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DeVore · 25-08-2004 4:16pm #1

Theres a lot of people who are saying "I've never been to a real casino and I'm kinda apprehensive of going".
Now, those of us who have been there a lot know its grand and friendly but the first time is, er, special. (dont go there!).

What I suggest is a little SuitedAces-led beginners game on Friday at 6:30.
We meet up in the Fitz, (huddling together for safety, obviously) and play a "learn to play in a casino" one table, sit-n-go game. I'll deal and show you the small differences between home games or online games and casino tournies. Calling your opponent a "cnut" is one of them, right Ken?

It will be newbie friendly and you can ask questions you might otherwise feel dumb asking in a big tournie.

Now, I know this is short notice for this Friday but if people are interested (or even if you want to come along for a friendly SNG and already play in casinos) then we can do it this Friday.

Would this be of interest to anyone?

DeV.

Hyzepher · 25-08-2004 4:21pm

I'll go along to support this - purely to back up Dev's unending knowledge!

Word of wisdom to any newbie - dont let Dev's bad beat stories scare you away from poker - just use them as they were meant to be used - as a sleeping aid.

Hyzepher

DeVore · 25-08-2004 4:26pm

Plus, I'll teach you all what happens later on in tournies too.. you know, when you stick around for any length of time... :^)

DeV

kencleary · 25-08-2004 4:39pm

DeVore wrote:

Calling your opponent a "cnut" is one of them, right Ken?

Well for all you new players out there, raising on the big blind when the small blind has a perfect limping hand is most definitely cnutage and proper poker etiquette demands it be recognised as such

Hyzepher · 25-08-2004 4:51pm

umm - I suppose you're right - there was that ONE time you stayed in longer than me. I cant fault you for wanting to remember the good times - regardless of how few there are.

Good Lad.

Hyzepher

DeVore · 25-08-2004 5:31pm

You bitter old man you... but I suppose its the role of the aged to not go gently into the night...

DeV.

you're not going to wee yourself or anything are you?

Marq · 25-08-2004 5:48pm

[ON TOPIC]I would be available friday week to deal this if you would like. Can't do this friday but would be more than happy to lend any assistance over the coming weeks[/ON TOPIC]

Foxy2004 · 25-08-2004 7:59pm

This is exactly what I want to hear..good stuff....

Would definitely be interested in going...Fair play for the offer...

Only one question...that is, how I know who to meet!!..lol

Thanks again for the offer...

Foxy..

gerire · 25-08-2004 8:07pm

Listen for Dev's echos of bad beats from the previous nights free-roll, how he's never going to play in them again, and that he'll be in the gratten next Thurs again before the free roll next week

DeVore · 26-08-2004 1:32am

You read my mind Ger!

Foxy, at that time we'll be the only ones in the casino.

There are 3 of my mates who want to come along and have never been in a casino either so we have ~5 already. Anyone else want to come along?

DeV.

dirkey_wynne · 26-08-2004 8:25am

I'll probably toddle along in alright. Though don't hold me to it for sure as yet...all depends how things are in work - and at present they ain't good!

Foxy2004 · 26-08-2004 10:49am

Cheers Dev,
Will be around by 6, just work around the corner, so handy for me...

Looking forward to it...

staringelf · 26-08-2004 11:33am

d'oh. i'd love to go but i work friday nights and sat and sun.
anyways....i'll be too busy spending my 10 grand that i'm gonna win there tonight

thanks for the offer, any weekday in future and i'm there.

richie17 · 26-08-2004 12:46pm

I'd love to come.

Couple of things then:

a) sounds stupid, but is there a dress-code?

b) how much money will I need?

Sorry, silly questions no doubt...

cheers
Rich

LuckySparky · 26-08-2004 1:05pm

I would be interested if any room left?

Played a good bit online and some small friendly games but be good to participate if possible?!

Thanks
Marc

DeVore · 26-08-2004 1:11pm

The dress code is: You should be dressed.

Money: You need 10 quid per sit and go. Those will generally last 40-60 minutes though of course you could be out in no time! Personally I'll be bringing 50 but drinking 20-30 of that

LuckySparky, theres plenty of room left.

There are no stupid questions, we all learned (and are learning) as we go.

DeV.

LuckySparky · 26-08-2004 1:42pm

Good to hear ...

Another couple of newbie Questions so ....

1) Where exactly is the club?
2) Does it have a closing time!

Thanks
Sparky

DeVore · 26-08-2004 1:47pm

The club is in an old converted church, opposite the ESB HQ. Coming from town along baggot street you take the left turn just before Larry Murphys pub. The club is about 100 metres down there on the left hand side.

Yes it has a closing time. I only know this because I've seen it open up. Its something like 8am according to Luke (the floor manager).

DeV.

Foxy2004 · 26-08-2004 5:29pm

LuckySparky wrote:

Good to hear ...

Another couple of newbie Questions so ....

1) Where exactly is the club?
2) Does it have a closing time!

Thanks
Sparky

Im a newbie to it all too...and thanks to Dev, wont be after tomorrow night!"!...
The Fitz has a website Sparky, I reckon you havent seen it as you were wondering where it was , dress code , etc./..

the web address is www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com

See ya there tomorrow evening...!

Foxy.

Foxy2004 · 26-08-2004 5:30pm

richie17 wrote:

I'd love to come.

Couple of things then:

a) sounds stupid, but is there a dress-code?

b) how much money will I need?

Sorry, silly questions no doubt...

cheers
Rich

Im a newbie to it all too...and thanks to Dev, wont be after tomorrow night!"!...
The Fitz has a website Rich, I reckon you havent seen it as you were wondering where it was , dress code , etc./..

the web address is www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com

See ya there tomorrow evening...!

Foxy.

richie17 · 26-08-2004 5:37pm

wow, really looking forward to this... thanks for organising it!

Samba · 26-08-2004 5:41pm

uhu, I knew i should have double checked for any overlaps, gonna cancel my night Dev and might see you in there!

TwoShedsJackson · 26-08-2004 5:44pm

If Samba's night is off I'll go along to this.

garthv · 26-08-2004 5:55pm

Gah,i only put up a thread about this a while ago,tis a pity i gotta work:/

Lafortezza · 26-08-2004 10:28pm

Can I come along two. I need to brush up on my game after two horrendous mistakes last night.

"tell us again about the button, Jesse"

dirkey_wynne · 27-08-2004 9:53am

I'll be there for sure.

DeVore · 27-08-2004 10:50am

Sweet, sounds like we'll have a bunch of the suited aces guys and a bunch of new people. Might even get two tables going!

Luke... the action moves around to the left of the dealer, the next two players have to make compulsory bets called the small blind and the big blind, thats what gets the action started! damn I've watched too much poker on telly!

There is a 50-rebuy tournie at 9 but I think I'll go drinking afterwards so anyone who wants to go for a few is welcome to join me!

DeV.

Juan Pablo · 27-08-2004 11:28am

I'll pop in around 5.30, if anyone fancies playing some Omaha on the second table?

dirkey_wynne · 27-08-2004 11:31am

I'm finished work about 5:30...if these games are kicking off at 6:30 does anyone fancy a pre-poker-pint? (ppp)

LuckySparky · 27-08-2004 12:57pm

Just to make sure .. 6.30 Fitz tonight yeah?

DeVore · 27-08-2004 2:32pm

Juan, I'll play you heads up, Jokers Wild, No Limit Omaha, €100 a 1000. You on for it?

DeV.

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