Scouting Report on Slots and Tables at the New 'Shoe

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Just in case you haven't already experienced it for yourself, thenew Horseshoe in Hammond is something to behold.
A gaming environment that gives new dimension and stature to thismarket has been created, not only in sheer numbers (3,200 slotmachines and 100 table games) but also variety, the quality ofproduct that's available, and comfort room.
There's an outstanding selection of slots in all denominationsrepresenting the latest technology and operating platforms from theworld's leading manufacturers, including IGT, WMS Gaming, Bally,Aristocrat and Konami.
Video poker players will find an expanded inventory of machinesincluding IGT single-hand Game Kings featuring nickel, dime andquarter denomination play, something gamblers on a budget willcertainly appreciate.
Quarter video poker players have more stand-alone machines fromwhich to choose, plus there's a progressive bank of TriplePlay/Five Play units as well as a sequential royal progressive.
If you're a dollar video poker player, the popular Double-DoubleBonus game comes with a 9/6 pay table (nine coins for one for a full house , six coins for one for a flush ) while the Double Bonus option has a 9/7 pay table.
Slot players who enjoy the penny games are accommodated with aselection of the latest two-cent and three-cent machines. There'salso a two-cent Star Wars-themed progressive carousel.
Other low-denomination progressives (keeping in mind that max playcan run into dollars) include Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, bothof which are nickel games, plus the hot new Indiana Jones-themedcarousel of nickel machines.
Horseshoe's expansion has made room for more traditional tablegames, which have been equipped with LCD screens and video. Theyinclude roulette blackjack, and 10 craps tables. There's even a12-player position Rapid Roulette wheel for those who prefer thetouch-screen version of the game.
Then there's something that'll really make you feel like you're ina Las Vegas casino: a 20-seat live keno lounge, never beforeavailable at a casino in the Chicago area. A new game is playedevery few minutes.
The live poker room, which is set to hold World Series of Pokercircuit events, is beautifully appointed and spacious with 34tables and an atmosphere that'll make you feel like you're in LasVegas.
If you prefer the fully automated version of the game, there aretwo PokerPro electronic tables located outside of the entrance tothe room.
The artfully designed Asian-themed gaming area features a 12-playerbig baccarat table, two hand-held mini-baccarat tables, blackjack,plus three pai gow poker and three pai gow tiles tables.
High rollers will appreciate the dedicated High Limit room with 125 machines in denominations from one dollar to $1,000.
CASINO NEWS: A $100,000 first prize is being offered in theHollywood Casino Poker Challenge. Single table mini- satellite tournaments are being held in the casino's poker room seven days aweek starting at 11 am. The buy-in is $120. The winners of these tournaments will make up the fieldof 176 players for the qualifying events which start Nov. 7. Thetop 40 players from the qualifiers will meet in the main event onDec. 7. For details call Hollywood's poker room (630-801-7471).
Construction of the new 22-story, 302-room deluxe hotel tower and20,000 sq. ft. convention center at Chip ">Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Indiana, is on schedule for aJanuary 2009 grand opening. The $130-million expansion will alsoinclude a spa and fitness center in addition to dining andnightlife venues.