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How do the underground card rooms make money?


Either at the Russian's place or where Petra worked, how to the card rooms make money? Obviously if KGB sits down at the table and wins the pot, it's his, but what if he doesn't play?

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I believe the Russian joint had a $500 buy-in. Since those games are illegal, you're going to have to pay to play at a larger venue with high rollers.

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There's usually an entry fee, but some places scrape the pot

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