[Sully]

I go up there about every 6 months, and every time I do, I am reminded why I don't go more often:

1. Smoke
2. 5 guys who are all friends capping to $30 preflop if you are in the pot, then all calling down for $5 on every street, so that every time you play a hand, it has to beat 5 others.

It really does get old, although I like to practice live play occasionally, and this is the only place. You'll easily recognize who plays together, and they aren't above saying things to the effect of "Let's raise up the white boy!" - which is exactly what I heard about 5 times the last time I was there. No point calling the floor or complaining...these are the regulars, and the card room won't make it if they give their bread and butter a hard time.

I also don't mean to come off as a bitter loser - overall, the games up there have been very profitable for me, but it is pure gambling....I might as well be playing roulette.