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Room Quality: 3 I wasn't impressed with the overall decor of the room, its appearance sort of gave me the impression of a tropical theme to it. Nonetheless, if you want action then this is the place - there are TONS of games going on all the time, as the place is usually packed with players. You'll usually get a list of games to choose from besides hold'em (omaha 8/b and stud were offered when I was there, but I didn't play since both games consisted mostly of elderly locals). The Mirage is a more 'serious' poker room. It's worth checking out, although it wouldn't be first on my list necessarily when looking for easier games at limits above 3/6. Three and a half rating. |
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Competition: 2 Regarding competition, it depends... I had played at the Mirage on a couple of occasions at 3/6 and 6/12. On 3/6 I'd have to rate it as easy pickings. But for 6/12 it can be tougher. The first time I played 6/12 it was a total rock fest, and the players were more serious. There was nothing I hadn't seen before playing online, but I got out after only two hours as I wasn't having much fun. On the second occasion the table was a little bit easier and more easygoing and not too much different from what you would find on 3/6. So for 6/12, the competition can be tougher, but your mileage may vary. |
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Dealers: 3 Dealers at the Mirage tend to be older than what you would find at other poker rooms. I guess that sort of points to the fact that the room here is more established. I wasn't too crazy about the dealers, as the older dealers I find tend to be a bit slower than what you would find elsewhere (say at Bellagio). I would like to get in as many hands per hour as possible. One dealer must have been close to sixty years old. But apart from that they were okay I guess. |
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Cocktails: 3 Okay I guess. Older servers and my water took a little bit of time to arrive. I don't know if it was because the room was busy or if they were just slow. Getting drinks for me wasn't a big priority on that day, so it wasn't a big deal for me. It might be for someone else though. |
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Management: 4 Management seemed to be pretty well organized. They must have been, because of all the different games that were being spread (Mirage as you may know is a big poker room in Vegas and is always busy). They were able to get me listed and to put me in a seat as soon as was reasonably possible. I didn't realize walking was such a big part of the job, since they always have to be on the lookout for open seats. |
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Comps & Bonuses: 3 Dunno - I didn't inquire about them so I remained blissfully ignorant of whatever was out there. :-) |
