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  1. smcrawford2 smcrawford2 is offline The Decision Tree

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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:15pm)

    I'll be moving to Evansville within the next couple months, so I thought I'd ask for OT's scouting report. The only thing set in stone is I'll be attending the illustrious Univ. of Southern Ind. Beyond that, the rest is open.

    So, what do I need to know re: bars, apartments, the casino, whatever else? Any/all info is appreciated.
     
  2. Da Donkey Da Donkey is offline

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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:23pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    It has one Casino which is Casino Aztar which is also known as the Ashtray, there is decent poker action there every night, lots of donks!! But it is a shitty casino, but oh well.

    Bars are decent, USI is basically the last resort college for most kids in Indiana, easiest college to get into, it's where all the people go that other colleges don't accept, but it does have its fair share of hot dumb blondes.

    I didn't go to school there so I have no idea about apartments. It's a decent town though as far as entertainment with concerts at Roberts Stadium and definitely plenty of things to do in the city. I go shopping there, out to eat, etc often and obv the casino.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:29pm) in reply to Da Donkey

    town is a shit hole to be honest
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:30pm) in reply to Da Donkey

     
    Originally Posted by Da Donkey View Post

    USI is basically the last resort college for most kids in Indiana, easiest college to get into

    Yeah, I knew this part. I've been working my way down the ladder of Indiana colleges in the last 5 years. Butler to IUPUI to USI. But luckily as the quality goes down, so does the cost. I was considering IU this fall, but I figured I could make easier money at Aztar than grinding online/a bullshit job in Bloomington.
     
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  5. LizardBoy LizardBoy is offline

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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:34pm) in reply to Da Donkey

    I have lived in Evansville for 6 years. Casino is cool, as long as you only play poker. You have to be 70 years old to play anything else. They run a reg 1-3 NL, 3-6 LH, 1-5 Stud , Big PL Omaha games on Monday and Wednesday. Omaha 8 on Tuesdays. Town is ok. I moved from Atlanta so it took a while to get used to. It's not as small a town as you think. It has a pretty decent night scene. Lots of bars and pubs. I like it here.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:36pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    too bad you couldn't go to mattingly's 23. i still have one of the original tshirts from that bar. my dad gave it to me. man, i <3 donnie baseball.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:41pm) in reply to STR8KL0WNIN

    I live about 3 miles from the Mattingly house. He just recently got divorced. It's a nice place.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 7:42pm) in reply to dangood1

     
    Originally Posted by dangood1 View Post

    whole state is a shit hole to be honest

    fyp
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 9:01pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    If you didn't already know, S. Indiana and S. Illinois are pretty much "the South." Be prepared for lots of rednecks, racism, and the pronunciation-challenged. gl
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 9:05pm) in reply to userid363

     
    Originally Posted by userid363 View Post


    If you didn't already know, S. Indiana and S. Illinois are pretty much "the South." Be prepared for lots of rednecks, racism, and the pronunciation-challenged. gl

    I have a cousin who painted the confederate flag on the hood of one of his piece of shit trucks.
     
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 9:09pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    DaDonkey lives in Indiana. 'Nuff said
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 10:41pm) in reply to DaVols

    I use to travel to play at aztar at least once a month. I loved the old lady that ran the card room. we got free food all the time. She would have them bring trays of meats and bread and donuts down all the time. She use to work a room in vegas.

    Does she still run it there? Its been 7+ years since i have been there.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 10:42pm) in reply to baughman

    If you like minor league baseball you cant beat the Otters.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 10:43pm) in reply to userid363

     
    Originally Posted by userid363 View Post

    If you didn't already know, S. Indiana and S. Illinois are pretty much "the South." Be prepared for lots of rednecks, racism, and the pronunciation-challenged. gl

    it's called an accent you assho
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 11:03pm) in reply to baughman

     
    Originally Posted by baughman View Post

    I use to travel to play at aztar at least once a month. I loved the old lady that ran the card room. we got free food all the time. She would have them bring trays of meats and bread and donuts down all the time. She use to work a room in vegas.

    Does she still run it there? Its been 7+ years since i have been there.

    Nope. The woman who runs it is named Carol. Mid 40's maybe. The poker room has actually gotten a little better. They actually have a computerized comp system now. .75 cents an hour. Much better than the old deli comp they used to give you. Saturday nights, you can really clean up at the 1/3 NL tables. The drunks come in and donate big time. I have left with $2000+ several times. $300 max buy in.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 11:14pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    Find out for me why Rick Herdes was fired. I still don't know.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 11:44pm) in reply to JRoth15

     
    Originally Posted by JRoth15 View Post

    Find out for me why Rick Herdes was fired. I still don't know.

    Nobody here really knows. The keep saying it's because of "irregularities in the basketball program". I will ask some of the west-siders next time I am at the table.
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    Jul 1st, 2009 (7/1/2009 11:58pm) in reply to baughman

    This is good.
     
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    Jul 2nd, 2009 (7/2/2009 6:38am) in reply to Da Donkey

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