Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV (Capitol region)
August 8th, 2011 at 12:18:52 AM
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Just got back from there, about 1.5 drive (no traffic) from Reagan Int'l Airport. It's a fairly big racino with some >4k slots and 80+ table games. I played craps, counted 5 tables open with 1/2 at $10 min and the other $25. 2x odds, but they will let you have $50 free odds on a $15 line bet. Felt bad for a guy who was betting the dont when I made 7 points. I think he lost about $1k in 15 minutes. Also about half the table was making a yo bet, slows down the game so much! Also played some BJ. All their games (including high roller pit) are 8 deck, S17, no surrender, no RSA. Table limits on Sunday evening were mostly $25-1000. I found 2 $15 tables that were packed. Other games I saw but didn't care to play were roulette, pai gow poker, baccarat, let it ride. The best JoB VP was 6-5. There were a couple nice non-smoking areas, but everywhere else it was pretty thick. No incentives for signing up for the players club card.
August 8th, 2011 at 1:08:40 AM
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I think perhaps you meant no publicized incentives for signing up for the card. Actually Saturday and Sundays have electronic card "drawings":Quote: johann528No incentives for signing up for the players club card.
One prize of twenty grand, One prize of Five grand, Nine prizes of 500 dollars in FreePlay. The cards are mainly for slot players, but also provide potential for valet parking discounts, meal discounts, retail discounts on logo items and on reserved rooms at nearby Inn. I don't think they have a Player's Club Desk... they issue cards at any of the cashier windows and have the usual three tiers based on slot action levels, but seem to have no "new card signup specials" at all other than the Once A Day Per Card swipe at a kiosk for some sort of automatic entry into something.
I'm told there is Three Card Poker and Four Card Poker also available.
August 8th, 2011 at 3:09:43 AM
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Thanks.
If you have found open tables [meaning 'not full' ?] especially on a Sunday, that is an improvement as is a $10 table. Must finally have hired more dealers. Too bad about the chickens**t free odds. The BJ was CSM?
So far I have decided to drive a bit further and go to Harrington DE and not Charles Town. I have to avoid a bad day for the Bay bridge, too, which basically means going during the week. That as a whole limits my opportunities which is probably a good thing [plan to go for the 3rd time late this month, first time was a little over a year ago]. That's not to say Harrington fits the bill perfectly, initially I was giving it thumbs-down. I have actually been inside Charles Town's outfit to gamble and didn't!, but I'll stay tuned to new reviews.
What was your overall impression? the place has left a bad taste for many reviewers.
Fleastiff, you seem informed without having gone there?
If you have found open tables [meaning 'not full' ?] especially on a Sunday, that is an improvement as is a $10 table. Must finally have hired more dealers. Too bad about the chickens**t free odds. The BJ was CSM?
So far I have decided to drive a bit further and go to Harrington DE and not Charles Town. I have to avoid a bad day for the Bay bridge, too, which basically means going during the week. That as a whole limits my opportunities which is probably a good thing [plan to go for the 3rd time late this month, first time was a little over a year ago]. That's not to say Harrington fits the bill perfectly, initially I was giving it thumbs-down. I have actually been inside Charles Town's outfit to gamble and didn't!, but I'll stay tuned to new reviews.
What was your overall impression? the place has left a bad taste for many reviewers.
Fleastiff, you seem informed without having gone there?
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August 8th, 2011 at 3:34:48 AM
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A young couple who are electronic acquaintances went to the grand opening and have continued going. It is geographically convenient for them.Quote: odiousgambitFleastiff, you seem informed without having gone there?
I agree that the 2x odds are cheap and bespeak a certain attitude that is not a good thing for a casino to have. I do hope they make changes here. Its well known they had problems processing the licenses for their dealers when they first opened and therefore had alot of closed off tables but all that has been solved now. Its time for them to crank up the odds to something decent.
August 8th, 2011 at 4:38:15 AM
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I've only gone a few times myself, mainly to play some 1/2 nl hold em. I can echo what's been said here for Friday afternoons - I've seen 15 dollar tables for bj. Usually the tables don't fill up till late afternoon. I joke that the initial people playng the 25 min bets have finally run out of money. As for the stingy odds, I guess u til they feel some competition, I bet things will stay the same. They don't offer comps for poker play, and the few times I've played slots/pai gow I haven't received anything. I did see that Charles town brings in about 1/4 of the company's gross revenue now....
I've been to CT and Dover but not Harrington - maybe I should check it out
B
I've been to CT and Dover but not Harrington - maybe I should check it out
B
August 8th, 2011 at 12:01:42 PM
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Quote: toastcmu
I've been to CT and Dover but not Harrington - maybe I should check it out
a slower pace there I think. The minimums are definitely low now, although your results may vary on any given day I suppose.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 8th, 2011 at 4:29:39 PM
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Sorry about my incompleteness, just wanted to get it down while it was still fresh. True, there was 3-card and 4-card poker, which were surprisingly receiving a lot of action as there was a separate pit that was exclusively open for 3 card. Not a big fan of carnival games, myself. All of the non-smoking section games were staffed, the main pit as well. I'd say about 20 games were not open, the majority being BJ. The BJ were all hand shuffled games. The table I was playing at had truly break-in dealers. So slow, but made good for counting. What pissed me off was that they had a reverse fill, stopping the game while they unloaded soem nickels, then brought in a fill with quarters 5 minutes later. Overall I was disappointed. I had hoped that they would offer at least other BJ games and a $1 VP game with a decent pay scale. I overheard some of the craps dealers crossfire that they will never bother learning how to deal a $5 game because they won't ever offer it. 5 tables were staffed, the 3 $10 dollar tables were fairly well attended and 1 of the $25 dollar tables. I probably won't go to it again. I like all the games I mentioned, and they all were kind of disappointing.
August 8th, 2011 at 6:11:06 PM
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I've heard a few people on this post mention Harrington and I'm a little scared because I think it is a really great secret. It is a small casino and I hope it doesn't get too crowded, but if it is just the good gamblers on this site that would be okay. They have 10x odds on a $10 pass line bet and have $25 min six deck shoe S17 BJ. They always seem to have low min. games open as well. VP is almost non existent. Their buffet is also awesome, just don't tell too many people.
August 9th, 2011 at 11:07:37 AM
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When Charlestown first opened they only had a small number of table and ludicrous minimums, $50-100 in BJ in the regular sections, $25 craps and roulette and 3,4 and texas holdem poker. They have since expanded and added a larger number of table games so a lot of the minimums, even on weekends, have become more reasonable. Overall not a bad place to play. the dealers have been friendly but the pit bosses I have met are very anal and beyond serious and full of themselves. BTW they do a pretty good buffet upstairs on Saturday nights overlooking the racetrack.
September 26th, 2011 at 5:40:49 PM
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I've been going to gamble at Charlestown ever since they've opened up their table games. And while I do frequent there, I always leave somewhat dissapointed. Still 2X odds, and the table minimums on a mon-friday are still a majority above 25 dollars. The pit bosses behind the craps table, I am not a huge fan of. They are like 26 year olds who probably have never gambled in their life...
September 26th, 2011 at 6:48:46 PM
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The State had such a long, drawn-out licensing process that really good casino personnel probably couldn't wait it out and had to take jobs elsewhere. So promoting inexperienced dealers to be inexperienced pit bosses makes a certain sense if that is the only pool you have to draw from.
Obviously there was a demand and at least on the weekends they didn't lack for higher action players, so they just decided to stick with green chip action on craps or get lost. Well, its possibly a good attitude for them to take.
Obviously there was a demand and at least on the weekends they didn't lack for higher action players, so they just decided to stick with green chip action on craps or get lost. Well, its possibly a good attitude for them to take.
September 26th, 2011 at 7:32:23 PM
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I was never a huge fan of Charles Town, and in spite of adding tables, I haven't been back more often. It's too crowded, the tables are mostly jammed too close to the main entrance, and if I'm going to play $25 mins, I don't feel like playing in a can of sardines. My wife doesn't like the fact Charles Town refuses to install the more popular slots (Wheel of Fortune, Sex and the City, etc). I know they have VLTs in WV, but so does MD and they have all of the forementioned machines. It's not like they don't have the money for it.
I have a feeling MD is going to pass legislation authorizing a referendum on table games next spring (MD mandates a referendum on any gaming law changes), and it will be passed next November. With all the money flowing out to PA/DE/WV, it makes no sense not to have them, from both a jobs and revenue perspective. Caesars/Harrah's was the only bidder last wk for the Baltimore casino (~4000 machines), and the 5000 machine parlor adjacent to the Arundel Mills Mall will open in about a year. With slots alone, I think they'd give CT a run for its money (~5000 slots), but it'll be really interesting if both are full casinos.
I have a feeling MD is going to pass legislation authorizing a referendum on table games next spring (MD mandates a referendum on any gaming law changes), and it will be passed next November. With all the money flowing out to PA/DE/WV, it makes no sense not to have them, from both a jobs and revenue perspective. Caesars/Harrah's was the only bidder last wk for the Baltimore casino (~4000 machines), and the 5000 machine parlor adjacent to the Arundel Mills Mall will open in about a year. With slots alone, I think they'd give CT a run for its money (~5000 slots), but it'll be really interesting if both are full casinos.
October 5th, 2011 at 7:00:35 PM
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Thinking of heading over there this Friday instead of overnighting in AC. What sort of BJ and craps table minimums should I expect on a Friday night?
Thanks!
Thanks!
October 5th, 2011 at 9:07:05 PM
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I use to ride the train from Baltimore to CharlesTtown in the late 1950's. If the train was late, they would move back post time
for the first race !
for the first race !
October 6th, 2011 at 4:34:50 AM
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Quote: sunrise089Thinking of heading over there this Friday instead of overnighting in AC. What sort of BJ and craps table minimums should I expect on a Friday night?
Thanks!
I would think 15-25 for BJ and 15-25 with 2x odds on craps if my memory serves me right.
-B
October 6th, 2011 at 6:18:24 AM
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Quote: FleaStiff... promoting inexperienced dealers to be inexperienced pit bosses makes a certain sense if that is the only pool you have to draw from
I have to disagree with you. When I first came there, about 18 months ago, the dealers were inexperienced - one almost paid me for boxcars when I was playing the dark side. But things have changed! I noticed that the dealers at Charles Town are now on par with what I've seen in New Mexico or Nevada. Of course, the dealers in Atlantic City take the cake for nastiness, but I don't want to go off topic.
October 7th, 2011 at 1:09:33 PM
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The dealers are very nice in Charlestown, however the pit bosses are nasty. In AC at least in the Harrahs casino i have played at most dealers and almost all, except for a couple, of pit bosses have been unbelievably sweet to me and my wife.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:24:50 PM
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That has to be a real interesting one. I just hoped that having this casino would be a good benefit for all. Hoping that everything would go on smoothly.
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December 28th, 2011 at 6:09:38 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffI use to ride the train from Baltimore to CharlesTtown in the late 1950's. If the train was late, they would move back post time
for the first race !
Was the racing there better back then? Because it's pretty awful now.
January 3rd, 2013 at 7:05:53 PM
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I went there for the first time during the day on New Year's Eve.
It wasn't bad! I will return!
Pros:
Friendly, fun crew that rooted for you.
Experienced dealers.
FELT tables, not that suspicious synthetic stuff (smile).
5 tables open.
$10 minimum.
Not too many Prop bettors.
Cons:
2X odds!
HEAVY SMOKE!
2X payout for 12 in field.
The greenhorn dealers are BRIGHT GREEN!
My favorite regional casino used to be Harrington, but several dealers there are smug jackasses. The bosses are no better. CONSTANT crossfire all around. No respect.
They also change the table minimums at random, with no grandfather.
I had a good trip to Harrah's Philly.
Rivers, Pittsburgh is AWESOME! Lots of action, and pretty ladies dealing the games!
It wasn't bad! I will return!
Pros:
Friendly, fun crew that rooted for you.
Experienced dealers.
FELT tables, not that suspicious synthetic stuff (smile).
5 tables open.
$10 minimum.
Not too many Prop bettors.
Cons:
2X odds!
HEAVY SMOKE!
2X payout for 12 in field.
The greenhorn dealers are BRIGHT GREEN!
My favorite regional casino used to be Harrington, but several dealers there are smug jackasses. The bosses are no better. CONSTANT crossfire all around. No respect.
They also change the table minimums at random, with no grandfather.
I had a good trip to Harrah's Philly.
Rivers, Pittsburgh is AWESOME! Lots of action, and pretty ladies dealing the games!
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:38:54 PM
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Quote: toastcmuI've only gone a few times myself, mainly to play some 1/2 nl hold em. I can echo what's been said here for Friday afternoons - I've seen 15 dollar tables for bj. Usually the tables don't fill up till late afternoon. I joke that the initial people playng the 25 min bets have finally run out of money. As for the stingy odds, I guess u til they feel some competition, I bet things will stay the same. They don't offer comps for poker play, and the few times I've played slots/pai gow I haven't received anything. I did see that Charles town brings in about 1/4 of the company's gross revenue now....
I've been to CT and Dover but not Harrington - maybe I should check it out
B
Since an old thread is back I will offer up my opinion.
Like any business, sometimes you only get one chance to land a customer. If you blow it, they never come back. That is most likely the case with me for Charles Town. The people were nice enough, but the high minimums, and the 2X odds, just screamed "We are the only game around, so shut up and take it, or leave."
Sorry CT, but I have too many other options, and they all rate ahead of CT now. I will likely never be back. I am sure they don't care about me, but if there are another 1,000 or so like me, they have let some money slip away.
It must be nice to have a business model so strong you don't really need to work too hard at it.
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January 4th, 2013 at 12:37:30 AM
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Quote: RaleighCrapsIt must be nice to have a business model so strong you don't really need to work too hard at it.
No excuse for 2x craps, it can't be a 'WV thing' as the one other place I have been to has 3x4x5x [the Greenbrier]
As far as treating people right, they blew it with me too. Now I wonder if they got a wake-up call, all of a sudden we get a report about nice treatment. They will be paying for their prior horses**t soon enough, now that Maryland has woken up and will have it all as fast as they can put it together - totally sucking away the DC gamblers I have no doubt.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
January 4th, 2013 at 11:50:09 AM
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The hell with them. They spent $42 million to defeat maryland Gambling expansion and LOST!! I could not be happier. Once the full fledged casino are in place that place will go down the crapper.
January 4th, 2013 at 12:09:42 PM
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Pro:
- I could find a $10 craps table on a Saturday afternoon
Con:
- 2x craps
- $10 is as cheap as it gets, ever
- 2x craps
- Far for a "local" casino
- 2x craps
- I could find a $10 craps table on a Saturday afternoon
Con:
- 2x craps
- $10 is as cheap as it gets, ever
- 2x craps
- Far for a "local" casino
- 2x craps
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January 5th, 2013 at 12:40:14 AM
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Quote: hook3670The hell with them. They spent $42 million to defeat maryland Gambling expansion and LOST!! I could not be happier. Once the full fledged casino are in place that place will go down the crapper.
Penn National hasn't thrown in the towel yet!
Quote: articleIf you can't beat 'em, delay 'em. That's the only conceivable purpose for the company's decision to back a lawsuit seeking to invalidate Question 7, and it's all too similar to Penn National's stalling tactics when it used a zoning referendum in Anne Arundel County to try to stop the construction of Maryland Live.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-ed-penn-national-20121112,0,4322002.story
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
January 7th, 2013 at 4:38:30 PM
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I'm no legal expert by any means...but a couple of weeks ago Penn reported they'll add 15-20 tables at Hollywood Casino Perryville. So basically they've given up the Q7 fight, IMHO. It's hard to make a case to nullify Question 7 when they're openly partaking of the changes the law makes. I haven't heard they're running a dealers' school, though...so I'm guessing they'll transfer dealers from their WV and PA properties over.
I'll be very interested to see if/how Hollywood Casino WV changes in reaction to MD Live's table games. My guess is MD Live can at least get away with the minimums Parx charges ($10+ craps/roulette, $15+ blackjack, $25+ baccarat, at the slower times), so if WV wants to convince players to keep making that trek to WV, where there's no adjoining mall to entertain/feed patrons, something will have to change.
I'll be very interested to see if/how Hollywood Casino WV changes in reaction to MD Live's table games. My guess is MD Live can at least get away with the minimums Parx charges ($10+ craps/roulette, $15+ blackjack, $25+ baccarat, at the slower times), so if WV wants to convince players to keep making that trek to WV, where there's no adjoining mall to entertain/feed patrons, something will have to change.
May 24th, 2013 at 6:01:44 PM
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Hey, I am very grateful to any AP out there that can offer me some info on CT. Besides H17, I'd like to know more about their BJ rules. A rundown of poker rake and game availability would be great too. Thanks!
May 25th, 2013 at 10:04:15 AM
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I'm a casual player, but I do pay attention to details.
I believe on the main floor, it's standard AC rules (8 decks, H17, split to 3 hands, DAS, no RSA or surrender). Depending on the day and pit, mins can be as low as $15 or as high as $100, but I've always seen $25 tables open. I've only peeked in the high limit area passing by, but it's definitely S17, and I think they use 6 decks (the shoes definitely appeared smaller than on the main floor). I don't know if any other rules change. Mins in there are always $100, never higher, never lower.
I believe on the main floor, it's standard AC rules (8 decks, H17, split to 3 hands, DAS, no RSA or surrender). Depending on the day and pit, mins can be as low as $15 or as high as $100, but I've always seen $25 tables open. I've only peeked in the high limit area passing by, but it's definitely S17, and I think they use 6 decks (the shoes definitely appeared smaller than on the main floor). I don't know if any other rules change. Mins in there are always $100, never higher, never lower.
May 25th, 2013 at 10:17:47 AM
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Quote: silversonic2006I'm a casual player, but I do pay attention to details.
I believe on the main floor, it's standard AC rules (8 decks, H17, split to 3 hands, DAS, no RSA or surrender). Depending on the day and pit, mins can be as low as $15 or as high as $100, but I've always seen $25 tables open. I've only peeked in the high limit area passing by, but it's definitely S17, and I think they use 6 decks (the shoes definitely appeared smaller than on the main floor). I don't know if any other rules change. Mins in there are always $100, never higher, never lower.
I've been to Charlestown many times and my experience is the same as above. As an AP player your best bet would be the HL room. They definitely have 6 deck shoes and stand on S17. The other rules are all the same. Limits always $100 that I have seen. Always at least 3 tables open.
As to your poker question their almost always is a wait in the poker room when I've been so I've never played there. All I can tell you is it's always busy. So there should be plenty of action.
May 25th, 2013 at 10:18:54 AM
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Thanks for your reply. Live! sounds a little bit better with 8D, S17, DAS, LS. I was shocked that there's no RSA. In Vegas that is a more commonly allowed rule with the trade off often being H17 and no surrender.
May 25th, 2013 at 10:24:36 AM
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Quote: vendman1As to your poker question their almost always is a wait in the poker room when I've been so I've never played there. All I can tell you is it's always busy. So there should be plenty of action.
Tournaments there are nice, though. They offer green and black chip bounty games on Mon and Fri nights respectively, and I've gone far in those. I'd watch out on cash games unless you're really good, though....there are lots of erratic players with deep pockets.
July 15th, 2013 at 11:50:41 AM
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Anyone been to Charlestown recently know if they have increased the odds on craps beyond 2x odds yet? There was talk there would be going to 3x4x5x "soon".
Thanks.
Thanks.
July 15th, 2013 at 12:25:38 PM
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2x as of last weekend, as in the weekend of the 4th.
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July 15th, 2013 at 12:52:18 PM
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Quote: ahiromu2x as of last weekend, as in the weekend of the 4th.
Ditto on that...still only 2X as of the 12th/13th of July. I asked a stick man, about 3x,4x,5x...and he just shrugged.
August 27th, 2013 at 11:45:19 PM
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Bumping the thread for an update. Has the craps at Charlestown gotten any better with higher odds than x2 yet? Thanks.
August 28th, 2013 at 4:57:19 AM
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Quote: cmlotitoBumping the thread for an update. Has the craps at Charlestown gotten any better with higher odds than x2 yet? Thanks.
I was there this past weekend and craps was still 2x with $15 min on Saturday night. Whenever I ask about the odds situation, all I get is a shrug now. They seem to be picking back up again as the novelty of MD Live wears off.
Has anyone seen the craps minimum at MD Live recently? Are their odds still 10x?
August 28th, 2013 at 7:38:40 AM
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Quote: zoomzoom8I was there this past weekend and craps was still 2x with $15 min on Saturday night. Whenever I ask about the odds situation, all I get is a shrug now. They seem to be picking back up again as the novelty of MD Live wears off.
Has anyone seen the craps minimum at MD Live recently? Are their odds still 10x?
I wouldn't ever play there on principle alone. I don't have a problem with 2x Odds, and I don't have a problem with demanding a $15 minimum, but I have a problem with the two simultaneously. Oh well, if the players still play under those conditions, neither will be changing anytime soon.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 28th, 2013 at 8:11:51 AM
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Quote: zoomzoom8I was there this past weekend and craps was still 2x with $15 min on Saturday night. Whenever I ask about the odds situation, all I get is a shrug now. They seem to be picking back up again as the novelty of MD Live wears off.
Has anyone seen the craps minimum at MD Live recently? Are their odds still 10x?
still 10x odds
can verify $15min weekdays
guessing $25min nights and weekends?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
August 28th, 2013 at 8:49:33 AM
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Thanks for the update. Looks like all Charlestown has done was go from $25 min's to $15 but keep the 2x odds. $15 min on weekdays at MD Live with 10x odds seems decent enough. However, I do not feel as comfortable at MD Live as I do at Charlestown. Heard of too much crime in the area around MD Live to feel safe going there alone.
August 28th, 2013 at 9:36:15 AM
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I will agree that Charles Town has a much more comfortable feeling to it than MD Live, but the 2x annoys me too much to play there consistently. Their motto should be something like:
"Because fuck you. That's why."
I'll go there when I'm not up for the long journey to Harrington.
"Because fuck you. That's why."
I'll go there when I'm not up for the long journey to Harrington.
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August 28th, 2013 at 8:25:24 PM
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Quote: zoomzoom8Has anyone seen the craps minimum at MD Live recently? Are their odds still 10x?
I was there mid-day today (Wednesday). They had two $15 tables and (I think) four $25 tables open. The $15 tables stayed packed, and the $25 tables stayed crowded. 10x. Business looked pretty good for that time/day. I lost a bit, playing just a little above my comfort level at a $15 min, but I had much better results at the other two MD casinos today.
August 29th, 2013 at 5:03:01 AM
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Quote: ahiromu
"Because fuck you. That's why."
No, because Revel would sue for trademark infringement.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 29th, 2013 at 6:27:40 AM
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Quote: cmlotitoThanks for the update. Looks like all Charlestown has done was go from $25 min's to $15 but keep the 2x odds. $15 min on weekdays at MD Live with 10x odds seems decent enough. However, I do not feel as comfortable at MD Live as I do at Charlestown. Heard of too much crime in the area around MD Live to feel safe going there alone.
Really?...I would rate MD Live as very safe. It's just so crowded I don't see how any crime could be committed without a half a dozen witnesses. I'm always nervous when I go to Charlestown walking back to my car in the mostly empty giant parking garage(hopefully with my winnings).
I like Charlestown better, I go there even though it's farther for me than MD Live. But safer...I doubt it.
I was there last Friday...lost...sigh. But nothing had changed as to minimums and odds. The one floor person I spoke to said they were down 20% from MD Live originally but it had bounced back and they are now down only about 10%. That jibes with what other employees there have mentioned to me.
March 31st, 2014 at 5:07:36 AM
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I just noticed on Charlestown's website that they now offer 3x4x5x odds on craps. Can anyone confirm this?
March 31st, 2014 at 6:03:46 AM
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Quote: cmlotitoI just noticed on Charlestown's website that they now offer 3x4x5x odds on craps. Can anyone confirm this?
I was there on 3/14 and they had 4 tables open, all of them $10. 1 was 3x4x5, the other 3 were still 2x. Somebody asked the box about it, and he said he agreed it was stupid and has been complaining to management ever since they introduced 3x4x5.
March 31st, 2014 at 6:18:56 AM
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Sounds like a Penn gaming move to me. Going to Hollywood St Louis tomorrow, hopefully they haven't done similar stupid things since my last visit.
March 31st, 2014 at 7:30:32 AM
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Quote: wudgedI was there on 3/14 and they had 4 tables open, all of them $10. 1 was 3x4x5, the other 3 were still 2x. Somebody asked the box about it, and he said he agreed it was stupid and has been complaining to management ever since they introduced 3x4x5.
Hmmm...maybe they can't afford more than 1 sign that says 3x4x5x? This sounds incredibly stupid.
March 31st, 2014 at 7:39:23 AM
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Quote: cmlotitoHmmm...maybe they can't afford more than 1 sign that says 3x4x5x? This sounds incredibly stupid.
I wouldn't be surprised at that, although they have LCD limit signs there, so it shouldn't be a problem.
June 7th, 2014 at 12:17:35 AM
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I just spent a morning/afternoon at Charles Town on a Friday, they had one $10 table open at 3x4x5x odds. I looked around and three other tables that weren't open stated that they were at 3x4x5x. I'm of the opinion that they have finally gotten rid of 2x.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
June 7th, 2014 at 7:34:45 PM
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The last time I was at CT on a week night, they had $10 craps at 3-4-5X odds and mostly $15 blackjack ($50 in the high limit)...it seems like the minimums are finally getting reasonable. And with the Horseshoe coming in a few months, they need to get reasonable.
They also have a new "simulcast" variant of Rapid Baccarat and Roulette. Instead of a dedicated Rapid games dealer, the outcome is simulcast from one of the regular table games in play, and there's a camera to watch the deal. Also, you can bet on the outcomes from three different mini-baccarat tables and one roulette table at once...I think $5 minimum.
They also have a new "simulcast" variant of Rapid Baccarat and Roulette. Instead of a dedicated Rapid games dealer, the outcome is simulcast from one of the regular table games in play, and there's a camera to watch the deal. Also, you can bet on the outcomes from three different mini-baccarat tables and one roulette table at once...I think $5 minimum.
