suggestions for promotions

peetar69 · #1 11-03-2007, 02:24 PM

Play at my local room is way down due to a new casino opening and poker downturn in general. Its a 8 table room. 5-7 tables going during peak hours, 2-4 tables weekdays.They reserve 20% of the BBjackpot for promotions, which has not been spent. I guesstimate they have 20- 40K for player promotions.Next month is the Holidays and it might kill the room if action doesn't improve. They are truely a great bunch of people working there, and I can just see the situation is getting to them. With the number of players and a about promotion roll known, could you guys help with some good promotions that might help our room.
Thanks,
peetar

rivermetimbers · #2 11-03-2007, 02:46 PM

-for a whole week "splash the pot" on some of the games.... throw in an extra hundred or w/e before the hands are dealt, itll make random hands even more interesting

-give away tshirts and other little things for "special hands" that arent even really special... ex: ace-high flushes and better... or have a "beaten aces" mini jackpot, where if your pocket aces get beaten you win a small prize

hope any of this helps

budblown · #3 11-03-2007, 04:07 PM

cracked aces promo, Monday Night Football squares (free squares for people who have a certain amount of hours), Hours freeroll tourney

Poshua · #4 11-03-2007, 04:19 PM

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Monday Night Football squares (free squares for people who have a certain amount of hours)

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Not sure where OP is located, but would be illegal in any state other than Nevada.

budblown · #5 11-03-2007, 04:28 PM

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Monday Night Football squares (free squares for people who have a certain amount of hours)

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Not sure where OP is located, but would be illegal in any state other than Nevada.

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Not true, if the players had to buy the squares then it would be illegal, but if they receive squares for hours played then it is legal as the players are not gambling on the squares.

Poshua · #6 11-03-2007, 05:27 PM

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Monday Night Football squares (free squares for people who have a certain amount of hours)

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Not sure where OP is located, but would be illegal in any state other than Nevada.

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Not true, if the players had to buy the squares then it would be illegal, but if they receive squares for hours played then it is legal as the players are not gambling on the squares.

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I don't think that's true, because they have to buy something (time at the poker table) in order to get the squares. This is why sweepstakes always have a "no purchase necessary" way to enter; even requiring the purchase of an unrelated product makes it illegal gambling. In order not to run afoul of that, the casino would have to offer a way to get the squares for free, without playing any poker.

budblown · #7 11-03-2007, 06:08 PM

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Monday Night Football squares (free squares for people who have a certain amount of hours)

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Not sure where OP is located, but would be illegal in any state other than Nevada.

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Not true, if the players had to buy the squares then it would be illegal, but if they receive squares for hours played then it is legal as the players are not gambling on the squares.

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I don't think that's true, because they have to buy something (time at the poker table) in order to get the squares. This is why sweepstakes always have a "no purchase necessary" way to enter; even requiring the purchase of an unrelated product makes it illegal gambling. In order not to run afoul of that, the casino would have to offer a way to get the squares for free, without playing any poker.

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You are not buying anything by sitting at a poker table. I've seen this done in multiple casinos/cardrooms outside of Nevada to bring people in the room.

Poshua · #8 11-03-2007, 10:15 PM

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You are not buying anything by sitting at a poker table. I've seen this done in multiple casinos/cardrooms outside of Nevada to bring people in the room.

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Of course you're buying something. Either you're paying rake or you're paying time. What are the names of the casinos/cardrooms where this is done?

*TT* · #9 11-03-2007, 10:50 PM

read this thread

budblown · #10 11-03-2007, 11:31 PM

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You are not buying anything by sitting at a poker table. I've seen this done in multiple casinos/cardrooms outside of Nevada to bring people in the room.

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Of course you're buying something. Either you're paying rake or you're paying time. What are the names of the casinos/cardrooms where this is done?

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They are in CA. I'm not going to divulge the casino/cardroom names in case it is illegal. I'm not a lawyer so I don't know the actual legality of the issue, but I have seen it done in a casino and a cardroom.

In regards to you "buying" something there are obviously ways around it, even if it is illegal. Whether it be, random drawing or just giving everyone who is in the room a square.