Making change in Tournament poker.

[david3103]

I hate it when dealers ask someone to buy up all the lower denomination chips just before colouring up and someone won't do it incase he needs to bet a 25 chip. Wankers

So tilting when you're the 'gatherer' and then lose an all-in confrontation just before the break and have to pass that huge stack of 25s across the table too eh Jase?

[smashedagain]

I hate it when dealers ask someone to buy up all the lower denomination chips just before colouring up and someone won't do it incase he needs to bet a 25 chip. Wankers

So tilting when you're the 'gatherer' and then lose an all-in confrontation just before the break and have to pass that huge stack of 25s across the table too eh Jase?

lol. Done this twice before.

[dakky]

The most tilting thing is so many squareheads calling raises with extra change to make life 'easier' for the dealer.

Someone raises to 525, they say nothing and slide a 1K and a 25 over the line. FFS, just chuck 1 chip in if yr calling or the exact amount.

When the dealer starts to make change offer up yr 25 spot then

This is pretty helpful as long as they make it clear it is a call

[dr411]

i think all tournaments should only use one denomination of chip. The 25 chip, with no changing or chip racing or chipping up.

This might require larger tables/card rooms and some sort of block and tackle system to place bets.

I believe this is the way forward. I bet one wheel barrow

[Gemini Kings]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

[Jon MW]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

[david3103]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

[nirvana]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

Out of interest. Is this because you do a scan of the chips out there before you even start touching them so you have a mental picture of what you need to do before you start doing it. Then some squarehead messes it up.

I've always assumed so which is why I only make change on request, always willingly and usually with the chips ready. In a way I'm the perfect dealers companion

[bobAlike]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

Out of interest. Is this because you do a scan of the chips out there before you even start touching them so you have a mental picture of what you need to do before you start doing it. Then some squarehead messes it up.

I've always assumed so which is why I only make change on request, always willingly and usually with the chips ready. In a way I'm the perfect dealers companion

I liken it to when somebody nicks a chip of your plate without asking, it's rude.

If somebody asked if I'd like my 1k chip changed I'd appreciate the gesture and accept. Otherwise just f**k off.

[smashedagain]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

Out of interest. Is this because you do a scan of the chips out there before you even start touching them so you have a mental picture of what you need to do before you start doing it. Then some squarehead messes it up.

I've always assumed so which is why I only make change on request, always willingly and usually with the chips ready. In a way I'm the perfect dealers companion

I liken it to when somebody nicks a chip of your plate without asking, it's rude.

If somebody asked if I'd like my 1k chip changed I'd appreciate the gesture and accept. Otherwise just f**k off.

who the hell is nicking chips off your plate? They must be like greased lightning.
Ha ha as I type that hey greased lightning is playing at the Twenty20. C'mon Pakistan

[bobAlike]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

Out of interest. Is this because you do a scan of the chips out there before you even start touching them so you have a mental picture of what you need to do before you start doing it. Then some squarehead messes it up.

I've always assumed so which is why I only make change on request, always willingly and usually with the chips ready. In a way I'm the perfect dealers companion

I liken it to when somebody nicks a chip of your plate without asking, it's rude.

If somebody asked if I'd like my 1k chip changed I'd appreciate the gesture and accept. Otherwise just f**k off.

who the hell is nicking chips off your plate? They must be like greased lightning.
Ha ha as I type that hey greased lightning is playing at the Twenty20. C'mon Pakistan

Racist

[smashedagain]

How about when you're in the sb and you put a 1k chip in front of you to cover the small blind which is 500 and a player next to you reaches over and changes your 1k chip for 2 x 500's, I know people are only trying to be helpful but this does wind me up a tad. I'd friggin ask if I wanted you to change it.

You said it he's just being helpful. Take your 500 change, say thank you and save your "winding up" for when the same player calls your raise from the big blind with J3 off and busts your pocket kings when he flops two pair!

It annoys me as well - as does people putting in a 100 and taking out your 50 to make the correct amount for antes (for example). I think it comes down to - once bets have been put on the table I think it's the dealer who should be dealing with those chips and not any of the players.

Agree, as an occasional dealer it is profoundly irritating when people do this.

Out of interest. Is this because you do a scan of the chips out there before you even start touching them so you have a mental picture of what you need to do before you start doing it. Then some squarehead messes it up.

I've always assumed so which is why I only make change on request, always willingly and usually with the chips ready. In a way I'm the perfect dealers companion

I liken it to when somebody nicks a chip of your plate without asking, it's rude.

If somebody asked if I'd like my 1k chip changed I'd appreciate the gesture and accept. Otherwise just f**k off.

who the hell is nicking chips off your plate? They must be like greased lightning.
Ha ha as I type that hey greased lightning is playing at the Twenty20. C'mon Pakistan

Racist

you will never hear me cheer on a women's team at anything either

[LB44]

What's tilting is when the ante is say 50 and done throws u 100 for four 25 denomination chips. Put the 100 in and the dealer will give u 50 change u doughnut!

That tilts me so much!

[LonOhRay]

Bit of everything ^

When somebody takes your 50 and leaves his 100 in, spends 5 minutes telling the dealer that is both of our antes he has taken mine because he only put in 100 so it is fair we have paid the same as everyone else its just two antes in one chip which is 100 because he has taken change from the pot already to save the dealer a job which then takes another 25 minutes to explain and then he repeats the process again every orbit and I'm almost certain he does it when the dealer isn't looking and even if he has 25 chips in his stack anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy emphasis on how long it takes

Anything that gives less hands per hour and isn't entertaining tilts me

[david3103]

Bit of everything ^

When somebody takes your 50 and leaves his 100 in, spends 5 minutes telling the dealer that is both of our antes he has taken mine because he only put in 100 so it is fair we have paid the same as everyone else its just two antes in one chip which is 100 because he has taken change from the pot already to save the dealer a job which then takes another 25 minutes to explain and then he repeats the process again every orbit and I'm almost certain he does it when the dealer isn't looking and even if he has 25 chips in his stack anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy emphasis on how long it takes

Anything that gives less hands per hour and isn't entertaining tilts me

Exaggeration ftw