Wife and I just returned from a trip to Horseshoe in Bossier City and were very disappointed. After driving about 400 miles (one-way), we were frustrated to find that the 50 play and 100 play machines had been downgraded. The 50 plays still have Bonus Poker Deluxe, but at a 98.49% play, while the 100 plays machine are well below that. The other previously playable games on those machines have also been seriously downgraded. Fortunately, the triple play (quarter) machines on second floor with 9/6 JoB are still there, but I wonder for how long. We ended up playing the 98.49 BPD and triple play J0B. But if you aren’t hitting on the triple play JoB, the low-roller can really suffer.
While there, a suit came around and visited my wife while she played. I was not around, so I’m just relaying what my wife said. The suit asked her how she liked the changes, and my wife was quite frank in expressing her frustration. The suit then went on to say that they were considering returning all machines to previous levels. Let’s hope there is some truth to this.
So, we do not plan a return trip unless the machines are restored to previous pay schedules. If anyone in the area will check periodically and report any changes, I would be grateful.
The S/BC area has become a video poker wasteland during the last two years, especially for the low roller. I miss the days when NSUD and 9/6 JoB were available at Louisiana Downs and other casinos (at quarter level). We’ve been able to bounce around and find some decent play over the years, but our run seems to be about over.
Regards,
Keith