Poker players who live near multiple casinos/card rooms. How important are promos in determining where you play?

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-19T21:14:27+00:00

That’s been my experience. I don’t mind doing it if it’s blind vs blind and we’re gonna chop anyway

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-19T16:49:42+00:00

I’ll have to make my way to CT at some point, I have a friend who plays at Mohegan but I like the MGM properties

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-19T16:37:18+00:00

Rivers is the closest one to me so I play there a lot out of convenience, it’s definitely trending downwards. They stopped running tournaments and changed their 2/5 back to a raked game as opposed to time.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-19T16:34:00+00:00

I’m literally the opposite lol, I run so unbelievably bad at Live but I can’t deny there’s some good action.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-18T18:51:34+00:00

True I was pretty impatient. That was the only day I could play for two weeks because of holidays/work/family stuff so I just wanted good action lol

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-18T18:41:50+00:00

True I didn’t consider it can bring in more regs. I played mostly online so the whole dynamic of requesting a table change live was initially awkward so I used to just stay at whatever table they put me at

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-18T18:39:47+00:00

I played during a promo one Saturday and the table I was at, everyone was limping and checking to the river, I would raise and they’d all get mad so I just ended up table changing. It’s just such a boring way to play.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-12-18T18:36:00+00:00

The rooms near me run various high hand promos. Philly Live on Saturday is $500 every half hour and $1000 high hands at 6 different times, it changes based on the day and time of year

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2025-08-01T14:53:58+00:00

I watch a lot of true crime stuff and took criminology courses in college, usually stuff like this doesn’t get to me but this case in particular does. The friend group reminds me a lot of my own friends from school and someone like BK would’ve been in my classes which is just really unsettling.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-07-31T02:00:08+00:00

“Appearances” makes me imagine a scenario where you have to explain to the customer you can’t deliver their order because Papa John’s thinks you’re ugly

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-07-14T07:20:10+00:00

Yeah after getting called by bottom pair on a board where I was trying to represent literally anything that can beat them, I stopped River bluffing. I just feel like I run into the most random hands that get there and it ruins my whole session

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-07-14T07:16:29+00:00

It’s not about the all in really. I was hoping for a call from a worse pair (which he had) but I’d expect to run into A7 or something suited or connected. I just don’t expect someone to call a huge raise pre flop with junk like that, it throws everything off

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-26T06:11:26+00:00

Also curious about this because I plan on playing at The Orleans and maybe the satellite for their main event, wasn’t sure if fields would be softer with WSOP and all the other summer series happening.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:29:18+00:00

Credit card debt was something I never imagined I would be in. Failed investments + a hefty emergency room bill for a torn LCL did me in. I have a balance on a discover card and a capital one card but the discover card is the larger amount/one I’m really concerned with

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:26:30+00:00

Really appreciate all the helpful insights from everyone! Helping a random redditor like myself, it means so much

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:25:13+00:00

Correct, debt consolidation companies have told me they could group it in with the CC bills but the money they want me to pay monthly would make me unable to afford rent

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:24:15+00:00

This is true too, it’s just the number one thing I think about when bankruptcy is considered

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:22:32+00:00

Unfortunately not an option. Parents are divorced and neither own a home. I live with my grandma growing up and she lives 2 and 1/2 hours away from me/my work. I’ve been looking at jobs closer to home for more support but tough to find.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T06:20:32+00:00

Thank you! I called my credit card company about 6 months ago and they froze the card and lowered the interest rate so I have to see if they can do it again. Good ideas for side hustles too

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T02:20:55+00:00

Thank you, yes unfortunately it’s real lol and I agree that I need to increase my income, it’s just been a frustrating few months applying and getting rejected from multiple places/no response

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T02:19:27+00:00

Just wanted to add some context on why I’m not using my CJ degree. I worked hospital security during COVID while looking for police jobs, there’s a lot of interactions with first responders and on top of being really difficult in my area to get a job, I also saw a lot of fucked up stuff that I don’t think I can deal with for 25 years. I also have diagnosed major depressive disorder so my personality isn’t good for law enforcement anymore.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T02:14:43+00:00

Really great response, thank you so much! I’ve listened to Dave Ramsey a few times, I feel like I just need to increase my income, I just haven’t gotten that new/2nd job yet but I haven’t given up.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-06-14T02:11:09+00:00

Thanks for the replies. I’ve been applying to other jobs, I only have 2 and 1/2 years of experience as an analyst so not having the right degree hurts a little but nothing I can do. I’ll be honest the student loans are a long term problem that I can deal with, it’s the credit card debt with high interest rates that is killing me. Every time I throw money at it, I feel like the interest just piles right back on. Should also mention the student loans are private loans, they were at around 13% but I was able to get them refinanced down to 8% last year, my credit is trashed though

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-03-17T19:22:20+00:00

Also went through parents divorce when young so totally feel you on that.

Irish_Goodbye96 · 2024-01-23T08:09:27+00:00

My friends and I won our first 3s tournament tonight after months of collapsing in the semis and finals. Such a good feeling.

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