Forum: Home Poker
09-27-2005, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 112
Re: faux clay chips
I’m running tournaments and home games but have a higher price for deluxe chips (Nexgens) then for standard chips (Faux Clay). The Nexgens are ok but they have a very nice look and are particularly...
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Forum: Home Poker
09-18-2005, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 92
Re: Fundraising tournament
How many players are in your plans? What type of facility will the tournament be held at? Do your local and state laws allow this form of fundraising? Do you have enough tables and chips for the...
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Forum: Home Poker
09-18-2005, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 180
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Forum: Home Poker
09-07-2005, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 108
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Forum: Home Poker
09-07-2005, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 91
Re: Chips in the UK
Check out chip reviews (http://www.pokerchipreviews.com/showdown.html) for info on the Poker Chip Company chips
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Forum: Home Poker
09-07-2005, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 108
Re: Paulson home poker chips, please help.
Plummy,
I agree with several of the poster so far. Take you time and get some chip samples of the better chips available. I would also include those from The Poker Chip Company of Torrance CA....
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Forum: Home Poker
08-30-2005, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 91
Re: Chips in the UK
Wombie,
You didn’t mention any details regarding a budget. If your budget allows for better chips I would not hesitate in recommending chips from The Poker Chip Company Ltd. They make two styles...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-30-2005, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 87
Re: Steve\'s ASM Chips
Steve, what a great job! What could be better then a custom chip with a classic look? Your simple design looks like it came right out of a casino and not somebody’s acid induced indulgence of color...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-24-2005, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 175
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Forum: Home Poker
08-24-2005, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 101
Re: First Helmuth and now Negreanu?
But think how impressed your friend will be if you have a set of chips with a with a pro players name of picture on it. I am sure it will also make you a much better player, as your friends will be...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-23-2005, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 144
Re: Do cocky homegame players annoy you?
I really do understand what you are saying. Once in a while a play a game with my nephew and his friends and they don’t have too many skill or real knowledge of the game. The important thing is they...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-09-2005, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 89
Re: home game tourny with fast rising blinds
Sounds like fare advice. Tight and aggressive and don't make mistakes. Its easily to lead or be led into a no win chip losing situation.
Does the tournament use two decks of cards? One deck is...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-07-2005, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 254
Re: Playing against friends
I have played tourneys like that even some of my family games are like that. I normally win or place in the money and it never seems to be a problem with them. When I win a hand, I say something like...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-07-2005, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 81
Re: strange raising rule?
I played at a game where they did the same thing.Raised when up and down as long as they bet at least the BB. To make it worse they kept splashing the pot. I pointed out that you could not see what...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-07-2005, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 89
Re: critique pls
I'm not sure I would have been in the hand to begin with. Then you called a raise from the big blind. After the flop you had a gutshot straight flush draw. I Ddn't blame you betting here you had 14...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-05-2005, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 333
Re: 3 guys playing together in our home game....
Forgot to mention that I didn't really care for the mention of color. I play some larger home tournys and we have quite a diverse group. My focus is on how they play and the color of their money.
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Forum: Home Poker
08-04-2005, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 333
Re: 3 guys playing together in our home game....
I think you have received some good information in the previous posts. Take the time to review them well and keep an open mind. If they are playing together as a team and you don’t like it then the...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-03-2005, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 121
Re: Having trouble beating a home game
I understand what you are going through. Most home games I attend or deal have the same problems. You have already been given advice to think about its up to you to decide what is good advice or not....
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Forum: Home Poker
08-03-2005, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 75
Re: cheap chips
Agreed! These chips are quite plain but the feel good, sound good, and stack well. People generally warm up to them pretty fast. Check some of the Chip Review Sites for detailed reviews.
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Forum: Home Poker
08-03-2005, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 84
Re: Chip Distribution
Ken,
First, I would say to pay attention to what Hedge said about colors and traditional or standard money amounts. That being said, it’s your game and if there are no money amounts on the chips...
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Forum: Home Poker
08-03-2005, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 169
Re: Home game--no smoking--bad host?
You are not a bad host! It is your responsibility to provide any house rules that are deemed necessary. All of my games are non-smoking even the ones held outdoors (no close proximity or at table)....
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Forum: Home Poker
07-27-2005, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 121
Re: Best chips for the money.
I am starting to run games as a business and have 1500 Nexgens for security games (labels soon) and 1500 Faux Clay Chips for the average players. The Nexgens look pretty nice which is a good thing...
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Forum: Home Poker
07-21-2005, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 324
Re: Minors at home games?
I think they should at least be a somewhat mature teenager. It is true that depending on the group it can be a little adult for them or the adults to feel comfortable. Some group it would be...
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Forum: Home Poker
07-18-2005, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 98
Re: chip distribution?
Doesn’t really matter how you do it. Like TN Poker Man said just give everyone get the appropriate money amount of chips. If you think the betting will stay lower than give more of those with $1.00...
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Forum: Home Poker
07-18-2005, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 325
Re: Final Table seating at a poker tournament?
When we hit the final 8,9,or 10 players (whatever has been predetermined) we choose cards and seat randomly. Also take the time to color the chips if needed. I think it adds to the final table being...
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