Atlantic City Trip Report (09/27-09/30)

[ChicagoTroy]

You are way misinformed. Trump is near Harrah's (now called Resorts), and there's a casino in Aurora as well (though it's got a smaller card room). Both Trump & Harrah's feature tournaments pretty frequently, and you can call ahead at Harrah's to get placed for a seat within one hour of arrival. I've rarely wait more than 15 minutes for a seat, the longest it's been is about an hour.

[surfinillini]

right troy,

There's Trumps and Harrah's in East Chicago, Hollywood Casino in Aurora; there is also a Harrah's and an Ameristar in St Louis, and I know there are some in MN but I don't know how far from Illinois that is (6 hours is what I hear).

I used to play in St Louis every weekend when I lived in champaign and both harrah's and ameristar will put you on lists if you call before.

[Mark Heide]

Hi Chicago Troy,

My experience is very long wait times at Harrah's, even when I have called ahead. At most they only have two $10-20 games going. I have not been to Resorts, what type of action is there?


I've been to Hollywood, which is actually closer to me. But, as far as I can remember they usually have only 4 tables and are only open on the weekdays.

I used to drive down to Tunica for games at the Horseshoe, but the hotel sucks and not much choice for food. I really like Atlantic City and Las Vegas for playing poker. Just a lot more choices.

Thanks for the info

Mark

[ChicagoTroy]

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My experience is very long wait times at Harrah's, even when I have called ahead. At most they only have two $10-20 games going. I have not been to Resorts, what type of action is there?

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Harrah's is now Resorts East Chicago. Same place.

My guess is you have been unlucky in your arrival times. I go there all the time and have very little wait time except on rare occasion.

[surfinillini]

Mark,

ever made the trip to St. Louis for a weekend of poker?