Chicago draft

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:52 am

Is there any special code for discount room rates at any of the hotels in Chicago?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:12 am

Originally posted by Bobby J:

Is there any special code for discount room rates at any of the hotels in Chicago? Unfortunately, no. But within walking distance of the convention center is the Chicago Hyatt, Doubletree, Embassy Suites and Holiday Inn. All are solid hotels and within a five-minute cab ride from O'Hare. You can just walk across the street the next morning.

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:32 am

thanks, that is what I thought, just wanted to check before reserving a room

Vander · Post by **Vander** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:26 pm

Welcome to Chicago Bobby.

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:56 am

Thanks Vander, I did NFFC there the last 2 years, but did baseball in Tampa the last 2 it was there, can't beat free room and board. How close is a poker room at one of the casino's in the Chicago area

Vander · Post by **Vander** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:30 pm

Not sure, but probably not close. Elgin or Joliet I guess not really close to the draft. They were going to put one on the pond at Arlinton park, but I don't think they ever did. Surprising since Duchesoies has lots of clout.

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:53 pm

I know the Harrah's in Joliet does not, I went there in September

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:45 am

Any input on the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, it shows that it has a poker room and is about 45 minutes from the convention center, any others with poker rooms that anyone is aware of

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:18 am

Who's staying at the Double Tree???

Ted's Cracked Head · Post by **Ted's Cracked Head** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:21 am

Here is some local poker room info:

Texas Hold'em Card Rooms and Casinos in Illinois and Indiana

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Hollywood Casino - Aurora ll

1 New York Street

Aurora, Illinois 60506, United States

630-801-1234

Toll-Free: 800-888-7777

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If you live in Chicago and are looking for a place to play Texas Holdem, these poker rooms in Indiana are close:

Harrah's East Chicago Casino

777 Harrah's Blvd

East Chicago, Indiana 46312, United States

219-378-3000

Toll-Free: 877-496-1777

No poker room.

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Majestic Star Casino Address

1 Buffington Harbor Drive

Gary, Indiana 46406

United States

Majestic Star Casino in the News

Gary casino owner wants to open casino in northeast Indiana

19 December 2007

News brief: Don Barden wants to consolidate his two Gary Majestic Star casinos and use one of the state gaming licenses to open a new casino in northeastern Indiana.

Majestic Star bets on Asian clientele

29 October 2007

News Brief: Vietnamese music acts from folk to pop rock drew a crowd of more than 1,500 to the Majestic Star casinos' entertainment center earlier this year.

Indiana casino boats lag behind

25 September 2007

News Brief: Don Barden's two Majestic Star Casinos sunk lower at a time when competitors in East Chicago, Hammond and Michigan City were raking in more cash and floating expansion plans.

Contact Information

Website - www.majesticstar.com

General Information - (219) 977-7777

Toll Free - (888) 2-BLUCKY

FAX - (219) 977-7811

Employment/Jobs - (800) 644-9692

Hotel Reservations - (888) 218-7867

Hotel Reservations - (219) 977-9999

Gaming Machines - 1,195 total

• Dollar Slots, 487 machines

• Five Dollar Slots, 62 machines

• Half Dollar Slots, 40 machines

• Nickel Slots, 286 machines

• Quarter Slots, 580 machines

• Slots - $25 Per-Pull, 10 machines

• Video Poker, 115 machines - $0.05/.25/.50/1.00 minimum bet

Table and Poker Games - 52 total

• 3 Card Poker, 2 tables

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• Caribbean Stud Poker, 4 tables

• Craps, 4 tables

• Let it Ride, 2 tables

• Mini-Baccarat, 2 tables

• Pai Gow Poker, 2 tables

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• Roulette, 4 tables

• Spanish 21

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Restaurants and Bars

• Don B's Steakhouse - Restaurant

• Jackpot Java - Coffee House

• Lakeshore Lounge - Bar

• Passports - Buffet

• Top Deck Deli - Deli

• Wings N Things - Restaurant

Majestic Star Casino Hotel

• Majestic Star Hotel (Hotel located next to casino or on same property)

Contains 3 Deluxe Rooms and 21 King Rooms and 272 Standard Rooms and 3 Suites.

Resorts East Chicago Casino Hotel Address

777 Resorts Boulevard

East Chicago, Indiana 46312-1847

United States

Resorts East Chicago Casino Hotel in the News

New option added to blackjack tables

7 December 2007

New Brief: Casino Gaming's Automatic Win has been added to all of the blackjack tables at Harrah's Joliet and Resorts East Chicago

Ameristar closes deal for riverboat

20 September 2007

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Ameristar names GM for new property

19 September 2007

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. reports that Timothy D. Wright has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of the East Chicago, Indiana, property.

Contact Information

Website - www.resortseastchicago.com

General Information - (219) 378-3000

Toll Free - (800) 427-7247

Toll Free - (866) 711-4263

Toll Free - (866) 711-GAME

FAX - (219) 378-3494

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• Dollar Slots, 604 machines

• Five Dollar Slots, 53 machines

• Nickel Slots, 289 machines

• Quarter Slots, 721 machines

• Slots - $100 Per-Pull, 2 machines

• Slots - $25 Per-Pull, 6 machines

Table and Poker Games - 77 total

• 3 Card Poker, 3 tables

• Blackjack, 24 tables

• Caribbean Stud Poker, 1 table

• Craps, 4 tables

• Let it Ride, 1 table

• Mini-Baccarat, 8 tables

• Pai Gow Poker, 1 table

• Poker, 16 tables

• Roulette, 5 tables

• Spanish 21, 3 tables

Restaurants and Bars

• All Sports Café - American Traditional

• Double Down Diner - Diner

• Lucky Stop - Concession Stand

• Miller Pizza Co. - Pizza

• The Buffet at Resorts - Buffet

• TJ's Steakhouse - Steakhouse

Resorts East Chicago Casino Hotel Features

Ballroom, Gift Shop, Lounge, Parking (Covered Garage)

Resorts East Chicago Casino Hotel Hotel

• Resorts East Chicago Hotel (Casino located within the Hotel)

Contains 291 Rooms and Suites.

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2 Easy Street

Michigan City, IN 46360

888-879-7711

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slopshot · Post by **slopshot** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:25 am

i have stayed there the last three years. They have a great steak house (Gibsons) inside. nice rooms for a decent price. You can walk across the walk way right into the convention center.

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:38 am

thanks for the info Rob, I think the Hollywood Casino is the winner for Saturday night

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:11 am

Who's buying the Corona in Chicago???? Or do we buy our own???!!!

[ January 13, 2008, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: Dak ]

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:51 am

Originally posted by Dak:

Who's buying the Corona in Chicago???? Or do we buy our own???!!!

Guess we're on our own!!!! Go Pack!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:45 am

Originally posted by Dak:

Who's buying the Corona in Chicago???? Or do we buy our own???!!!

Ahh, sorry about missing this. NFBC veteran Scott Kelnhofer will be handling the Chicago draft for us. He was in Tampa last year for baseball and ran Chicago for football last year. I'll give him plenty of drink tickets to hand out!!

I'll be in Las Vegas with Jill and Chris.

Tom will be in New York with Mary and Tom B.

Steve Bloedow will be in Orlando with veteran Scott F.

We'll have plenty of temporary help everywhere.