Taking A Poker Vacation But Need A Place To Go. Any Suggestions?

[Mark Heide]

I'm taking a vacation at the end of this month and am looking for a place to go. Any good places to play 10-20 Holdem or 8 or Better Split in Atlantic City, Foxwoods, St.Louis, or any Michigan Casinos. I'm interested if the places have any good hotels to stay in also. Any suggestions welcome.

Good Luck

Mark

[Abe]

Does this mean that you have already excluded playing 3-6 in Bettendorf, or 1-2 at Catfish Bend in Ft Madison?

Seriously, try St Louis. Harrahs has nice hotel and cardroom with 10-20 on weekends. Ameristar (another nice facility) a couple miles away with 10-20, 20-40 almost always available. Downtown by the Arch, theres kind of a yucky facility - but you have to go there too to make your St Louis visit complete.

Check the archives in the B & M forum for some write ups on St Louis poker during the past 6 months or so.

The biggest downside of going to St Louis is that its only another 4 hours drive to get to Tunica.

Mark, I'm on the verge of a poker road trip driving to Kansas City, Council Bluffs, and Tama.

[John Cole]

Mark,

Come to Foxwoods. We can go to the movies in Providence!

[Barry]

It's the end of October for gods sakes. The leaves are all gone in the north and it's getting cold.

Go to Vegas!

[jakethebake]

I concur with the other poster on St. Louis. Harrah's has a fairly decent hotel, and The Range is a decent restaurant there. The poker room at Ameristar is decent. Harrah's just opened right before I moved a couple of months ago so I never made it there. Contrary to what the other poster said, I've heard you're missing anything by not goign downtown to play.

You should know there is a state law limiting losses. I think the max is $500/hour? I don't know if that would sway you. Anyone know for sure?

[Jimbo]

Do not go to Tahoe.

Jimbo

[Mark Heide]

Jimbo,

Tahoe is two far away. I did go to Harvey's about 10 years ago when I was on a business trip and stayed there for the weekend.

Good Luck

Mark

[Mark Heide]

Barry,

Since poker is played indoors it does not matter what the temperature is outside. I'm tired of the hassle of airport security and Vegas is too far to drive. But, I will probably be out their for WSOP next year.

Good Luck

Mark

[Mark Heide]

Abe,

I gave up any poker lower than 6-12. With the exception of 8 or Bettor Split, because you can make money at any limit in this game.

If I end up going to St.Louis, I will probably be taking my mom with me since she is a Diamond Club member at Harrah's. But, I'm thinking of going out east this trip.

Good Luck

Mark

[Mark Heide]

jakethebake,

Thanks for the info.

Good Luck

Mark