Mirage poker room is still number 1 with me.

The most courteous staff in the poker business !
Just returned from a week in Vegas and I was reminded why the Mirage poker room is my favorite limit hold em room.

Their staff has always been considerate, accommodating and professional! When I arrived last week ( Sunday ) I asked for the Bills vs Titans game to be put on one of the TVs. 9 mins later it was on

Their football promos are an exceptional value. They give away 1,000 for each nfl game slot on Sunday (3k) , Monday and Thursday ( 1k each) . In addition they give 100/200/500 for high hands ( quads/straight flush/royals). This past Thursday a guy from New York ( Giants fan), who sat at our table, got 2 straight flushes and got his name called twice for the quarter draws ! Picked up nearly $1,000 while sitting at a 3/6 game

Plus Monday night there was also a Golden Knights hockey game. So when the GK score each table has $50.00 added to their next pot. Plus foot ball giveaways , plus high hands. Oh and BTW cracked aces from 9 am to 3 pm are included ( on non nfl game times )

The dealers are always appreciative of tips and I’ve never seen a snarky one. Debbie (from Buffalo ), Steve and others make a good room ... greater. With over a dozen flat screens spread around the room , there’s always a tv with your favorite team on it!

And yes , while the rake is sort of steep $2 jackpot drop and max of $5.00 for rake (10% up to 5), its still one of the best values on the strip IMHO!

When golden knights score , dealer adds this puck to next pot. Puck represents $50.00



Mark, from NYC was big winner Thursday night



I’ll be back during March Madness!

 

I could see as $3/$6 limit player this is the room and I’ve heard the same from others. I just miss the old room, which I thought was a really nice setup right next to a fantastic sportsbook. I also miss $4 rake.

This should be awesome for March Madness. Mirage probably no longer has a top five poker room but does have a top five sportsbook and you should see a lot overflow into the poker games.

 

I think this is differentiator for the smaller rooms trying to stay alive, the level of service.... I've seen similar from Mandalay Bay, which feels similar even though it gets a little more action.

 

I used to play there in the past with some success. I basically avoid MGM properties nowadays as I see them as the bandleader for nickel-dimming for Vegas visitors. Due to your post, I may give the Mirage some play.

 

Anyone know if the blind guy still plays there? He would have a guy that would whisper his holdings to him and would describe his opponents, “mid 30s looks married”, etc.

 

Didn't see him at 3/6 for the 3/4 days I was there.

 

I did see a black guy at the Orleans last march who fit that description. His wife would whisper to him!

 

This is an overweight white guys probably in his late 40s. Has a guy that whispers to him.

 

Nope! He may have been at No limit!

 

Just out of curiosity, about how many tables were going on Sunday during the game(s) ? And am I to understand they give $250 / Quarter for each game (Early / Afternoon / Night) ?

Also, does "Alaska Gal" still work there ?

 

There were 2 3/6 tables and 2 or 3 1/2 tables

Payouts are $125.00 1st quarter, $250.00 halftime $125.00 3rd quarter and $500.00 end of game.

That’s for 3 games Sunday, 1 game Monday and Thursday .

I forgot to mention that the $$ is giving away via drawings. You earn drawing tickets, any day of the week for a straight or better. Dealer whips out a ticket and pen as he shoves pot to you. You put your name on one half of ticket and put that half it in a square glass box. You keep the other half as your proof. Box is emptied after Monday night Tuesday new tickets start. On non game days they give away $$ every 3 hours with a rollover if no one is there after 1st ticket is called. However on football games they call names until someone responds. Sometimes 10/15 names are called before a winner answers. Sometimes the first person they call is there !

 

Can’t say that I remember a dealer named Alaska Gal!

 

Yeah he’s a no limit guy.

 

Played in some tournaments here on my last trip. Didn't hit up any cash games but from the sound of it, I definitely will next week! Thanks for the info.

 

He stopped playing at Mirage maybe a year ago. I believe Hal plays at the Orleans now.

 

Yes she still does

 

Thanks for the updates.

 

Not a favorite of mine anymore, had about 80.00 in comp dollars from the poker room that were supposed to be for life, came the next time about 7 months later say they are no good anymore, only for 6 months, will never ever play there agaon.

 

IIRC this happened all over Mlife

 

Just noticed this thread. I think "Alaska Gal's" first name is Christy, @Champster1. I played in a 4/8 mix game with her a few years ago at Suncoast. She seemed very nice and even offered me a ride back to the Strip after I said I took the WAX there to play, and it would stop running early.