Comments on: Poker Wars Report: Texas Frontlines http://pokerati.com/2009/05/07/poker-wars-report-texas-frontlines/ Texas Hold'em and Las Vegas WSOP Poker Blog, now with PLO too! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mojo http://pokerati.com/2009/05/07/poker-wars-report-texas-frontlines/comment-page-1/#comment-166928 Mojo Thu, 07 May 2009 17:51:07 +0000 http://pokerati.com/?p=7626#comment-166928 Yeah, there's going to have to work out some compromise. I don't see Perry signing TWO gambling bills in the same session unless the state is about to go broke. Also, they're going to have to address the issue of rakes in big games, since right now the language has a 10%/$4 cap, which is not going to work for anything beyond $5 blinds (at least that's what the operators are going to say). I just finished reading the whole thing (ugh). The language still needs cleaning in places. Example: "operators" are limited to four tables per premise, but while the intent is clearly aimed at non-track games, the language seems to apply to ALL games; the tracks won't want to fool with small rooms. Also, no free booze at any table, but it doesn't specify what "isn't" free: can a bar offer 10¢ well drinks at the table (effectively free?) Is there any feeling on the Senate's mood at this point? Yeah, there’s going to have to work out some compromise. I don’t see Perry signing TWO gambling bills in the same session unless the state is about to go broke. Also, they’re going to have to address the issue of rakes in big games, since right now the language has a 10%/$4 cap, which is not going to work for anything beyond $5 blinds (at least that’s what the operators are going to say).

I just finished reading the whole thing (ugh). The language still needs cleaning in places. Example: “operators” are limited to four tables per premise, but while the intent is clearly aimed at non-track games, the language seems to apply to ALL games; the tracks won’t want to fool with small rooms. Also, no free booze at any table, but it doesn’t specify what “isn’t” free: can a bar offer 10¢ well drinks at the table (effectively free?)

Is there any feeling on the Senate’s mood at this point?

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