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Immokalee, for the record.



I think the Seminoles have all the action worth a damn in FL. You probably already found your spot.

Much larger Seminole casino, the Hard Rock, in Tampa.

Small casino boat sails from Tampa with 2x 500 limit Craps. TradeWinds Casino something. Roulette, etc.

Big M Casino Boat out of Fort Myers Beach, 5x craps. Blackjack and roulette. Coupon in local paper each week.

Naples Dog Track has slots, BJ and high stakes poker. Also good food, I'm told. Check details and coupons in local paper.

Trek to the East Coast for Hard Rock near Fort Lauderdale (Liquordale) with some sort of electronic craps thats legal in Florida.

Also trek to Cape Canaveral area for Victory Casino Cruise with 49.00 room at local motel and 50.00 check from the Casino. Cruise ship is large and has craps, roulette, BJ, electronic roulette, carnival games, etc. Buffet is one pass.

There is a huge Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida which is basically Fort Lauderdale. There is a High Limit Room in there with $100 minimum bets and higher. Not as smoke filled as the rest of the Casino. Nice drive over Hwy 75.



I think there is a Casino in Bonita next to the Dog Track. I was at the track 6 months ago but did not go in the Casino. Bonita Beach Blvd just West of 75.



There are quite a few other Casinos in S.E. Florida where I live.

beware, some of those "other casinos" are very small slots-only affairs that are not worth a trip from Marco Island.

Craps and roulette are illegal in Florida even in an Indian casino which is why Big M and Victory Casino Boats sail into International Waters. Exception: Tampa Hard Rock and Fort Liquordale HardRock appear to have a craps look-alike game which is legally defined as a slot machine because the dice are machine tossed.



Even the Immokalee casino which is going to be near you has grown and added to its offerings, but remains far, far smaller than the Hard Rocks.



Note: Don't expect free drinks, even my hot chocolate at Immokalee was being paid for by my fellow MiniBacc players.

At Hard Rock,,, GET A CARD. Drink prices are ultra high but there is some sort of Comp System at Hard Rock.



BJ at hard rocks is 6:5 at the five and ten dollar tables, 3:2 at the 25.00 and up table. If its 3:2, no mid shoe entry, NONE.

Hey guys, thanks for the insights, I really appreciate you taking the time to try and help me out. I guess we're just one big family out here.



I've been spoiled by PA's generous comps and liberal rules, but there is always more than one way to skin a cat, or so I've heard. So, I'll just keep my eyes and ears open and see what pops up. You never know!



Kaboom

Naples Bonita Beach Greyhound Track offers 2 to 5 pot limit Omaha High and 4 to 8 hiLo Omaha with half kill.

Poker room will spread any game requested. You can sign up with your email to receive tournament news etc.

They spread a variety of Texas Hold Em games already. Food and drink info in email updates also.

Hourly High Hands until 1:00am: 2,000, 1,500, 1,000 on Wed, Dec 19. Current bonus apparently ten grand.

Single Table Tournaments Daily.



Don't ignore the bus outreach programs such as Drive to Fort Myers but take bus to Tampa. Or take bus to Immokalee. Its usually slot players on the buses though and seems a waste of time. Poker room at Immokalee is surprizingly crowded early in the morning.

Thanks FS,



That 2-5 PLO is right up my alley. I'm going to sign up for the email notifications now and see what else I can learn. I should be arriving about the 27th or 28th. This gives me something to look forward to.



I wonder about their BJ tables/rules. Is Blackjack the same all over Florida or does it vary by casino?

BJ in Hard Rock Hollywood varies.

Six to Five lower limit or 3:2 25.00 and up tables. Dealers can be rude as can fellow players. Floor often not helpful.

NonSmoking alcove has 15.00 MiniBacc wheras real casino has 25.00 minimum games.