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Players Think Poker at Rivers is Folding
It's important to note that this is not written in stone, and things may change. I too am a poker player and this really bums me out. I may not frequent Rivers as much as some of the regulars - maybe once or twice a month if I'm lucky - but I have many friends who are quite regular.
One friend who asked to be referred to as 'Deeper Throat' told me last week that he's had conversations with "guys who wear suits" and they've basically told him that the poker room is kaput. As a result, thousands of area Texas hold 'em players will be left without a chip or a chair.
It all comes down to the bottom line and if you think about how casinos have been ravaged by the pandemic, it makes sense. When Rivers does reopen, they'll need to do so firing on all cylinders. Operating a marginally profitable poker room just doesn't make financial sense.
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