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    Blackjack pit in Central City closing

    I'm going to attempt to make my post slightly vague, but to anyone who plays in Blackhawk/Central City, they should realize which casino I'm referring to:

    The casino that has the pit on the same level as the front door, and the pit is an immediate left after walking in, near the bar, will be permanently closing their table games about 2 weeks into July. Their official announcement is supposed to happen soon, but I wanted to give anyone who is holding onto any chips the opportunity to start cashing them out.

    I don't report for CBJN or know how to, so if someone wants to submit that, go for it. If you get any sort of bonus for it, maybe you can buy me a sandwich some day. It might be too late for the July issue though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nighterfighter View Post
    I'm going to attempt to make my post slightly vague, but to anyone who plays in Blackhawk/Central City, they should realize which casino I'm referring to:

    The casino that has the pit on the same level as the front door, and the pit is an immediate left after walking in, near the bar, will be permanently closing their table games about 2 weeks into July. Their official announcement is supposed to happen soon, but I wanted to give anyone who is holding onto any chips the opportunity to start cashing them out.

    I don't report for CBJN or know how to, so if someone wants to submit that, go for it. If you get any sort of bonus for it, maybe you can buy me a sandwich some day. It might be too late for the July issue though.
    Don't see any reason why you just can't name the casino.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    Don't see any reason why you just can't name the casino.
    I probably could. At the time I was thinking it'd be better to hide it, but upon further reflection, there's no point. It's Jonie Zee's (Intentional misspelling in case they do any sort of web crawler search)

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    I stopped in there a few months ago, and table games were closed Mon and Tues.

    The casino started off with a bang, but was managed very poorly, cutting comps drastically, nd being sweaty to the point where they threw out ploppies who got lucky. Not surprising.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Member Name Hidden View Post
    I stopped in there a few months ago, and table games were closed Mon and Tues.

    The casino started off with a bang, but was managed very poorly, cutting comps drastically, nd being sweaty to the point where they threw out ploppies who got lucky. Not surprising.
    Definitely agree on the comps being cut. When I first played there, I was sent mailers for around $200 a month. This last month was down to $40 or so, plus a free coffee. I didn't notice all that much heat, but I was usually breaking even. (I'm not a very good AP).

    I'll miss their double deck game. I'll have to go in and spend all the food comps, because I'll have no reason to come back after they close the pit.


    I think all the competition from Blackhawk had been sucking their playerbase away, the place is usually dead even on a Friday evening.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nighterfighter View Post
    ... I don't report for CBJN or know how to, so if someone wants to submit that, go for it. If you get any sort of bonus for it, maybe you can buy me a sandwich some day. It might be too late for the July issue though.
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    Al - I'll email you an update after I swing by there in a few weeks to confrim. No report this month.
    The Reporter

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    I am interested in knowing how Century Casino Central City in Colorado operates. Do they offer hand-shuffled Blackjack? Century just bought one of my favorite casinos. I am hoping they will keep the hand-shuffled Blackjack game in tact. Anyone been to Central City please responds. Thanks in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BJGenius007 View Post
    I am interested in knowing how Century Casino Central City in Colorado operates. Do they offer hand-shuffled Blackjack? Century just bought one of my favorite casinos. I am hoping they will keep the hand-shuffled Blackjack game in tact. Anyone been to Central City please responds. Thanks in advance.
    Last time I was there, they were hand shuffled, but that was over a year ago. Next time I'm there I can check for you, if you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nighterfighter View Post
    Last time I was there, they were hand shuffled, but that was over a year ago. Next time I'm there I can check for you, if you want.
    Thanks. One of my money makers is taken over by Century. I hope the casino won't change too much after the transaction is complete, e.g. handle shuffled, tolerance level.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Member Name Hidden View Post
    Al - I'll email you an update after I swing by there in a few weeks to confrim. No report this month.
    The Reporter
    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BJGenius007 View Post
    Thanks. One of my money makers is taken over by Century. I hope the casino won't change too much after the transaction is complete, e.g. handle shuffled, tolerance level.
    Everything was still hand shuffled.

    Also the last official day for the casino I mentioned will be July 15th. Official announcement is coming tomorrow from them.

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