Hall of Fame Poker Room at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Impressions: Not impressed. The room is just a bunch of tables in a roped off area of the casino.
Atmosphere: Below average chairs and tables. It isn't a room.
Dealers: They seemed like they weren't as experienced or knowledgeable as the ones at the better Vegas cards rooms.
Food: average
Service: I played the tourney, a $55 game I think. The structure went too fast for my liking. The competition was soft. They were not the worst organized room, but not the best.
I asked about sit and gos, which they advertised. They said, "Yes they run every once in a while. I think we ran one about two weeks ago." lol
Comps: Don't know, didn't ask.

I’m about to pass out, but the other guys want to try to all play in the same 3-6 game at Bally’s, so I join in for a hundo. Stupid move on my part. The table’s loose and limber, but I’m donktastic. I lose an early hand to Alex when I have KK and he flops a flush that I check-call down to the river. I lose another hand to Steve when he calls my AT raise pre-flop with 9To, and the flop’s 9 T X. He re-raises me on the flop and I should’ve recognized. Later I end up all-in when my flush draw hits on the river, which gets me back to $55. I boost it up a bit more, then am about to leave, satisfied that I rebounded slightly, when I get QQ UTG. I raise, and everyone folds but Alex and the BB, who just call. Rag flop. BB checks; I bet; Alex raises; BB folds; I call. Turn and river are more rags – at least I remember it that way – and I’m check-calling Alex. He shows KK, and I’m pissed that he didn’t re-raise me pre-flop. Forget that I played stupid; it’s all his fault. I go to bed -$68 and get a whole SEVEN hours of sleep Sunday night.

Four hours of half-sleep at Bally’s, and I’m back down at my morning spot, the Bally’s 3-6. This time there’s a full table. The table’s real loose but I only have a little while to play. I hit a flush and am up 20 or so until this hand:
Ks7s in the SB, no one raises; I complete, four to the flop. Flop’s 7 7 3 rainbow. I bet out. BB folds; MP calls; LP calls. Turn’s a 9. I bet; MP calls; LP raises; I re-raise; MP calls; LP calls. River’s a 4. I check. MP bets. LP calls. I call. MP: pocket 33. LP: pocket A7. I muck in humiliation. Good thing it wasn’t no-limit or I’d been busto.

Impressions: Too noisy for me. Very close to the bar & the main casino & I could not concentrate. Came back on another occasion and it was worse. It may be OK for others, but I would not put this room on my recommend list!
Atmosphere: Not really a separate room. This is why the noise. The tables and chairs were OK, and there was enough room between tables.
Dealers: Dealers were professional, kept games going without any blips, and were very friendly and helpful.
Food: The proximity to bar made it easy for waitresses, and drinks were delivered very fast.
Service: Very well organized, helped by a computerized list. No waiting problems. Chips were brought around quickly. Wish the room was better situated, so I could enjoy it better, as these guys are really trying to make this a better experience for the players.
Comps: $1 per hour with a players card.

Impressions: I prefer a more intimate atmosphere, and this room is right in the middle of the casino floor, but, a good game of poker is not easy to find, and I have enjoyed my games here. There were some "beginners", as they are not intimidated because of the 'walk-up" location, but the room seems to attract a good local crowd, and they contribute to a good game. Some of my buddies would not like the noise and the "amateurs", but it is a good change of pace from the 'classy" rooms. I like variety.
Atmosphere: Again, this is not the classiest locale for a poker room. The chairs are not the plushest, but are OK, and the tables are are in good condition with automatic shufflers. There is a lounge, with live music, within earshot, also the bar is close, and there is the noise from the other games in the casino, so there are some distractions. Best thing for me is the no-smoking rule at the tables.
Dealers: All I ever ask of a dealer is to act professional, be efficient and polite, and keep the games moving and under control, and that is exactly what I have experienced at Bally's.
Food: The wait staff were always around and, as the bar is steps away, drinks were served fast. I am not a drinker, myself, but my table mates seemed to be very happy.
Service: The management was very polite and made you feel that they welcomed you. Their electronic list is well managed, and the wait for tables was not long. The room seemed to function very smoothly.
Comps: 1 dollar an hour, which seems to be the going comp rate in town. Not going to be a factor, but better than nothing.