I've noticed many changes recently in the poker product offered by both the Peppermill and Atlantis. Your product list for Peppermill is very outdated. You don't list the 12 .50 FP Deuces. One bank of 6 by the Oceano doors and the other tucked away in the back by the fireside bar. Also, I find that they have a very liberal variety of 10/7 progressive DB $1 one location is at the Bar by the Oceano. Another .25 FP DB progressive close to the h-l slot section which has FP DB $1 also. (More than I expected. Looks like they are turning back to cater to the locals?) I found a new bank by the bar with the big tree that has a cool multi level .25 and $1 progressive with deuces, JP, SDDB, BPD, JOB, They go positive on a regular basis and I think they have more games like that. Back by the fish bar they have two $.1 JP 7/18 paytable prog that are a positive play on a regular basis. The Pepp does not have pick-ems any more. It still says that they do on the site. For those with the bankroll, the high-limit area has a good mix of pokers. What is going on at the Atlantis? The Atlantis is shorting many of their games. No FP games, and a lot of 5/8 and 6/9s. They are losing ground to the Pepp and it shows. Its too bad but its true.

The 9/6 JoB $1, 10-coin Progressive (which are the same as $1, 9/6 JoB 4700 RF) are MIA. They have been replaced by new fancy pants machines, but I was unable to list the games nor paytables.

Peppermill: 5-play Multi-Strike which had NSUD, SDB and 9/6 JoB are gone from former spot near main cashier(did not search casino for possible new location).

Best I can tell, all of the .25 10/6 DDB multi-strikes listed in the database at the Peppermill have been downgraded to 9/6. I couldn't find the ones by the coffee shop but am assuming that they have been downgraded like the others.

The machines at the high-limit bar do not all have the same pay tables. 9/6 JOB $5 prog is still there (I think on a bunch of machines). There is still $1,$2,$5 10/6 DDB but not on every machine at the bar. There is 10/7 DB at all 3 limits as well. There is a bank of machines with 10/7DB and 10/6 DDB in the high-limit area, but not at the bar. These are slant tops (I am not sure if these are linked to the $5 JOB). The NSUD $1 progressives in the alcove outside the fishbar frequently gets positive as well.

All dollar 10/7 DB is history. Found a few five play multistrikes right in front of the cashier's cage which had full pay SDB at nickles, dimes and quarters. Also had FP JOB. The 5 Play Multi-Strikes also have 9/6 Bonus Dlx, NSUD, and Deuces Wild Bonus.

I found (8) 10/7 DB $2 progressive bartops in the Oceano. The bar is located next to the restaurant with the large fish tank. I also found that since my last Reno vacation which was in June, the buffet at both the Peppermill and Atlantis casinos have gone somewhat down hill. The quality of the food and desserts aren't as good as it once was.

Peppermill no longer has 10/7 DB on its multistrike games. They still have 10/7DB in 5 cent and 25 cent single play PROG.

5-play Multistrike is also available at Peppermill. JB was full pay in quarters. I did not have time to check the other paytables.

The (6) $1 10/7 DB progressives near the fishbar are now MIA - replaced with 9/6 DDB progressives.

Peppermill has at least (3) 25c NSUD Prog. One is in the coffee shop alcove, one is between the change booth and the tables, and one is near the Sportsbook.

Stayed at Peppermill last weekend, and posted my LONG trip report on that forum. Inventory change: .25 and .25/$1 10/6 DDB on the main floor MIA. [(6) $1/$2/$5 10/6 DDB still in high-limit (MG/MD TITOs)] . There are only 4 machines $1: 9/6 JoB 10-coin with a progressive that starts at $9400. I think you can play 5 coins on them for a 4700 coin fixed Royal.

Peppermill 13-15 Jun, 20-24 Jun: I admit I am biased toward the Peppermill, as they have always been fairly generous in their marketing offers, even though we have been pretty low rollers. Hotel: Check-in was no problem, again at 11am. We were in on a $35/night marketing offer. The room was a standard tower NS King on the 10th floor, this time facing south towards Mt Rose and, yes, the Atlantis. The rooms at the Peppermill are virtually the same as the first time I stayed there in 1998, and I think they are due for renovations, in particular, the bathrooms. Casino: A few weeks prior to our trip, we had established a line of credit at the Peppermill. This was the first time we have done this. We did not want to carry around an additional $3K in cash or travelers checks, so we thought we would take the plunge. The first time at the cashiers cage we had to verify our information, but it all went very smoothly. From that point on, it was very easy to walk up, show our identification and Passport (players) card, and draw a marker for whatever amount we needed. We took $500 increments on a daily basis (when needed). At the end of each of the two stays, I paid back the outstanding markers with a combination of cash and a personal check. I also could have waited until I got home (up to 30 days past the initial marker draw) to pay them back. I highly recommend this approach if you are going to stay and play a significant amount at one property. The Peppermill is well-known for its purplish neon plus track lighting against generally dark fixtures. It's either beautiful or gaudy, depending on your point of view. The casino is also designed well to disorient you, and it is very easy to get lost in it. Renovations over the last few months to accommodate the new seafood restaurant (Oceano) and associated video bar has expanded the play area in two ways: one, the floor space is slightly greater, but more significantly, the machine density has been reduced, giving the floor area a much more wide-open feel. Another nice change is that there are flat screen plasma TVs placed all over and in some elevators, that play music videos (a mix of mostly 80's, country, and classic RnR from what I remember seeing). Also the air- circulating system has apparently been significantly improved, as the casino was rarely smoke-filled in any area. However, there are a few areas where the air-conditioning is set way too cold, but they were working on it while we were there. Once again, I set my sights on the Spinpoker machines, this time not so surprised to find that the pay tables aren't very good (9/6/5 DB and 15/9/4/4 Ducks). Meanwhile, Chris seeks out her favorite Video slots (Enchanted Unicorn). This trend continued throughout both of our stays. Cocktail service is extremely good at the Peppermill. It might be because Chris and I will each tip a dollar every time we get a drink. The waitresses really seem to appreciate it, and often will give us a better label of wine than the house chardonnay. Gambling Anecdote: On Spin DB, I was dealt a full house, Aces over 7's. I hate that!!! I discarded the 7's, hoping to see the fourth Ace pop up. Thankfully, it did. In the middle card of the middle reel, which gave me 5 lines of 4 Aces (I don't hate that!) for a $210 jackpot. Restaurants: Coffee Shop: Nothing like fake plants and lots of green neon lighted fuzzy upholstery with track lighting to start your day. It's one of my favorite places. Servings are always generous and consistent. If you are there during graveyard shift, ask for Harold to be your waiter. He is 76, and very witty and efficient. Recommended Island Buffet: There is always a long line at dinner time for the Buffet, and now I remember why. The variety and quality of the buffet is in a league of its own. I can't think of anything I ate there that I did not enjoy. We had three meals there, one at each time of day, and they were all outstanding. Highly recommended! One humorous note (to us anyway): One evening, when we were getting hungry, we saw the huge line waiting to get into the Buffet and then checked our Passport point balance. 1996 points - just four point away from the exalted "Gold" status. We calmly went to a machine and played for about ten minutes, then returned to the Slot Booth, where we now have over 2,000 points! They then printed new Gold cards for us, which also acts as a line pass for the buffet. So there we go to the head of the line. Oceano: Where else but the Peppermill can you dine in a restaurant with lots of green, blue and turquoise neon, mirrors, and ceiling light fixtures that are made of giant hanging plastic squids and jellyfish? And be able to say that the décor is appropriate for a nice upscale dining experience? We dined here twice, both times for lunch, so I cannot attest to some of the larger entrees, but I did have their sampling of soups (two chowders and a lobster bisque) one day that were very good, and the Pacifica Sandwich (VERY fresh Dungeness crab and rock shrimp in mayo on grilled sourdough) was outstanding. Highly recommend! Steak House: Definitely need reservations for this place. We weren't starving, so we decided to split a 12-oz prime rib. What we ended up with, had to have been two separate 8-10 oz. servings, plus individual sides, and we were only charged a split plate charge of $5.99. Very tasty, and an excellent value. Prices seemed about right for a nice steakhouse, and their wine and dessert lists were extensive. One note, we had asked for non-smoking, but it appeared that there were not separate sections in the restaurant. Still, it was not a nuisance. Service was quick and excellent. Highly Recommend. Romanza: This is the Italian restaurant that we dine in every year for our Anniversary (which was the last night of our trip). I am not sure whether reservations are really needed except maybe on the weekend. Once again, the servings are generous, tasty and the prices are, I think, appropriate for the experience. I had a veal scallopini, and Chris had a garlic fettucini dish and they were both wonderful. We were also given an anniversary cake for dessert, which was delicious and so huge that after we each had a piece, there was enough for us to take the leftovers in a box, which we enjoyed at the airport the next day while waiting for our flight to depart. Recommended Fireside Lounge: A very nice place to get away from the bright neon and noises of the casino and relax in warm sultry tones of not-so- bright red and pink neons in an intimate environment. Flat screen TVs on all of the walls play music videos here as well. The neat part is that it is surrounded by the casino and the Coffee Shop, but you don't notice any of that. Drinks are pricey but it is well worth it especially if you are dressed up just before or after a nice dinner. Free appetizers are offered during Happy Hour. Highly recommended, even if all you do is walk through it to capture the ambiance. Comps: Upon checkout from the first Peppermill stay, I stopped in to the VIP lounge to see a casino host. The slot boothlings, while generally inconsistent with their knowledge (like every other casino in which I have ever played), have always recommended to charge everything to your room. Then upon checkout, see what can be comped. Kevin, the host I spoke to, reviewed our play (~$16K coin-in for a 2- night visit) and immediately comped the room and all of the room charges. He also comped the first two nights of the upcoming second visit and suggested that when we have enough point to reach the "Gold" level that we should come back and have a host assigned to us. If anyone is interested, I can explain the levels at the Peppermill. Comp value for the first visit was $164, and our net loss for this first visit: $348. When we returned for the second stay, we used the VIP check-in, and for a third time, were able to check in (again, a standard tower King, this time on the 8th floor) during the morning of our arrival. Once we achieved our Gold status, we stopped in again, and were assigned Kevin Brantner, the same host we had talked to on our first visit. Kevin again reviewed our play and comped our stay and room charges up to that point. At the end of the stay, all of our charges ended up being comped once again. (Net loss for the second visit: $1260 -- Coin-in: $25K -- comp value $380) I had a few opportunies to contact Kevin during our stay, and in every case he was paged, and returned the page within a minute each time. We also had bought tickets to the Reno Rodeo and Kevin was very good about providing us with passes to the shuttle that had been arranged for invited guests, saving us the hassle and costs of driving and paying for parking, as it was sold out that night. So far, I am very impressed with Kevin. Both the Atlantis and Peppermill are somewhat secretive about their comp club formula. For the mix of games we played, it appears that the point formula is about $20 coin-in = 1 point, at least at the Peppermill. I don't know how points are translated into nondiscretionary comps. Comparisons between Atlantis and Peppermill -- here is my admittedly biased opinion of which is better: Rooms: Atlantis Casino Environment: Peppermill Casino Gaming: Atlantis Coffee Shop: Peppermill Buffet: Peppermill Seafood Restaurant: Atlantis (for now) Comps: Peppermill

I visited the Peppermill daily between June 10th and June 15th. I could not locate any 1, 2, or 5 dollar 10/7 Double Bonus progressive machines at any of the bars. The ones I did locate were all 9/7. I did find (6) $1 10/7 Double Bonus Progressives outside the Fish Bar.

The 10/7 $1 DB are no longer on the main sections of the casino. They are now in IGT multiplay games in the high-limit Section ONLY.