A Quick Reminder Why I Don't Play Clubs Anymore

[shipitfish]

Yet another robbery of a NYC club reminds me why I don't play the local clubs anymore. The chance of being held up at gun point makes it not worth it.

Of course, since there's basically only a robbery once every six months or so, it means you're at least 1-to-182 against to get hit. Probably less, if you avoid the peak 23:00-01:00 hours. Still, I don't gamble with these sorts of things, only poker itself. Especially when there are better ways to spend one's time.

Comments

[swolfe.livejournal.com]

i haven't played at all since march. too much bullshit with the internet and too many busts and robberies at the clubs. the oklahoma casinos are pretty much the only places i'd be willing to play any more, but i just can't motivate myself to drive 1.5 hours each way.

[shipitfish.livejournal.com]

Wow. Sounds like Dallas is just as bad as NYC now. :-/

[swolfe.livejournal.com]

funny how fast things change.

Thursday Night

[tmttr.livejournal.com]

I was "lucky" enough to be there Thursday night. It was not so good. During my NYC poker life, on two occassions I had missed police raids by a matter of hours. Luck over. Lost over $1K from my pocket and significant winnings on the table.

It was such a good game... [20/40 OE for those interested]

Re: Thursday Night

[shipitfish.livejournal.com]

To me, this seems much worse than a police raid. I don't generally think that the police are likely to get scared an shoot somebody at a poker club bust. However, with an armed robber, that likelihood really increases. I'm sorry you were there. :(

Re: Thursday Night

[(Anonymous)]

This is absolutely much worse than a police raid. No question about it. It sucked. I will tell you more in person -- I am trying to arrange my schedule so I can be at your next game.

Re: Thursday Night

[shipitfish.livejournal.com]

Oh, I can imagine. I'm sorry you had to be there for it. This has gotten totally pointless. We should just move to the system California has. It's such a good revenue generator for the state!

At least one club raided tonight...

[tmttr.livejournal.com]

possibly more. rumor that there where tv cameras present.

Re: At least one club raided tonight...

[shipitfish.livejournal.com]

Interesting. Nothing in the news yet...

Re: At least one club raided tonight...

[tmttr.livejournal.com]

If you are home, turn on Channel 11 news. Cameras were there. They just teased it for after the commercial break! (8:13AM)

Re: At least one club raided tonight...

[shipitfish.livejournal.com]

Guess it's later on youtube for me; I'm at work. :)