself. I was just there on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. For the most part it was pretty loose, but not particularly aggressive or crazy.

Nutty old lady in a wheelchair cracked my aces after cold calling 3 bets preflop with AQo! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Rob

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I seem to remember the pink game being much more aggressive in the past, about 4-5 years ago. The game went away for a while, and since it came back it really isn't the same game it used to be. Still very loose, but not as aggressive.

[flavio321]

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I have always heard it was extremely aggressive as well, but have never found it that was myself. I was just there on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. For the most part it was pretty loose, but not particularly aggressive or crazy.

Nutty old lady in a wheelchair cracked my aces after cold calling 3 bets preflop with AQo! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Rob

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I seem to remember the pink game being much more aggressive in the past, about 4-5 years ago. The game went away for a while, and since it came back it really isn't the same game it used to be. Still very loose, but not as aggressive.

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i used to grind the pink game back in the days when it was really a good game to nitty it up. now you have 4-5 old, nitty to weak passive players hogging it up. the game is not as soft as you think. you can find softer 20-40 games at the borgata.

[buddypup]

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I am asking a serious question, not trying to put down the trop or anything. Why do you guys not play at the Borgata? It seems to me that there are always more people in their room and higher limits plus nicer atmosphere. I mean why do people play at other casinos? The only thing that comes to mind is softer competition, but wouldnt the weaker players float towards the name recognition of the borg?

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Too many NYC a-holes. Too many NYC wannabe pros....everyone is a pro at the Borgata. UMm...what else....oh you somtimes wait up to 40 min. to get into a game.....the floor guys treat you like its just an honor to be there.....the dealers EXPECT tips from every pot, and will call you out on it sometimes.
There are many great players in AC that will only play at the Trop and Taj. Trop has some pretty good cash games if you go the right day. I have had a few great runs over there. Same with the Taj. Honestly, I also dont think the atmosphere at the Borgata is that great...its just a big open room.....nothing special.

[chillrob]

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I have always heard it was extremely aggressive as well, but have never found it that was myself. I was just there on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. For the most part it was pretty loose, but not particularly aggressive or crazy.

Nutty old lady in a wheelchair cracked my aces after cold calling 3 bets preflop with AQo! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Rob

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I seem to remember the pink game being much more aggressive in the past, about 4-5 years ago. The game went away for a while, and since it came back it really isn't the same game it used to be. Still very loose, but not as aggressive.

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When / for how long did the pink game go away?

[Lurshy]

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I am asking a serious question, not trying to put down the trop or anything. Why do you guys not play at the Borgata? It seems to me that there are always more people in their room and higher limits plus nicer atmosphere. I mean why do people play at other casinos? The only thing that comes to mind is softer competition, but wouldnt the weaker players float towards the name recognition of the borg?

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I like the Borgata, I usually play 6-12 there, and tourney's. But I play the trop about half the time. I was with slot folks that got comped suite meals etc. so the choice was easy.

As for the table texture, I've found it runs the gamut so three different textures this last weekend, and Saturday night it was hyper loose aggressive except for me and a few others. It only takes 2-3 crazies to make sick table. I picked my spots but others had wild variance.

The pink chip can be good times - like the 5 - 10 kill at foxwoods - it does vary from tight to hyper.

[Jeffage]

I play regularly at Borg, and it's my go-to room in AC in general. That said, I like playing at Taj a lot as well - I go where the action is frankly also. If you're playing 20-40, the Taj game is simply much better. If a hot waitress means more to you than a bunch of extra money, then hey, go to Borg to play 20. But the game is softer at Taj. Also, sometimes I like to play stud - Taj has a bunch of 20-40 to 40-80 stud that Borg doesn't offer. In addition, Taj is brighter, they got new chips, tables, chairs and plasmas viewable from everywhere (esp. the high limit pit).

Of course, if you want to play 40-80 and higher hold em in AC, Borg is you're only option (same with 75 stud and higher) which is why I usually head that way. But, especially if you're a local, you should explore the other rooms. Sometimes you'll be surprised at what you find and enjoy the change of scenery (esp. if you're running bad).

Jeff

[cmurl904]

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Too many NYC a-holes. Too many NYC wannabe pros....everyone is a pro at the Borgata. UMm...what else....oh you somtimes wait up to 40 min. to get into a game.....the floor guys treat you like its just an honor to be there.....the dealers EXPECT tips from every pot, and will call you out on it sometimes.
There are many great players in AC that will only play at the Trop and Taj. Trop has some pretty good cash games if you go the right day. I have had a few great runs over there. Same with the Taj. Honestly, I also dont think the atmosphere at the Borgata is that great...its just a big open room.....nothing special.

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I used to only play at the Trop (5/10 7CS & 4/8 HE), I had a bad experience there then went to Borgata. I can't play a stud game at Borgata, so I played 6/12 HE there a few times. That game runs inconsistently, so I had to go back to the Trop. I like the Trop game selection, and lousy players. Yeah, there's a lot of locals, but they're not really good. I've had awesome runs at Trop & Taj too, but I think the Borg stole away the under-35 "poker boom" crowd/fish from the Taj. So, the amount of solid players, local rocks, & degenerates is higher now.

Borg has it's pluses (nice atmosphere, bottled beer/top shelf drinks, lots of 1/2 & 2/5 NL, high limit HE & 7CS, lots of SNG's, lots of eye candy, waitresses, etc..). But, the douche-factor there is MUCH higher than any other AC room, especially on weekends. That's why I tend to avoid that room in the summer months.