Hi,
Im new here to Geneva and was wondering if anyone knew of where to play Texas Hold Em Poker? Im a keen player but just for some fun.
Any info on min buy ins etc would be appreciated aswell.
Thanks
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Mar 27, 2012 @ 09:50
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Hi,
Im new here to Geneva and was wondering if anyone knew of where to play Texas Hold Em Poker? Im a keen player but just for some fun.
Any info on min buy ins etc would be appreciated aswell.
Thanks
James HallMar 27, 2012 @ 09:50
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Mar 29, 2012 @ 11:23
For cash games (blinds 2/4 or 5/10, minimum buy-in 100 or 250 Euros) you can go to the casinos in St Julien, Annemasse and Divonne. But you may find the atmosphere a bit unpleasant and the gameplay 'weird'.
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For cash games (blinds 2/4 or 5/10, minimum buy-in 100 or 250 Euros) you can go to the casinos in St Julien, Annemasse and Divonne. But you may find the atmosphere a bit unpleasant and the gameplay 'weird'.
Edward B, Mar 29, 2012 @ 11:23
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Mar 29, 2012 @ 11:42
Thanks Ed, may I ask my the atmosphere unpleasant and the gameplay weird?
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Thanks Ed, may I ask my the atmosphere unpleasant and the gameplay weird?
James Hall, Mar 29, 2012 @ 11:42
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Mar 29, 2012 @ 21:11
These casinos are very small, and often have only one table open. Staff has a very poor understanding of poker and how it is different from other casino games. Dealers are not as well-trained as elsewhere, and there are some ways they deviate from international poker/casino rules. Regular players know the dealers well and often get away with things that 'outsiders' can't. Players are generally very friendly but some get quite emotional at times and the casino does nothing to handle their outbursts.Things like slowrolling and the whole table discussing the hand while it's still going on are quite common. The rake is 4% without cap, meaning that on a 1000 Euro pot they take 40 Euros. This sounds insane, but it's French law apparently, and I do think that the game is still profitable if you're a decent player (because the others are so poor).
The gameplay is generally awful, especially if you consider the blind levels, and that's the only reason why I'm still going regularly. But you have to get used to it. Especially in the beginning you'll bluff the wrong person, lay down the best hand or take a decision because your opponent is annoying.
Saint Julien is probably the best choice; staff is generally friendly and they have 2 tables open most of the time so you don't have to wait too long to play. Divonne is also fine except that one floor manager seems to dislike me (he called me an 'idiot' once and seems to mind that I read while waiting and don't play other games), and they have some odd rules that may change overnight or depending on the situation. I stopped going to Annemasse because at some point they didn't have enough players most of the time to open a table, and I generally disliked the atmosphere and staff there.
I hope that clarifies it a bit. I don't mean to discourage you because I do play in Divonne occasionally myself and once you get used to things it's not too bad. And quite profitable.
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These casinos are very small, and often have only one table open. Staff has a very poor understanding of poker and how it is different from other casino games. Dealers are not as well-trained as elsewhere, and there are some ways they deviate from international poker/casino rules. Regular players know the dealers well and often get away with things that 'outsiders' can't. Players are generally very friendly but some get quite emotional at times and the casino does nothing to handle their outbursts.Things like slowrolling and the whole table discussing the hand while it's still going on are quite common. The rake is 4% without cap, meaning that on a 1000 Euro pot they take 40 Euros. This sounds insane, but it's French law apparently, and I do think that the game is still profitable if you're a decent player (because the others are so poor).
The gameplay is generally awful, especially if you consider the blind levels, and that's the only reason why I'm still going regularly. But you have to get used to it. Especially in the beginning you'll bluff the wrong person, lay down the best hand or take a decision because your opponent is annoying.
Saint Julien is probably the best choice; staff is generally friendly and they have 2 tables open most of the time so you don't have to wait too long to play. Divonne is also fine except that one floor manager seems to dislike me (he called me an 'idiot' once and seems to mind that I read while waiting and don't play other games), and they have some odd rules that may change overnight or depending on the situation. I stopped going to Annemasse because at some point they didn't have enough players most of the time to open a table, and I generally disliked the atmosphere and staff there.
I hope that clarifies it a bit. I don't mean to discourage you because I do play in Divonne occasionally myself and once you get used to things it's not too bad. And quite profitable.
Edward B, Mar 29, 2012 @ 21:11
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 21:09
Hi where abouts is the casino in saint Julien? Many thanks
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 21:16
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