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.

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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!