Indiana Grand
October 4th, 2016 at 9:05:20 AM
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Had some time to kill around IND on Sunday, so I visited the Indiana Grand.
What a disappointment. All machines, with some "live" blackjack that is just a dealer pushing buttons on a screen (no cards or chips, everything digital).
I was hoping to play some dice; I sat at the electronic craps machine for about 5 minutes before going bored out of my mind. I don't know how anyone can play electronic craps.
Anyway, I won about $20 so that's nice. I shan't be returning. I guess with the prevalence of machines these days, I should always do some research before assuming any place will have live games.
Oh, they did have live poker, which I don't play. But it looked somewhat busy. Good for those guys.
What a disappointment. All machines, with some "live" blackjack that is just a dealer pushing buttons on a screen (no cards or chips, everything digital).
I was hoping to play some dice; I sat at the electronic craps machine for about 5 minutes before going bored out of my mind. I don't know how anyone can play electronic craps.
Anyway, I won about $20 so that's nice. I shan't be returning. I guess with the prevalence of machines these days, I should always do some research before assuming any place will have live games.
Oh, they did have live poker, which I don't play. But it looked somewhat busy. Good for those guys.
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October 4th, 2016 at 9:14:18 AM
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Curious how the video poker looked?
October 4th, 2016 at 9:20:40 AM
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It's a racino. That's why no live games.
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October 4th, 2016 at 9:31:45 AM
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Quote: rsactuaryCurious how the video poker looked?
I don't play VP, sorry. Did not even check.
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October 4th, 2016 at 9:32:14 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesIt's a racino. That's why no live games.
Yeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
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October 4th, 2016 at 10:48:50 AM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
I knew that Indiana Grand didn't have table games. But I stopped in when I saw a sign for the live poker on the highway because poker = chips, right? No, no...poker = weird digital displays at a giant 10 person table. I can't imagine keeping my neighbors from seeing my digital cards. How does that even work?
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October 4th, 2016 at 11:05:13 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusQuote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
I knew that Indiana Grand didn't have table games. But I stopped in when I saw a sign for the live poker on the highway because poker = chips, right? No, no...poker = weird digital displays at a giant 10 person table. I can't imagine keeping my neighbors from seeing my digital cards. How does that even work?
Not sure if the same thing, but I remember a few years ago at Aliante they were trying it out. Basically you put your hands in front/around your digital face-down cards, then tap the screen with a card (special type of card I reckon) that flips the digital cards to he face-up. Maybe not a card but a special pen-type thing. I don't play poker so I don't know how all that'd work. But it seemed interesting.
October 4th, 2016 at 12:10:19 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusQuote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
Where is there a racino in California? And "simulcast race betting" doesn't count - in fact, I know a track that has simulcast betting but hasn't had an actual race (except maybe for wiener dog races at the county fair) in years.
October 4th, 2016 at 12:37:38 PM
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Quote: RSQuote: rdw4potusQuote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
I knew that Indiana Grand didn't have table games. But I stopped in when I saw a sign for the live poker on the highway because poker = chips, right? No, no...poker = weird digital displays at a giant 10 person table. I can't imagine keeping my neighbors from seeing my digital cards. How does that even work?
Not sure if the same thing, but I remember a few years ago at Aliante they were trying it out. Basically you put your hands in front/around your digital face-down cards, then tap the screen with a card (special type of card I reckon) that flips the digital cards to he face-up. Maybe not a card but a special pen-type thing. I don't play poker so I don't know how all that'd work. But it seemed interesting.
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October 4th, 2016 at 12:40:47 PM
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Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: rdw4potusQuote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
Where is there a racino in California? And "simulcast race betting" doesn't count - in fact, I know a track that has simulcast betting but hasn't had an actual race (except maybe for wiener dog races at the county fair) in years.
Hollywood Park?
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
October 4th, 2016 at 12:44:38 PM
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Video poker is awful in Indiana
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October 4th, 2016 at 1:07:00 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusQuote: AcesAndEightsYeah, again, should have guessed given it has an attached race track. I thought some racinos have live BJ/craps games?
off hand, Canterbury Park and Running Aces do. So do Harrah's Philly, Delaware Park, and Parx. So does just about every track in Florida (no craps) and California (weird craps).
I knew that Indiana Grand didn't have table games. But I stopped in when I saw a sign for the live poker on the highway because poker = chips, right? No, no...poker = weird digital displays at a giant 10 person table. I can't imagine keeping my neighbors from seeing my digital cards. How does that even work?
Hoosier Park, in Anderson, is also the same as Indiana Live! It is in Anderson, north of Indy off of I -69.
Another track that has real dealers and table games is Prairie Meadows, in Altoona, IA. It is located off i-80 just west of Des Moines. If I remember correctly and have my story straight it is owned by Polk County, and the revenue goes back into local communities.
November 18th, 2016 at 11:37:44 AM
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Yeah, I've lived in Indiana most of my life and you need to stretch to the state borders to get the real dice and cards. Blue Chip close to Lake Michigan and Hollywood Casino close to Cincinnati both offer tables with chips. Video craps machines aint so bad tho haha
November 18th, 2016 at 1:34:05 PM
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depends where in Indiana. I am the vpfree2 monitor for the Majestic Star (Gary IN) and they have many 99%+ games at the 25c/50c/$1 level the best being 9-5 Triple Bonus Plus at 99.8%. They have a single $5 machine with 99%+ games the best being NSUD at 99.73%. Unfortunately cash back and comps are now god awful so these are no longer a potential 100%+ play.
