Best (fastest?) Strip $5 or $10 BJ
June 21st, 2016 at 9:21:13 AM
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All,
Longtime lurker, first-time poster. Will be in Vegas in a few weeks, staying at Aria. Looking for the best on-strip game (preferably near Aria) to grind it out, Hi-Lo, at a low-min game. $5 min would be ideal but $10 min can work too (just me or are legit $5 min games few and far between on the strip nowadays?).
I've reviewed the Blackjack survey closely but wanted some opinions - what casino near Aria would suit me best? Looking for a fast-paced game on a Friday (AM/afternoon/evening). Or, will I need to travel off-strip to find the type of game I'm looking for?
Longtime lurker, first-time poster. Will be in Vegas in a few weeks, staying at Aria. Looking for the best on-strip game (preferably near Aria) to grind it out, Hi-Lo, at a low-min game. $5 min would be ideal but $10 min can work too (just me or are legit $5 min games few and far between on the strip nowadays?).
I've reviewed the Blackjack survey closely but wanted some opinions - what casino near Aria would suit me best? Looking for a fast-paced game on a Friday (AM/afternoon/evening). Or, will I need to travel off-strip to find the type of game I'm looking for?
June 21st, 2016 at 9:35:43 AM
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Hey Phill, welcome to the forums officially then!
There are really very few, if any, low limit games left that aren't 6:5. I didn't scour every place, but the lowest I saw was weekday mid-afternoon $15 BJ that was still 3:2. You're more than likely going to need to go off strip to find better low limit rules/games.
Aria is usually a bit pricey in comparison to others. How are you staying there but don't have the bankroll to play $25 games (which will enable you to stay on the strip at least)?
There are really very few, if any, low limit games left that aren't 6:5. I didn't scour every place, but the lowest I saw was weekday mid-afternoon $15 BJ that was still 3:2. You're more than likely going to need to go off strip to find better low limit rules/games.
Aria is usually a bit pricey in comparison to others. How are you staying there but don't have the bankroll to play $25 games (which will enable you to stay on the strip at least)?
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
June 21st, 2016 at 9:51:22 AM
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The Gold Coast usually has 3:2 games priced at $5 on Friday afternoons. However, with WSOP in town they will probably go up to $10 by the evening so you may want to get their a little earlier. Also, they are a break-in house so their dealers will be on the "green" side and may not deal as fast or clean as you'd like. For the better dealers you could walk across the street to The Palms. Games will still be 3:2 but likely priced at $10.
Both of these games are off-strip but just barely (~$7 uber ride from Aria or ~45 minute walk).
Both of these games are off-strip but just barely (~$7 uber ride from Aria or ~45 minute walk).
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June 21st, 2016 at 10:12:23 AM
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Quote: phill1187All,
Longtime lurker, first-time poster. Will be in Vegas in a few weeks, staying at Aria. Looking for the best on-strip game (preferably near Aria) to grind it out, Hi-Lo, at a low-min game. $5 min would be ideal but $10 min can work too (just me or are legit $5 min games few and far between on the strip nowadays?).
I've reviewed the Blackjack survey closely but wanted some opinions - what casino near Aria would suit me best? Looking for a fast-paced game on a Friday (AM/afternoon/evening). Or, will I need to travel off-strip to find the type of game I'm looking for?
It's been a few months since I've been to Las Vegas, but as Romes mentioned, almost all of the low-minimum games on the strip are 6:5. When I was last in Las Vegas, there were $15 (and sometimes a $10 table or two) 3:2 8-deck H17 LS games at Bally's and Paris. Treasure Island also had decent $15 games (but I wouldn't recommend camping out there...they can be extra sweaty, even by LV standards).
Also, I've played $10 H17 shoe games at the Tropicana. Also, Hooter's had $10 SD D10 (Reno rules).
If you want to venture down E. Flamingo Rd., Tuscany and Silver Sevens had $10 DD and $5 6D H17 games.
Of course, off the strip, you'll do much better as a low roller.
June 21st, 2016 at 4:09:25 PM
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Romes - Thanks! And thank you for the info. Re: Aria - we got a group discount through Las Vegas Golf Adventures. Also going with a large bachelor party and bunking up in rooms, so pretty cheap per person. Unfortunately $25 min is risky for me given my bankroll, and I can't use any real bet spread in it. Maybe one day...
Theo - Palms and Gold Coast noted. Thank you.
Saul - Thank you - will add those to the mix.
Perhaps I was taking the wrong approach with the "don't go off-strip" mindset?? Some of the off-strip spots are actually closer to Aria than the north strip casinos -- seems well worth it to grab an uber for a game I'll be able to play more effectively.
Theo - Palms and Gold Coast noted. Thank you.
Saul - Thank you - will add those to the mix.
Perhaps I was taking the wrong approach with the "don't go off-strip" mindset?? Some of the off-strip spots are actually closer to Aria than the north strip casinos -- seems well worth it to grab an uber for a game I'll be able to play more effectively.
June 21st, 2016 at 4:15:00 PM
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Doesn't the hole in the wall casino with the Outback in it next to Harrah's still offer 5-$10 3-2 games? Between Harrah's and the Venetian. What about Ellis Island?
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June 21st, 2016 at 4:28:10 PM
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Quote: phill1187
Perhaps I was taking the wrong approach with the "don't go off-strip" mindset?? Some of the off-strip spots are actually closer to Aria than the north strip casinos -- seems well worth it to grab an uber for a game I'll be able to play more effectively.
From your original post, it looks like you were wanting to play blackjack one day of your trip. Check into renting a car for that day. I typically rent from the Enterprise in the Hilton on Flamingo Rd. If you're able to get a cheap one-day rental, you can hit the locals casinos on Boulder Hwy, etc.
There are lots of $10 DD games, and I do just fine spreading 1-6 or 1-8 playing short (unrated!) sessions. Once you show your max bet, cash out and head to the next casino.
June 21st, 2016 at 4:34:30 PM
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Quote: billryanDoesn't the hole in the wall casino with the Outback in it next to Harrah's still offer 5-$10 3-2 games?
Casino Royale? I think so...last time I peeked, it was CSM, though.
Quote: billryanWhat about Ellis Island?
EI indeed deals $5 3:2 8D games (and serves pretty good beer). The penetration is positively abysmal. Last couple times I've peeked in there, they were cutting off 3-4 decks.
June 21st, 2016 at 5:12:42 PM
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Update: Tuscany no longer has a DD game, that's for sure.
And I'm pretty sure there's no 3:2 BJ at Casino Royale.
The Wild Wild West might be an option. You'll love the Aria upon your return.
And I'm pretty sure there's no 3:2 BJ at Casino Royale.
The Wild Wild West might be an option. You'll love the Aria upon your return.
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June 21st, 2016 at 6:16:20 PM
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Quote: GreasyjohnUpdate: Tuscany no longer has a DD game,that's for sure.
And I'm pretty sure there's no 3:2 BJ at Casino Royale.
The Wild Wild West might be an option. You'll love the Aria upon your return.
Yup, pretty sure Casino Royale has gone to all carny type blackjack games. They still have good craps though
June 21st, 2016 at 6:46:00 PM
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CR hasn't had a 3:2 game in years.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
June 22nd, 2016 at 10:48:36 AM
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Quote: GreasyjohnUpdate: Tuscany no longer has a DD game, that's for sure.
That's too bad. It's been about six months since I played their DD game, so I guess my info is stale.
June 22nd, 2016 at 11:59:34 AM
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Quote: CallSaulThat's too bad. It's been about six months since I played their DD game, so I guess my info is stale.
Yeah, I was just there last week. And they used to have senior Thursdays where they'd give you $40 in chips with a $30 buy in. That's gone too.
And from what I observed their video poker offerings were mediocre.
June 22nd, 2016 at 12:08:54 PM
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just drove by a sketchy area of town when I read the title "Best (fastest?) Strip $5 or $10 BJ"
$5 for a girl to strip?
$10 for bj?!
WHERE!!!!!
:)
$5 for a girl to strip?
$10 for bj?!
WHERE!!!!!
:)
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
June 22nd, 2016 at 3:29:27 PM
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If he actually goes to Wild wild west he might actually find both outside. That part of Tropicana from the The MGM up to New Orleans casino is the hooker corridor.Quote: 100xOddsjust drove by a sketchy area of town when I read the title "Best (fastest?) Strip $5 or $10 BJ"
$5 for a girl to strip?
$10 for bj?!
WHERE!!!!!
:)
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June 22nd, 2016 at 3:30:16 PM
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I wrote a rather crude set of jokes around your post 100Odds.
I cancelled them, though I admit your post was hilarious. The nasty Feathered guy.
I cancelled them, though I admit your post was hilarious. The nasty Feathered guy.
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
June 22nd, 2016 at 5:51:43 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfIf he actually goes to Wild wild west he might actually find both outside. That part of Tropicana from the The MGM up to New Orleans casino is the hooker corridor.
Pricing? :)
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
June 22nd, 2016 at 8:57:31 PM
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Claiming no experience here, just guessing that you get what you pay for ;-)Quote: 100xOddsPricing? :)
What does your hooker budget look like?
I got a friend who has a friend, so to speak.
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I needs me one of those really big and fancy refrigerators ;-!
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
June 22nd, 2016 at 9:03:31 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfIf he actually goes to Wild wild west he might actually find both outside. That part of Tropicana from the The MGM up to New Orleans casino is the hooker corridor.
Is the Orleans now the New Orleans? I mean, the Last Frontier became the New Frontier, which became the Frontier, then the New Frontier.
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