I'm back on the circuit at the WSOP Circuit Event in Hammond, IN, just outside of Chicago. It's one of the best events on the WSOP Circuit for both the players and the dealers. Overheard at the table, from a writer for "Ante Up" magazine, "This tournament is the best value anywhere. You can't beat the structure. It's the best." It's good for the dealers because there is a lot of work and they negotiated a good rate on the hotel.
They are keeping us very busy. Turbo tournaments have been added to fill in as the main tournaments wind down. The Turbos are good for us because they melt down quicker, take less manpower and generate revenue for us. This is exactly opposite of adding the Deepstack tournaments at the WSOP in Vegas. The Deepstacks take a long time to melt down and dilute the pay rate for the dealers.
Rumor has it we are getting new cards today. Hooray! We have been using playing cards from 2008. Not only have they warped over time (the Ace of spades is bowed in each deck) they get dirty and sticky with use making them difficult to spread, shuffle and pitch.
I do wish we had a little time off here. Sure, it wouldn't be "efficient" but it would give me time to visit with my friends and relatives here in Chicago. I hate not having a day somewhere in this to visit my daughter.
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Nice! Hopefully, you'll find some time to visit.
When you say "we" are using the same cards, do the same cards get used at each circuit stop, or do you mean at that particular casino? Just curious.
Ken
The cards are casino specific and here, the WSOP Circuit Event cards are only used for the fall WSOP Circuit Event and the spring Chicago Poker Classic.
Thanks. Your blog is one of my favorites to read. Cheers!
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