The one $5.00 table they might have open is either packed or gets flipped to a higher value quickly. I understand they don’t have table games, but because the high limits at the Horseshoe it’s not even a factor. What do I like about the Hard Rock? Everything. However the high table limits, tight slots and limited premium machines turns me off. The history of the old building is still there too. It is easy to get to, easy to park, and now with the walkway it’s pretty convenient.
The things I like about the Horseshoe downtown? The service is pretty good, and the location for me is perfect. It’s like the hidden stepchild of the casino downstairs that no one talks about. It reminds me of the movie style racetrack, and I feel like I am going to run into a booze soaked Bukowski at any given time. I am not sure if they intend on rehabbing the thing or not, but I have no interest going back because it’s pretty gross betting slips all over the floor, dated furniture, old bathrooms. The Racetrack portion is borderline disgusting. It’s brand new and looks like it was opened in the 70’s. The Thistledown Casino does absolutely zero for me. I have my reasons I don’t go as often as I could. I am a casual fan of the Horseshoe Casino downtown.