Bitcointalk Poker Nights Discussion Thread (private games for btctalk members)

[buwaytress]

Looks like we're beginning to get consensus. Sunday 2pm GMT sounds about right for me. If I have to leave midway, though Liverpool playing a bit after that is convenient, I'm happy to forfeit (or use autoplay if SB has that option. Probably update OP to have an instruction on how to confirm participation. Username, agree to pay how much, etc. 1 mbtc fee good, right guys?

Its not that tough Royse. Just watch a couple of youtube videos. I learnt poker by playing Red Dead Redemption 2 myself.

Exactly how I taught it to a 15 yr old too =p.

P.S. Time to delete those spammy replies.

[jazmuzika217]

All we know thak poker is the most popular card game inside and out here in crypto word and now this site are now also offering this type of poker that I think there are no something different from other poker site. In this industry you need to have different features that other site that cannot give to gamblers or gamers.

[efialtis]

Looks like we're beginning to get consensus. Sunday 2pm GMT sounds about right for me. If I have to leave midway, though Liverpool playing a bit after that is convenient, I'm happy to forfeit (or use autoplay if SB has that option. Probably update OP to have an instruction on how to confirm participation. Username, agree to pay how much, etc. 1 mbtc fee good, right guys?

Its not that tough Royse. Just watch a couple of youtube videos. I learnt poker by playing Red Dead Redemption 2 myself.

Exactly how I taught it to a 15 yr old too =p.

P.S. Time to delete those spammy replies.

I have updated the op and will provide more information (technical in order to join) asap. Also starting a poll now to see how people feel about 25/01 2 PM GMT.

Unfortunately it is not self-moderated, my bad...

Oh and come on guys, spread the word - we need as many players as possible!

[kryptqnick]

Looks like we're beginning to get consensus. Sunday 2pm GMT sounds about right for me. If I have to leave midway, though Liverpool playing a bit after that is convenient, I'm happy to forfeit (or use autoplay if SB has that option. Probably update OP to have an instruction on how to confirm participation. Username, agree to pay how much, etc. 1 mbtc fee good, right guys?

Its not that tough Royse. Just watch a couple of youtube videos. I learnt poker by playing Red Dead Redemption 2 myself.

Exactly how I taught it to a 15 yr old too =p.

P.S. Time to delete those spammy replies.

I have updated the op and will provide more information (technical in order to join) asap. Also starting a poll now to see how people feel about 25/01 2 PM GMT.

Unfortunately it is not self-moderated, my bad...

Oh and come on guys, spread the word - we need as many players as possible!

I think that the timing is great, since playing late at night, because it's 'prime time' in the US sucks. I'm not much of a poker player, but I have a friend who really likes it. I'll pass the info to him and perhaps he'll join you guys as well. As for the stakes, I think they have not been discussed enough yet. I agree it would be good to set them in BTC rather than $, like buwaytress said, but the stakes should be low since there are people used to playing at those poker tours with really cheap tickets ($1 sort of thing). My friend is one of those people who usually play at low-low stakes, but hopefully, he'll join you.
Edit: Sorry, he said he prefers poker tournaments with guaranteed prize pool.

[Trofo]

I agree it would be good to set them in BTC rather than $, like buwaytress said, but the stakes should be low since there are people used to playing at those poker tours with really cheap tickets ($1 sort of thing). My friend is one of those people who usually play at low-low stakes, but hopefully, he'll join you.

Stakes are complicated matter. It would be best if could have few tables with different stakes but there is not enough of us here to that. If stakes are too low than Texas holdem looses one of the best features - bluff. It is not the same if you are bluffing with little or no stakes or if there is a lot of money on the table. For me ideal stake would 50-100$ but I know that is highly unrealistic so I'll just let you guys agree on everything and join if I find the time.

[figmentofmyass]

awesome, @Steamtyme and i have been discussing getting a bitcointalk poker game going. you guys are one step ahead of us!

i would love to join. we're talking about sportsbet.io? sadly they prohibit players from the USA. does anyone know if playing through VPN and depositing/withdrawing with bitcoin (no KYC) is possible? their terms sound a bit dicey:

We have the right to carry out "KYC" (Know Your Customer) verification procedures and access to your Member Account may be blocked or closed if we determine that you have supplied false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to block / delay processing of withdrawal requests until requested copies of valid photographic identification, proof of address and/or credit/debit card are provided to our satisfaction (KYC).

how often do they exercise this "right"?

if i can manage to get in the game, then a non-turbo sunday NLHE $10 buy-in sounds perfect. 2pm gmt = 6am pst, so a bit later in the day would be ideal but (shrug).....

[EdenHazard]

awesome, @Steamtyme and i have been discussing getting a bitcointalk poker game going. you guys are one step ahead of us!

i would love to join. we're talking about sportsbet.io? sadly they prohibit players from the USA. does anyone know if playing through VPN and depositing/withdrawing with bitcoin (no KYC) is possible? their terms sound a bit dicey:

We have the right to carry out "KYC" (Know Your Customer) verification procedures and access to your Member Account may be blocked or closed if we determine that you have supplied false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to block / delay processing of withdrawal requests until requested copies of valid photographic identification, proof of address and/or credit/debit card are provided to our satisfaction (KYC).

how often do they exercise this "right"?

if i can manage to get in the game, then a non-turbo sunday NLHE $10 buy-in sounds perfect. 2pm gmt = 6am pst, so a bit later in the day would be ideal but (shrug).....

Well it's 50/50 .
You can deposit $20 or so there , play poker through vpn ... if you're lucky enough the system didn't detected you are using vpn from US then they didn't asked for the kyc, you are free to play and withdraw the money there.

In the worst scheme, you won a lot from those $20 then they do a security checking and voila they prevent you from withdrawing the money  . DWYOR

[efialtis]

awesome, @Steamtyme and i have been discussing getting a bitcointalk poker game going. you guys are one step ahead of us!

i would love to join. we're talking about sportsbet.io? sadly they prohibit players from the USA. does anyone know if playing through VPN and depositing/withdrawing with bitcoin (no KYC) is possible? their terms sound a bit dicey:

We have the right to carry out "KYC" (Know Your Customer) verification procedures and access to your Member Account may be blocked or closed if we determine that you have supplied false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to block / delay processing of withdrawal requests until requested copies of valid photographic identification, proof of address and/or credit/debit card are provided to our satisfaction (KYC).

how often do they exercise this "right"?

if i can manage to get in the game, then a non-turbo sunday NLHE $10 buy-in sounds perfect. 2pm gmt = 6am pst, so a bit later in the day would be ideal but (shrug).....

I have just asked and will let you know asap!

Man, what would be better than a 6am poker game, hahaha.

Other than that - come on guys, we need more players! =)

[Ryker1]

Well, anytime I am in and I can manage my time on this.
Thank you for counting me in, I also voted the poll. Keep my eyes open on this thread to have an update.

[Avirunes]

Sounds cool. Good idea @efialtis. Also I am comfortable with time as well but I am not sure if I will be free on that day. Still I would like to be on the list. I will drop a message 1-2 days before confirming my participation if that's alright.

Also would love to see it going regular.

[mitchr4]

I am very interested in joining this event, just waiting for when it will be held. Please let us know in this thread if everything has been agreed upon.

I have a question since this tournament is private only for forum people, are there certain conditions for those who want to join like do they have to have a Full Member rank and above to participate?

[dark08]

Wow sounds good for all poker lover out there but sadly because I dont really know how to play poker will try to research this game first before entering to real battle.

I am very interested in joining this event, just waiting for when it will be held. Please let us know in this thread if everything has been agreed upon.

I have a question since this tournament is private only for forum people, are there certain conditions for those who want to join like do they have to have a Full Member rank and above to participate?

Maybe its better to have a rank priority and above playing on newbie account just my own opinion its depend on OP if there will be a certain rank account to participant in this game.

[efialtis]

awesome, @Steamtyme and i have been discussing getting a bitcointalk poker game going. you guys are one step ahead of us!

i would love to join. we're talking about sportsbet.io? sadly they prohibit players from the USA. does anyone know if playing through VPN and depositing/withdrawing with bitcoin (no KYC) is possible? their terms sound a bit dicey:

We have the right to carry out "KYC" (Know Your Customer) verification procedures and access to your Member Account may be blocked or closed if we determine that you have supplied false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to block / delay processing of withdrawal requests until requested copies of valid photographic identification, proof of address and/or credit/debit card are provided to our satisfaction (KYC).

how often do they exercise this "right"?

if i can manage to get in the game, then a non-turbo sunday NLHE $10 buy-in sounds perfect. 2pm gmt = 6am pst, so a bit later in the day would be ideal but (shrug).....

Well... If you can't access the site from the USA so you can't play it seems... Using a VPN and come in from Canada to access the site... how you they be able to stop you unless you actually tell them you are from USA.

You got that, no? I am sure you will be in CA that day.

[big_daddy]

You having problems accessing the site, do you tried brave browser using their tor?
Usually it solves my problem with restricted IPs

[buwaytress]

Look, SB aren't just spending time hunting down people to defraud, not for hundreds of thousands as a JP player won at Bitcasino, certainly not for a what, $100 table of poker if we find enough people at $10 buy-in?

Don't take my words as advice but the ToC also actually doesn't let you access the site with an IP from a prohibited location. That means it automatically won't let you even login if you are doing that.

If you can login and access poker, you're not breaking that ToC;)

[StephenJH]

awesome, @Steamtyme and i have been discussing getting a bitcointalk poker game going. you guys are one step ahead of us!

i would love to join. we're talking about sportsbet.io? sadly they prohibit players from the USA. does anyone know if playing through VPN and depositing/withdrawing with bitcoin (no KYC) is possible? their terms sound a bit dicey:

We have the right to carry out "KYC" (Know Your Customer) verification procedures and access to your Member Account may be blocked or closed if we determine that you have supplied false or misleading information.

We reserve the right to block / delay processing of withdrawal requests until requested copies of valid photographic identification, proof of address and/or credit/debit card are provided to our satisfaction (KYC).

how often do they exercise this "right"?

if i can manage to get in the game, then a non-turbo sunday NLHE $10 buy-in sounds perfect. 2pm gmt = 6am pst, so a bit later in the day would be ideal but (shrug).....

I have just asked and will let you know asap!

Man, what would be better than a 6am poker game, hahaha.

Other than that - come on guys, we need more players! =)

Looks interesting. Count me in, I will gladly join if accepted
P.S: What about using a VPN or proxy for accessing the site?

[efialtis]

Sounds cool. Good idea @efialtis. Also I am comfortable with time as well but I am not sure if I will be free on that day. Still I would like to be on the list. I will drop a message 1-2 days before confirming my participation if that's alright.

Also would love to see it going regular.

Thats definitely what I am aiming for - maybe once a month or so. And who knows what the future will bring - maybe we will also have a very special tournament with all the monthly winners...   Forget WSOP, here comes bitcointalk poker series!  

I am very interested in joining this event, just waiting for when it will be held. Please let us know in this thread if everything has been agreed upon.

I have a question since this tournament is private only for forum people, are there certain conditions for those who want to join like do they have to have a Full Member rank and above to participate?

No conditions - anyone can participate.

[boltz]

I would like to hop-in and join this tournament as  well but I have 1 important question : How do I know that some of you are not IRL friends and gonna play in group just to make sure you get the prize ? Is this an official tournament ? Thanks.

If this is okay, then I will join for sure as I love playing poker and would  be nice to make it monthly tourney.

[efialtis]

I would like to hop-in and join this tournament as  well but I have 1 important question : How do I know that some of you are not IRL friends and gonna play in group just to make sure you get the prize ? Is this an official tournament ? Thanks.

If this is okay, then I will join for sure as I love playing poker and would  be nice to make it monthly tourney.

Now thats a good one! You dont, I dont, nobody does - two guys participating can of course group up even if they were no rl friends... Thats not in our hands - to be honest though, I really dont think thats gonna happen - we want to play some poker just for fun with a little buy-in.

[SyGambler]

sure !! glad to see people interested in poker events
electricity and internet aren't stable at all here these days so I don't even know if I can make it or not , but count me in and I will pay the buyin anyways even if I couldn't play at the scheduled time