Well, just returned from my fabulous Labor day Reno trip, and I'd like to report some new stuff .
I still believe Reno has better comps and games than Vegas. To get the same luxury rooms ( all deluxe suites ) and comps in AC I'd have to switch from a 50C VP player that I am, to a $5 Slot player ! Since this is a switch that would cost thousands of dollars in EV, Its cheaper for me to shell out the $400 for RT air, and stick with VP.
#1 - The 8/5 super aces multiplays at ATLANTIS near stage ( unreported in DB ) were all replaced last Monday with 7/5 short pays. The place is still VP heaven, but forget about multiplay 8/5 super aces, all downgraded. The super times pay multistrikes now have full pay tables starting at 10C now. Atlantis now has plenty of full pay Double bonus deuces wild machines ( 99.8) , and these have always been a fav of mine.
#2 - The 8/5 super aces 10 plays at Peppermill have ALL been downgraded to 7/5. The Pepp is getting really cheap with comps to pay for the new tower opening December 15th. Also , The Pepp has gotten rid of all good pay schedules for 5C/10C Multistrikes. I don't want to step up to 25C 5P Multistrike where a loss of 2000/hr can be easy on a cold machine!
The Pepp has really loosened up their slots, so much I actually made more money playing Dummy slots than Video Poker this trip!
#3 Silver legacy shorted all of their 9/6/90 jacks to standard 9/6/50
#4 - Highly recommend "Dancing Queen" show at the ELDO. ELDO still 10/7 DB heaven, but these have been sliced.
#5 - Like FP super aces ? - hint hint - Try the Circus.
#6 - I still like JA nugget , even though its gutted compared to 3 years ago. In its favor I saw plenty of NSUD, deuces deluxe, and 9/6 Jacks - with good comps and restaurants.
best wishes...Tom
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