I've played in London, Monte Carlo, Prague, Germany, Budapest, Aruba, Bahamas, New Zealand, and Australia (Melbourne and Sidney).....and all I can say is this....there ain't nothing like poker in the good'ol USA!
I played in cash games in Monterrey Mexico but the rake was horrendous. The Monterrey, Mexico games I played I believe are illegal but I think the police are bribed so they are very visible in public places and don't get any trouble from the police. The rake, however, is 10% of the pot! When I first played I was super excited because I won a $1000+ cash game pot but instantly horrified when I saw the dealer rake $100+ before he shoved me the pot! Makes the $4 max rake you typically find in Vegas games look like a screaming good deal!
I've played a little in Ireland. I recall a club in Galway with one table where everyone had clearly known each other for years and years, and I think I was the only person at the table NOT named Patrick or Sean...
I've played in London, Monte Carlo, Prague, Germany, Budapest, Aruba, Bahamas, New Zealand, and Australia (Melbourne and Sidney).....and all I can say is this....there ain't nothing like poker in the good'ol USA!
Does a home game in Cabo with my buddies in college count?
I played in cash games in Monterrey Mexico but the rake was horrendous. The Monterrey, Mexico games I played I believe are illegal but I think the police are bribed so they are very visible in public places and don't get any trouble from the police. The rake, however, is 10% of the pot! When I first played I was super excited because I won a $1000+ cash game pot but instantly horrified when I saw the dealer rake $100+ before he shoved me the pot! Makes the $4 max rake you typically find in Vegas games look like a screaming good deal!
I've played a little in Ireland. I recall a club in Galway with one table where everyone had clearly known each other for years and years, and I think I was the only person at the table NOT named Patrick or Sean...