Low Limit Gambling Destinations
#16
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To expand on my (possibly over picky) needs, I try not to repeat my vacation destinations, with Vegas being the exception. I also like to wander among casinos, so a high concentration in a smallish area is good. I also like to get out of the casino when the burnout stage hits (or my bankroll is empty), so not being the only place for 50 miles is good.
Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun - been there done that.
Laughlin - been there twice and found it rather boring
Outlying Vegas - I learned from cheapovegas.com, so I've hit most of the dive and low roller places over the years.
Pacific NW - did a rental car run from SEA to SFO and hit many casinos along the way.
What about Central America, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands? Costa Rica looks interesting, but the casino info I have found so far seems a bit outdated.
Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun - been there done that.
Laughlin - been there twice and found it rather boring
Outlying Vegas - I learned from cheapovegas.com, so I've hit most of the dive and low roller places over the years.
Pacific NW - did a rental car run from SEA to SFO and hit many casinos along the way.
What about Central America, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands? Costa Rica looks interesting, but the casino info I have found so far seems a bit outdated.
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Table limits are always low ($5 tables always available), table maxes are also limited (say $5 to $300 or $25 to $1000 at dice).
Video Poker is universally awful, but is readily available at the 25cent denomination. (games like 6/5 JoB).
AFAIK, the best casinos in the caribbean are in Puerto Rico, Aruba and Bahamas (Atlantis). Gaming currently, is mostly an after thought in the Caribbean; since the expansion of gaming in the United States.
Quite frankly, if you are 'really' interested in gambling, you are best off sticking to the larger casino properties in the continental United States. Most of these locations are an extreme disappointment.
In any case, I do enjoy my very limited gaming at La Concha, the Conrad, and the San Juan Marriott every year.
#19
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We're staying at the Harrahs New Orleans next week. Looks like they offer everything you are looking for. Easy to get to, plenty of good VP (including 9/6 JoB at all denominations), free drinks, and tons of other stuff to do within walking distance. I'm not sure about their table minimums however.
#21
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Mohegan is a good casino.. but it's still just one casino in that location.. if you want a change of pace, sorta outta luck?
They have great food and the hotel is pretty nice too.
I've been once but was on a work visit of the casino so never did get to play
They have great food and the hotel is pretty nice too.
I've been once but was on a work visit of the casino so never did get to play
#23
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At both destinations, drinks are complimentary, and there is now no smoking allowed in the casinos, although a number do provide enclosed smoking areas. Rather recently, voters approved 24 hour gambling and an increase of betting limits up to $100. You will enjoy a beautifully scenic drive to either destination and, should you visit during winter, their local access roads are kept fairly well plowed after snows, as the casinos have a vested interest in keeping them open.
My preference is Blackhawk/Central City, as not only are there so many more casino options there than in Cripple Creek, but more lodging and dining options to choose from as well. The highest quality lodging is provided by the 500-room, 33-story hotel at the Ameristar Casino, where top quality rooms mid-week can be reserved for as low as $89 on their website. Next best room I've experienced was at the Lodge Casino, across the street from the Ameristar.
Enjoy.
Last edited by ColoBill1; Jan 19, 2012 at 7:53 am
#24
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There's always the Longstreet Casino about 10 miles north of Death Valley Junction, California. I think the only slot machines I saw there were penny slots. They have table games but they are usually closed, not enough business. The chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast in the cafe is $6.95 and huge. Free drinks if you are playing all 180 lines or whatever on the penny slots provided you can find someone to serve you.
OK, we went there as an alternative to eating in Death Valley, not exactly as a casino treat but it is low limit!
OK, we went there as an alternative to eating in Death Valley, not exactly as a casino treat but it is low limit!
#26
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thanks
Nothing's wrong with it.
It's right here, under Other Loyalty Programs/Partners:
Gaming Loyalty Programs Forum
It's right here, under Other Loyalty Programs/Partners:
Gaming Loyalty Programs Forum
'Special Interest Travel.' My bad.
#27
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Recently visited Harrahs New Orleans. Its a nice casino. If you play 30 minutes a day then you get free parking in the Harrahs deck. That was my main motivation for going, since my hotel was nearby and parking was $38 daily at the hotel.
I wanted to warn that on special events (Saints Game and BCS National Championship when we were there) they take away all the low limit tables. My husband plays black jack and the lowest tables those days were $25/hand. I am just a play for fun-er so I stuck to the penny slots when there weren't $5 or $10 tables.
I wanted to warn that on special events (Saints Game and BCS National Championship when we were there) they take away all the low limit tables. My husband plays black jack and the lowest tables those days were $25/hand. I am just a play for fun-er so I stuck to the penny slots when there weren't $5 or $10 tables.
#28
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Agree. If you haven't yet, I would suggest your flying into Denver, renting a car, and visiting one or both of the Cripple Creek and Black Hawk/Central City gambling destinations, depending on the time you have available. From the DEN airport, it is approximately an hour and a half drive west to Black Hawk, via I-70 and the new Central City Parkway, exit off I-70, and two and a half hours down to Cripple Creek, via I-25 south and Hwy 24 west. If you fly into COS, it's a little less than an hour and a half drive up to Cripple Creek.
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#29
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Unless you happen to be in Colorado DURING a snowstorm, and the chancess of that are pretty slim, you should have no problem driving to either casino town. The weather was quite nice here today, so I drove up to Blackhawk, some 85 miles one way. I'd suggest that you visit mid-week, as weekends in either location can be abit crowded. You can PM me if you have any specific questions about driving to or spending time in either location.
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IIRC St Louis has gambling on some riverboats near the arch.
In Minnesota, there's an Indian casino in Shakopee, not far from MSP airport. Another is a couple hours' drive north, at Mille Lacs. There must be some others in the area.