I played at the Majestic Star one morning this week. Only one table playing ($1.00-$2.00 NL) at that time of the day. I'm sure it would be busier later in the day. Play seemed pretty loose, there was tournaments that day that I could have played in but choose not to. There were quite a few mis-deals in the three hours that I played. I believe the Bad beat Jackpot was at $48,000 at the time. Of the 3 poker rooms in that area I would rank it the worst.
I've only played one sit-and-go at the Majestic Star, so I don't have much experience with the room, however, I did find it comfortable, most of the tables were going when I was there this past weekend and I really liked that the room had windows looking out on to Lake Michigan. The dealer was competent, though she had a thick Asian accent and was hard to understand - half the players seemed to know what they were doing, while the other half needed some serious instruction - not knowing when the action was on them, how much to bet etc. Overall the room was comfortable, the SNG ran smoothly, there was a lot of action and I think I prefer it to Resorts East - but would have to try both a few more times before deciding for sure.
Poker Tables: 21
Age Requirement: 21
Majestic Star Poker Room, Gary, Indiana:
The 2008 Heartland Poker Tour Championship Open will end the season at the Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana. Qualifying tournaments and satellites begain November 12th, with the main event starting November 21st.
Nov 12th to Nov 20th
$400+50 HPT Main Event Qualifier (one per day)
$105 & $150 single table satellites into HPT Qualifier (all day)
Nov 21, 2008
6:00pm
$2,200 HPT Main Event - Day 1/Flight A
Saturday
Nov 22, 2008
9:00am
$2,200 HPT Main Event - Day 1/Flight B
Saturday
Nov 22, 2008
5:00pm
$2,200 HPT Main Event - Day 1/Flight C
Sunday
Nov 23, 2008
11:00am
HPT Main Event - Day 2
Play to final 6
Monday
Nov 24, 2008
11:00am
* Televised Final Table *
