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adamy
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June 16, 2008 - 11:46 AM |
 
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ya I played at bubba's this past weekend and got to know some of the people there. seemed like a real chill crowd.
What do you mean be careful in bars and restaurants? |
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mat
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June 16, 2008 - 12:44 PM |
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police are cracking down on us rascally foreigners. Gambling etc.. is illegal, technically.
Bubbas is ok, but i'd refrain from playing in games that are in the open, such as Spot. |
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oh_the_darkness
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June 16, 2008 - 12:47 PM |
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^ I've always wondered about that. If gambling is illegal then how can people openly play in some bars? Seems nuts to me. |
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mat
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June 16, 2008 - 12:59 PM |
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The Mrs checked up on all this for me.
Basically the rules are as follows.
1 - The venue cannot make a profit on it.
2 - The total prizes must be under 5000rmb.
3 - Cannot have more than 20 people in any one game.
Technically, most games get under that, but i still wouldn't want to be doing it in public. |
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Beartrap
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June 16, 2008 - 01:05 PM |
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Ya the spot has its game right in front of the window! Not the best place to get pocket rockets. |
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adamy
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June 16, 2008 - 01:19 PM |
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I am in Wuxi now and I'll be coming back this afternoon, anyone know of any games tonight please shoot me an email or pm me. I would greatly appreciate it, ya don't really want to go to public games that draws so much attention like spot's, just a lively home game/ private game will do, thanks guys! my email is listed above. |
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boredengineer
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Joined: Oct 17, 2007
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June 16, 2008 - 01:20 PM |
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| oh_the_darkness wrote: |
| ^ I've always wondered about that. If gambling is illegal then how can people openly play in some bars? Seems nuts to me. |
Counterfeit goods and those barbershop girls are also illegal. |
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catur
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June 16, 2008 - 01:46 PM |
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| boredengineer wrote: |
| oh_the_darkness wrote: |
| ^ I've always wondered about that. If gambling is illegal then how can people openly play in some bars? Seems nuts to me. |
Counterfeit goods and those barbershop girls are also illegal. |
True...but there would be mass uprisings and economic collapse if you took those 2 away. China could survive without poker. |
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computersolutions
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Joined: July 02, 2006
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June 17, 2008 - 01:25 AM |
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The spot hasn't had games for a while now, or at least as far as I've noticed.
Typical practice here is that there is no money on the table, just chips.
So if police do raid, people are playing for "fun".
But yeah, I'd also be careful what you do publically in todays climate.
Given the upcoming olympics, and the excessive security and precautions, you don't want to do something to offend our gracious hosts, especially for all of you on F visa's and all (*ducks*). |
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oh_the_darkness
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June 17, 2008 - 04:08 AM |
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| boredengineer wrote: |
| oh_the_darkness wrote: |
| ^ I've always wondered about that. If gambling is illegal then how can people openly play in some bars? Seems nuts to me. |
Counterfeit goods and those barbershop girls are also illegal. |
No shiit ... Really?
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findus
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June 17, 2008 - 05:25 PM |
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I think if the money is off the table, it's fine. Apparently. |
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hollidaypoker
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June 17, 2008 - 07:35 PM |
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p1atl10
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June 18, 2008 - 12:28 AM |
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The spot hasn't had games for a while now, or at least as far as I've noticed.
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Just got back from the Spot.
Texas Hold 'e on Tuesday nights appears to be alive and well... |
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footballshanghai
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Joined: Mar 01, 2005
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June 18, 2008 - 11:34 AM |
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Mon & Tues at the Spot without fail!
Obviously it's just for fun and no cash is involved |
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computersolutions
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June 18, 2008 - 02:03 PM |
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I do stand corrected, I watched the game at Spot last night, too many people, so couldn't join in. Mind you, I only got there at about 12:30.
I've been to Spot a bunch of times this month and not seen the Poker game, I must be blind or something. Next week bwahahaha. |
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CIA
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Joined: Mar 23, 2008
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June 18, 2008 - 10:10 PM |
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100 RMB to the first person that can give me two independent addresses (in Shanghai) that carry poker chip sets.
Carrefour does not.
Where now ? |
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mat
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June 18, 2008 - 10:22 PM |
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have pm'd you the number of Alan who sells them, tables etc.. |
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mjessup
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June 19, 2008 - 02:28 PM |
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I also would like to buy table and chip set. Would you pm me the details as well? ...please |
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PureXTC88
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Joined: Mar 24, 2003
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Location: Toronto / Pudong
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June 19, 2008 - 03:00 PM |
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U can buy the chip sets at the fake market in Hong Qiao at the corner or Hongxu Lu and Yan'an Lu |
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mjessup
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June 19, 2008 - 03:50 PM |
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Thanks appreciate your help |
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Bluebag
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Joined: Sep 11, 2003
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June 19, 2008 - 07:02 PM |
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Why not just buy 5-6 canisters of different varieties of Pringles or Lays and use those?
Then you could lick 'em to check the denomination... |
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YYzSimon
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Joined: July 05, 2008
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July 05, 2008 - 08:44 PM |
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u learnt that from ur chinese friends,right?It is an interesting game. |
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BONNIE
FooJay
Joined: June 17, 2005
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July 05, 2008 - 08:48 PM |
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Thanks, David !
Next time I get a group of Chinese friends together and bottle or 2 of Baiju we will give it a go  |
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hawks
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Joined: Jan 25, 2008
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July 12, 2008 - 05:01 PM |
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Anyone know of a place to play poker tonight? Looking for hold em'.
Thanks. |
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CIA
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July 12, 2008 - 08:17 PM |
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Who are you ?
Where are you from ?
What do you do ?
How long have you been here ?
Are you married ? |
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