Forum: Other Other Topics
12-30-2005, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,533
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-30-2005, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,296
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-29-2005, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,422
Re: On or Off?
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All the wear and tear stuff is theoretical. Makes sense, but I've never seen a study.
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For the most part it is all theoretical. You would have to turn your computer...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-29-2005, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,422
Re: On or Off?
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you can probably afford to get a newer machine now
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I could but the thing is... my machine isn't that much worse than what is out there now...
It is 2ghz, 1.5 GB...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-29-2005, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,177
Re: Stars bigger than Party, gotta Love it! :)
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Lots of time's I am playing at a 6 max table with less than 6 players on it, so the rake gets capped at $2. So I shouldn't be punished for the situations where rake cannot...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-29-2005, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 12,422
Re: On or Off?
My computer has been on for 4 years straight now. (except for when I had to add RAM or a new video card -- or the rare power outage).
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-29-2005, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,177
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-28-2005, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,912
Re: Best Stars VIP value = Porsche!
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The prices of the packages for WSOP ME and PCA are listed as TBA - I could have sworn it said last week that WSOP ME was 750k FPP's. Did I dream that up or did anyone else see that?
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Forum: Rake Back
12-27-2005, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,836
Re: Stars VIP Program
The rake is also a little lower at Stars -- so that could make up for the 5% difference in rakeback. Again, just getting cold hard cash back from Party is a lot more convenient though, and you have...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-26-2005, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,113
Re: Stars VIP for NL Players Breakdown
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Did you do any hourly rate calculations?
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Well, assuming the same stuff:
15 VPP/Hr @ $100
30 VPP/Hr @ $200
60 VPP/Hr @ $400
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-26-2005, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,305
Re: CNN- Poker seen fading in the US
I think it goes something like this:
1. See poker on TV.
2. Start watching poker on TV.
3. Buy chips and cards because of poker on TV.
4. Start playing poker yourself.
5. Buy more...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-24-2005, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 6,015
Re: PokerStars & FPP\'s, Getting Screwed?
We'll have to wait and see how the freerolls are.
I have no interest in playing against 2500+ other players for a shot at $5. If the freerolls are somewhat exclusive and only have a field of a...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-23-2005, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 6,015
Re: PokerStars & FPP\'s, Getting Screwed?
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That's 397k raked hands for about $24k (each package worth $12k I think??) which is about 6.04 cents in value per raked-hand.
Obviously this will be better if Stars cuts the Super-novas...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-22-2005, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,665
Re: The Stars VIP Guessing Game
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It's a good idea for SNG and MTT players, but for a ring game player 1) They'll likely be underskilled at the T$ satellite(meaning more FPP and more hours per win) and 2)...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-22-2005, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
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Forum: Televised Poker
12-22-2005, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 350
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-19-2005, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 3,849
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-19-2005, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 459
Re: $200 Scam at Absolute Poker
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lol how many people are stupid enough to fall for this?
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Many of the fish who you would much rather have lose their money to you i'm sure.
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-19-2005, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 459
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-18-2005, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,142
Re: SEC probes Doyle
Unfortunately, I am pretty sure it's true.
The words "Doyle Brunson scam" bring back 29,100 hits on Google.
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-18-2005, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 997
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-18-2005, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 314
Re: Axis & Allies
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have you tried google.com?
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No, I have not... I have only tried the B&M version of Bestbuy.com, they have a computer game there that looks nothing like it.
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-18-2005, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 314
Axis & Allies
Is there a site where you can play this game online? (the board game)?
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Forum: Small Stakes Shorthanded
12-17-2005, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 243
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Forum: Other Other Topics
12-17-2005, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,101
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