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[Phoebe]

Players such as bigplayer, Ryemo, Frightman, RCJH, and others have advised against playing rated. However, most of these players are pro or semi pro where their playing stakes are big enough to get noticed and stand out.

As far as I am concerned, no choice.
I play in France or on cruise.
The ID is systematically requested
In France it's by law.

[PinkChip]

Yes, and this showing ID is one of the biggest turn-downs for me in Europe, together with CSMs and ENHC. I think American games like blackjack (in its current form since 1915 or s.th.) have naturally better rules in America, whereas European games like Roulette have better rules in Europe. It's similar to food and meals: It is nearly always best to eat a meal where the meal has its origin or largest spread (like pizza, pasta, ice cream in Italy, red wine, baguette, camembert, champagne in France etc.).

[refinery]

Yes, and this showing ID is one of the biggest turn-downs for me in Europe, together with CSMs and ENHC. I think American games like blackjack (in its current form since 1915 or s.th.) have naturally better rules in America, whereas European games like Roulette have better rules in Europe. It's similar to food and meals: It is nearly always best to eat a meal where the meal has its origin or largest spread (like pizza, pasta, ice cream in Italy, red wine, baguette, camembert, champagne in France etc.).

Only an academic would have this take.