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I played in a touring jazz band for a few years, so we were in NO at least twice a year. I used to love that city (dirt and all) pre-katrina. Haven't been back since. I know other people who have said they didn't like the "dirty" aspects of it, so I guess it's just a love it or hate it kind of city. Regardless, this will have 1000x more restaurant and non-poker entertainment options than Tunica. On the other hand, Tunica will have better poker overall, and definitely better and bigger game selection. That being said, flipping back to NO, the players you'll find in the Harrah's in NO are mostly tourists (and probably drunk at that). So, while you won't find as big of a game selection in NO, the games are likely to be softer.

If my wife and I were going on a trip for good food/entertainment and poker, I'd go to NO.