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Jan, 2004 Harrahs has 8 - $1 9/7 DB progressive machines on the island side that are often close to or positive, and still have the 1 - $1 DB 10/7 on the mardi gras side but I have heard it will be update with most of the $1 video poker machines about 1/31/04.... no known changes in pay schedule, but very easily could happen, they updated some of the really bad $1 DDB 8/5 machines to allow multiple denom. of $1 to $25, but hopfully noone would play them.
Jan, 2004 All the fullpay Pickem was yanked from Harrahs within the past 3 days. New Gamemakers have been installed but are 'Out of Service'.
Jan, 2004 I just went to Harrah's today and they are in the middle of updating most of thier VP machines from the old style to ticket pay machines. (yeah !!). The not so good news is that most of the machines are totally unplayable. The sort of OK news is that I did find a few decent (that is an opionion) machines. I will go back to try to inventory the quantity of these now that I know the return. Bonus poker 8-5 99.2% (0.25 thru $2) Double Bonus 9-7 99.1% (0.25 thru $2) Dbl Dbl Bonus 9-6 99% (0.25 thru $2) Triple Dbl Bonus 9-7 99.6% (0.50 thru $2) very volitile game everything else I checked was very bad. I was not able to check the return on Super Dbl Dbl or One Eyed jacks games, so if someone could help with that I would appreciate it.
Sep, 2003 Pickem and 10/7 DB earn ZERO bonus credits which makes comps a pathetic 0.1%. Expect mailed CB of 0.1%. They opened a new Diamond room but don't expect comp drinks. They state it's because of Missouri Gaming Commission law. I guess 5 miles away at Ameristar they are breaking the law at their Star Club lounge. UPDATE on Diamond lounge : I have only been asked to produce my Diamond card - not ID like at the Rio or Harrahs LV. They normally put out a hot food selection every afternoon and keep hot food out until at least 10pm on the weekends. Range : Quality has dipped significantly in the past year. Very disappointing as this was once an outstanding steakhouse. Antonio's : Very good Italian, but menu prices are high. Not a good value for your comp dollars. If comp dollars are of no concern, I would not hesitate to eat here. It is a white tablecloth restaurant with excellent service. Buffet : Very average. You're better off going to Ameristar and eating there "Mega-buffet". Jesters Deli : Generous amounts of meat on their sandwiches and a 50% cash discount to Diamond card holders.
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Jun, 2003 1 Base Reward Credit is earned for every $5 coin-in on reel slot machines ($10 video poker), and Bonus Reward Credits are awarded based on the type of machine played. On average you get 2 Bonus Credits and 1 Base Credit for every $10 of VP coin-in (probably fewer Bonus Credits for positive VP machines). It takes 3,000 (increased
May, 2003 Diamond Lounges now require Photo ID to get in and usually you can only take 1 guest. Be sure to have your Diamond/Platinum cards to avoid lines for buffets (find one on the floor if you don't have a card so you can avoid long lines).
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