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DeVore

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking forward to it...

staringelf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samba

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

TwoShedsJackson

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

garthv

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

Lafortezza

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

I'll be there for sure.

DeVore

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

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

dirkey_wynne

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

Just to make sure .. 6.30 Fitz tonight yeah?

DeVore

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

DeV.

Juan Pablo

I could find a few people who would be well into a €100 Wild Omaha game, be worthwhile, 10 of us, a cool G for the victor!

Or we could make it a 6 card wild hi/lo omaha game with the three jokers and both one eyed knaves wild....... or would that be a bit hectic? :rolleyes:

DeVore

Nah, bring it on! 6 card is for wimps though, 13-card is the only game. Though of course only 4 can play it. And theres no board.

DeV.

dirkey_wynne

Is it just me, or did anyone else suddenly detect a rise in the testosterone level in here??!!

With all this hi-lo going on, is the STT for beginners with you passing on your knowledge still happening Dev?!

Hyzepher

dirkey_wynne wrote:

.... the STT for beginners with you passing on your knowledge still happening Dev?!

Now there is a statement!! Statement of the week I think.

Beginners + Dev's Knowledge = Fish QED

Hyzepher

Iago

Hyzepher wrote:

Now there is a statement!! Statement of the week I think.

Beginners + Dev's Knowledge = Fish QED

Hyzepher

LOL

It's funny cos' it's true

DeVore

Dirkey, we're just joking around. Aye, we'll be playing 5 or 10 quid Single Table Tournies. I'm as much as beginner as anyone (and dont listen to the aul fart there, he's no better). What I'll show you is just the blinds and casino-specific rules (like string-betting). You might not want to take anything I say about the actual PLAYING of the game to heart

See you all from 5:30ish, and we'll start at 6:30.

DeV.

dirkey_wynne

Are some of ye motoring in from 5:30? I probably will aswell so. I was just going to stay in work, but Lord knows I've had ma fill of that at this stage!

Juan Pablo

I'll mosey on in at 5.30 if there is enough bodies around. We can play a quick game of omaha or that two card game yer all so fond of to kill the time before 6.30.

dirkey_wynne

I'll be there for 5:30 so...many other takers??

TwoShedsJackson

I'll be there around 6.15, might catch the end of the Omaha before we get on to the proper game

Sleepy

As one of the newbies who asked about this: NOOOO!!!!!

I've got something on tonight that I can't get out of

DeVore

Sleepy wrote:

As one of the newbies who asked about this: NOOOO!!!!!

I've got something on tonight that I can't get out of

Ah I'll run one again soon. Dont worry about it. As it happens fecking loads of people turned up for it and it turned into a regular SNG session but with more explaining. Everyone seemed to be able to work it out and we went slower and explained more for the first few rounds. To be honest, theres nothing to it. Just remember the golden rule of "Say it before you do it!"

DeV.

TwoShedsJackson

In the last game I ended up heads up against Norman but we just split the money equally, shame I would have liked to play him for the laugh