2+2 Invades Foxwoods?
 

(x-post from B+M)

I have x-mas week off, and I will probably head down to Foxwoods for at least one morning tourney - probably the Wed $80 + $20 (12/28/05). So I was thinking - we should get a bunch of 2+2ers down there to play one all on the same day, and see how many of us can get into the money, who does the best, etc.

Anyone down?

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I would to man but I have to freaking work.

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I'm down! Would it be the first wednesday after Christmas?

Man its great to be a teacher [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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yes.

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80+20??? Uh, Rake much?

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yeah - welcome to foxwoods.

still beats their $45 + $15.

the incredibly soft competition more than makes up for the exorbitant rake though.

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Soft indeed - I was able to ride a cold-deck to 36th of 160 or so in one $45+$15 tournament at Foxwoods (that was my first live casino tournament). First prize when I played was a bit above $2,000. I got knocked out after pushing all in w/ K-9 suited on the button, getting called by K-5, and the BB flopped trip fives on me. You'd be amazed to watch the players play - I was seeing some very donkified calls and strange plays. A great player has a good chance to win a tournament here.

Lets also not forget that a casino actually has to supply dealers, tables, chips, etc. unlike an online room, which explains the 20-25% rake.

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welcome to foxwoods. ... the exorbitant rake

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Or welcome to being spoiled by 10% or lower rake online.

Look at B&M tourneys in AC, it's the same thing: 20-30% rake on the small buy-ins. 40+10, 50+15, 80+20, 100+25. It's just the way it is. There are costs involved in physically putting the thing on, and they don't shrink just because the buy-in does. $200 and up (and there's hardly anything between $100 and $200) you'll pay 10%ish.

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Oh, I know - all good points, and I fully agree. It is totally worth the extra $20 just for the added "thrill"
of a live tournament.

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I'm sure you have to get there at like 4am for that tournament. Foxwoods is packed to the brim on holidays like christmas, nevermind how tourneys usually are.

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I'm sure you have to get there at like 4am for that tournament. Foxwoods is packed to the brim on holidays like christmas, nevermind how tourneys usually are.

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I did have the thought that anyone who wants to play will have to arrive early - I am sure 7am would be sufficient. These tournaments are daily now, and almost never sell out anymore.

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really? I've actually never played a fw tourney, though I've been there several times. Mostly because I always heard the horror stories of how early you have to get there, and because it's so early in the morning. Maybe I'll go then. Still though, last christmas season the place was nuts. Mostly b/c all the college students come back I'm sure.

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Ray,
I am down, let me know when everything is ironed out, perhaps we could have a meetup for some coffee of something after everyone registers. I am in worcester so I could get there as early as needed.
~Justin

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You pay for my plane ticket from San Diego and count me in. I'll be waiting ... [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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sounds good.

Where is everyone from?
Newtown CT here.

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Originally from a small town outside Fitchburg, MA... currently am in Worcester for my last year of school.
~Justin

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I was contemplating playing that last night myself. Will try and be there.

From Southington, moved to Danbury/Brookfield, now in Torrington.

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what the biggest one of the week?

only the potential of a big score could get me out of bed before 11am [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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which small town outside of Fitchburg?

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Originally from a small town outside Fitchburg, MA... currently am in Worcester for my last year of school.
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what school? i am actually from auburn originally.

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Just what I want-- a tourney full of good players.

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theres actually a good chance i might be down for a trip up north for this. will depend on if i can get a couple friends to come with. would be fun to meet you cool cats.

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what the biggest one of the week?

only the potential of a big score could get me out of bed before 11am [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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tuesday nights at 6pm they have a 150+20 with unlimited 60+0 rebuys/addon for the first hour. i've been meaning to play in it

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I live in the town next to Jurollo, Pepperell. He lives in Townsend.

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Just what I want-- a tourney full of good players.

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aaww, too afraid of a challenge? over all, it will still be a weaker field than say, a stars $20 + $2.

So anyway, so far we have:

Ray
Jurullo
mlagoo
J.Copperthite
Dave D
Prime Time
Hotrod0823
sublime

as at least possibilities.

Who else is up for the challenge?

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i might be down, have to check with work to see if i can take that day off.

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bump

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Just what I want-- a tourney full of good players.

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aaww, too afraid of a challenge? over all, it will still be a weaker field than say, a stars $20 + $2.

So anyway, so far we have:

Ray
Jurullo
mlagoo
J.Copperthite
Dave D
Prime Time
Hotrod0823
sublime

as at least possibilities.

Who else is up for the challenge?

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I'm a definate possibility.
is that an oxymoran?
hyde

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I'll defintly swing by, even though I dont know too many off you. This will be my first visit since bubbling that WPT main event...as for the morning tourney, the feilds are bruatly weak, I placed ninth the morning after finishing 4th in the 100$ monday night limit tourney (which is also very soft).
Well I probably be down there anyway, so let me kow about what days you plan on.
gl all
-LL

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I have that week off also and was planning a trip down to play a tourny. Wednesday sounds good to me.

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what the biggest one of the week?

only the potential of a big score could get me out of bed before 11am [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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tuesday nights at 6pm they have a 150+20 with unlimited 60+0 rebuys/addon for the first hour. i've been meaning to play in it

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same rebuy structure as stars?

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what the biggest one of the week?

only the potential of a big score could get me out of bed before 11am [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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tuesday nights at 6pm they have a 150+20 with unlimited 60+0 rebuys/addon for the first hour. i've been meaning to play in it

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same rebuy structure as stars?

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i don't know how stars is, but you can top off for 60 after you lose one chip, and you can do up to a double addon after the first hour.

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thats my theory.

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thats my theory.

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what is?

Ray
Jurullo
mlagoo
J.Copperthite
Dave D
Prime Time
Hotrod0823
sublime
hyde
LLKOOLK1
bosoxfan

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Just what I want-- a tourney full of good players.

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aaww, too afraid of a challenge? over all, it will still be a weaker field than say, a stars $20 + $2.

So anyway, so far we have:

Ray
Jurullo
mlagoo
J.Copperthite
Dave D
Prime Time
Hotrod0823
sublime

as at least possibilities.

Who else is up for the challenge?

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Throw me in as a possibility (40%), would be fun to meet the New England crew (Hamden CT here).

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i'll be at foxwoods for the next couple years, count me in

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i'll be at foxwoods for the next couple years, count me in

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why, you get a job there or something? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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*bump*

list of interest:

Ray
Jurullo
mlagoo
J.Copperthite
Dave D
Prime Time
Hotrod0823
sublime
hyde
LLKOOLK1
bosoxfan
dcasper70
murellus

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Count me in for a 40% chance of being able to make it. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I am planning on going that morning Wed 12/28. I post in STTF, but would like to meet you all... and see who lasts longest!