Does Poker Belong in The Clubhouse?

Didn't know where to put this, so forgive me if this isn't the correct place. But;

Does anyone on B&B play cards? I've been playing for a while, especially on-line and in small cash games at the local casino. I'm looking to get into more live tournament play. One of my good friends is a sponsored player, so we've been working together and he's going to take me to some tournaments near us.

Just looking to strike up a convo on the boards

I know one thing for sure. Playing cards with Kenny Rogers gets old really fast.

August West said:

I know one thing for sure. Playing cards with Kenny Rogers gets old really fast.

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....know when to fold 'em....

one of the better Geico commercials!

LaxinMaximus said:

Didn't know where to put this, so forgive me if this isn't the correct place. But;

Does anyone on B&B play cards? I've been playing for a while, especially on-line and in small cash games at the local casino. I'm looking to get into more live tournament play. One of my good friends is a sponsored player, so we've been working together and he's going to take me to some tournaments near us.

Just looking to strike up a convo on the boards

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Sounds good to me.

Heck yeah, i'll be playing a small tourney with the family tomorrow after we eat turkey.

I unfortunately cannot go home for thanksgiving, but these local tournaments run almost every day so I plan to play more than a few in december and january

I play . . . not online, and not as much as I used to, but I enjoy poker. Even the kiddie versions with "wild cards".

Never been in a good clubhouse that did not have a game going. Now in my opinion Texas Holdem is a poor poker game, give me a good game of 5 card draw, maybe 7 card stud.

bberg . . . what are your thoughts on Omaha? I have to agree with you about 7Stud, but I think draw games are over, unless you are talking two legs, Jacks or better to open. that allows for enough betting to make things interesting.

bberg100 said:

...maybe 7 card stud.

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Always my call when I control the deal.

Doyle Brunson says hold em is the Cadillac of poker.

I am far from a poker expert, but seems to me Holdem is designed for casino gaming, move lots of cash fast, versus the standard draw and stud games better suited to a little friendly completion between friends, at home or in a clubhouse.

MrLara said:

Doyle Brunson says hold em is the Cadillac of poker.

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bberg100 said:

I am far from a poker expert, but seems to me Holdem is designed for casino gaming, move lots of cash fast, versus the standard draw and stud games better suited to a little friendly completion between friends, at home or in a clubhouse.

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I concur it is a fine game, but I prefer it in organized tournaments. Frankly, I think it is a bit too complicated and stakes driven for 'mixed company'.

I like hold em and regular poker, hold em is best for 4 or more people imo.

MrLara said:

I like hold em and regular poker, hold em is best for 4 or more people imo.

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Agreed, four or more.

LaxinMaximus said:

Didn't know where to put this, so forgive me if this isn't the correct place. But;

Does anyone on B&B play cards? I've been playing for a while, especially on-line and in small cash games at the local casino. I'm looking to get into more live tournament play. One of my good friends is a sponsored player, so we've been working together and he's going to take me to some tournaments near us.

Just looking to strike up a convo on the boards

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I don't see why discussing card games wouldn't be welcome in the Clubhouse, it is as much of a sport as golf and just as thrilling to watch on TV (yes, sarcasm is intended there).

Seriously though, it's a good topic. Card playing is a great pastime, poker on the other hand I find to be a strange game to become so popular when there are so many other games to choose from. I guess it's just cultural trends, like how popular baccarat and rummy were in the 1800s.

nffclsr said:

I don't see why discussing card games wouldn't be welcome in the Clubhouse, it is as much of a sport as golf and just as thrilling to watch on TV (yes, sarcasm is intended there).

Seriously though, it's a good topic. Card playing is a great pastime, poker on the other hand I find to be a strange game to become so popular when there are so many other games to choose from. I guess it's just cultural trends, like how popular baccarat and rummy were in the 1800s.

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hey hey hey, I'm also a 4 handicap..... but yeah there's definitely been a resurgence of poker since the 80's. At one point in the 90's most casinos had closed their poker rooms. Obviously television (and specifically, the WPT for instituting the pocket cam), Rounders, and Chris Moneymaker's win at the WSOP in 2003 are all to blame for poker's explosion in popularity as of late. However, at the club I work at, almost noone plays poker. Gin, spades, and euchre are the big games in the gentlemen's lounge.

Phase 10 is my card game of choice.

nffclsr said:

I don't see why discussing card games wouldn't be welcome in the Clubhouse, it is as much of a sport as golf and just as thrilling to watch on TV (yes, sarcasm is intended there).

Seriously though, it's a good topic. Card playing is a great pastime, poker on the other hand I find to be a strange game to become so popular when there are so many other games to choose from. I guess it's just cultural trends, like how popular baccarat and rummy were in the 1800s.

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I always played Gin Rummy with my paternal grandmother.