WV Shuffle Up and Deal

Boys and girls the time grows near. According to the following article:
http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/500300.html
(Thanks to Frank Wolfe for sending me the link!)
West Virginia's casino/dogtracks will be running table games. First on the horizon will be the coming of the Poker Tables. It's time to Shuffle Up and DEAL in West Virginia! Of course this is the casino's logical choice, since there is less of a security presence necessary in the poker room, as the casino's cut is absolute...they need only watch for player against player cheating. The other "house" games of course require a more seasoned security force. They are getting there fast, as the article mentions training being conducted by "consultants from Atlantic Cape Community College in Atlantic City, NJ," which of course makes sense. At any rate, the "WHEN" date they are touting is November 1st for both Wheeling Island and Mountaineer Race Track, of course this date is contingent upon the WV Lottery Commission, the authority having jurisdiction. I'm excited for the prospect, although I doubt this will have much of an impact on my playing at home, online or hosting my routine tournaments. It will just be another option for me, when looking for entertainment on a long weekend. Still having a casino option North or South of me, a 1hr to 2hr drive...sounds VERY appealing, and I can envision a terrific Friday work exodus from the building...hoping in a car and breaking a few speed limits to hit the tables, for an extended weekend of debauchery! : ) Okay maybe a little light on the debauchery side, but I'm always open to something new!

In other news, tonight I'm going to play cards tonight, while the WVU game is on the boob tube tonight. Matt J, called a few nights ago, to tell me that his brother-in-law Bob was hosting a card game (which is tonight's game) and that I was invited. Turns out the stakes are .50/1.00 NLHE, at first he thought it was going to be 1/2, but Bob at least wanted to "start" a friendly sort of game. What he's hoping is that we develop a rotating game, that will run during college football season, and beyond. Most likely on Thursday nights. I would be game for it, especially if tonight's session goes well. Of course as Frank put it... I'm probably the fish. As Mike McD would put it..."if you can't spot the sucker in your first 1/2 hour at the table, then you are the sucker." Or as All-In Allman would say, "I'm you're huckleberry!" Whatever the outcome, you'll read all about it here. Hopefully, it'll involve more $$$ signs coming in, than out!

Also, if I recall correctly, the Wolfe's may be hosting a poker-ish get together on Saturday afternoon\evening, but that is a plan best left to our better halves. No pressure here, Red Snappers, it's all about you!!!

Regards,

cheer_dad