Reno trip Report

[Oberonn]

Nice trip report. I found this thread when searching Reno poker.

Any info on games spread at the various Reno casinos would be appreciated as it appears I am going to be stuck nearby for 6-8 months starting next week.

Thanks!

[gamblegood]

reno is a poker wasteland

[Oberonn]

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reno is a poker wasteland

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Hmmm...

Well, I live in Roswell, GA just north of Atlanta so I can assure you we have drastically different definitions for "poker wasteland".

Any current information about actual games spread would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Fletch46]

I'm going to Reno on Saturday and am hoping someone else will respond to your request for info. I won't go into why I'm going there instead of Vegas, too boring. I was in Reno 2 years ago and played at the Eldorado. At the time I had only been playing for 4 months and assumed I would basically get a poker lesson and lose all my money. Instead I won in 3 sessions and ended the week winner. At the Eldorado, I only played $3/6 and in one of their afternoon tournaments. Went to the Peppermill for a cheapy am tournament. Didn't cash but made money in the $2/4 game, very soft even for a beginner. Since I don't know what level you play at, I don't know if this will be helpful. I got a player's card at the Eldorado and got some comps for time played. At our local casino, poker players don't get anything so I think any comps are good. There was one night pretty late when the table got 4 handed. They lowered the rake so we kept playing. Even after 4 months I knew to change my play when shorthanded but 2 others didn't. It was a good night and when the table filled again, I quit with a nice profit for the night. One thing I didn't like is that they allow smoking after 2 am and I'm very allergic but the game was too good to leave. So obviously I have my priorities in order. Best part about the trip - someone saw that I was very keen to learn the game and gave me the 2+2 website. I still owe her.