Pai Gow Tiles- Atlantic City

I will be writing a blog about a last second excursion to PA and Atlantic City, but one thing I did while I was there was play a lot of tiles.

First, I was impressed by how many casinos in PA have added tiles. The western side of the state (Meadows/Rivers) don't have tiles (at least I never saw them if they do). However, nearly every casino on the Eastern side, save Mount Airy and Hollywood had them. Most had multiple tables. If Heather reads this, I'll say I thought of you when I saw two Sic Bo tables at Sands next to 4 tables of tiles.

Second, I played tiles at Harrah's Chester, Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs, Resorts, Bally's, Caesars and Showboat. I usually play $20 a hand unless it's a $25 minimum. I had a nice little run, although one hand at Harrah's Chester struck me as odd. It was Bo/Gee Joon. The dealer (who happened to be a young white guy) said it was the highest hand he ever dealt... of course he dealt it to himself.

I usually play tiles at Horseshoe Southern Indiana, and they don't allow banking. I rather enjoyed choosing the different ways to have the tiles delivered. Unfortunately, I never really got to benefit from banking, but it was still fun. I was surprised that in AC that I had a few white dealers. They were all very capable of dealing the game. I did enjoy how EVERY time I sat down they asked where I learned to play the game. However, the Asians I played with were all very supportive. Of course, I didn't slow the game down and usually set my hand faster than they could. That may have helped.

Overall, I really fell in love playing tiles this trip. I enjoyed it before, but now that I'm really getting the game, I'm looking forward to future trips where I can play more. I own a tiles set that I got from Horseshoe Southern Indiana, only $20. That seems like a deal to me...

I've had Gee Joon/Pair dealt against me--it was at Harrah's Resort, and every player had really nice hands like pair/wongs, etc. I remember I had made only one big bet (I was ready to leave) so it was quite the gutpunch.

I didn't know all those casinos in Pa. had tiles. For what it's worth, in AC my favorite places to play tiles are (in no particular order): Borgata, Harrah's Resort, Showboat, Trump Plaza and Caesars.

How did you obtain the tiles set from HSI?

Quote: teddys

I didn't know all those casinos in Pa. had tiles. For what it's worth, in AC my favorite places to play tiles are (in no particular order): Borgata, Harrah's Resort, Showboat, Trump Plaza and Caesars.

How did you obtain the tiles set from HSI?

Yeah I was surprised that PA allowed Tiles to be approved for gaming. As strict as they are with rules and such, I thought for sure it would be a no go, but as I said, other than for Mount Airy and Hollywood, the Eastern casinos have tables, and a few had many tables.

They sell the tiles in the gift shop. They are labeled from Hammond, but they were used in the casino, I presume.

Quote: Tiltpoul

Yeah I was surprised that PA allowed Tiles to be approved for gaming. As strict as they are with rules and such, I thought for sure it would be a no go, but as I said, other than for Mount Airy and Hollywood.

Mount Airy does have pai gow tiles!
They are in the Dragon Room, the Asian themed high limit room.
They only have one table and it isn't always open.
When it is open it is always $25 minimum/ $1000 maximum.
The pit and dealer are always eager to inform you of the house way to set your hand at pai gow.
Be aware that the Wizard and JB have strategies that differ significantly from the house way.

Went to Atlantic City for a 24 hour marathon of craps and Asian games.
I discovered that Resorts has pai gow tiles with $15 minimum.
It is in the small Asian games alcove right when you come in off the boardwalk.

It was nice to play relatively cheaply.
After about 8 hours I was up $300, not bad.

By the way, Trump Plaza has tiles with $20 minimum.
Everywhere else is $25.

Quote: WongBo

Went to Atlantic City for a 24 hour marathon of craps and Asian games.
I discovered that Resorts has pai gow tiles with $15 minimum.
It is in the small Asian games alcove right when you come in off the boardwalk.

I played about two hours there. Since then, I've been getting a ton of offers to come back, and I may actually take them up on it. The mins were $25 when I played there though. Congrats on your win.

Quote: WongBo

By the way, Trump Plaza has tiles with $20 minimum. Everywhere else is $25.

Early in the morning (I think it was Tuesday morning), ACH had a tiles table open for $10 minimums. Nobody was playing at all.

Good to know, thanks.
I am sure they will send me something if they sent you something.
I was playing two hands for eight hours, and then played craps for about 8 hours.

Quote: WongBo

It was nice to play relatively cheaply. ... After about 8 hours I was up $300, not bad.

It would seem that you would be desirous of higher limit play.

I like to keep it to lower minimums because I tend to gamble at least once a week and I usually stay for 12-24 hours;
Limiting my liability by playing at $5 or $10 craps, and $15-$25 pai gow.