That truly is more tables then there are in the entirety of Shreveport-Bossier City casinos. That's awesome. WinStar said in a statement Monday that the safety of patrons and employees is of paramount importance.. While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at WinStar we have determined it is in the best interest of our patrons and employees to temporarily close the casino, all retail stores and all casino restaurants in accordance with health official directives discouraging mass gatherings of 50 people or more to slow the transmission of this virus, WinStar said. Six casinos in Shreveport-Bossier City, La., another popular destination for North Texans, also are closing for two weeks, beginning Tuesday morning, according to KSLA-TV. Some kind of law or something. When the small blind goes out, it's dropped in to this slot thing, what is that for and if it's dropped into that how do you chop? The 4/8 at Shoe is also reallllly good on weekends. 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If you're looking to just play poker, Winstar has more 1-2 tables than in all the casinos in Shreveport combined. Winstar's hotel opens in August but they haven't shown photos of the rooms so it is hard to say how they will compare to the spacious Horseshoe rooms. I've never played at Winstar or in Coushata but I play in Shreveport alot. Hotel is not yet open, so get a room in Gainesville, about 8 miles south. Agree with good comments about WinStar since I play there 2-3 times a month, but I was at Coushatta in June and there was plenty of $1-2 and $2-5 NL tables in action on Fri-Sun. winstar is by far the best action of the 3. not close. If you're purely looking for poker action, Winstar is better, hands-down. Before that, he was editor-in-chief at the Dallas Business Journal and business editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. From looking at the map you are much closer to LA then OK. Winstar is the nuts for poker near TX, but they don't offer much else, only BJ and slots(and I mean a TON of slots). Paul directs the work of an award-winning staff covering business news in the nation's fourth largest metro region. Become a business insider. Copyright 2008-2022, Hand2Note Interactive LTD. Winstar or Shreveport or Lake Charles - Coushata ? Copyright 20042022 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. If distance difference and other casino games don't matter, you can't go wrong with WinStar. the Coronavirus crisis. I did pretty bad here and lost quickly compared to when I go to Winstar. Those casinos are Sams Town, Eldorado, Boomtown, Diamondjacks, Horseshoe and Margaritaville. Coushatta is possibly the most dreary and depressing place in the universe, and in the middle of nowhere. They seem like the type of people that are clearlymore, and not a guarantee, I'll never make the trip here again on a maybe. He's been The News' business editor since 2015. Wow, 46 tables at Winstar. All rights reserved. Horseshoe Casino, as an entertainment destination (with nice restaurants, nice hotel) is a better place than Winstar (although in a year, this may no longer be true). The Choctaw Nation, which operates its namesake resort about 90 minutes north of Dallas, said it will provide updates on its website and social media channels given how quickly this situation is evolving.. in the DFW area that need your help or can provide help during They do serve alcohol, but I can't really speak for the LA casinos though. I am home for days off. It's been a few years since I was at Winstar, but I lived in Dallas when the poker room there opened and it was fish galore. Winstar has been running a 4/8 Omaha/8 with half kill that was delicious last weekend for sure. They do not have 1-2NL, their smallest game is 2-5NL but it plays like a 1-2NL game. Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox every weekday. How much gambling revenue is Texas leaving on the table? Choctaw, Shreveport casinos join WinStar in suspending gambling operations, Connect with needs and opportunities from. WinStar and Choctaw, two of the most popular gambling and entertainment destinations for North Texans, will temporarily close their Oklahoma casinos to reduce the potential spread of coronavirus. Very very juicy. LC's casinos are right next to a bunch of industry(picture casinos down by the Ship Channel and you'll get the idea) and Coushatta is, like someone else mentioned, out in the middle of nowhereto the point where you start wondering if the directions given were all an elaborate ruse. Best winstar casino in Shreveport, Louisiana. Copyright 2022 The Dallas Morning News. Winstar and Choctaw casinosmore, sections. WinStar is closing its casino, restaurants and stores in Thackerville through March 31. Otherwise, Coushatta works well and they comp drinks. If you want a variety of games - craps, roulette, better slot selection - then Horseshoe is your place. Not so sure becausemore. WinStar, operated by the Chickasaw Nation, will keep its 1,400-room casino hotel open, as well as an RV park, golf club and golf academy. The best low limit there is 1/3 NL at Horseshoe, don't know if 1/3 vs 1/2 matters to you. I am assuming you mean Winstar in OK. But then again, that is a long ways from Houston and it seems Shreveport or Lake Charles would be closer and still have plenty of $1/2 action. Choctaw postponed all of its planned concerts through April 3. WinStar earlier had delayed or canceled concerts through March at its 3,500-seat entertainment venue. As far as blackjack IIRC they take what amounts to a $.50 rake each hand, making it impossible to win. DO NOT be discouraged by the one and two star reviews in regards to this hotel. I have done some searches for recent posts on comparing Winstar, Shreveport and Lake Charles - Coushata and I have not found much as far the best spot to go and have lots of fun and action. I work at Winstar, so have a bias, but having played at Shreveport, Winstar will have the best choice of tables. A cafe inside the hotel also will remain open but will limit guests to no more than 50 at a time. Choctaw is shutting down its Durant casino and resort, travel plaza gaming locations and concert venues for an unspecified period. I'd first like to preface my review to others. Get immediate access to organizations and people 3:34 PM on Mar 16, 2020 CDT Updated at 3:39 PM on Mar 16, 2020 CDT. 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No to Lake Charles, I like Horseshoe in Shreveport better than Winstar, but for game selection and number of tables go to Winstar. WinStar, located on Interstate 35 just north of the Texas-Oklahoma border, and Choctaw both draw heavily from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. free drinks/other gambling do boost Shreveport up. From what I've read, Winstar is a big place with tons of action, so that might be where you want to go. Horseshoe Casino, as an entertainment destination (with nice restaurants, nice hotel) is a better place than Winstar (although in a year, this may no longer be true). I have a quick question about winstar. Isle of Capri in Lake Charles is where I would go. Winstar FTW, imodon't do the LC casinos or Coushatta unless you just are burning for a change of scenery. Choctaw last year broke ground on a major expansion project to add 1,000 hotel rooms, expand its gaming floor and include new amenities such as pools, retail space, entertainment options and dining venues. Its estimated that Texans spend $2.5 billion a year at out-of-state casinos.
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