Card Player Magazine -- Changing Format

[Daithi]

I am a moron that just paid $100+ for a subscription only to find out the following:

1) The subscription price will soon be dropped to $39.95
2) The content of the magazine will be changing.

I am most upset about item #2. To appeal to the new demographic of new players being attracted by what they see on TV the magazine will "dummy down" the content with fewer insider tips, and highlight poker lifestyles, like profiling Chris Moneymaker. Jeff Shulman says, "It will be a cross between People, Sports Illustrated and Card Player magazines."

I don't want "dummy down". I don't want "People Magazine". I don't care if "Christopher Moneymaker" is an aspiring gourmet chef.

If anyone else out there read CardPlayer I'd like to hear your opinions as well.

[blackaces13]

The masses are asses. And the masses just started getting into poker. Good for playing, bad for reading a magazine trying to please them and maximize their profits.

[neotope]

I liked Card Player because of the format. It was the best magazine on any type of gambling because it actually talked about tips and strategies not just garbage that nobody cared about. I wonder if it will still be 26 issues a year.

[Slacker13]

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2) The content of the magazine will be changing.

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This disturbs me also. I like the magazine exactly the way it is, hell the fish they are going to go after won't be around that long anyway.
I fear change!

[StevieG]

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I am a moron that just paid $100+ for a subscription only to find out the following:

1) The subscription price will soon be dropped to $39.95
2) The content of the magazine will be changing.


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I hear you when you day #2 is more disappointing, but you might still want to drop them a note and ask what they can do about extending the life of your subscription.

[thirddan]

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The masses are asses

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Not sure why, but i can't stop laughing at this...

[youtalkfunny]

One thing I wish would change:

When Linda Johnson was running the show, there was a much greater emphasis put upon encouraging players to behave like ladies and gentlemen. Every issue had at least one piece that made it clear that acting like an ass was not cool.

I really think that made a difference in the world.

[RollaJ]

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It was the best magazine on any type of gambling because it actually talked about tips and strategies not just garbage that nobody cared about

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I hope you realize that other forms of gambling cant really give you tips.

Feature stories:

"Roulette Illustrated" When the tides turn from black is hot, to red is due!

"Carribean Stud Monthly" Stay in with A-K-Q-8-3 or better,you'll still lose....but not as quickly! Check out next months issue for the same hot tip.

"Craps Today" Place both dice in front of you with the five facing up and the six to your left, grab them with your right hand blow 6 times and let fly at a 48 degree angle. Catch us next month for the left handed toss technique!!

"Slots-O'-Luck" Did you know a warm quarter makes the machine looser............ What does a loud buzz from a machine mean to you??


"21" Learn how important it is to play with knowledgable players on your right...................... Where do those Koreans get all those black chips??

[scotnt73]

blackjack and craps have alot of strategy to them. they are still long term losers(unless you can count at bj) but they both have strategy. if im gambling with the wife and friends for fun and not profit then i usually play craps instead of holdem. i can drink and really have a good time in a very sociable game. i wish it was possible to win consistantly because that would be a great job! but alas i can only cut the houses edge to a fraction but it is still an edge. it is alot of fun though, just not profitable in the long run.

[ohkanada]

Where did you read about #2?

I read all of the articles free on-line. When I happen to be in a casino I pick up the magazine for free.

Ken Poklitar