Computerized Poker Tables

[Lawrence Ng]

I'm listening to Tuco's poker show right now and he and Mike are discussing on how some casinos are introducing a computerized poker table whereby all players will sit front of a monitor, and the hands will be dealt by a computer.

So basically the casino will be eliminating the dealer, speed of the number of hands per hour, and ultimately cut cost.

Obviously there are many pros to this, especially for the professional poker player. However, I can definitely see a lot of cons as well for doing this.

Mainly Tuco and Mike outlined that a lot of recreational players enjoy the "feel of the cards", the comadarie of a poker room. In short people go to play live poker to get away from the boredom and anti-socialness of online Internet Poker.

If these computerized poker tables are introduced as a standard of norm in cardrooms, then what implications would this have on B&M poker rooms. Do you think this is good for live poker?

Lawrence

[Bremen]

We've discussed this many times. Most people seem to agree if these systems become widely used they'd rather just sit at home and play online.

[Al_Capone_Junior]

What a horrible idea. Sounds like someone like barry shulman would endore such a stupid plan (oops, didn't he already in CP?). Might as well just kick yourself in the nuts first, then stay the **** home and play on the *** damn internet already.

al

p.s. if you need me, I'll come to your house, kick you in the nuts, then you can give me $100 and I'll be on my way

[W. Deranged]

If any casino I play at institutes this kind of set up I will no longer play poker there.

I like chips. I like cards. I like talking to people and so on and so forth.

This idea sounds like the most retarded thing I've ever heard. I hope no one does it. I really don't like playing online nearly as much as I like playing live and so I sincerely hope this doesn't take over.

[PhatCasino]

sounds like a pretty GREAT idea... firstly - you still get to see the players .. make live play reads, etc. so the B&M aspect is still there.. but the biggest thing.. NO TIPS! yesyes yes... your not expected to tip.. and there's more room on the table cuz theres no pesky smelly no-english knowing dealer there.. LOL...

yeah those are the pros - but personally - i guess im aganist it cuz i love chips.. so yeah.. terrible idea in that respect

[Lawrence Ng]

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al

p.s. if you need me, I'll come to your house, kick you in the nuts, then you can give me $100 and I'll be on my way

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I live in an igloo up here, and I don't have a $100. Will you take seal skin? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Lawrence

[gr8vertical]

That would take away the only reason I would want to go to the casino. I go to handle cards, chips, free booze [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]... I don't see it catching on

id never play at the casino again if they did this, its all about feeling the felt, shuffling chips and seeing your opponents tells by the way they handle their cards and so forth.

[Matt Williams]

I saw it down in Florida at the Hard Rock Cafe(I think that was the name). It looked pretty cool actually. It's not as bad as it sounds. You still have a floorperson hanging around if you need help. It was like a video game almost, but with real money.

[RoyalLance]

What else will be next? Will programmers make robots replicating pros at the table?

"I am RoboGus. I will play suited junk and draw out on your boats."