Poker Rooms in North Indiana Area

rlpsjstyle · #1 01-11-2005, 03:25 PM

Hello all-

I'm new to the posting... been reading here on 2+2 since I purchased SSHE. All kinds of great information here... and as long as one doesn't get too much of an ego, everyone seems friendly.

My question is this: I'm planning a day trip to play some low-stakes HE. I live in South Bend, IN (home of Notre Dame, unfortunately, for those who don't know). About 90 miles from Chicago and 200 miles from Detroit.

I'd ideally like to play $2/$4 or $3/$6, as my B&M experience is basically seven hours over the last two years playing $2/$4 in Vegas. I could afford up to $5/$10 or $6/$12, if the games were significantly better that I couldn't miss out on. I'd prefer the lower stakes though.

So, 2+2'ers, where should I head? I have heard that Trump, IN has $3/$6 kill... is that correct? Or is somewhere else better? Look forward to hearing from everyone.

-ITA

pauly2x · #2 01-11-2005, 03:29 PM

they do have a 3-6 game with a full kill at the trump in gary. I think the lowest game they have at harrah's in east chicago (you can see harrah's from the trump poker room, so it's literally five minutes up kline avenue) is 5-10, but I haven't played at harrah's in a few years.

Toonces · #3 01-11-2005, 07:53 PM

I believe that the Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN still has poker and would be your closest casino.

SheridanCat · #4 01-11-2005, 11:48 PM

Did they reopen? They did close down awhile back and their tables and a bunch of dealers went over to Trump.

Regards,

T

rlpsjstyle · #5 01-12-2005, 08:25 AM

The last time I heard that Blue Chip had a poker room, I drove the half hour only to find that they had none... the poker room had turned into a "VIP" blackjack area or some such.

Thanks for the help all.

ITA

Toonces · #6 01-12-2005, 11:18 AM

I stand corrected. I hadn't heard about it for awhile. They must be the only casino in the country actually closing their poker room these days.

rlpsjstyle · #7 01-12-2005, 11:26 AM

This was close to a year ago, maybe more... for all I know, they could have re-opened it, although I think that's doubtful knowin how that place seems to be run. Mebbe I'll call and update the status.

ITA

kleinstadt1 · #8 01-14-2005, 12:02 AM

Harrah's 5-10 is very loose-passive and very beatable if you have the patience. Trump has more punk kids wearing sunglasses. I thought it would be a long drive from South Bend until I met a guy there about six months ago who drove up from Layfayette (he was a Purdue student) and did some crazy 54 hour marathon.

rlpsjstyle · #9 01-14-2005, 08:35 AM

With 5/10 being Harrah's lowest limit, is is comporable to, say, a Vegas 2/4 game or more like a Party 3/6 game?

ITA

kleinstadt1 · #10 01-14-2005, 01:36 PM

You're giving them way too much credit. Never played Vegas 2/4. Harrah's 5/10 is like PP .5/1, but probably more passive. You'll see people not raising with AK pre-flop, flopping an ace, and check-calling you down to the river. Read up on SSH if you go. I may be at the 10/20 when you're there, let me know if you go.

Steve