I was in Blackhawk week of January 26--sorry for the late post.
One evening I played at The Lodge--it was a lot smaller than I
expected, but nice enough. I played mostly at the Bartop TP NSUD (25-
cent), with a few slots thrown in. I had a couple of Coors and a
nice time, but lost $250 in about 2 hours. I earned $10 instant CB
(0.5%).
Later in the week I drove back, and visited the Isle. I had pretty
good luck on the TP JOB (25-c) machines. I didn't find NSUD there,
but a slightly shorter game. I also found no full-pau $ games,
despite reports on the VPFree and Skip Hughes sites. I got up $100
after about an hour, but then had to split, and wasted my profit on
slots. I got $5 CB (0.3%)and a $10 comp for the gift shop (a comp
option for 300 points, I think--buffets for various meals cost
variable amounts, depending on B/L/D). I got a little candy and 2
little bears for my kids.
BlackHawk seemed very nice. I'd like to go back, but I'll have to
see if business brings me there again...