Small-timer: Circus Reno

[Small-timer]

I normally visit Reno about 5-6 times a year, but I haven't played much at Circus recently, so I tried to put in some time there on a 2-day trip this month. I was disappointed with the quality of the BJ games; they seemed noticeably worse than I remember. When I was able to find an open table, which wasn't very often, the penetration was poor (keep in mind, I'm only a nickel bettor). More often than not, the lousy dealers were Asian females. Has anyone else had a similar experience there recently? I'm hoping this was an aberration, and not a trend.

Thanks,

Small-timer

[Parker]

I have not played there recently, but Circus Reno has long been known for poor pen and preferential shuffling. Fortunately, there are plenty of better games elsewhere in Reno.

[Small-timer]

Parker, I wish I could agree with you on your latter point, but there aren't nearly as many BJ opportunities downtown as there were 7-8 yrs. ago (when we had Comstock, Riverboat, Flamingo & Sundowner). Maybe the games you're referring to are at the casinos on the outskirts of town(?). A few months ago I did find some decent games at Rail City and Silver Club (but I haven't been to Boomtown or W. Village in a long time). If anyone has visited these two places recently (or Bonanza), I would appreciate any observations you might have.

> I have not played there recently, but Circus Reno has
> long been known for poor pen and preferential
> shuffling. Fortunately, there are plenty of better
> games elsewhere in Reno.

[Praying Mantis]

> I normally visit Reno about 5-6 times a year, but I
> haven't played much at Circus recently, so I tried to
> put in some time there on a 2-day trip this month. I
> was disappointed with the quality of the BJ games;
> they seemed noticeably worse than I remember. When I
> was able to find an open table, which wasn't very
> often, the penetration was poor (keep in mind, I'm
> only a nickel bettor). More often than not, the lousy
> dealers were Asian females. Has anyone else had a
> similar experience there recently? I'm hoping this was
> an aberration, and not a trend.

This place has been crap for a long time. It is so sweaty that when I sat down and bought in for $200 and put out 4 red chips on my first hand, the dealer yelled "Cheques Play".

There are so many "good" games in Reno, why in the world would you even waste your time?

Regards,
PM