I’m leaving for Vegas on Saturday, and would like to play poker…and not lose my trip money. I play HE regularly around here (iowa) but would like to play casino poker while I’m out there. Since I’m new to the Casino game, I could like to stay away from high limit/rock garden games. Is there any place that spread low limit… and doesn’t attract the locals? I heard the El Cortez spreads a $1-3 game ’round the clock. Is this true? I also heard the Flamingo’s room is a touristy hangout also. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Answer 1:
El Cortez is very smoky ,dingy, and can be a rock garden (even at 1-3 limit) Keep this in mind if you decide to play there. My experience has been that no matter where you play in Las Vegas, you can’t guarantee how many locals will be at your table. A good rule of thumb is to play primarily on the strip.
Answer 2:
Luxor just next door, but get there by 10-10:30 to sign up. I was just there last weekend and was only able to play the noon tourney on Monday, got there at 11:00 on the button and the last guy had JUST signed up. I was in Vegas last weekend too. The best $20 I spent the entire time was on the noon tournament at the Luxor. (Actually $22 to get an extra $50 in tournament chips.) I’m just sorry that I didn’t make it a point to get to it every day. I also liked the Luxor in general. The 1-4-8-8 game wa a lot of fun, and not too rocky. If you play the low limits, be ready to play no fold em hold em. I actually liked the action better at the 10-20 at the Mirage. I tried to find a 5-10 but couldn’t.

Answer 3:
But big rake and jack ploy rake too. Forget it and go to Bellagio, mirage, or binions unless you don’t mind giving 3 or 4 bb per hour to the casinos. And if the play is tight-I mean really tight (which thank God it seldom is) forget these too.