I don't recall anyone vaping at the table, but not sure that I would have cared either way. My guess is that it follows their smoking policy, but worth double checking when you get there. Have a great time!
@@davidriley9621 That sounds alright. Go make a day of it, and somewhere in the middle of your long session (6-12 hours) you've got lunch or dinner covered. Might need to have a couple hours banked ahead of time if you're doing that with a shorter session, or, the most likely situation, you want to eat somewhere in the middle of the session, not at the very end.
Golden Nugget is legendary and I think the only missed room on this list. Westgate has a good game on Fridays and Saturdays when there's a convention in town.
I played Westgate only one time, but when I did it was pretty poor. It wasn't a convention night though, I'm sure that makes a big difference. The nugget is sweet spot and got a lot of love from the community.
I'd put Golden Nugget and Horseshoe on this list and take off Mandalay Bay and Resorts World. BTW, Golden Nugget almost always has a fixed limit table going which is a terrific game for beginners and low rollers.
Yes! G-Nug is a must for me every trip. I also love the Horseshoe after the rebranding (I hated Bally’s). I do agree with Mandalay Bay. I stopped in on my last trip and it was just as described - soft and casual - also, I hit a high hand $$. Great video - subscribed.
Horseshoe poker room is warm during the summer because it’s right next to the front door and keno plus for some reason AC doesn’t work as well. Just my opinion after play there this past summer.
Glad you liked it! Orleans: not the nicest room, The games can be pretty decent. Lots of tables, games are usually pretty soft, fairly casual place. Out of the way though.
Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what poker rooms in Vegas offer at table massages? That may be a good video to do as well because I've looked for a list online and can't seem to find anything current. Let me know thanks!
Good question and idea. I know that the Wynn offers that. Mandalay and bellagio both had that last time I visited. Paris during wsop does as well. Not something that I know location to location off the top of the dome, but at least a few options for you.
I'll be back to Vegas for the first time since 2019, so reaaaally looking forward to spend 8-9 poker days there for mainly CG and your ranking helps. If you had to rank for 1.) daytime-poker and 2.) later starts for 2/5, would there be a change in order or completely different approach?
In my experience, the Southpoint probably has the biggest change from day to night. Lots of retirees there early in the day and far fewer by the evening. Otherwise, I’d say that there rankings are pretty solid regardless. Have a great trip! Hope you win big!
On Fremont I would play the nugget. As for the strip, it’s been years since I played the room, it has relocated in the casino, and I’ve heard from players and dealers that it’s pretty different now, but my last experiences at Mandalay Bay were all great. If you’re willing to play 1/3 instead, I would play one of the top rooms (aria, Wynn, bellagio) they’re all really nice and if you’re going to play one while you’re there, I’d recommend the nicest ones for the experience. Good luck if you’re going soon!
Came here to say the same: the room is well run and the average skill level at the tables is quite low. Only downside is that it's not that well located within the casino
Very fair, it was on the list when I was doing top 10. Haven’t played there in a while, but it was lower due to bonus rake, location in the casino, and the environment feels to me a bit like an afterthought
I don’t remember it being uncapped though. It’s been years since I played that room. That would be a pretty nice draw. I have definitely played some good games there in the past
Been 5yrs since I was last in Vegas. Played at Caesars and Ballys last time. Enjoyed both. Staying and hopefully playing at MGM soon. I’m a 1/2 player and not a fan of 1/2 games that play like 2/5 or bigger. Any thoughts on better chance at hitting a more relaxed 1/2 game in the strip? With MGM being uncapped I’m interested to see how crazy it gets. Hoping I don’t have to travel every day to play Thanks!
Sounds like you’d enjoy the Mandalay Bay room. I did hear from someone that they recently made some changes and it’s different, but it’s a close room to the mgm that I really enjoy. Caesars 1/2 usually stays a fairly small and casual from my experience. It’s farther, but since you enjoyed it in the past, I think it’s still a pretty decent option as well if you don’t like Mandalay.
My first time watching your videos I enjoyed it very much Thank You My question Sir is what is your thoughts on The Orleans Casino for a 1st time amateur poker player ??? Thank You
Glad that you enjoyed it! I’ve had good experiences in that room. It’s a bit out of the way and the property is older and more run down, but I actually enjoyed being there each time I’ve played it. Assuming that you’re heading there soon, I hope it goes well for you. Have a good time!
I haven't been in a while, but use to go and play every couple weeks.... I always thought MGM had the softest games, and I think buy-in information is super important to know too.... MGM was always capped, whereas Wynn was uncapped, so you'd be sitting at a 1/3 with 4 or 5 hundred dollar average stacks and someone would sit with a 50k brick.... but again, a lot of this may have changed, but with 16 profitable trips, 1 break even and 1 mild loss, I have always recommended the green monster due to the amount of families and rec players that make up their games.... (at least used to) - mandalay bay used to have that staggered system where the bigger your stak gets, the bigger the table you play at, but it's been ages since I was at that specific location...
Take a look at what is available at Southpoint or the Orleans. Their tournaments usually draw a decent size crowd, but also tend to be less of a competitive field.
With the higher rake at the Venetian to fund high hand and bad beat jackpots wouldn't that favor the player who only plays there sporadically ? It's the regulars who play there that contribute the most to those pools .
It really comes down to your opportunities to collect. Your odds to win are low, but with a large enough sample size, you’ll collect a portion over time to even it out. In the short run you aren’t likely to get anything back, but still pay in. (Kind of like needing to get a heads but only being able to flip a coin once)
@@cardsandcapital True . But if you liken winning a bad beat jackpot to winning a slot machine jackpot then the question becomes how much should a person invest to try to win that jackpot . Clearly buying more than one Powerball ticket increases one’s chances… and playing more than once in a room offering high hand or bad beat jackpots increases one’s chance of winning those . But how do you decide how many Powerball tickets to buy or sessions of poker to play ?
Unfortunately, they discourage their dealers from talking to the players or doing anything against the "Wynn image" which in my opinion means anything fun. If you like a VERY professional room, there's no doubt that they have high standards, but I like having the option of laid back tables as well as more serious tables in the same room.
I just came from Las Vegas. 1. Mandalay Bay was dead on a Friday night: few tables available. 2. Venetian is good because the drink lady comes very often. BTW: they are moving it from it's great location now to 2nd floor of Palazoo late this summer ( Where-ever the f*** that is) 3. You said it with Aria, there can be some long waits to get a table there. 4. I prefer Resorts world to Wynn: I find the players more loose and less experienced at Resorts World: maybe that is just my experience though.
Not saying it is the easiest, but I have experienced some 🐳 showing up and dumping chips in that room because they are staying at the bellagio and want to play
You can just take it home with you instead of cashing it out. If you aren't actually sitting at a table but you still want to buy a chip (I sometimes forget to keep one during a session) you can always ask someone at an empty table game to buy a clean chip. I will give them $1 for the chip and $1 for helping me out.
It’s all about a best recommendation for a good room for a first time visitor. The feedback I’m getting is that they’ve changed things in the last 2 months.
You could have ranked them by RAKE and had the correct list. Low take Trumps soft games, good promo’s and fancy rooms combined. Promo’s are taxes on people who can’t math.
"Promo's are taxes on people who can’t math." Nah, more like: Promotions become homework for people that CAN do math. Because when there are multiple casinos to choose from, all offering different promotions and rakes, comparing them to figure out where it is wisest to spend your time and money can get tedious.
I don't know if you mentioned any Station Casinos but I recommend you avoid, especially if it's the Santa Fe. Certain staff are subject to repeated sexual harassment that the bosses don't take seriously at all and even participate in. I know because my wife worked there. The floor is also corrupt and will rule in favor of whoever they feel like and make up rules as they go. Just all around bad.
Definitely. Lots of great rooms, just my personal favorites. You’ve actually given me a great idea to put together a second list with the community rankings.
Yeah, that is kind of how these lists work, lololol. Unless there are measurable, observable, provable metrics available, it becomes subjective. But I'm curious. Why "somewhat"??
Thank you so much! Planning a holiday to Vegas and this was precisely what I was looking for!
Right on Rudy, glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your trip!
Good info thanks man IIm rolling that way this week outta Texas Can you vape at tables?
I don't recall anyone vaping at the table, but not sure that I would have cared either way. My guess is that it follows their smoking policy, but worth double checking when you get there. Have a great time!
Aria has $2 comps per hour which helps with food
yeah, play for 8 hours and you can buy a burger at Aria, LOL
@@davidriley9621 those burgers add up.
@@davidriley9621 That sounds alright. Go make a day of it, and somewhere in the middle of your long session (6-12 hours) you've got lunch or dinner covered. Might need to have a couple hours banked ahead of time if you're doing that with a shorter session, or, the most likely situation, you want to eat somewhere in the middle of the session, not at the very end.
Nice video bro. ;)
Thanks
I quit playing in 2017, no clue how this showed on my feed, but very nice video, good job.
Is it fate? Time for an epic return to glory?! 😉
Golden Nugget is legendary and I think the only missed room on this list. Westgate has a good game on Fridays and Saturdays when there's a convention in town.
I played Westgate only one time, but when I did it was pretty poor. It wasn't a convention night though, I'm sure that makes a big difference. The nugget is sweet spot and got a lot of love from the community.
I like your list, I'd probably put Resorts World a bit higher. The Sahara also had a good small room that now spread 1/2 Uncapped.
Oh cool, I haven’t played that room before
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I'd put Golden Nugget and Horseshoe on this list and take off Mandalay Bay and Resorts World. BTW, Golden Nugget almost always has a fixed limit table going which is a terrific game for beginners and low rollers.
Tons of love for the nugget from the community! Seems like it was a miss to cut the list down and leave it off
Yes! G-Nug is a must for me every trip. I also love the Horseshoe after the rebranding (I hated Bally’s). I do agree with Mandalay Bay. I stopped in on my last trip and it was just as described - soft and casual - also, I hit a high hand $$. Great video - subscribed.
@@mrlaney62 thanks! Tons of love for the nugget on here. More than I expected, but it is a good room.
Golden Nugget? LMAO.
Horseshoe.. uh sure if you want to play with the local nits and sit next to a smokey keno section.
Horseshoe poker room is warm during the summer because it’s right next to the front door and keno plus for some reason AC doesn’t work as well. Just my opinion after play there this past summer.
Helpful video! What's your take on the Orleans, pluses and minuses?
Glad you liked it! Orleans: not the nicest room, The games can be pretty decent. Lots of tables, games are usually pretty soft, fairly casual place. Out of the way though.
Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what poker rooms in Vegas offer at table massages? That may be a good video to do as well because I've looked for a list online and can't seem to find anything current. Let me know thanks!
Good question and idea. I know that the Wynn offers that. Mandalay and bellagio both had that last time I visited. Paris during wsop does as well. Not something that I know location to location off the top of the dome, but at least a few options for you.
I'll be back to Vegas for the first time since 2019, so reaaaally looking forward to spend 8-9 poker days there for mainly CG and your ranking helps. If you had to rank for 1.) daytime-poker and 2.) later starts for 2/5, would there be a change in order or completely different approach?
In my experience, the Southpoint probably has the biggest change from day to night. Lots of retirees there early in the day and far fewer by the evening. Otherwise, I’d say that there rankings are pretty solid regardless. Have a great trip! Hope you win big!
Where is the best 1/2 game to play on the strip or Fremont?
On Fremont I would play the nugget. As for the strip, it’s been years since I played the room, it has relocated in the casino, and I’ve heard from players and dealers that it’s pretty different now, but my last experiences at Mandalay Bay were all great. If you’re willing to play 1/3 instead, I would play one of the top rooms (aria, Wynn, bellagio) they’re all really nice and if you’re going to play one while you’re there, I’d recommend the nicest ones for the experience. Good luck if you’re going soon!
orleans ?
It’s a decent room, but it wouldn’t make my top rooms list. Decently casual and friendly, but older and out of the way
Great topic.
Thanks!
I like MGM Grand. It’s an uncapped game and a good mix of tourists and regs.
Came here to say the same: the room is well run and the average skill level at the tables is quite low.
Only downside is that it's not that well located within the casino
Very fair, it was on the list when I was doing top 10. Haven’t played there in a while, but it was lower due to bonus rake, location in the casino, and the environment feels to me a bit like an afterthought
I don’t remember it being uncapped though. It’s been years since I played that room. That would be a pretty nice draw. I have definitely played some good games there in the past
MGM Grand is not a poker room.
I love the Wynn also but you didn't mention “it's small”
Yeah, I suppose that it should be mentioned that it is relatively small compared to some of the other big name rooms. Good point!
Great video bro! More tier list!
Thanks, more to come!
Been 5yrs since I was last in Vegas. Played at Caesars and Ballys last time. Enjoyed both. Staying and hopefully playing at MGM soon. I’m a 1/2 player and not a fan of 1/2 games that play like 2/5 or bigger. Any thoughts on better chance at hitting a more relaxed 1/2 game in the strip? With MGM being uncapped I’m interested to see how crazy it gets. Hoping I don’t have to travel every day to play
Thanks!
Sounds like you’d enjoy the Mandalay Bay room. I did hear from someone that they recently made some changes and it’s different, but it’s a close room to the mgm that I really enjoy. Caesars 1/2 usually stays a fairly small and casual from my experience. It’s farther, but since you enjoyed it in the past, I think it’s still a pretty decent option as well if you don’t like Mandalay.
Good lock while you’re down there! Let me know your opinions on rooms after your trip.😀
@@cardsandcapital Thanks. I think Ceasars only runs 1/3 now, at least that is what I am seeing on BravoLive
Makes sense. It’s been a couple of years since I played that room
@@charleskarpinski4441 it runs 2/5 as well
My first time watching your videos
I enjoyed it very much Thank You
My question Sir is what is your thoughts on The Orleans Casino for a 1st time amateur poker player ??? Thank You
Glad that you enjoyed it! I’ve had good experiences in that room. It’s a bit out of the way and the property is older and more run down, but I actually enjoyed being there each time I’ve played it. Assuming that you’re heading there soon, I hope it goes well for you. Have a good time!
I haven't been in a while, but use to go and play every couple weeks.... I always thought MGM had the softest games, and I think buy-in information is super important to know too.... MGM was always capped, whereas Wynn was uncapped, so you'd be sitting at a 1/3 with 4 or 5 hundred dollar average stacks and someone would sit with a 50k brick.... but again, a lot of this may have changed, but with 16 profitable trips, 1 break even and 1 mild loss, I have always recommended the green monster due to the amount of families and rec players that make up their games.... (at least used to) - mandalay bay used to have that staggered system where the bigger your stak gets, the bigger the table you play at, but it's been ages since I was at that specific location...
Good stuff! This latest trip I took to Vegas, I was hearing good things about the mgm games. I might have to give it another chance
what if im looking for a tournament for beginners
Take a look at what is available at Southpoint or the Orleans. Their tournaments usually draw a decent size crowd, but also tend to be less of a competitive field.
With the higher rake at the Venetian to fund high hand and bad beat jackpots wouldn't that favor the player who only plays there sporadically ? It's the regulars who play there that contribute the most to those pools .
It really comes down to your opportunities to collect. Your odds to win are low, but with a large enough sample size, you’ll collect a portion over time to even it out. In the short run you aren’t likely to get anything back, but still pay in. (Kind of like needing to get a heads but only being able to flip a coin once)
@@cardsandcapital True . But if you liken winning a bad beat jackpot to winning a slot machine jackpot then the question becomes how much should a person invest to try to win that jackpot . Clearly buying more than one Powerball ticket increases one’s chances… and playing more than once in a room offering high hand or bad beat jackpots increases one’s chance of winning those . But how do you decide how many Powerball tickets to buy or sessions of poker to play ?
@@cardsandcapital That was a long long way to effectively say "I agree"
You really should list wynn-encore as the top 5 rooms because it's that much better than everybody else. Probably the best in the world.
Lol, I agree! Such a great spot!
Unfortunately, they discourage their dealers from talking to the players or doing anything against the "Wynn image" which in my opinion means anything fun. If you like a VERY professional room, there's no doubt that they have high standards, but I like having the option of laid back tables as well as more serious tables in the same room.
@@daniellenorman498 that’s good info! Didn’t realize that was the policy. The games have been fun there, but it’s always been because of the players.
I just came from Las Vegas.
1. Mandalay Bay was dead on a Friday night: few tables available.
2. Venetian is good because the drink lady comes very often. BTW: they are moving it from it's great location now to 2nd floor of Palazoo late this summer ( Where-ever the f*** that is)
3. You said it with Aria, there can be some long waits to get a table there.
4. I prefer Resorts world to Wynn: I find the players more loose and less experienced at Resorts World: maybe that is just my experience though.
No mention of caps?
Definitely should have been part of the conversation. Good point
Softer game at Bellagio 😅…. The 5/10 in that room is some of the toughest live game cash in the country.
Not saying it is the easiest, but I have experienced some 🐳 showing up and dumping chips in that room because they are staying at the bellagio and want to play
I love the golden nugget. Uncapped gets stupid
I agree, it was originally my number 8 before I trimmed the list down. 😃
That 1/2 and 2/5 game is absurd. I play often there. The rec player to good player ratio is the best around.
Lived in Vegas for 2yrs & Never Knew about Southpoint. 2022 Buddy had Me meet him there & i was like Damn this is Better than i Expected!
Yeah, that place is way better than it gets credit for just because it’s out of the way.
You should do a worse vegas poker room list....I still remember playing 1/2 at the circus circus...that was an experience
You might just be on to something!!! Great idea
YES!!!!!!!!!1one
Jerry's Silver Nugget! #1
Not familiar with that one
Doesn't exist.....
If the rake is too high it's actually better
You’ll have to explain that take a bit more.
@@cardsandcapital Your Venetian ....It was a joke based on a statement Dnegs made some years back
@@cardsandcapital D. Polk fd with him incessantly over it and the big feud ensued. Polk and another guy made that spoof video during said feud
Ok, yes! Now I’m with you!😆
How do you get chips? Lol
You can just take it home with you instead of cashing it out. If you aren't actually sitting at a table but you still want to buy a chip (I sometimes forget to keep one during a session) you can always ask someone at an empty table game to buy a clean chip. I will give them $1 for the chip and $1 for helping me out.
1a. Aria
1b. Encore.
3. Bellagio.
4. Venetian.
Everything else, don't waste your time. Saved you 8 minutes of your time folks.
That's a strong top list!
Mandalay bay on the list....and they only have 1/2 games? Are you serious?
It’s all about a best recommendation for a good room for a first time visitor. The feedback I’m getting is that they’ve changed things in the last 2 months.
Are there any poker rooms that allow you to bring your well behaved dog ?
I don’t know the answer to that one. Probably have to call them
I've seen dogs at the wynn and Resorts world
Thanks Michael!
I have seen a dog recently at the Caesars Palace, no issues
@@tomasmolcan3530 thanks for sharing!
You could have ranked them by RAKE and had the correct list. Low take Trumps soft games, good promo’s and fancy rooms combined. Promo’s are taxes on people who can’t math.
lol, yep. That's one of the biggest factors for me also. I also don't enjoy playing in rooms that redistribute the money. Well said.
"Promo's are taxes on people who can’t math."
Nah, more like: Promotions become homework for people that CAN do math.
Because when there are multiple casinos to choose from, all offering different promotions and rakes, comparing them to figure out where it is wisest to spend your time and money can get tedious.
Aria Room is Too TIGHT!!! Wish it was a Little Bigger 5 More tables with Space.
I don't know if you mentioned any Station Casinos but I recommend you avoid, especially if it's the Santa Fe. Certain staff are subject to repeated sexual harassment that the bosses don't take seriously at all and even participate in. I know because my wife worked there. The floor is also corrupt and will rule in favor of whoever they feel like and make up rules as they go. Just all around bad.
Wow, I haven’t really played those rooms. That’s terrible!
If you want to play the best PLO in the country come to Detroit.
I'm just getting into PLO more right now and that's what I keep hearing is that Detroit is the scene!
Does anybody cares what he says
Go yourself and judge it by what you
Yep, just opinions. Judge for yourself.
Somewhat subjective list
Definitely. Lots of great rooms, just my personal favorites. You’ve actually given me a great idea to put together a second list with the community rankings.
Not somewhat...COMPLETELY
Yeah, that is kind of how these lists work, lololol. Unless there are measurable, observable, provable metrics available, it becomes subjective.
But I'm curious. Why "somewhat"??