Electronic Poker Tables...
About a year or two ago my buddy mentioned something he said he wanted to patent and later develop. I actually checked up on it and a patent already existed.
Anyways, it was essentially a computerized poker table that needed no dealer, no cards, and no chips. It would have flat touch panel monitors around a table where people would insert money and they would be able to play poker the same as they would regularly but without the dealer, cards, or chips. He said it would be the next big thing since poker had exploded and casinos would be looking for ways to maximize their profits.
I thought if developed that this might become a novelty and wondered if it would last in the long run. There is just something about handling real cards and chips for me that makes me believe that it might not take off.
Well it looks like my buddy was right and we are going to find out what kind of longevity these things might have.
Pokertek seems to be the first to market and have developed what looks to be a very functional offering. Go check it out at their website. According to their site they will feature tables that will do Hold'em and ones that will do Omaha. Why the table couldn't do both with a bit of software programming is beyond me but that is probably the way it will eventually work. Looks like mutiple tables will even be able to support tournament play.
I have already heard some prototypes of these are starting to pop-up in Vegas. I look forward to checking these things out the next time I get out there. Hopefully Tunica won't be lagging too far behind.
The product in their line that actually interests me the most is the heads-up table they are developing. Now that thing is cool. It looks like dealers might need to start learning some new tricks.
As soon as I can sit down at one of these things and play I will let you know what I think. Stay tuned...
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If you are going to be in and around the North Alabama area on the night of December 22nd and want to get your poker fix on drop me a line. I am going to be running a Christmas NLHE Tournament on that Friday night. Should be a lot of fun and hopefully some good poker buds will be able to make it!!! Seating is limited so contact me as soon as you can for a seat.
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Compatiblepoker just released their DoylesRoom promo code which lets you get the two supersystem books and a 110% signup bonus. The website is primarily Mac online poker specific site but has lots of online poker pro biographies. An interview with the inventor of Microsoft word is the next one on the list. You can also check out the Poker Bonus Calculator which was newly launched.
Anyways, it was essentially a computerized poker table that needed no dealer, no cards, and no chips. It would have flat touch panel monitors around a table where people would insert money and they would be able to play poker the same as they would regularly but without the dealer, cards, or chips. He said it would be the next big thing since poker had exploded and casinos would be looking for ways to maximize their profits.
I thought if developed that this might become a novelty and wondered if it would last in the long run. There is just something about handling real cards and chips for me that makes me believe that it might not take off.
Well it looks like my buddy was right and we are going to find out what kind of longevity these things might have.
Pokertek seems to be the first to market and have developed what looks to be a very functional offering. Go check it out at their website. According to their site they will feature tables that will do Hold'em and ones that will do Omaha. Why the table couldn't do both with a bit of software programming is beyond me but that is probably the way it will eventually work. Looks like mutiple tables will even be able to support tournament play.
I have already heard some prototypes of these are starting to pop-up in Vegas. I look forward to checking these things out the next time I get out there. Hopefully Tunica won't be lagging too far behind.
The product in their line that actually interests me the most is the heads-up table they are developing. Now that thing is cool. It looks like dealers might need to start learning some new tricks.
As soon as I can sit down at one of these things and play I will let you know what I think. Stay tuned...
*******
If you are going to be in and around the North Alabama area on the night of December 22nd and want to get your poker fix on drop me a line. I am going to be running a Christmas NLHE Tournament on that Friday night. Should be a lot of fun and hopefully some good poker buds will be able to make it!!! Seating is limited so contact me as soon as you can for a seat.
*******
Paid Partner
Compatiblepoker just released their DoylesRoom promo code which lets you get the two supersystem books and a 110% signup bonus. The website is primarily Mac online poker specific site but has lots of online poker pro biographies. An interview with the inventor of Microsoft word is the next one on the list. You can also check out the Poker Bonus Calculator which was newly launched.
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