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I'm heading up to Canterbury Park in MN w/ my friend on Wednesday, and I was wondering if anyone (Milo?) could tell me a bit about the games... I'm looking to play $4/$8 or so and am wondering how the games are or if one of the three (O8/7S/HE) games are usually better than the others... Also, info about the rake/food/tourneys (I see there's a limit tourney on Wed. night...) would be appreciated, too...
Thanks a lot, --ChipsAhoya |
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4/8 HE will treat you well - I've never seen a bad game in my small sample of visits. I was there for about 8 hours last night in one of the best games I've sat at. One guy who was struggling actually went on a quest to see every flop for an hour. Surprisingly, this didn't improve his results. Good times.
From what I've seen/heard, the O/8 game doesn't go much, and when it does it can be pretty rockish. There isn't much stud beyond 2/4 and 3/6, but I imagine those games are usually good. I'm sure one of the more regular visitors can correct me if I'm wrong. Good luck. |
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I've played for a considerable amount of time at 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, and 6/12. 4/8 is usually a pretty good game, an occasional good player or two but usually pretty good.
The limit tourney is pretty crapshoot-ish. Food is actually pretty good. |
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That's encouraging, thanks for the responses... How late do the games usually go for on the weeknights? I'll stay as long as I'm running well and not tired...
If 4/8 is a pretty easy game, how about 2/4? My friend will be playing that... If I'm fine w/ 4/8, there's no reason to play 3/6, then, is there? have a nice day, -ChipsAhoya |
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There is not a bad 4/8 HE game in the house.
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There are usually five 4/8 games going at any given time, and all are good all the time. Overall, expect CP players to be a bit better at every level than Vegas players. You have fewer drunks and no real "tourist" types. Nonetheless, these are not good players and you can expect 6 to the flop most hands.
There is a 4/8 Omaha/8 game going most every night. It is largely populated by old guys, and 5 of the 9 seats will be occupied by the same players at all times. It can be a good game, but generally is not worth the effort, except as a diversion. There are usually one or two Stud games going, but rarely higher than 4/8, and generally just one 2/4 or 3/6. All Holdem tables now have shufflers. Food is pretty decent. Free Krispy Kremes at 5:00 am. Soft drinks are free. Alcohol costs money. Rake is 10%/$4 max up to 4/8 and 5%/$4 max at 6/12 and up. Jackpot drop of $1 at all levels below 15/30. This Wed is the limit tourney. It's $100+20, and the blinds escalate so fast that it becomes a crapshoot. Nonetheless, the place fills up fast, and if you want one of the 132 tourney seats you will need to be there by 4 at the latest. Hope this helps! |
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I made my first trip to Canterbury a week ago. I'm a rank newbie, but even I could tell that the 2/4 game was pretty soft. There were a few people at the table who seemed to have a clue, but plenty of others showing up for short amounts to time to hemorrhage cash all over the table.
Even though I finished down for the night, I walked away know that I can beat that game. I had read/studied Lee Jones's book and SSH before going, but I was nervous as hell and I think that affected me negatively. If you friend has something of a clue he should do fine. |
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Sure, Milo just moved here from the right coast this past winter and HE'S the one people are asking for tips about the old Card Barn. Bah.
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Sure, Milo just moved here from the right coast this past winter and HE'S the one people are asking for tips about the old Card Barn. Bah. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Yes, but I've logged a couple hundred hours there since moving. You know you play at a club too often when the valet no longer needs your ticket, because he knows what you drive, and just gets your car when he sees you coming through the lobby. |
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[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] Sure, Milo just moved here from the right coast this past winter and HE'S the one people are asking for tips about the old Card Barn. Bah. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Yes, but I've logged a couple hundred hours there since moving. You know you play at a club too often when the valet no longer needs your ticket, because he knows what you drive, and just gets your car when he sees you coming through the lobby. [/ QUOTE ] Touche, sir. Well played, et al. |
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