Turningstone fun
 

got some of my college friends out for some poker tonight. One of them a great player who's a B&M virgin. We did the 1-3 tables which are really 3$ tables basically. I saw maybe one or two 2/3$ bets the entire time. We both ended up making like 80$ or so. The table had such a diverse range of players. I had Mr."Criticize everyone who beats me" to my right and "90 year old call everything with my husbands retirement money to my left. We handled the bad beats well and recouped through some hard nosed play. Nice table, fun dealers, much more professional than Foxwoods IMO. Not bad at all for a saturday, and if you tighten up you will profit I think even with so much calling. Too bad there's no alcohol =(.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

I really hate that no alcohol rule, both for personal consumption and because it takes away from random drunk LAG's.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
Nice table, fun dealers, much more professional than Foxwoods IMO.

[/ QUOTE ]

Major reason for that...Turning Stone dealers are keeping their own tips, while Foxwoods aren't... Just seems like a reason that I would want to be more professional, and fun for that matter... Until the 'Woods changes their policies regarding poker dealers, they'll always be sub-par...

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
got some of my college friends out for some poker tonight. One of them a great player who's a B&M virgin. We did the 1-3 tables which are really 3$ tables basically. I saw maybe one or two 2/3$ bets the entire time. We both ended up making like 80$ or so. The table had such a diverse range of players. I had Mr."Criticize everyone who beats me" to my right and "90 year old call everything with my husbands retirement money to my left. We handled the bad beats well and recouped through some hard nosed play. Nice table, fun dealers, much more professional than Foxwoods IMO. Not bad at all for a saturday, and if you tighten up you will profit I think even with so much calling. Too bad there's no alcohol =(.

[/ QUOTE ]

1-3 profitable lol!!!!!

hard nose play at 1-3 lol!!!!!

clearly you ignored the rake tips, and pot odds lol.

After you won a hand did you get to yell bingo!!!!

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
got some of my college friends out for some poker tonight. One of them a great player who's a B&M virgin. We did the 1-3 tables which are really 3$ tables basically. I saw maybe one or two 2/3$ bets the entire time. We both ended up making like 80$ or so. The table had such a diverse range of players. I had Mr."Criticize everyone who beats me" to my right and "90 year old call everything with my husbands retirement money to my left. We handled the bad beats well and recouped through some hard nosed play. Nice table, fun dealers, much more professional than Foxwoods IMO. Not bad at all for a saturday, and if you tighten up you will profit I think even with so much calling. Too bad there's no alcohol =(.

[/ QUOTE ]

also what qualifies as a great player? if its the ability to bet 1-3 i agree, great player.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

Your posts added nothing to the thread, and were written in a condescending tone that I find unnecessary and offensive.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
Your posts added nothing to the thread, and were written in a condescending tone that I find unnecessary and offensive.

[/ QUOTE ]

So what you're saying is that he's a jerk. I'd agree.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

People have a right to an opinion but anyone here will know that regardless of your skill level, when you first play live its scary and new. What better than a 1-3 game to loosen someone up? I'd feel more comfortable playing that with people who are soley internet players than higher limits where they will be stressed about dropping over 200$. I just posted a review, and didn't ask for crticism. I remember when this board wasn't like this..

Re: Turningstone fun
 

There was a fistfight in the 30/60 game when I was there. I thought that was pretty neat.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

the rake in the 1-3 game is $4 right? if so, i find it really unlikely that the game is beatable even for very skilled players. 30 hands an hour means the average player will win 3 pots per hour. thats $12 in rake and you should tip at least 2/3 of those times. you are therefore paying about $45/100 meaning that you need to earn 15BB/100 just to break even. i know those games are amazing but thats just unlikely to be remotely possible.

Re: Turningstone fun
 

How is Turningstone? Tough/easy games? What limits do they have there? I'm thinking of heading over there next time I visit my sister since she's not too far from it (and since I'm not quite old enough to play at non-indian casinos).

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
How is Turningstone? Tough/easy games? What limits do they have there?

[/ QUOTE ]

http://poker.wikicities.com/wiki/Turning_Stone

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
How is Turningstone? Tough/easy games? What limits do they have there?

[/ QUOTE ]

http://poker.wikicities.com/wiki/Turning_Stone

[/ QUOTE ]

Still on the ball, way to go with the Wiki,

Falker

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
I really hate that no alcohol rule, both for personal consumption and because it takes away from random drunk LAG's.

[/ QUOTE ]

Believe me, they turn a blind eye to personal consumption at the Stone [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Edit to add encounter:

Us: can we drink in here?
Tina Marie: why don't you put it in a bag or something?

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I really hate that no alcohol rule, both for personal consumption and because it takes away from random drunk LAG's.

[/ QUOTE ]

Believe me, they turn a blind eye to personal consumption at the Stone [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Edit to add encounter:

Us: can we drink in here?
Tina Marie: why don't you put it in a bag or something?

[/ QUOTE ]

Exactly.

Bring a flask and mix.

-kyo

Re: Turningstone fun
 

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Nice table, fun dealers, much more professional than Foxwoods IMO.

[/ QUOTE ]

Major reason for that...Turning Stone dealers are keeping their own tips, while Foxwoods aren't... Just seems like a reason that I would want to be more professional, and fun for that matter... Until the 'Woods changes their policies regarding poker dealers, they'll always be sub-par...

[/ QUOTE ]

Turning Stone dealers are some of my favorite anywhere. They are much more competent than Foxwoods dealers and many are more fun than AC dealers.

Keeping their own tips is one thing. Another is that many of the TS poker dealers have been around since the room opened (I remember playing with some of them when the room was in a totally different part of the casino). They are experienced, know the TS system well, and seem to enjoy their jobs.