Alydom
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Aug 7, 2007, 1:28 PM
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well said....
On Aug 6 2007 11:46 AM, BeaForoni wrote:
> On Aug 5, 1:51 pm, ruylopez <43087...@recpoker.com> wrote:
> > On Aug 5 2007 3:52 PM, Chris in Texas wrote:
> >
> > > JBK has said one of the Detroit area cardrooms (Greektown?) has 1
> > > dealer-less
> > > table, but it's pretty much shunned by the players unless the room is
> > > packed.
> > > Even if you get more hands per hour I'd rather go old-school if I'm gonna
> > > make
> > > the trip to a cardroom to play.
> >
> > > Chris
> >
> > Yes they have several of these at Greektown, I hope they didn't spend much
> > on
> > them because they are always empty unless MAYBE on Friday night the drunks
> > are
> > impatient and play on them while waiting for a real table. You have to get
> > a
> > card to play and put money into it ATM style - honestly I've never seen how
> > it
> > works in action. It seems to be hated by all.
> >
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> Since all the comments are negative allow me to post some things
> positive about the PTEK poker tables.
>
> Poker has gone through an ongoing evolution. It used to be that draw
> and lowball were the only games offered at many card casinos. Now
> there are many different games spread, and I don't think we will ever
> go back.
>
> Poker used to be dealt by players. Dealers were introduced to speed
> up the game. The dealer also reduced mistakes and the opportunities
> for cheating.
>
> The dealerless tables provide the ability to further the evolution of
> poker. More games can be spread because the tables take up less room;
> one less seat and room for chips is eliminated.
>
> Now heads up games can be played with less regard for cost. The wages
> paid to a dealer was the limiting factor for this type of game. Also
> the reduced cost can also allow the spread of lower limit games.
>
> Cheating is also reduced. Card marking and card switching are
> eliminated. Some may say that with modern security systems that these
> forms of cheating is impossible, but I must point out that many small
> card rooms lack these very expensive safeguards. Even the most
> sophisticated systems have blind spots that cheater take advantage.
> Anyone remember the Commerce's terrace? Additionally dealers have been
> known to aid in cheating.
>
> The dealerless table will also allow player to learn on a much
> steeper learning curve. Many more hands per hour equals many more
> learning opportunities per hour. The increased speed of the action
> also reduces the boredom factor. I find that I have a problem throwing
> away a marginal hand knowing I won't see another hand for many
> minutes. If I opt to discard ten hands in a row, I have not played for
> an hour or so. My mind wanders and I am no longer in a poker frame of
> mind.
>
> Slot machines are computer generated. Long gone are mechanical
> wheels. Yet, has the play of slots decreased? Of course not. The
> advent of computer generated poker is the next logical advancement.
>
> Many of the naysayers of the dealerless tables are themselves
> dealers. They are panicking over their future lost of their lucrative
> jobs. But I say there are many more players than dealers and the
> elimination of tipping means more money in the players pocket.
> Besides, why should someone who deals cards make $50K or more
> annually? Not that I am against someone making a living wage, but
> their job is redundant, nonproductive and passe. What other job has
> not changed in hundreds of years? When someone says it will never
> catch on, I hear, " I'll never ride in one of those horseless
> carriages, if man was meant to fly he would have been born with wings,
> I'll never get rid of my slide rule."
>
> I have not been to a casino since I discovered online poker for
> myself. But, as soon as a local card club gets a PTEK table I'll be
> there.
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