I was over there last night... the room looked a little miserable.

For a small room so far from the "main" strip, that looks pretty good for a Tuesday night

I am looking forward to our visit March 25 - 27. I hope we can get some PLO going. (Moving to Elara March 28 - 31, so will be mostly at Aria.)

for sure... go try it for sure. I think on the weekend it would probably get rolling pretty good. I am not sure if it's enough to make me leave Aria Bell or the Wynn, but it's probably enough to go try it out.

I can't wait until resorts world comes online...

They didn't get a 1/3nl game until like 10pm. But the Hosted 4/8 was going.

1st 9 players to start the 1st game get $20.
Aces cracked and the Flush thing and Quads+ get paid all sound good.

The rake is still $4 + $1 for jackpot drop tho right?

3 tables running in a 7 table room on a Tuesday night in a casino on the North end of the Strip with no walk-through traffic is "miserable?"

Currently working with Steven at Sahara to try and get a 2/5 NL going. He is very open and accommodating to all the things that would make for a great game i.e. bomb pots, $5 time rake, RIT, rounds of PLO, etc. Will be most likely hosting a game tomorrow night with all of these things in effect.

My 2 experiences there so far messing around 1/3 have been very solid. Action seems decent and match the stack structure is a godsend. They have a great selection of food and available booze (BULLEIT RYE FTW). If successful, and Steven is able to get some decent promotion out of the room, then hopefully the game can get off the ground big weekends and in the summer. Also possibly some 2p2 legends in the works for the game

Yeapers... you didn't see the look on the players faces... miserable.

I’m sure you are right, but fwiw that sounds like every other poker room in Vegas. Even in 1-2 NL games it’s often just 9 dudes not saying a word and looking serious.

So this is encouraging IMO.

In order to increase the chance of success, I'd think you'd want to include things that would make the game a little less scary to players who are used to 1/2 or 1/3 an thus playing a little above their comfort zone.

RIT it certainly a great idea along these lines. And I certain support the time rake. But I'd think that adding bomb pots or random PLO rounds would have the opposite effect and just make the game more intimidating.

I don't think he meant those are guaranteed to happen, just things if the players want it.

Have you ever been at a table and the action guy says bomb pot and floor or dealer is like that's not allowed? Or for one hand u want to play a different game and and floor or dealer say no? Think it's more in those cases. I doubt every table had mandatory bomb pots and stuff but it's nice having the option

I'd play there often if they started doing bomb pots and ROE! That would be great. Also, bomb pots might actually bring in newbies or drunk vacationers because they'd think it was fun and more gambling, which is great for everyone

Might not get me too often from the Aria PLO, but I'd give it a shot -- and we sometimes stay up that way, and it would keep me there instead of Ubering south.

Can't wait to report back at the end of March (beginning of April).

I've actually never played a bomb pot or been a table where one was suggested. The only reason I am aware of their existence is from watching poker vlogs. They sound way too high variance for me, but I prefer limit games anyway, so I'm probably not the target audience.

I definitely agree that overall what this room is trying to do sounds very promising, especially considering its size and location.

I'll be staying at the Wynn for a few days in late March (first Vegas trip since last summer), and I will definitely try to make it down there to check it out since I'll already be on that end of the strip.

Gimmicks like 'bomb pots' will drive some away as opposed to bringing them TO the table. Ditto with the rounds of PLO. If I want to play PLO, I will go play PLO. I've got plenty of other options to get my degen on besides having it show up in a $2/5 game...

Time rake is something that should get the attention of most as would be the option of running it twice...

When in March? If there are games, we'll definitely play there March 25. Will stay and play March 27, too, if there are good games, especially PLO. (Will probably be at Aria for PLO March 26.)

They will drive some away, but the might bring others. As with everything poker, it depends. For example, I hate running it twice and it would drive me away, but I can see new players liking it, just as I can see them liking bomb pots. Who knows what will bring in new players? Sahara has the opportunity to figure it out, so anything is worth a try. ROE and bomb pots would get this non-new player to play there.

Also, I'd love a few more options for PLO -- and ROE would be fun, at least for me. I love playing at Aria/Wynn, but it's tough to go to Vegas three to five times a year and be considered a regular in a game! (Players/dealers know me by name -- and I know them.) Would be nice to have a few other options And less of a wait!

True, but it could just be a game on its own. Also have you ever wanted to play both? It'd be nice to get some hold em itch in sometimes without having to play a whole new table if the whole table agreed. Like if the whole table wanted to play 2/5 straight hold em, I'm pretty sure that would happen. But having options to make your own table rules in a sense is nice.

I agree with this. I like Wynn more than aria but I play the smaller game usually and occasionally that 5-5 with Rock. But yea more consistent options is always nice

Bad idea. If 7 or 8 people say they want bomb pots or PLO, I won't argue or even sit out, I'll just leave. It's one thing to have a 5/10 or 10/25 do that stuff, because most players at that level are degenerates anyway. Not true at 2/5.

Geezus…. Bingo Absolutely a major need.
I would even like 25 minute blind level for the evening tourney, and still at the price point. Gotta offer something unique.
Food is a great motivator

Are they offering no resort fee that was mentioned earlier in post when booking room for poker? The room rate I got was $42 but nothing about resort fee.
Is there a poker room contact link?

2 days ago on twitter the manager said there would be a poker room rate and stand by for details. Maybe they came up with something by now. Just call Sahara and ask for the poker room. Steven is the manager.

I’m in Vegas March 22-25; not sure when I’d visit Sahara though.

And, again, it would make me want to play there at 1/3 or 2/5 for bomb pots and PLO. Having options is awesome! I don't see how it can ever be a bad thing -- find out if the bomb pots and/or PLO bring people in or send them away and adjust accordingly. I say give it a try and see what happens.