Deaf Poker Player @ Casino...

[bernie]

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I've played with deaf players. No big deal at all. Of all the physical disabilities to have, hearing impairment is among the least problematic when playing poker.

Yes, let the floor and/or the dealers know that he's deaf and it should be smooth sailing. Trying to do this without letting folks know that he can't hear is probably a bad idea; things are likely to come up that need slightly special treatment and it'll avoid problems if people know in advance. And folks will know not to try to talk to him unless he's looking at 'em (presuming he can lip read).

Playing limit, the deaf players just need to pay attention to know what the bet sizes are. With no-limit, if the amount of the bet is uncertain the dealer can stack and count the bets to make it clear from across the table, or someone can sign it. It just works.

Don't sign with your friend during hands other than if something really odd is going on that needs detailed explaining, say, and make sure folks know what/why you're signing. English only during hands. Between the hands, whatever.

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[boscoboy]

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Tough call. I say don't take him . I think it would seem unfair to the other players if your friend had somebody using sign language and giving him information about pot size and such, only because they can't be sure what else his helper might be telling him. Also, what kind of accomodations do you expect the dealers/floorman to make.

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wow. did you miss the part where he said this was his friend?

[Wake up CALL]

If he is deaf how will he know if you are telling the floorman he is deaf?

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I have seen many deaf players it shouldn't be a problem at all. Obviously they are used to not being able to hear. The only thing is you mentioned you are in the east so the game might not be as easy to read.

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No. I have seen deaf players play in LA without a problem. The only thing I know about east coast poker is that when I used to audition dealers in Vegas the "experienced" dealers from the east typically were behind a good break in that went to school in the west.

Also "reading the game" is what we refer to as being able to look at a game from across the room or on tape and being able to tell what the action is. This woudl be very similiar to what a deaf person would be looking at and with weaker dealers it is harder to tell what the action is without hearing it.

[Brad1970]

I have played with a blind person before, so I deaf one at the table should be a piece of cake!!!

[jjshabado]

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Tough call. I say don't take him. I think it would seem unfair to the other players if your friend had somebody using sign language and giving him information about pot size and such, only because they can't be sure what else his helper might be telling him. Also, what kind of accomodations do you expect the dealers/floorman to make.

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I say this is awful advice. I agree with the part about being careful with information other players don't have, and no signing during hands, but don't let him miss out on a good time just because its a little extra work.

[John Deere]

I played with a deaf guy before, and had no idea that he was deaf until he tried to talk to me. That, though, was a limit game (which removes the need to follow chip counts, etc.). Seriously, if a guy can play in the WSOP with his feet, I don't see why a deaf person can't play.

[GiantBuddha]

wtf...people play with headphones on all the time. Your friend shouldn't have a problem and hopefully will have a great time. It's probably best to let the floor know so the dealers know to be as clear as possible in directing the action, etc. Also you don't want them to think any gestures you might use are some sort of poor attempt at collusion. But tell your buddy this and he'll understand; no one wants people to think they're cheating.

[HLS2k6]

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Also, what kind of accomodations do you expect the dealers/floorman to make.


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Since every one else pointed out the bad advice that preceded this sentence, I'll just add that I'm pretty sure there's nothing in the Americans with Disabilities Act that says "except for casinos." So it's not just what accomodations the poster or his friend expect them to make; it's what accomodations federal law requires them to make.

OP, I'm sure your friend will do just fine. If he'd like to go, DEFINITELY bring him!

[TurdFerguson]

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I've played with deaf players. No big deal at all. Of all the physical disabilities to have, hearing impairment is among the least problematic when playing poker.

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Ditto. Actually, of all the physical disabilities to have, I'd actually prefer to lack a sense of smell in some cardrooms or when sitting next to certain ripe regulars. Yikes! (Thank you, I'll be here all week -- try the veal!)

OP, last time I was in AC I played NL with (and ended up busting) a kid who none of us knew was deaf until he got up to leave. I assume that he was a very good lip reader, so as to be able to pick up bet sizes. In some rooms, such as the Trop in AC, which can get quite loud & boisterous sometimes, I'd think being deaf might be advantageous by way of being less distracted by outside stimuli. So if he's comfortable playing live, I say let him try it.