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by "good" games I'm referring to:

1. Atmosphere
2. Staff professionalism

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder on these.

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3. Rake - I'm not a huge fan of raising pre-flop only to bet into a completely dry pot on the flop.

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Only harrahs properties have a $5 max rake at this time. A couple of the former Mandalay properties rake whether there is a flop or not.
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4. softness (although not really a concern at low stakes, as Photoc said I can pick virtually any seat)

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Again, the city is filled with recreational players. Pros are not playing low limits

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5. Vicinity to where I am staying (Caesar's, but they are running the Caesar's classic and might not have many cash games going, not sure).

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Every casino near Caesars has a poker room except Casino Royale and Bill's.