So I find one of two open E-tables ($10) and add $60 to it, ready to play a few hands. It’s obvious that Live! is out for a straight money grab. But not at Live! To add further insult, they’ve changed their E-table minimums from a ratio of $10 (70%) / $25 (30%) to $10 (30%) / $25 (70%). However, most other casinos, outside of primetime (8pm-2am), I’ve ALWAYS been able to find a $10 table.

I’ve been to upper tier casinos (like the Wynn in Vegas) and saw $25/$50/$100 tables 24/7. Con: I was surprised at the tables having $50 minimums at 10am on a Saturday. I am NOT a high roller I just enjoy the atmosphere and spending some hard earned money on crap tables (note the spend, NOT give money away…) Here is my perspective on Maryland Live! Pros: It’s new It’s smoke free Yep that’s it. I’ve been to many casinos Vegas (about 2 dozen), Atlantic City (about 10), Puerto Rico (1), Bahamas (1), Tunica (about 3), and Philly (1). But I have to make an exception for Maryland Live! (and not in a good way).

I almost never do business reviews, as my point of view is already shown by many others. Most of the ticket redemption machines were out of order. That said, the sheer speed with which a person can go through $$$, even on a 'penny slot', is astounding. Again, I realize I'm not likely to come out ahead. Put all that together, and that's why I didn't go near the tables. When you have no physical cue of how much you've won or lost, it's very easy to lose track. Further, players are forced to use touch screens instead of placing their bets with chips. In addition, most of the blackjack tables are equipped with continuous shuffling machines, which I dislike and refuse to play. At Maryland Live, however, the typical house advantage apparently isn't enough. The house has the advantage, and I accept that. In other, much better places (Vegas, Reno, Biloxi, AC, even Dover), I can spend a whole day and never be up or down more than $50. I go to these places just to goof around.

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