Originally Posted by
Halbruno
I stopped at Mohegan for a breeze through since I had a free bet to use and a free gift to pick up. It was definitely plus EV since I hadn't been there in almost a year up to that point!
The number of available blackjack tables has dramatically shrunk! The casino of the wind, which some years ago was touted as the next big expansion of Mohegan, was boarded up! There used to be three blackjack pits, roulette, craps and the poker room. There were also a couple of restaurants. I have many fond memories playing there when I played full time. It used to be open every day. Then it was open only Friday to Sunday. Then I think it opened only Saturday and Sunday. Now it no longer is open! That shows how long ago I was there.
The smoke free gaming section has fewer tables now too. Some have been replaced by Spanish 21. For a early Sunday afternoon, there were about six BJ tables available.
The main pit in the casino of the sky which is near the exit to the parking garage is still standing although by 1 pm they didn't seem in any rush to open it. The little pit which stood just a few steps away from it is no longer. It has been replaced by video slot machines.
The higher limit pit across from the Sol Toro is still functional. When I was there they were just getting it opened. It is open on the weekend. I am not sure if the playing conditions are the same as the HL rooms. In the past it was always a good spot to play since it scared away novice players with its $25+ minimums.
Back on the other side to what long time patrons call the "old casino" officially the "Earth" casino, that is still fairly much the same. The main pit is 3:2, H17, 8D, and the cut is almost one deck off depending on the dealer. You will find that all over the casino on the main floor. The 6:5 games are a few steps away from the main pit in the Earth casino and also at the sports bar. Those definitely have low limits. The 3:2 games were mostly $25 minimums although a couple of $15 tables were available.
The best BJ at Mohegan is in the HL pits. You can find $50 minimums, S17 I believe, and I definitely saw the dealer shuffle 6D. So, I guess they changed the HL pit next to the Chinese games back to what it was.
BigJer, you asked about lodging...Mohegan opened up about a year ago a second hotel tower. All around the property are many hotels which have sprung up to host mostly casino guests. They all provide shuttles to the casino. One off campus hotel I believe is also owned by Mohegan. So, there is a lot of availability.
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