xxrod17xx says

It seems like things are really going well. If I ever have a day off (not likely its looking like) who knows I might just take a trip out there to donk off some money in the 1/1 game lol. Cant wait for more updates!

03/07/08

Anonymous says

Sounds like things are working out well, keep the updates coming!

03/07/08

lakeoffire says

Ca-greeno. I think you are on to something.

03/07/08

harlem (Anonymous) says

Looks like you're making dinero. Good for you.

03/08/08

SixWays says

If I ever make it out to Ca., Can I get a escort to the 1/1 table buy hot women and guards so I look like a bigshot highroller?

03/09/08

EdmondDantes says

6W, I promise I'll make you look and feel like the balla you are.

03/09/08

Landlord79 says

<<<Green w/ Envy

Wow, I can't wait for the upgrades!!!

03/13/08

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Two weeks in

Ok, my partners and I have owned the card room for about two weeks now and we’ve noticed a slight pickup in both business and overall energy level. In fact, our first night of ownership was a “best-ever” night in the casino and we’ve had a few solid nights since. I’d like to think it’s because of our efforts to improve customer service, but more likely, it's some sort of honeymoon effect or just that the regulars are hanging around longer to figure out when they could fleece us most effectively. Regardless of what’s driving the activity, we’ll take it. Better energy, more people, continuous games—it’s all good for everybody.


Day and swing shift

For those of you who would like a more specific taste of the glamor of card room ownership, here are some highlights from the first couple of weeks:

Held introductory meetings with all employees. We’ve got some of the better dealers I’ve seen anywhere (a nice surprise) and a dedicated floor staff…that helps even more. Some even speak English.

Resigned myself to my position as the best-dressed busboy/maintenance person in the local hospitality industry.

Supervised lots of computer and network fixes. Even if we don’t know how to use it, it now works.

Switched from 50c chips to $1 chips in 1/1 NL and saw the rhythm of the game improve immediately—more hands per hour and fewer mistakes. Received several sitting ovations from players and am convinced I have at least 15 or so votes for a future mayoral run.

Learned pai gow. Correction: Sat in a pai gow game, dusted off a couple of hundred bucks and still have no idea what’s going on.

Ordered another 3-card poker table. “Next time there are more than 10 people on the list for a game, feel free to let me know…”

Toured facility with local PD. The casino has a good working relationship with the city and we’re of course inclined to keep it that way. Ironically, I now have the phone numbers of vice detectives from two California counties in my speed dial adjacent to those of deeb, Thay3r, nath, Bond et al. There’s an epic conference call here somewhere.

Uncovered a trove of local sports memorabilia in storage including photos of local heroes Tom Seaver, John Hannah, etc. “Ok, we can use these. You can toss any K-Fed pics.”

Added recycling bins behind the restaurant. Vetoed my wife’s suggestion that we remarket ourselves as the world’s first ca-greeno.

Started rethinking menu and bar items. Excited about the prospect of a decent hamburger and bourbon I recognize on site.

Found out we’re allegedly the number 1 seller of Corona in the area. “Hi, yes, I’m calling from the casino. We deserve a visit from the Corona girls. No…all of them.”

Played a few hours of 1/1 NL and picked up 6+ buy-ins. Played 30 minutes of 15/30 limit. Busto for 35 BBs. It’s about giving back.

Made a quick trip to NY to keep the day job running smoothly. Re-read local ordinances and state regs on the plane. Note to self: review compliance with staff. Hate to give Tater and Landlord the satisfaction of seeing me hauled away in an orange jumpsuit.

Started compiling approved promotion activities. I’m thinking an annual Curse of the Waffle series might have merit. We may even use a tournament structure with antes.

Issued first red card (lifetime ban for fighting) and a couple of 1-month and 6-month timeouts for other drunken confrontations. I knew all those times I watched Road House would pay off.


In short, it’s been two weeks of 18+ hour days doing everything from fixing computers, otherwise playing casino operator and bouncer—all of which I like far more than I expected.


The graveyard shift

As for 2R, lakong’s been working on the initial video cuts of the twisted sit-n-go we ran during the LAPC and expect to have a few within a couple of weeks. The first cuts look like they have lots of promise and high entertainment value. Deeb, watts, nath, Thay3r, vivek, Adanthar, Flack, Brunson and Canseco on camera? Even without sound and hole card cams, it’s must-see comedy.

In addition, we’ve noticed several new writers coming to the site and have added a New Blogger section to stroke their egos early and often. A guy writes for one reason—to be read. We’re here to help.

We’re also working on maybe adding special sections of the site for Bond18 and the W/C crew to do the things they do without hurting themselves or others. Think of it as padded rooms with one-way mirrors so we can witness their respective matter-of-fact depravity in safety.

Finally, since we live for upgrades here at 2R, we’re adding private messaging, better forums to allow easier commenting and a proprietary debate feature. We may even fix the Login and Post a Comment and avatar upload features. No, I'm not kidding.

Edmond