Texas Hold'em Poker at Genting

Just come back from Genting for a 2 day trip for Air Justin Live 2008 concert! (more on that later)
Still reeling from the lack of sleep though..

Well, there is a new game at Casino de Genting which is the well known Texas Hold'em Poker . Those of you who have been playing this before at Facebook will certainly know. I just read about it at the Genting website before this trip and planned to try it there.


After the Air Justin Live 2008 concluded, I went straight to the casino. Since the concert organiser has credited free RM20 into our Genting Worldcard to play the keno slot, what else to do at night!

After a frustrated half an hour playing those slot machines without winning any significant money, I then cashed out the balance. Then, I went to find the Texas Hold'em Poker tables.

From Monte Carlo through Circus Palace then Hollywood, i still could not find it. Then, wondered around aimlessly till finally found it to be hidden in a corner near the slot machines at Circus Palace. Since there were only 4 tables, it was very crowded and I just stand and watched the game. Then back to the hotel room because no place to sit and bet there after waiting for more than an hour.

The following morning after breakfast, went back again and the tables were closed! (kept swearing at that time) Play some other games first while waiting for it to open at 11am. Finally able to experience the excitement and it was really rewarding! Minimum RM100 is at stake on a RM25 minimum table! Should brought some Xanax since I could feel that my heart almost jumped out when I placed the bets.


There were some major differences between the Genting version and the Facebook version.
The detailed rules can be viewed here
There is the bonus bet which is optional and in this game you take on the banker instead of winner takes all.
The others rules concerning the betting amount can be easily learned.

This is the most enjoyable card game i have ever played because unlike other games where you are depends entirely on your luck (baccarat, 3 pictures), it also depends on your skill as well. You can opt to fold or increase your bet etc..

[To those hypocrites: KeepCharmingAlwiz, Tallgal and ex-Perak Tengah Gal (too old to write a blog) please don't pretend to be innocent by rejected to join me to casino] ;)