+2 this is a great idea, I would def play 2/5 nl at Mardi Gras if this was the rake.

Also I think having a 1/1 game with a 20-100 min-max and a 1/2 with a 100-300 buy in is better than having a 1/2 60-200 and 1/3 100-300.

We have change the structure of our high hand promos for January and they are definitely geared towards the NL games and creating more action. Here is a rundown of what we will be doing starting Jan 1, 2011:

• Easy Money Monday and Friday: $100 every hour from 10 AM to 3 AM except at 11AM,12PM, 1PM, 5PM, 6PM, 7PM, 11PM,12AM, and 1AM when the prize will be $300.
  
• Fat Tuesdays: $100 every hour from 10 AM to 3 AM except at 12PM, 3PM, 6PM, 9PM, and 12AM when the prize will be BIG EASY BONUS HOURS of $1000.
  
• Wild Wednesday: $100 every 30 minutes from 9:30 AM to 2:30 AM.
  
• Double C-Note Thursday: $200 every hour from 10 AM to 3 AM
  
• Saturday Sunday Funday: $500 every hour from 12 PM to 12 AM
  
• No Limit Action: In all no limit games players may use one card to qualify for the high hand. Players who qualify with two cards receive a double payout. Both hole cards must be used for $1000 Big Easy Bonus Hours on Fat Tuesday.

Thanks again for the feedback. Happy New Year!

Wil Herrera
Director of Poker Operations
Mardi Gras Casino

www.playbigeasypoker.com

We have discussed this in the past, but there are no immediate plans. We may run something like that as a promotion. We may also offer a $2/$5 with no JP.

I don't disagree with you Hawk, but we are spreading what the players have requested. We still offer an $1/$2 NL that is $60-$100 that no one plays.

Thanks and Happy New Year.

Wil Herrera
Director of Poker Operations
Mardi Gras Casino

www.playbigeasypoker.com

Damn Wil that Tuesday high hand promo sounds nice. Mardi Gras is the only room down here that I haven't been to but I'm going to have to check it out now.

Hope to get a chance to meet you when you come in. Fat Tuesday has been very popular. We expect a big response on Saturday Sunday Fundays as well.

On New Year's Eve, we are also giving away $2010 @ 8PM, 9PM, 10PM, and 11PM and $2011 @ 12AM, 1AM, and 2AM. This is a casino wide promotion along with fireworks, champagne, etc.

Happy New Year,

Wil Herrera
Director of Poker Operations
Mardi Gras Casino

www.playbigeasypoker.com

Ill def make it over this week. I just hope the players are similar to the ones found ay Gulfstream.

Wil Herrera
Director of Poker Operations
Mardi Gras Casino

www.playbigeasypoker.com

Played here 3 hours tonight before heading out for NY parties and I really enjoyed the room. I prefer to play in a darker room and the Mardi Gras room definitey fits that compared to the Gulfsream which is very bright. We had this one guy who was a total douchebag at my table and the floor staff dealt with him pretty well. The players at my table were pretty fishy but I was pretty card dead so I only left with a 20 dollar profit byt ill definitely be back possibly tomorrow or the next day.

Glad to know that you enjoyed the room. With our new one card high hand no limit promos, I expect the games to be more loose and fishy now.

Have a Happy New Year!

Wil Herrera
Director of Poker Operations
Mardi Gras Casino

www.playbigeasypoker.com

Hey Will I am planning on doing a long session tomorrow on the cash tables and am wondering what kind of table food service options there are. I'm wondering if you guys offer healthy stuff like egg whites or grilled chicken with veggies. Last time I played in your room I ate upstairs where you are pretty much limited to wings, burgers, fries etc which are pretty good but I only eat that kind of stuff once every few weeks or so.

Great session of $1/2 here today. Played 2pm-8pm made $350. During my session they called my name for some promotion which gave me the chance to win up to $500 by picking a cup. I ended up winning $30 on my players card that I had to use for slot machines. I hate slots and expected to dump the $30 pretty quickly but hit $260 on a spin lol cashed that **** out for a total profit of $610 today =). Will be back next weekend.

Hey Z,

Sorry I did not reply. The French Quarter restaurant has grilled chicken and veggies that you can order a la carte.


Just to let everyone know, I am no longer with Mardi Gras. If anyone is interested, you can still reach me via PM or PM for email address.

I don't know if anyone else will be responding to this thread going forward.

Thanks to all of you,
Wil

Wil good luck going forward sir. Hopefuly you are moving to even bigger and better things.

You were great for this community and someone to aspire to be for those in the poker industry.
Thanks for being responsive and professional with your player pool, 2+2'ers and poker players in general.

Goodluck,
Joao

Thanks for the kind words Joao. They are greatly appreciated.

Wil

I play at Charleston WV Mardi Gras sometimes, but don't live close so not every week.

Planning a week in Florida or Puerto Rico and was wondering if there were any incentives to go to MG Fla. There's no hotel, right? Any discounts at local hotels?

Thx