Let's Try This Again: Which CASINOS should I play at when I am in NYC?

[Rottersod]

I guess there was some misunderstanding about my earlier post. I was asking which casino would be best to play at when I am in NYC, where I seem to be every few months. My typical trip is working during the week and then having the weekend off so I figure it's AC or Connecticut, right? Would it be better to drive there or take mass transit? I usually stay in midtown above 51st St.

I play at the bike in the 3/5 ($200) and 5/5 ($500) NLHE games. These are capped buy ins. Are the games capped back there? Also, do any casino's spread PLO and at what limits?

[mikeinNY]

there are trains to AC, but if you have a car i'd just drive down to AC it's not too bad probably a few hours tops (it's 3 hrs from western long island), and more options than connecticut

[roaaahhh]

teddy kgb's place obv, i also heard the chesterfield was pretty good

[Obfuscation]

There are a lot of threads on this but the cliff's notes are basically as follows:

1. AC > Foxwoods (more choices etc.)

2. You can take the Academy Bus from Port Authority for about 30 bucks with ~20 casino bonus upon arrival. Takes about 2.5 hours. Return busses run all night from various casinos.

3. Borgata is best choice in AC in terms of Vegas-like amenities. Second place would be the Trop where you should play the pinkchip game if you are a limit player. (7.50/15)

4. Or rent a car. About a ~2 hour drive if not rush-hour.

[bvaughn]

Go to AC. Play at Borgata.

I am in NJ right now on business, and I drove down to AC last weekend. It was my first time at the Borgata and it was first class! I played $2/$5 NL ($500 max), and I had a great time. I won the first day and lost it back plus some the second day, but it was very enjoyable.

I may head back down this weekend to probably lose some more money, but I'll have a damn fine time while I am at it.

[Rottersod]

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Go to AC. Play at Borgata.

I am in NJ right now on business, and I drove down to AC last weekend. It was my first time at the Borgata and it was first class! I played $2/$5 NL ($500 max), and I had a great time. I won the first day and lost it back plus some the second day, but it was very enjoyable.

I may head back down this weekend to probably lose some more money, but I'll have a damn fine time while I am at it.

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The 2/5 game sounds interesting. You wrote $500 max. Do most people buy in max? That would be a better game than my typical 5/5 $300-$500 buyin. What kind of players should I expect on a weekend?

How long of a drive would it be from Midtown to there leaving at say 8pm on a Friday? I guess I could take mass transit but I really enjoy driving even if it is at night. I just don't want to get in a 5 hour traffic jam of evening commuters. Maybe it would make more sense to leave early Saturday morning?

[RushnRocket]

your trip from midtown should be no more than 3hrs...I would recommend Saturday morning instead to avoid the friday evening traffic.

[Rottersod]

What is the typical wait for a 2/5 table at Borgata (Borg?) on Saturdays and Sundays?

[poker327]

Wait for 2/5 should be minimal.