CNE trip report (also brief)

all_aces · Aug 14,2006, 04:25 PM

I arrived at the CNE casino and got my name on the 10/20 list at around 3:00.Â* I was 20th in line.

At around 4:20 or so, they had only gotten through 6 people on the list ahead of me.Â* I gave it some thought, and figured I'd have to wait another couple of hours or so to get a seat in a game that has limits I don't care to play, that charges a max. rake of $10/pot, which is insane.

IGHN.

I called the Great Blue Heron (I mean the casino, not some magically fantastic Great Blue Heron) and they were running one $20/$40 game.Â* Omaha.

Why do I bother.

On tonight's menu:

PartyPoker's 9:00 Super Monday tournament, $162 buy-in.

PokerStars' 7:30 $109 + rebuys tournament.

PokerStars' 9:10 $150 + $12 tournament.

SirWatts · Aug 14,2006, 05:06 PM

The Fullt Tilt Online Poker Series is running this week and has a $215 limit holdem tournament at 9 tonight. Posting this is probably costing me money but yeah, online poker is sweet.

all_aces · Aug 14,2006, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the heads-up SirW.Â* I currently don't play at FT and my dance card is pretty full for the night, but you've prompted me to investigate FT more thoroughly at some point down the road...

GL.

SirWatts · Aug 14,2006, 05:18 PM

They only have a few good tournaments, they have $150+13s at 3 and 8 every day, and a few good tournaments on the weekend including the standard Sunday $200 buy-in. They're basically running a small version of the wcoop this week though, a $216 tourney every night at 9 in different games ending with a big $500 NL on Sunday. The software is actually pretty decent.

GTA Poker · Aug 14,2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by all_aces

I arrived at the CNE casino and got my name on the 10/20 list at around 3:00. I was 20th in line.

At around 4:20 or so, they had only gotten through 6 people on the list ahead of me. I gave it some thought, and figured I'd have to wait another couple of hours or so to get a seat in a game that has limits I don't care to play, that charges a max. rake of $10/pot, which is insane.

IGHN.

I called the Great Blue Heron (I mean the casino, not some magically fantastic Great Blue Heron) and they were running one $20/$40 game. Omaha.

Why do I bother.

On tonight's menu:

PartyPoker's 9:00 Super Monday tournament, $162 buy-in.

PokerStars' 7:30 $109 + rebuys tournament.

PokerStars' 9:10 $150 + $12 tournament.

That is a juicy 20 40 omaha game...although pot limit is a much better game

As for the CNE, you have to arrive prior to 2pm or after 1am to avoid the waitlists

Easy · Aug 15,2006, 05:54 AM

I was sad you weren't in the casino when I got to work, Devon.

I suggest coming at night...because I work nights...and it would be nice to see the face of someone I know from outside the CNE, as opposed to the faces of the degenerate blackjack players I see every day. They've started to know me by name, and I find that disturbing.

And hey, if you come play on the 1st, maybe you'll even get me as a dealer.

Either way, if you're in the casino again, stop by Pit 2 and say hi!

Yorkpoker · Aug 15,2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy

I was sad you weren't in the casino when I got to work, Devon.

Either way, if you're in the casino again, stop by Pit 2 and say hi!

Is that offer specific to Devin? Can any old forum dude say hi?

all_aces · Aug 15,2006, 11:31 AM

After busting unceremoniously out of one online tournament, and going set over set out of another, I decided to give the CNE another try.

I showed up at 12:10 am.Â* There were 53 people ahead of me on the list... the guy at the counter was nice enough to give me an exact count.Â* IGHFRN.Â* (I go home for real now.)

If I ever decide to try again (which, to be honest, is pretty damn unlikely after yesterday) I will certainly look for you Easy.Â* It would be great to see you again!

Psi · Aug 15,2006, 12:23 PM

Questions regarding the Ex.

Can you call the poker room before hand to put yourself on a list ? (ie, if you're on the GO)
They have a number on the site I'm going to call later (busy day today)
"For information on our 18 Texas Hold 'em Poker tables, please call 416-263-3251"

I assume you have to pay general admission to get into the ex, is there anyway around this ?
Can you buy a casino only pass ?

GTA Poker · Aug 15,2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by all_aces

After busting unceremoniously out of one online tournament, and going set over set out of another, I decided to give the CNE another try.

I showed up at 12:10 am. There were 53 people ahead of me on the list... the guy at the counter was nice enough to give me an exact count. IGHFRN. (I go home for real now.)

If I ever decide to try again (which, to be honest, is pretty damn unlikely after yesterday) I will certainly look for you Easy. It would be great to see you again!

I was there 1230am last night and the list was 40+, so I went and played an underground 10 20 with a $4max rake insteat. Looks like future plans at the ex will be 1pm-2pm start times for me...I'll be there Friday at that time.

GTA Poker · Aug 15,2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Psi

Questions regarding the Ex.

Can you call the poker room before hand to put yourself on a list ? (ie, if you're on the GO)
They have a number on the site I'm going to call later (busy day today)
"For information on our 18 Texas Hold 'em Poker tables, please call 416-263-3251"

I assume you have to pay general admission to get into the ex, is there anyway around this ?
Can you buy a casino only pass ?

No you can't call ahead. As far as that # is concerned I tried it and got a recording with the games being spread. If anyone knows of a # that allows you to speak with someone regarding the list that would be great to know.

The first time you play ask for a VIP host and sign up for a VIP pass, after a few hours of play go to the VIP desk just to the left of the poker room and you will recieve 18d free admission and free parking passes to the ex.

Psi · Aug 15,2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTA Poker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psi

Questions regarding the Ex.

Can you call the poker room before hand to put yourself on a list ? (ie, if you're on the GO)
They have a number on the site I'm going to call later (busy day today)
"For information on our 18 Texas Hold 'em Poker tables, please call 416-263-3251"

I assume you have to pay general admission to get into the ex, is there anyway around this ?
Can you buy a casino only pass ?

No you can't call ahead.Â* As far as that # is concerned I tried it and got a recording with the games being spread.Â* If anyone knows of a # that allows you to speak with someone regarding the list that would be great to know.

The first time you play ask for a VIP host and sign up for a VIP pass, after a few hours of play go to the VIP desk just to the left of the poker room and you will recieve 18d free admission and free parking passes to the ex.

Thanks, I'm likely going to be heading there for noon tomorrow.
Gonna check out the 10/20 game.

Anyone have a bankroll amount I should bring to be safe ?
I was figuring I'd buy in between 400-500, and have another 600ish on hand for junk.

I normally have the same when I hit brantford up, but with the fluxuation I'm thinking of taking more.

Easy · Aug 15,2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkpoker

Is that offer specific to Devin? Can any old forum dude say hi?

Anyone can say hi

Inspecting is probably the easiest job in the world, so, I apreciate any and all distractions.

ScoobyD · Aug 15,2006, 04:23 PM

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Anyone have a bankroll amount I should bring to be safe ?
I was figuring I'd buy in between 400-500, and have another 600ish on hand for junk.

That amount sounds adequate for $5-10.

I typically find my buyin to be in the 40BB to 50BB range (Big bet, not blinds as previously discussed). Having some extra cash on hand is a good idea in a game that sounds as wild as this (in case you get off to a poor start).

For $10-20 I'd probably sit with $800ish. And wouldn't be adverse to have at least another $400 on standby in case I get bit early. Remember these wild games will be swingy as hell, so trying to stay off tilt when the swings go bad is crucial. Personally, I find having enough chips in front of me that I don't notice when my AA or KK busting helps...

GTA Poker · Aug 15,2006, 04:59 PM

Bankroll? 6k-9k depending on your style of play.

Buy-in? $800 per session sounds reasonable.