Thunderbird Casino Poker Room: changes

[neverwould]

Thunderbird's poker room in Oklahoma has just recently changed their rake from 5 max to 3 max. They moved from the east side of the building into a nicer room in the center of the casino. They added a progressive bad beat jackpot, which started out at 5k. New tables and chairs are being ordered and eventually they will incorporate shuffle masters.

peace
neverwould

[VilliageIdiot]

Are you sure they changed their rake? From what I understand it is still set at $5 max with an extra $1 taken from the SB to feed the jackpot that doesn't start until Monday.

[neverwould]

As of right now, they rake $3 for the "house" and take $1 for the bad beat jackpot/pool. The one buck for the pool is for the players only, and Thunderbird only recieves the $3 rake.

Glad to hear they are changing rooms. I hope it's bigger than the first room, it could get pretty congested sometimes.

Have they started holding touney's there yet?

[neverwould]

The "new" room is slightly bigger. The ceiling height is a lot higher (which helps). As for tournaments, those are still in the works. They are a priority, just not at the top of the list. I would guess before the end of August we have freerolls and other multi tourneys.

[VilliageIdiot]

I really hope you are right but I honestly think you may be mistaken. I don't see T-bird dropping their rake to $3 max to make the players happy, because honestly from what I've seen since I've played there, they could really care less what makes the players happy.

[neverwould]

I am right, I am working there right now. We have semi-new management. We are currently only raking the $3 for the house and the $1 for the player's bad beat jackpot/pool, as of JULY 23rd.

peace and good luck
robert

[lighterjobs]

awesome. new tables and chairs with a new room is definately +EV for thunderbird. i might start going there more often.

[neverwould]

Any other questions concerning Thunderbird's poker room I will be glad to answer here.

Hey neverwould,
How are you guys set on dealer's? My wife and I are dealer's. We have worked in Mississippi and now currently Vegas. We are both from Norman. Now that OKla. is opening up we are looking for a move back in Dec. I hear Fire Lake and Goldsby are building some big ones. I hear Fire Lake will open around Feb. Is that true? When is the scheduled opening for Goldsby? Do you know if they both are planning on having card rooms? size / # tables? Hopefully with auto shufflers. It's kinda funny I left Okla. in the early 90's to become a dealer down in Biloxi, Ms. and now they are gambling right in my old back yard. Another thing, Do any of the current OKC area casino's spread a regular red chip limit game? I know that with espn and all that no-limit is the game of choice especially among the younger crowd. Several years ago you would never find a no-limit holdem game. Maybe pot limit omaha but that was about it. I heard that red chip limit games are regulary spread in catoosa and at the winstar. But how about the OKC area? The biggest I have heard of so far is a 6-12 game at Lucky Star. So far I have heard of card rooms in Newcastle, Thunderbird, Lucky star and the 2 others being built (goldsby/Fire Lake) Any other's I don't know about? Also when are you guys scheduled to get auto shuffler's? It's a win win situation for everyone. Add 50+ % to your tokes. If you would like you can email me at acekingsuited@cox.net Maybe I can answer any questions you might have pertaining to Mississippi or Nevada, Thanks for any info you can provide. John & Cristina NHS class of 86.
PS. How's the commission on 21 working out? 21 dealer's making any $$$? Cali. used to do the same thing but they dropped it after about 10 years. I look for OK. to do the same after everyone gets tired of being ripped off. Thanks again