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The working side of gaming
The time now is 2008 Dec 4, 16:24
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lrgeenen
Posted on: 2005 May 21, 07:27
Since poker and gaming isn't only about the people that come to the tables as players, this section of the forum is for posts by people that work in the industry. You can expound on your pet peeves, your best day, your worst day, your views of the industry in your area, the impact of the gaming environment on your community, great stories, or any other subject from the working side of the tables.
But...players, don't think that you aren't invited to post in this section also, you are! Linda R. Geenen
http://table-tango.pokerworks.com/
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Mark Posted on: 2005 May 21, 11:02
i've follwed you here.
monkey Posted on: 2005 May 23, 15:26
O omniscient casino team members,
I would like to know what the thoughts are about the explosion of new rooms in regards to how long they will live and how they will benefit the poker dealing community.
I find it a little comical (and impressive) that almost immediately following the closure of all but the last few strip/downtown poker rooms, many of the same casinos who had closed rooms excitedly reopened poker rooms. (The speedy reaction to public interest/demand is admittedly impressive.)
I don't get around to many of the rooms to play, but I always like to wander by and see who/what is happening. After all, those ponds often nurture the fish that feed the sharks...that's where I fattened up before becoming the meal.
What are the thoughts?
lrgeenen
Posted on: 2005 May 23, 17:00
There is a lot of conjecture, (among people I visit with), that poker will hit its peak shortly and slow down. If/when that happens, eventually, a lot of the small rooms will once again close because it's much easier to fill a spot with slot machines, that require nothing other than electricity, than it is to hire people to work the tables in those spaces.
I, however, do not believe that poker is even close to slowing down. Everyone can play poker. There are no special skills or training required to take a seat in a game. I believe it's on the upswing still and will get bigger over the next few years. I reserve judgement on any of it until the two year mark hits. Linda R. Geenen
http://table-tango.pokerworks.com/
What game are you playing?
I play at: PokerWorks
jb312 Posted on: 2005 May 24, 10:14
I have to side with Linda on this one. I was in Las Vegas about 5 years ago. I had played some poker but only home stuff. I remember seeing the signs for the Poker Room at a few casinos and I didn't even think about going in there. I just assumed I didn't have enough money or that it would be way out of my league.
Well it turns out I was completly wrong. The new poker rooms are more open and friendly. The tournaments draw many people that don't know much but think "Well, the worst that will happne is I will lose only $50 or $75". The TV stuff makes it much more inviting. As long as the casinos do a good job of making the poker rooms accessible and inviting to the public it will continue to grow.
Jim
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