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CURRENT BLACKJACK NEWS Sep 2016 Published monthly since 1979. ISSN 1081-2636 Price per year: $109 (on bj21.com or by email). Single issue $17. BJ21.com Administrator LLC, 2505 Anthem Village Drive #E-464, Henderson NV 89052 email: — [email protected] — phone 702-579-7711 <pre> Las Vegas Penetration improved at Circus Circus double deck. Penetration improved at Excalibur eight deck. Suncoast removed its 6:5 double deck. Texas Station no longer offers Freebet. CA: San Diego Harrah's Resort Southern California (formerly called Rincon) improved penetration at its eight deckers. IL: Chicago Grand Victoria has removed its 6:5 single decks. Harrah's Joliet improved penetration at its s17 six deckers. Years-old information on Metropolis has been updated. MD: Baltimore Horseshoe dealers hit soft 17 on all tables. MI: Detroit MGM Grand no longer offers Blackjack Switch. Motor City worsened eight-deck penetration. MI: Upper Peninsula Lac Vieux Desert in Watersmeet has reinstated its rule prohibiting players from playing more than one spot. MO: Years-old information on Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville has been updated. MS: Hard Rock in Biloxi has downgraded most of its six-deck games to 6:5. Years-old information on Tunica and Greenville has been updated. PA: Bethlehem, Grantville, Mount Pocono, Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre have been updated. OH: Cincinnati Jack has converted most of its six-deckers to eight-deckers, and has added many CSMs. 1

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CURRENT BLACKJACK NEWSSep 2016

Published monthly since 1979.ISSN 1081-2636Price per year: $109 (on bj21.com or by email). Single issue $17.BJ21.com Administrator LLC, 2505 Anthem Village Drive #E-464, Henderson NV 89052email: — [email protected] — phone 702-579-7711

<pre>Las VegasPenetration improved at Circus Circus double deck.Penetration improved at Excalibur eight deck.Suncoast removed its 6:5 double deck.Texas Station no longer offers Freebet.

CA: San DiegoHarrah's Resort Southern California (formerly called Rincon) improved penetration at its eight deckers.

IL: ChicagoGrand Victoria has removed its 6:5 single decks.Harrah's Joliet improved penetration at its s17 six deckers.Years-old information on Metropolis has been updated.

MD: BaltimoreHorseshoe dealers hit soft 17 on all tables.

MI: DetroitMGM Grand no longer offers Blackjack Switch.Motor City worsened eight-deck penetration.

MI: Upper PeninsulaLac Vieux Desert in Watersmeet has reinstated its rule prohibiting players from playing more than one spot.

MO:Years-old information on Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville has been updated.

MS:Hard Rock in Biloxi has downgraded most of its six-deck games to 6:5.Years-old information on Tunica and Greenville has been updated.

PA:Bethlehem, Grantville, Mount Pocono, Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre have been updated.

OH: CincinnatiJack has converted most of its six-deckers to eight-deckers, and has added many CSMs.

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NJ: Atlantic CityTrump Taj Mahal is scheduled to permanently close on October 10, 2016.

NM: Santa FeCamel Rock has removed its single-deck game, and increased the table limit on its double decker.

WI: MilwaukeePotawatomi has added three six deckers at which the dealer stands on soft 17.

Canada, BC: VancouverStarlight worsened penetration on its double decks.

Canada, QC:All four Quebec casinos have been updated.

Notes for Lists of CasinosA change from last month (except for a small change in number of tables or betting limits) is denoted by a plus,minus, or asterisk in Column A. Plus means a change for the better, and minus means a change for the worse. Anasterisk means a change that cannot be described as for the better or for the worse.The “tables” columns show total tables, some of which might have been closed when the reporter visited.The “edge” columns shows the percent advantage the casino has over a basic-strategy player.The “cut” columns shows the number of decks yet unseen when the dealer is undecided on whether to shuffle ordeal another round.The “min” columns shows minimum bets; the actual minimums might be lower on weekdays and higher duringthe busiest hours.The “rules” columns show deviations from: BJ pays 3:2; one bet lost to a dealer’s BJ; the dealer does not look atthe hole card; you may double down on any two cards but not after splitting; you may split any pair; you mayresplit any pair except aces to make up to four hands; split aces receive one card each; insurance; and nosurrender.Copyright © 2016 by BJ21.com Administrator LLC.This information is for your private use. Resale of any of it in any form without written permission fromBJ21.com Administrator LLC. is prohibited.

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Alamo 2 2.02 4 0.8 5 100 6:5,h17,d10,ls,nrs,6

Aliante 3 1.42 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,nmmAliante 11 0.35 2 0.7 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nm,scAliante 5 0.56 6 1.2 525 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa

Aria 6 0.19 2 0.7 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,shoeAria 8 0.26 6 1.5 25 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaAria 6 0.46 6 1.8 25 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaAria 4 1.82 6 1.8 25 10000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsaAria 16 1.82 6 5.7 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmAria 2 0.58 6 5.7 15 5000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmAria 2 1.04 6 5.7 10 5000 3:2,h17,csm,freebet

Arizona Charlie’s 1 1.18 1 0.5 5 500 h17,freebet* Arizona Charlie’s 3 0.35 2 0.8 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nm,sc,LL10

Arizona Charlie’s 1 0.56 6 2.0 3 500 h17,ds,rsa,LL10

Arizona Charlie’s 2 0.40 2 0.8 2 1000 h17,ds,nm,LL10Arizona Charlie’s 2 0.40 2 0.8 2 1000 h17,ds,nmArizona Charlie’s 4 0.56 6 2.0 2 1000 h17,ds,rsa

Bally’s 2 0.53 2 1.0 25 3000 3:2,h17,nm,scBally’s 3 0.63 6 5.7 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,csmBally’s 1 0.58 6 5.7 10 2000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmBally’s 15 0.56 8 1.5 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,lsBally’s 8 2.02 8 1.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,ds

Bellagio 5 0.19 2 0.6 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,shoeBellagio 6 0.26 6 1.5 25 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaBellagio 6 0.46 6 1.5 15 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaBellagio 6 1.82 6 1.5 25 10000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsaBellagio 28 1.82 6 5.7 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmBellagio 2 0.58 6 5.7 10 5000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmBellagio 2 1.04 6 5.7 15 5000 3:2,h17,csm,freebet

Bighorn 2 0.25 6 1.2 5 100 h17,ds,d3,ls,rsa3,ur,nms,LL9Bighorn 1 0.25 6 1.2 5 100 h17,ds,d3,ls,rsa3,ur,nms

Binion’s 3 1.57 1 0.6 5 1000 6:5,h17Binion’s 14 1.94 8 2.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

Alamo (NPS), on Blue Diamond by Silverton.Alamo: toke, open 0900-0000. 4 spots per table. Penetration varies by dealer. $20-$100 limits if you bet green.

Aliante, 7300 Aliante Pkwy.Aliante: SD and DD penetration set using notch. 6D mid-entry max limited to 10% of table max.

Aria (MGM), 3730 Las Vegas Blvd S.Aria: DD penetration set by notch. Shoe penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off.

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder (ACEP), 4575 Boulder Hwy.Arizona Charlie’s Boulder: Penetration varies by dealer. $100 max mid-shoe entry at 6D. Pit closes on graveyard.

Arizona Charlie’s Decatur (ACEP), 740 S. Decatur

Bally’s (CEC), 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S.Bally’s: $500 max mid-shoe entry.

Bellagio (MGM), 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S.Bellagio: Big bets abound. Easy to table-hop. Shares info with other MGM casinos. Notches vary by table.

Bighorn, 3016 E. Lake Mead Blvd.Bighorn: No 3-card double after split. $5 max Lucky Ladies bet. $5 bonus for diamond suited-BJ.

Binion’s (TLC), 128 E. Fremont St.Binion’s: Penetration varies by dealer.

Boulder Station (STN), 4111 Boulder Hwy

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Boulder Station 1 2.55 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,freebetBoulder Station 1 1.24 2 0.5 5 500 1:1,h17,sf21,nm,sc,LL10Boulder Station 6 1.78 2 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nm,sc,LL10Boulder Station 4 0.40 2 0.5 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scBoulder Station 2 1.99 6 1.2 3 500 6:5,h17,ds,,LL10Boulder Station 4 0.63 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,LL10

Caesars Palace 1 0.40 2 1.0 200 10000 3:2,h17,ds,scCaesars Palace 3 1.84 1 0.5 5 2000 6:5,h17,d10Caesars Palace 7 0.26 6 1.3 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaCaesars Palace 16 0.54 6 1.5 10 10000 3:2,h17,ds,lsCaesars Palace 9 2.30 6 1.3 25 2000 6:5,h17,d10Caesars Palace 2 1.04 6 1.5 10 2000 3:2, h17,freebet

California 1 1.57 1 0.5 5 200 6:5,h17,nmCalifornia 13 0.53 2 0.9 5 1000 3:2,h17,scCalifornia 2 0.76 6 1.5 3 200 3:2,h17

Cannery 1 0.94 1 0.5 3 500 1:1,h17,sf21Cannery 2 0.40 2 0.6 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmCannery 7 0.40 2 0.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm,LL10Cannery 1 0.63 6 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL10Cannery 2 0.63 6 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds

Casino Royale 1 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds* Casino Royale 2 0.58 6 5.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,switch6,csm* Casino Royale 3 1.04 6 5.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,freebet,csm

Circus Circus 6 1.84 1 0.4 5 1000 6:5,h17,d10,nm+ Circus Circus 2 0.40 2 0.8 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,shoe

Circus Circus 14 1.99 6 1.3 3 1000 6:5,h17,ds

Club Fortune 2 0.40 2 0.5 5 100 h17,ds,sc,nmClub Fortune 1 0.56 6 2.0 3 100 h17,ds,rsa

Cosmopolitan 3 1.78 2 0.6 25 5000 6:5,h17,ds,shoeCosmopolitan 4 0.26 6 1.6 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaCosmopolitan 2 0.63 6 5.7 10 5000 3:2,h17,ds,csmCosmopolitan 3 1.04 6 5.7 15 2000 3:2,h17,freebetCosmopolitan 6 0.49 8 0.5 15 5000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaCosmopolitan 8 1.85 8 0.5 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

Boulder Station : DD & 6D penetration set by notch.

Caesars Palace (CEC), 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S.Caesars Palace: Penetration varies by dealer.

California (Boyd) 12 Ogden Ave.California: Two spots max on DD.

Cannery (CCR), 2121 E. Craig Rd.Cannery: Penetration varies by dealer and limits at DD. Mid-round entry restricted to table minimum.Cannery: Quick to back off green and black chip players. Beware of overzealous security.

Casino Royale, 3411 Las Vegas Blvd S.

Circus Circus (MGM), 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S.Circus Circus: 2:1 BJ promotion 3-minute periods 1500-2300 in “Rockin’ Party Pit.” with $10 minimum bet.Circus Circus: Penetration varies by dealer. $500 max mid-entr

Club Fortune, 725 S. Race Track Rd., HendersonClub Fortune: Open 1600-2400. Closes early if quiet. Penetration varies by dealer.

Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S.Cosmopolitan: DD and 8D pen set by notch. Quick to back off. Database participant. Beware of overzealous security.

Cromwell (CEC), 3595 Las Vegas Blvd S.

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Cromwell 1 0.40 2 0.9 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,scCromwell 4 0.54 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls

+ Cromwell 1 0.56 8 1.5 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsCromwell 22 1.92 8 1.5 5 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

D Las Vegas 2 0.40 2 1.0 25 5000 3:2,h17,dsD Las Vegas 1 1.24 2 1.0 5 5000 1:1,h17,sf21D Las Vegas 1 1.10 2 1.0 5 1000 3:2,h17,freebetD Las Vegas 2 0.63 6 1.7 50 5000 3:2,h17,dsD Las Vegas 8 0.66 8 2.0 3 5000 3:2,h17,ds

Downtown Grand 0 1.78 2 0.7 10 2000 6:5,h17,ds,sc,nmDowntown Grand 9 0.46 6 1.0 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaDowntown Grand 0 1.82 6 1.0 5 2000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

* Eastside Cannery 7 0.40 2 0.6 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL10Eastside Cannery 1 1.24 2 0.6 5 500 1:1,h17,sf21,nm

* Eastside Cannery 2 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 3:2,h17,dsEastside Cannery 2 0.63 6 5.7 3 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm

El Cortez 10 0.18 1 0.5 5 1000 h17,shoeEl Cortez 3 0.40 2 0.5 5 500 h17,ds,shoe

Ellis Island 3 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,csmEllis Island 5 0.66 8 4.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds

Encore 5 1.45 1 0.5 15 5000 6:5,h17,ds,scEncore 2 0.40 2 0.9 50 10000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmEncore 4 0.33 6 1.7 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,lsEncore 8 0.54 6 1.7 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,lsEncore 15 1.90 6 1.7 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,lsEncore 1 0.58 6 2.0 15 2500 1:1,h17,switch6Encore 1 1.04 6 2.0 15 5000 3:2,h17,freebet

Excalibur 1 0.40 2 0.6 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,shoe,nmmExcalibur 1 1.78 2 0.6 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,shoe,nmmExcalibur 16 1.99 6 5.7 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,csmExcalibur 2 0.58 6 5.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,switch6,csm

+ Excalibur 1 0.66 8 0.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsExcalibur 1 2.02 8 2.0 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds

Cromwell: $500 max aggregate bet on mid-shoe entry. Double-deck penetraton varies by dealer.

D Las Vegas, 301 E. Fremont StD Las Vegas: Penetration varies by dealer.

Downtown Grand, 206 N. 3rd St.Downtown Grand: $200 max mid-entry.

Eastside Cannery (CCR), 5255 Boulder Hwy.Eastside Cannery: DD max mid entry is table minimum; no mid entry at $25 min.Eastside Cannery: DD dealt face up at one table. Max bet for 2 hands $750 each.

El Cortez (IKE), 600 E. Fremont St.El Cortez: Quick to back off.

Ellis Island, 4250 Koval LaneEllis Island: toke. Free microbrews for players.

Encore (WYNN), 3121 Las Vegas Blvd S.Encore: Penetration set by notch. $500 max mid-entry at single deck. Database participant.

Excalibur (MGM), 3850 Las Vegas Blvd SExcalibur: $500 max mid-shoe entry. Penetration set by notch.

Fiesta Henderson (STN), 777 W. Lake Mead Dr., HendersoFiesta Henderson: DD penenetration set by notch.

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Fiesta Henderson 1 2.55 1 0.6 5 500 6:5,h17,nm,freebetFiesta Henderson 2 1.45 1 0.6 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nm

* Fiesta Henderson 2 0.40 2 1.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,LL10,nm,sc* Fiesta Henderson 2 1.78 2 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,LL10,nm,sc- Fiesta Henderson 1 1.99 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,LL10,nm- Fiesta Henderson 1 1.99 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,LL10,nm,csm

Fiesta Rancho 2 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,dsFiesta Rancho 1 1.18 1 0.5 5 500 3:2,h17,freebetFiesta Rancho 5 0.40 2 0.5 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,scFiesta Rancho 1 0.63 6 5.7 1 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm

Flamingo 1 1.45 1 0.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,dsFlamingo 3 0.53 2 0.8 25 5000 3:2,h17,scFlamingo 3 0.41 6 2.0 100 5000 3:2,s17,dsFlamingo 8 1.99 6 1.5 5 2000 6:5,h17,dsFlamingo 11 0.56 8 1.5 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,ls

Four Queens 1 0.44 1 0.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,d10,nm,scFour Queens 1 0.53 2 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,nmFour Queens 11 1.94 8 2.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,ni,rsaFour Queens 2 0.39 8 2.5 5 500 1:1,h17,switch6,21w

Fremont 1 0.94 1 0.5 10 500 1:1,h17,sf21,nmFremont 1 1.57 1 0.5 5 200 6:5,h17Fremont 5 0.53 2 1.0 5 1000 3:2,h17,scFremont 5 0.76 6 2.0 3 2500 3:2,h17Fremont 2 2.12 6 2.0 3 1000 6:5,h17Fremont 2 2.12 6 5.5 3 200 6:5,h17,csm

- Gold Coast 2 1.24 2 1.0 5 1000 1:1,h17,sf21,sc,nm- Gold Coast 13 0.40 2 1.0 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm,LL10- Gold Coast 2 0.40 2 1.0 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm

Gold Coast 1 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm,LL10Gold Coast 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm

Golden Gate 1 0.40 2 0.5 25 5000 h17,ds,sc,shoeGolden Gate 12 0.63 6 2.5 5 5000 h17,dsGolden Gate 2 1.03 8 2.0 10 1000 h17,freebet

* Golden Nugget 7 1.57 1 0.5 15 1000 6:5,h17Golden Nugget 4 0.94 1 0.5 5 2500 1:1,h17,sf21Golden Nugget 4 0.40 2 0.7 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmGolden Nugget 4 0.53 2 0.7 10 2500 3:2,h17,sc,nmGolden Nugget 4 1.90 2 1.0 5 1000 6:5,h17,sc

Fiesta Rancho (STN), 2400 N Rancho Dr.Fiesta Rancho: Quick to back off.

Flamingo Las Vegas (CEC), 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S.Flamingo: Penetration varies by dealer. $500 max aggregate bet on mid-shoe entry.

Four Queens (TLC), 202 E. Fremont St.Four Queens: Double-deck penetration varies by dealer.

Fremont (Boyd), 200 E. Fremont St.

Gold Coast (Boyd), 4000 W. Flamingo Rd.Gold Coast: Penetration varies greatly by dealer.

Golden Gate, 1 E. Fremont St.

Golden Nugget (LGI),129 E. Fremont St.Golden Nugget: Accepts big bets. $200 max mid-shoe entry.Golden Nugget: Late surrender on shoe games by request. Database participant.

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Golden Nugget 13 0.56 6 1.8 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaGolden Nugget 6 1.99 6 5.7 5 5000 6:5,h17,ds,csmGolden Nugget 6 2.02 8 1.9 5 2500 6:5,h17,ds

Green Valley Ranc 1 1.18 1 0.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebetGreen Valley Ranc 1 1.57 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17Green Valley Ranc 2 0.40 2 0.5 50 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scGreen Valley Ranc 3 0.40 2 0.5 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scGreen Valley Ranc 1 0.40 2 1.0 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,shoeGreen Valley Ranc 6 1.78 2 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nm,scGreen Valley Ranc 2 0.33 6 1.8 100 3000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,nmGreen Valley Ranc 8 0.63 6 1.2 5 2000 3:2,h17,dsGreen Valley Ranc 2 1.99 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17,ds

Hard Rock 2 1.45 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,dsHard Rock 3 0.40 2 0.6 100 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scHard Rock 2 1.78 2 0.7 25 2000 6:5,h17,ds,scHard Rock 4 0.26 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaHard Rock 3 0.56 6 1.5 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaHard Rock 14 1.99 6 1.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,dsHard Rock 1 1.04 6 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,freebet

Harrah’s 2 0.53 2 0.7 25 2000 3:2,h17,nm,scHarrah’s 2 0.61 5 4.7 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmHarrah’s 5 0.41 6 1.2 100 10000 3:2,s17,dsHarrah’s 8 0.56 8 1.2 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsHarrah’s 7 1.92 8 1.2 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

* Harrah's 2 1.03 8 1.5 10 3000 3:2 h17,freebet

Hooters 1 0.44 1 0.5 5 500 3:2,h17,d10,nmHooters 14 0.56 6 1.6 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaHooters 2 2.15 6 1.6 3 500 6:5,h17,nrs

- Jerry’s Nugget 4 0.40 2 0.8 5 300 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc,LL10Jerry’s Nugget 1 0.57 4 3.7 3 300 3:2,h17,ds,csm

Jokers Wild 3 0.40 2 0.8 5 300 h17,ds,scJokers Wild 1 0.63 6 1.6 3 300 h17,ds

Linq 1 1.90 2 0.5 25 5000 6:5,h17,scLinq 5 0.56 8 1.5 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsLinq 1 1.92 8 1.5 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,lsLinq 8 1.90 6 5.7 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,csm

Grand: See Downtown Grand.Green Valley Ranch (STN), 2300 Paseo Verde, Henderson.Green Valley Ranch: High limit area opens at noon. DD and high limit 6D penetration set by notch.

Hard Rock (WH), 4455 Paradise Rd.Hard Rock: Penetration varies by dealer. House limits: 1 or 2 hands @ $5000, 3 hands @ $3000.Hard Rock: RFID chips used in high limit room. Database participant.

Harrah’s (CEC), 3475 Las Vegas Blvd S.Harrah’s: Max aggregate bet on mid-shoe entry is $500.

Hooters, 115 E. Tropicana

Jerry’s Nugget, 1821 N. Las Vegas Blvd.Jerry’s Nugget: Quick to back off. DD Penetration varies by dealer.

Jokers Wild (Boyd), 920 N. Boulder Hwy.Jokers Wild: Open 0900-0100.

Linq (CEC), 3535 Las Vegas Blvd S,Linq: $500 Max mid entry.

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Longhorn 1 0.79 6 2.6 2 100 de,1:1,h17,nsJQ,nrsLonghorn 2 0.25 6 2.6 2 100 3:2,h17,ds,d3,ls,rsa3,LL9

Lucky Club 2 0.40 2 1.0 10 200 h17,ds,sc,nmLucky Club 2 0.63 6 1.7 5 200 h17,ds

+ Luxor 1 0.40 2 0.6 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scLuxor 2 0.40 2 0.6 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc,shoeLuxor 2 0.56 6 0.8 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa

- Luxor 1 0.60 8 1.5 10 1000 1:1,h17,switch6- Luxor 6 2.02 8 1.5 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds- Luxor 7 2.02 8 1.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds

Luxor 18 2.02 8 7.7 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,csm- Luxor 1 1.04 6 5.7 10 2000 3:2,h17,csm,freebet

M Resort 3 0.14 2 0.8 25 3000 s17,ds,rsa,nms,scM Resort 5 0.40 2 0.8 10 3000 h17,ds,sc,LL10,nmsM Resort 2 0.40 2 0.8 10 3000 h17,ds,sc,nmsM Resort 2 0.26 6 2.0 100 5000 s17,ds,rsa,ls,nmsM Resort 18 0.63 6 1.4 10 3000 h17,ds,LL10M Resort 1 0.56 6 1.4 5 3000 h17,ds,rsa

Main Street Station 1 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,dsMain Street Station 9 0.53 2 1.0 15 1000 3:2,h17,scMain Street Station 1 1.24 2 0.5 5 500 1:1,h17,sf21,nmMain Street Station 1 0.76 6 1.5 3 1000 3:2,h17

- Mandalay Bay 2 0.19 2 0.6 200 10000 3:2,s17,ds,shoeMandalay Bay 5 0.40 2 0.6 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,shoeMandalay Bay 7 0.26 6 1.6 200 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaMandalay Bay 5 0.49 8 1.6 25 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaMandalay Bay 1 1.04 6 5.7 10 2000 3:2,h17,csm,freebetMandalay Bay 2 0.58 6 5.7 10 2500 1:1,h17,switch6,csmMandalay Bay 18 1.82 6 5.7 10 2000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csm

Margaritaville 1 0.56 8 1.5 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsMargaritaville 10 1.92 8 1.0 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

Max 5 1.82 6 1.0 5 300 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

Longhorn, 5288 Boulder Hwy.Longhorn: No three-card double after split. Penetration varies by dealer. DE game open only Friday after 1600.Longhorn: $5 bonus for diamond BJ with $5 min. Burns up to 11 cards depending on value of the first card.

Lucky Club, 3227 Civic Center Dr. at Cheyenne.Lucky Club: DD open 1600-2400. Penetration varies by dealer. High crime area, especially after dark.

Luxor (MGM), 3900 Las Vegas Blvd S.Luxor: Penetration set by notch. $200 max mid-shoe. High Limit open upon request.

M Resort (PENN), 12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson.M Resort: HL room closed during grave. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.M Resort: Available HL limits: one hand $1,000-$10,000; two hands $100-$5,000; three hands $50-$3000.

Main Street Station (Boyd), 200 N. Main St.Main Street Station: Free microbrews for players.

Mandalay Bay (MGM), 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S.Mandalay Bay: Penetration set by notch.

Margaritaville (CEC), 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S.Margaritaville: $500 max aggregate bet on mid-shoe entry.

Max, 160 E. Flamingo.Max: toke. Tables open 1600-0300 M-Th, 24 hours F-Su.

MGM Grand (MGM), 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S.

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MGM Grand 3 1.45 1 0.5 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,nmMGM Grand 4 0.19 2 0.7 200 5000 3:2,s17,ds,shoeMGM Grand 1 0.40 2 0.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,shoeMGM Grand 13 0.26 6 1.5 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaMGM Grand 12 1.82 6 1.0 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsaMGM Grand 2 1.04 6 1.0 10 2000 3:2,h17,freebetMGM Grand 1 0.58 6 1.0 10 2500 1:1,h17,switch6MGM Grand 16 1.85 8 0.6 5 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

+ Mirage 2 0.19 2 0.7 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,shoe+ Mirage 2 0.40 2 0.7 25 10000 3:2,h17,ds,shoe

Mirage 6 0.26 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaMirage 9 1.82 6 1.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

* Mirage 16 1.82 6 5.7 5 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmMirage 2 0.58 6 5.7 5 2500 1:1,h17,switch6,csmMirage 1 1.04 6 5.7 5 2500 3:2,h17,freebet,csmMirage 6 1.85 8 2.0 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

Monte Carlo 2 1.42 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,nmMonte Carlo 2 0.19 2 0.7 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,nm,shoeMonte Carlo 1 0.40 2 0.6 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,shoeMonte Carlo 1 0.26 6 1.6 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaMonte Carlo 5 1.82 6 5.7 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmMonte Carlo 1 0.58 6 1.6 5 500 1:1,h17,switch6Monte Carlo 20 1.85 8 0.8 5 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

New York New Yo 2 0.19 2 0.6 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,shoeNew York New Yo 2 0.40 2 0.8 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,shoeNew York New Yo 3 0.26 6 1.6 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaNew York New Yo 2 0.49 8 0.6 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaNew York New Yo 1 1.03 8 1.6 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebetNew York New Yo 1 0.58 6 5.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmNew York New Yo 38 2.02 8 1.4 5 2000 6:5,h17,ds

Orleans 3 1.57 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,scOrleans 24 0.40 2 0.7 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm,LL10Orleans 2 1.24 2 0.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,sf21,scOrleans 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL10,csm

O’Sheas 7 1.92 8 1.5 5 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

Palace Station 2 1.57 1 0.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,nm* Palace Station 6 0.40 2 0.5 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc* Palace Station 3 1.78 2 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,nm,sc

MGM Grand: Penetration set by notch.

Mirage (MGM), 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S.Mirage: $25 DD available during slow periods. All BJ tables have Lucky Lucky side bet.

Monte Carlo (MGM), 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S.Monte Carlo: $300 max on mid-game entry. Penetration set by notch. High Limit open only during busier times.

New York New York (MGM), 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S.New York New York: Penetration set by notch. $200 max if you enter mid-shoe. Quick to back off.

Orleans (Boyd), 4500 W. Tropicana.Orleans: Penetration varies by dealer.

O’Sheas (CEC), 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S. Located in the Linq

Palace Station (STN), 2411 W. Sahara.Palace Station: Penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off green and black chip players.Palace Station: Side bet pays 10:1 if you tie the dealer at 6D w/o LL9, bet up to half original bet up to $50.

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Palace Station 1 0.54 6 1.3 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsPalace Station 3 1.90 6 1.3 3 3000 6:5,h17,ds,lsPalace Station 2 1.04 6 1.5 5 500 3:2,h17,freebet

Palazzo 6 0.40 2 1.0 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,scPalazzo 9 0.26 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaPalazzo 1 0.54 6 5.7 15 2500 3:2,h17,ds,ls,csmPalazzo 40 1.85 8 1.8 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsaPalazzo 2 0.60 8 2.0 10 2500 1:1,h17,switch6Palazzo 4 1.03 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,freebetPalazzo 3 0.78 8 1.5 10 2500 3:2,Spanish,h17

Palms 1 1.54 1 0.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,rsaPalms 1 0.40 2 0.4 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scPalms 1 1.78 2 1.0 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,nm,scPalms 1 0.58 6 1.6 5 2000 1:1,h17,switch6Palms 14 0.56 6 1.6 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa

Paris 2 0.53 2 0.9 25 3000 3:2,h17,nms,scParis 6 0.33 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,lsParis 1 0.58 6 5.7 15 2000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmParis 24 0.56 8 1.3 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,nm

Planet Hollywood 4 0.53 2 0.8 25 5000 3:2,h17,nm,scPlanet Hollywood 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,csmPlanet Hollywood 8 0.33 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,lsPlanet Hollywood 22 0.56 8 1.8 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsPlanet Hollywood 10 1.92 8 1.8 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

Plaza 1 0.40 2 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsPlaza 1 1.10 2 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,freebet

* Plaza 8 0.63 6 1.5 5 2000 3:2,h17,dsPlaza 1 1.25 6 5.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,ds,d4,ls,rsa,21s,6,csm

Poker Palace 2 2.50 1 0.0 2 50 1:1,h17,nmPoker Palace 3 0.63 6 1.5 1 50 3:2,h17,ds

Railroad Pass 2 0.40 2 0.8 3 200 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scRailroad Pass 2 0.63 6 1.8 3 200 3:2,h17,ds

Rampart 12 0.40 2 0.7 5 2000 h17,ds,nm,sc

Palazzo (LVS), 3325 Las Vegas Blvd S.Palazzo: Shoe penetration set by notch.

Palms (STN), 4321 W. Flamingo Rd.Palms: $500 max mid-shoe entry. Penetration set by notch except at 6:5. Double deck watched closely.Palms: Database participant.

Paris (CEC), 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S.Paris: Penetration varies by dealer, except DD penetration set by notch. $500 max mid shoe entry.

Planet Hollywood, (CEC), 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S.Planet Hollywood: $500 max mid-shoe entry

Plaza (PlayLV), 1 Main St.Plaza: Uses 6D discard trays at DD tables. Quick to back off green and black chip players.

Poker Palace, 2757 Las Vegas Blvd N.Poker Palace: Pit closed 0200-1000. Penetration varies by dealer. High crime area, especially after dark.Poker Palace: SD is dealt to last card; then discards are shuffled and play continues, but SD rarely open.

Railroad Pass (DES), 2800 S. Boulder Hwy, Henderson.Railroad Pass: Penetration varies by dealer.

Rampart (CCR), 221 N. Rampart Blvd.Rampart: DD penetration set by notch.

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Rampart 2 0.46 6 2.5 5 3000 h17,ds,ls,rsa

* Red Rock 1 1.57 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,nmRed Rock 1 2.54 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,freebet,shoe

* Red Rock 12 0.40 2 0.8 10 5000 3:2,h17,ds,sc* Red Rock 1 0.40 2 0.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,shoe

Red Rock 4 0.33 6 1.0 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls* Red Rock 5 1.78 2 0.8 5 5000 6:5,h17,ds,sc* Red Rock 5 0.63 6 1.0 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls

Red Rock 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,csm* Red Rock 1 1.99 6 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,ds

Rio 9 1.57 1 0.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,nmRio 5 0.53 2 0.7 15 5000 3:2,h17,nm,scRio 6 0.26 6 1.8 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaRio 5 0.63 6 1.6 5 5000 3:2,h17,dsRio 5 2.15 8 1.6 5 5000 6:5,h17

Sam’s Town 1 0.94 1 0.6 5 3000 1:1,h17,sf21Sam’s Town 9 0.53 2 1.0 5 3000 3:2,h17,scSam’s Town 1 1.24 2 1.0 5 3000 3:2,h17,sf21

* Sam’s Town 5 0.76 6 1.5 3 500 3:2,h17Sam’s Town 1 0.76 6 5.7 3 500 3:2,h17,csm

Santa Fe Station 3 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,nmm,scSanta Fe Station 2 0.40 2 0.5 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmm,LL10Santa Fe Station 20 0.40 2 0.5 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmmSanta Fe Station 4 0.63 6 1.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds

Silver Nugget. 1 0.40 2 1.0 5 100 h17,ds

Silver Nugget. 1 0.63 6 1.8 3 100 h17,ds

Silver Sevens 2 0.40 2 0.8 5 1000 h17,ds,sc,nms,LL10Silver Sevens 6 0.56 6 1.4 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa,LL10

Silverton 2 0.44 1 0.7 5 1000 h17,d10Silverton 6 0.35 2 0.8 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nmSilverton 10 0.56 6 2.3 5 2000 h17,ds,rsa

Skyline 3 0.63 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds

Red Rock (STN), 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.Red Rock: $500 max mid-shoe entry at 6D. No mid entry at $25 and up DD. Shoe penetration set by notch.

Rio (CEC), 3700 W. Flamingo RdRio: Penetration varies by dealer. $500 max if you enter mid-shoe.

Sam’s Town (Boyd), 5111 Boulder Hwy.Sam’s Town: Penetration varies by dealer. No mid-entry at $25 and up DD.

Santa Fe Station (STN), 4949 N. Rancho Dr.Santa Fe Station: Penetration varies by dealer; DD notch is ignored. Quick to back off green and black chip players.

Silver Nugget, 2140 Las Vegas Blvd N.

Silver Nugget.: Tables open Su-Th 1600-2400, F-Sa 1600-0200. High crime area at any hour, even on casino property.

Silver Sevens (Affinity), 4100 Paradise Rd.Silver Sevens: 5% rebate on losses over $500. Restrictions apply. Penetration varies greatly by dealer.Silver Sevens: Database participant.

Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond.Silverton: toke, penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Skyline, 1741 N Boulder Hwy, HendersonSkyline: BJ open after 1700 Th-Mo.

SLS, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd S.SLS: 2D and 6D penetration set by notch. Leaves cards in shoe after table empties.

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SLS 3 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,scSLS 2 0.40 2 0.6 25 2000 3:2,h17,dsSLS 3 0.26 6 1.5 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaSLS 1 0.58 6 5.7 25 5000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmSLS 6 0.49 8 1.8 10 5000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaSLS 7 1.85 8 1.8 5 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

South Point 21 0.40 2 0.9 5 2000 h17,dsSouth Point 9 0.63 6 2.0 5 1000 h17,ds

Stratosphere 4 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,nmStratosphere 3 0.40 2 0.8 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmStratosphere 2 0.56 6 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaStratosphere 11 1.92 6 1.0 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

Suncoast 2 1.57 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,nm* Suncoast 16 0.40 2 0.8 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc

Sunset Station 3 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nmSunset Station 5 0.40 2 0.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nmm,scSunset Station 7 1.78 2 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nmm,scSunset Station 2 1.90 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,ls

- Sunset Station 4 0.54 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,ls

* Texas Station 1 1.57 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17Texas Station 2 0.40 2 0.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nmm,scTexas Station 2 1.78 2 0.7 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,sc

* Texas Station 3 0.46 6 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa* Texas Station 6 1.82 6 1.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa

Treasure Island 4 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,nmTreasure Island 3 0.19 2 0.7 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,nm,sc,shoeTreasure Island 4 0.40 2 0.7 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc,shoe

* Treasure Island 12 0.44 5 4.7 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmTreasure Island 3 0.26 6 1.5 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsa,nmTreasure Island 3 0.46 6 1.5 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa,nm

Tropicana 1 0.35 2 0.7 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaTropicana 1 1.72 2 0.7 25 5000 6:5,h17,ds,rsaTropicana 4 0.26 6 1.2 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaTropicana 7 0.56 6 1.2 15 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaTropicana 6 1.92 6 5.7 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,csm

SLS: Quick to back off. Database participant

South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd S.South Point: Dealer does not check for natural with 10 showing. Quick to back off. Penetration varies by dealer.

Stratosphere (ACEP), 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S.Stratosphere: $200 max midshoe entry. DD and 6D penetration set by notch. Database participant.

Suncoast (Boyd). 9090 Alta Dr.Suncoast: No mid-entry on $25 and up DD games. DD pen set by notch. Quick to back off.

Sunset Station (STN), 1301 W. Sunset.Sunset Station: Penetration set by notch. Mid-entry allowed at $5 and $10 games, but with max of 4xmin.

Texas Station (STN), 2100 N. Rancho Dr.

Treasure Island (RUF), 3300 Las Vegas Blvd S.Treasure Island: Mid-entry allowed only on six-deck games and only if you are a known player.Treasure Island: $25 DD available upon request during slow periods. DD dealt face up. Quick to back off.

Tropicana (PENN), 3801 Las Vegas Blvd S.Tropicana: Penetration set by notch. Only one 6D 3:2 game on main floor during slow periods. Database participant.

Tuscany, 255 E. Flamingo Rd.

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Tuscany 8 0.54 6 1.5 5 300 3:2,h17,ds,lsTuscany 1 1.40 6 1.0 3 300 1:1,h17,sf21

Venetian 1 0.40 2 1.0 200 10000 3:2,h17,ds,scVenetian 4 0.40 2 0.8 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,scVenetian 3 0.26 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,lsVenetian 44 1.85 8 1.8 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,lsVenetian 1 1.90 6 5.7 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,csmVenetian 2 0.60 8 2.0 10 2500 1:1,h17,switch6Venetian 4 1.03 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,freebetVenetian 2 0.78 8 1.5 10 2500 3:2,Spanish,h17

Westgate 3 0.54 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,h17,ds,lsWestgate 2 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,dsWestgate 1 0.35 2 0.8 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nmWestgate 6 0.63 6 1.5 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds

* Westgate 2 1.99 6 1.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds* Westgate 8 1.99 6 5.7 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,csm

Wild Wild West 1 0.40 2 0.5 5 200 h17,ds,nm,scWild Wild West 1 0.63 6 1.4 3 200 h17,ds

Wynn Las Vegas 7 1.45 1 0.5 15 5000 6:5,h17,ds,scWynn Las Vegas 6 0.40 2 0.9 100 10000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scWynn Las Vegas 4 0.26 6 1.8 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsaWynn Las Vegas 9 0.46 6 1.8 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaWynn Las Vegas 24 1.82 6 1.8 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsaWynn Las Vegas 1 0.58 6 2.0 25 2500 1:1,h17,switch6Wynn Las Vegas 1 1.04 6 2.0 15 5000 3:2,h17,freebet

Venetian (LVS), 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S.Venetian: Shoe penetration set by notch. Many incidents of overzealous security.

Westgate, 3000 Paradise Rd.Westgate: DD penetration set by notch. HL opens at 1600 F, 1200 Sa.

Wild Wild West (STN), 3330 W Tropicana.Wild Wild West: Open 1000-0400 M-Th, 24 hours F-Su. Penetration set by notch.

Wynn Las Vegas (WYNN), 3145 Las Vegas Blvd S.Wynn Las Vegas: Penetration set by notch. $500 max mid-entry at single deck. Database participant.

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AZ: Camp Verde- AZ: Camp Verde Cliff Castle 2 0.56 6 1.5 5 250 h17,ds,rsa,KB

AZ: Flagstaff Apr 2015AZ: FlagstaffAZ: Flagstaff Twin Arrows Navaj 6 0.56 6 1.8 5 600 h17,ds,rsaAZ: Flagstaff Twin Arrows Navaj 1 0.42 6 1.8 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddAZ: Globe Sep 2008AZ: Globe Apache Gold (I)AZ: GlobeAZ: Globe Apache Gold 6 0.61 5 4.7 3 200 h17,ds,csmAZ: Maricopa Feb 2016AZ: MaricopaAZ: MaricopaAZ: Maricopa Harrah’s Ak-Chin 1 0.57 4 1.5 25 1000 h17,dsAZ: Maricopa Harrah’s Ak-Chin 11 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,dsAZ: Parker Sep 2016AZ: Parker

* AZ: Parker Blue Water 4 0.63 6 1.8 5 300 h17,ds,LL9- AZ: Parker Blue Water 3 0.63 6 1.8 5 300 h17,ds,csm

AZ: Payson Oct 2015AZ: PaysonAZ: PaysonAZ: PaysonAZ: Payson Mazatzal 4 0.34 6 2.0 5 500 s17,ds,rsaAZ: Phoenix Sep 2016

AZ: PhoenixAZ: PhoenixAZ: Phoenix Casino Arizona 16 0.54 5 4.7 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa,csm,LL9

+ AZ: Phoenix Casino Arizona 20 0.56 6 1.5 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,LL9AZ: Phoenix

* AZ: Phoenix+ AZ: Phoenix Fort McDowell 5 0.56 6 1.5 5 250 h17,ds,rsa

AZ: PhoenixAZ: Phoenix

+ AZ: Phoenix Gila River Lone But 2 0.51 4 1.0 25 1200 h17,ds,rsa,nm* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Lone But 10 0.56 6 1.5 10 600 h17,ds,rsa

AZ: Phoenix* AZ: Phoenix* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Vee Quiv 15 0.56 6 1.5 10 1200 h17,ds,rsa* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Vee Quiv 1 0.78 8 1.5 5 600 Spanish,h17

AZ: PhoenixAZ: Phoenix

* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Wild Hor 4 0.51 4 1.0 25 1200 h17,ds,rsa* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Wild Hor 24 0.56 6 1.5 5 1200 h17,ds,rsa* AZ: Phoenix Gila River Wild Hor 1 0.76 6 1.5 5 1200 Spanish,h17

AZ: PhoenixAZ: Phoenix Talking Stick: toke

+ AZ: Phoenix Talking Stick 2 0.45 3 1.0 25 500 h17,ds,rsa,shoe* AZ: Phoenix Talking Stick 6 0.54 5 4.7 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,csm,LL9

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

AZ: Camp VerdeCliff Castle (I), I-17, exit 289.

Twin Arrows Navajo (I), I-40, exit 219.

Apache Gold: 5 miles east on US 70. BJ opens at 1000.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin (I)Harrah’s Ak-Chin: Penetration set by notch in shoe.

Blue Water (I), 11300 Resort Drive.

Mazatzal (I), Highway 87Mazatzal: toke. BJ open 1000-0100. Penetration varies by dealer.Mazatzal: Volatile tribal security and local sheriff.

AZ: Phoenix: including Fountain Hills, Scottsdale.Casino Arizona (I), 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale.Casino Arizona: toke. Penetration varies by dealer.

Fort McDowell, Fountain HillFort McDowell: toke. Penetration varies by dealer.

Gila River Lone Butte (I), 202 and Kyrene.Gila River Lone Butte: Penetration varies by dealer.

Gila River Vee Quiva (I), I-10 at 51st Ave.Gila River Vee Quiva: toke. Penetration varies by dealer. .

Gila River Wild Horse Pass (I) on I-10Gila River Wild Horse Pass: Penetration varies by dealer.

Talking Stick (I), Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rules- AZ: Phoenix Talking Stick 28 0.56 6 2.0 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,LL9

AZ: Pine Top Sep 2008AZ: Pine TopAZ: Pine Top Hon Dah 4 0.63 6 1.5 5 50 h17,dsAZ: Prescott Sep 2016AZ: Prescott

+ AZ: Prescott Bucky’s 4 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaAZ: Tucson Mar 2014AZ: TucsonAZ: TucsonAZ: Tucson Casino del Sol 3 0.37 3 0.5 25 500 h17,ds,rsa,ls,shoeAZ: Tucson Casino del Sol 14 0.46 6 0.5 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,lsAZ: Tucson Casino del Sol 2 0.42 6 0.5 10 250 Spanish,h17,dddAZ: TucsonAZ: TucsonAZ: TucsonAZ: Tucson Desert Diamond No 1 0.37 3 0.3 25 500 h17,ds,rsa,ls,shoeAZ: Tucson Desert Diamond No 15 0.46 6 0.3 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,lsAZ: Tucson Desert Diamond No 2 0.42 6 0.3 10 500 Spanish,h17,dddAZ: TucsonAZ: TucsonAZ: Tucson Desert Diamond Sou 3 0.46 6 0.3 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,lsAZ: Tucson Desert Diamond Sou 1 0.42 6 0.3 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddAZ: Yuma Feb 2016AZ: YumaAZ: YumaAZ: Yuma Cocopah 3 0.45 3 1.0 5 500 h17,ds,rsaAZ: Yuma Cocopah 5 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaCA: Bishop Sep 2014CA: Bishop Paiute Palace (I)CA: BishopCA: Bishop Paiute Palace 3 0.49 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsa,lsxaCA: Blue Lake Jul 2010CA: Blue Lake Blue Lake (I)CA: Blue Lake Blue Lake 1 0.64 2 1.0 10 1000 h17,d8,nmCA: Blue Lake Blue Lake 6 0.56 6 1.5 2 1000 h17,ds,rsaCA: Blue Lake Blue Lake 4 0.42 6 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Brooks Apr 2014CA: Brooks Cache Creek (I)CA: BrooksCA: Brooks Cache Creek 2 0.27 1 0.6 15 5000 3:2,s17,d10,nrs,ls,nmCA: Brooks Cache Creek 8 1.87 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,d10,nrs,nmCA: Brooks Cache Creek 9 0.77 2 1.2 50 5000 3:2,h17,d10,nrs,nmCA: Brooks Cache Creek 3 2.15 2 1.2 10 1000 6:5,h17,d10,nrs,nmCA: Brooks Cache Creek 38 0.56 6 1.3 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCA: Brooks Cache Creek 2 0.42 6 1.3 5 5000 3:2,Spanish,h17,dddCA: Clear Lake Dec 2013CA: Clear LakeCA: Clear LakeCA: Clear Lake Robinson Rancheria 3 0.18 1 0.5 5 500 h17CA: Clear Lake Robinson Rancheria 2 0.74 5 4.5 5 500 h17,csm

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Hon Dah (I), Hwy 260 & 73

Bucky’s (I), Highway 69

Casino del Sol (I), 5655 W. Valencia Rd.Casino del Sol: toke. Uses RFID chips. Database participant.

Desert Diamond Nogales Hwy, 7350 Old Nogales Hwy, (I)Desert Diamond Nogales: toke. Uses RFID chips. Play up to 3 hands at the table minimum.Desert Diamond Nogales: 3D penetration varies by dealer and player skill. Database participant.

Desert Diamond South (I), I-19, exit 80Desert Diamond South: Database participant.

Cocopah (I), on US95, 10 miles south of I-8Cocopah: Penetration varies by dealer.

Paiute Palace: Tables closed on grave.

Cache Creek: Penetration varies by dealer.Database participant.

Robinson Rancheria (I)Robinson Rancheria: Tables closed 0200-0800. Penetration varies by dealer and number of players.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCA: Clear LakeCA: Clear Lake Running Creek 1 . 1 5 500CA: Clear Lake Running Creek 3 . 6 5 500CA: Colusa Nov 2011CA: Colusa Colusa (I)CA: ColusaCA: ColusaCA: Colusa Colusa 1 1.04 1 0.5 5 500 1:1,h17,ds,rsa,21w,21sCA: Colusa Colusa 4 0.44 1 0.5 10 200 3:2,h17,d10CA: Colusa Colusa 2 0.63 6 1.5 3 500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9CA: Corning Mar 2012CA: Corning Rolling Hills (I)CA: CorningCA: CorningCA: Corning Rolling Hills 6 0.63 6 1.5 3 500 h17,ds,LL9

Dec 2009CA: Crescent Cit Elk Valley (I)CA: Crescent Cit Elk Valley 2 0.76 6 1.2 5 200 h17CA: Fresno Jul 2014CA: Fresno Table Mountain (I)CA: FresnoCA: Fresno Table Mountain 1 0.65 2 0.8 10 300 h17,d9CA: Fresno Table Mountain 5 0.41 6 1.4 25 1000 s17,dsCA: Fresno Table Mountain 10 0.76 6 1.6 5 300 h17CA: Fresno Table Mountain 9 0.42 6 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Geyserville Apr 2010CA: Geyserville River Rock (I)CA: GeyservilleCA: GeyservilleCA: Geyserville River Rock 2 0.48 2 0.9 25 500 h17,sc,rsa,nms,shoeCA: Geyserville River Rock 2 0.54 5 4.7 5 500 h17,ds,rsa,csmCA: Geyserville River Rock 7 0.56 6 2.0 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa

Sep 2016CA: Havasu Lake Havasu Landing (I)CA: Havasu LakeCA: Havasu Lake

- CA: Havasu Lake Havasu Landing 3 0.33 6 1.6 5 100 s17,ds,lsCA: Hopland Apr 2010CA: HoplandCA: Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah 1 0.33 1 . 15 300 h17,ds,d10,LL6CA: Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah 2 0.54 5 4.7 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,csmCA: Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah 2 0.56 6 . 5 300 h17,ds,rsaCA: Jackson Aug 2011CA: JacksonCA: JacksonCA: Jackson Jackson Rancheria 1 0.64 2 1.2 10 1000 h17,d8,LL10CA: Jackson Jackson Rancheria 6 0.63 6 2.0 5 500 h17,ds,LL9CA: Lakeport Feb 2008CA: Lakeport Konocti Vista (I)CA: LakeportCA: Lakeport

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Running Creek (I), Upper Lake.

Colusa: toke. Shares info with Rolling Hills in Corning. Bonuses for rare hands.Colusa: May not bet more than 2 times your previous bet at single deck.

Rolling Hills: Pen varies by dealer. Shares info with Colusa.Rolling Hills: Spread to multiple hands at discretion of pit .

CA: Crescent City

Table Mountain: toke. Penetration varies by dealer.

River Rock: toke. Players may not bet more than 3 times their previous bet.River Rock: $100 max on mid-shoe entry including spreading to multiple hands.

CA: Havasu Lake

Havasu Landing: Tables open M-Th 1230-2030, F-Sa 1130-0130, Su 1130-2330.Havasu Landing: Ferry from AZ side. Uses AZ time.

Sho-Ka-Wah (I), toke

Jackson Rancheria (I)Jackson Rancheria: Shoe penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off.

Konocti Vista: Tables closed 0200-1000. $25 max mid-shoe entry.Konocti Vista: Players may not bet more than 6x their previous bet.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCA: Lakeport Konocti Vista 3 0.63 6 1.7 5 500 h17,dsCA: Lemoore Jul 2014CA: Lemoore Palace (I)CA: LemooreCA: Lemoore Palace 10 0.63 6 1.5 5 300 h17,dsCA: Lemoore Palace 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 300 h17,ds,csmCA: Lemoore Palace 3 0.42 6 1.5 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Lincoln Aug 2016CA: Lincoln Thunder Valley (I)CA: LincolnCA: Lincoln Thunder Valley 9 1.72 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17,d9,nmCA: Lincoln Thunder Valley 10 0.52 2 0.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,d9,ds,nmCA: Lincoln Thunder Valley 20 0.61 5 4.7 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmCA: Lincoln Thunder 8 0.63 6 1.7 15 5000 3:2,h17,dsCA: Loleta Jul 2010CA: Loleta Bear River (I)CA: LoletaCA: Loleta Bear River 1 0.21 2 0.5 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Loleta Bear River 1 0.29 4 0.9 3 500 s17,ds,rsa,csCA: Loleta Bear River 2 0.42 6 0.9 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Middletown Mar 2013CA: Middletown Twin Pines (I)CA: MiddletownCA: Middletown Twin Pines 1 0.77 2 0.5 10 500 h17,d10,nrsCA: Middletown Twin Pines 4 0.56 6 1.0 5 500 h17,ds,rsaCA: Oroville Oct 2011CA: Oroville Feather Falls (I)CA: Oroville Feather Falls 7 0.18 1 0.7 5 500 h17,LL9CA: Oroville Feather Falls 1 0.74 5 4.7 2 500 h17,csmCA: Oroville Gold Country (I)CA: Oroville Gold Country: toke.CA: Oroville Gold Country 8 0.63 6 2.0 5 300 h17,ds,LL9

Feb 2016

CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Agua Caliente 2 1.57 1 0.5 25 1000 6:5,h17CA: Palm Springs Agua Caliente 3 0.40 2 0.9 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Agua Caliente 1 1.78 2 0.9 25 1000 6:5,h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Agua Caliente 16 0.56 6 1.4 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCA: Palm Springs Agua Caliente 1 0.76 6 3:2,Spanish,h17CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Augustine 1 0.40 2 1.0 15 500 h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Augustine 4 0.63 6 1.5 3 500 h17,dsCA: Palm Springs Augustine 2 0.76 6 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Fantasy Springs 2 1.57 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17CA: Palm Springs Fantasy Springs 2 0.45 2 1.0 25 500 3:2,h17,ds,nrs,nmmCA: Palm Springs Fantasy Springs 13 0.63 6 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Palace: Penetration varies by dealer.

Thunder Valley: DD penetration set by notch; shoe penetration varie

Bear River: Open 0900-0500 weekdays, 24 hours weekends. Penetration varies by dealer.

Twin Pines: toke. Closed 0200-1000. Penetration varies by dealer.

CA: Palm Springs areaCA: Palm Springs area, including Cabazon Coachella, Indio, Rancho Mirage, San Jacint

Agua Caliente (I), 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage.Agua Caliente: Penetration varies by dealer.

Augustine (I), 84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella.

Fantasy Springs (I), 84-245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio.Fantasy Springs: toke. Penetration varies by dealer. 2 spots max per player.Fantasy Springs: Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCA: Palm Springs Fantasy Springs 1 0.58 6 1.5 10 500 1:1,h17,switch6CA: Palm Springs Fantasy Springs 1 0.76 6 1.5 15 500 3:2,Spanish,h17CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Morongo 12 0.40 2 1.0 50 2000 3:2,h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Morongo 12 0.56 6 1.8 15 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCA: Palm Springs Morongo 8 0.56 6 1.8 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nmCA: Palm Springs Morongo 5 0.56 6 5.7 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,csmCA: Palm Springs Morongo 6 1.78 2 1.0 25 2000 6:5,h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Morongo 4 0.76 6 2.0 15 500 3:2,Spanish,h17CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Soboba 2 0.74 2 1.2 15 200 3:2,h17,d10,shoeCA: Palm Springs Soboba 9 0.54 6 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,lsCA: Palm Springs Soboba 1 0.58 6 1.0 5 200 1:1,h17,switch6CA: Palm Springs Soboba 2 0.76 6 1.0 10 200 3:2,Spanish,h17CA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Spa 2 1.45 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,dsCA: Palm Springs Spa 2 0.40 2 0.9 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nmCA: Palm Springs Spa 6 0.63 6 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,dsCA: Palm Springs Spa 2 0.66 8 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,dsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm SpringsCA: Palm Springs Spotlight 30 2 1.57 1 0.5 5 300 6:5,h17,niCA: Palm Springs Spotlight 31 12 0.56 6 0.9 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCA: Palm Springs Spotlight 32 2 0.76 6 0.9 5 200 3:2,Spanish,h17CA: Placerville Jul 2016CA: Placerville Red Hawk (I)CA: PlacervilleCA: PlacervilleCA: Placerville Red Hawk 2 1.45 1 0.5 15 3000 6:5,h17,sc,nmCA: Placerville Red Hawk 6 0.40 2 0.8 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scCA: Placerville Red Hawk 7 0.66 8 1.2 15 500 3:2,h17,dsCA: Placerville Red Hawk 1 2.92 8 1.2 5 500 1:1,h17,dsCA: Placerville Red Hawk 1 0.60 8 1.2 5 500 1:1,h17,switch6CA: Porterville Aug 2012CA: Porterville Eagle Mountain (I)CA: PortervilleCA: Porterville Eagle Mountain 2 0.63 6 1.8 5 500 h17,dsCA: Porterville Eagle Mountain 2 0.76 6 5.7 5 500 h17,csmCA: Redding Oct 2011CA: Redding Win-River (I)CA: Redding Win-River 3 1.45 1 0.6 10 500 6:5,h17,dsCA: Redding Win-River 7 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm

Apr 2010CA: Redwood VaCA: Redwood Va Coyote 2 0.44 1 0.5 5 250 h17,d10CA: Redwood Va Coyote 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 250 h17,ds,csm

Nov 2015CA: Rohnert Park

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Morongo (I), 49750 Seminole Dr, Cabazon.Morongo: Penetration varies by dealer.

Soboba (I), 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto.Soboba: DD penetration varies by dealer.

Spa (I), 100 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs.Spa: 6D penetration varies by dealer.

Spotlight 29 (I), 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella.Spotlight 29: toke, 6D penetration varies by dealer.

Red Hawk: Penetration varies by dealer. $100 max mid-shoe entry.Red Hawk: Dealers leave cards in the shoe when a table empties. Database participant.

Eagle Mountain: Penetration varies by dealer.

CA: Redwood ValleyCoyote Valley (I), ten miles north of Ukiah.

CA: Rohnert ParkGraton (STN) (I). 45 minutes north of San Francisco off CA 101 at Exit 484A.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCA: Rohnert ParkCA: Rohnert Park Graton 6 1.57 1 0.5 25 1000 6:5,h17CA: Rohnert Park Graton 4 0.74 2 0.7 100 2000 3:2,h17,d10,shoeCA: Rohnert Park Graton 2 1.90 2 1.0 25 2000 6:5,h17,shoeCA: Rohnert Park Graton 30 0.61 5 4.7 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmCA: Rohnert Park Graton 2 0.15 5 4.7 10 1000 1:1,h17,switch,csmCA: Rohnert Park Graton 5 0.66 8 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds

Jun 2016CA: San Bernardi San Manuel (I)CA: San BernardiCA: San Bernardi San Manuel 14 0.44 5 4.7 25 2000 h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmCA: San Bernardi San Manuel 3 0.46 6 1.7 15 2000 h17,ds,ls,rsaCA: San Bernardi San Manuel 15 0.46 6 1.7 25 3000 h17,ds,ls,rsaCA: San Bernardi San Manuel 4 0.46 6 1.7 50 3000 h17,ds,ls,rsa

Sep 2016CA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, E Barona 1 0.94 1 0.6 10 2500 1:1,h17,sf21

* CA: San Diego, E Barona 27 0.28 2 0.8 15 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa,nm,sc* CA: San Diego, E Barona 4 0.46 6 1.2 5 10000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa* CA: San Diego, E Barona 5 0.46 6 5.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csm- CA: San Diego, E Barona 1 0.80 6 1.2 5 1000 3:2,h17,burn20,csm

CA: San Diego, E Barona 5 1.04 6 1.2 5 2500 3:2,h17,freebetCA: San Diego, E Barona 3 0.58 6 5.7 5 1000 1:1,h17,switch6,csmCA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, E Golden Acorn 1 0.40 2 1.0 15 250 h17,ds,shoe,nm,sc

+ CA: San Diego, E Golden Acorn 6 0.63 6 2.0 3 250 h17,dsCA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, ECA: San Diego, E Sycuan 10 0.33 2 0.9 15 2000 h17,ds,ls,nm,shoeCA: San Diego, E Sycuan 11 0.54 6 1.2 5 2000 h17,ds,lsCA: San Diego, E Sycuan 1 1.04 6 1.7 5 500 h17,freebetCA: San Diego, E Sycuan 2 0.76 6 1.2 5 500 Spanish,h17CA: San Diego, E Viejas (I), AlpineCA: San Diego, E

* CA: San Diego, E Viejas 4 0.40 2 1.0 25 2000 3:2,h17,ds,shoe,nm+ CA: San Diego, E Viejas 15 0.63 6 1.8 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds

CA: San Diego, E Viejas 1 1.04 6 2.0 5 500 3:2,h17,freebetSep 2016

CA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, N Harrah’s Resort So. 6 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nmCA: San Diego, N Harrah’s Resort So. 6 0.35 2 0.8 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nm,scCA: San Diego, N Harrah’s Resort So. 4 0.46 6 1.5 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa

+ CA: San Diego, N Harrah’s Resort So. 9 0.49 8 1.0 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, N

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Graton: DD penetration varies by dealer.

CA: San Bernardino

San Manuel: toke. Blackjack is on the lower level.

CA: San Diego, East ofBarona (I), Lakeside.Barona: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Golden Acorn (I), I-8, 60 miles east of San Diego.Golden Acorn: toke. Penetration varies by dealer.Golden Acorn: BJ open M-Thr 2pm-12am, F 12pm-2am Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10am-12am.

Sycuan (I), Dehesa Rd, El Cajon.Sycuan: toke, penetration varies by dealer.

Viejas: toke, penetration varies by dealer

CA: San Diego, North ofHarrah’s Resort So.Calif. (I), 33750 Valley Center Road, Valley Center.Harrah’s Resort So. Calif.: Penetration varies by dealer. All tables have 5 spots.Harrah’s Resort So. Calif.: Player’s card or ID required at double deck.Harrah’s Resort So. Calif.: May share info with other San Diego casinos.

Pala (I) on Hwy 76, six miles east of I15.Pala: $500 max bet per hand on midshoe entry. $10 tables have $500 max.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, N Pala 1 0.94 1 0.4 15 1000 1:1,h17,sf21,nmCA: San Diego, N Pala 6 1.39 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,ls,rsa,nmCA: San Diego, N Pala 17 0.66 2 0.7 25 3000 3:2,h17,d10,ds,nrs,nm,scCA: San Diego, N Pala 5 0.42 4 3.7 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa,csm

* CA: San Diego, N Pala 16 0.46 6 1.5 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaCA: San Diego, N Pala 2 1.04 6 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebetCA: San Diego, N Pala 1 0.60 8 1.8 15 1000 1:1,h17,switch6CA: San Diego, N

* CA: San Diego, N+ CA: San Diego, N Pauma 1 0.40 2 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,shoe,nm,sc

CA: San Diego, N Pauma 9 0.46 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsCA: San Diego, N Pauma 1 3.03 6 1.2 3 500 1:1,h17CA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, N Pechanga 6 1.57 1 0.6 10 100 6:5,h17,nmCA: San Diego, N Pechanga 30 0.40 2 0.7 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scCA: San Diego, N Pechanga 30 0.57 4 3.7 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,csmCA: San Diego, N Pechanga 22 0.63 6 1.2 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nmCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, NCA: San Diego, N Valley View 1 1.45 1 0.5 15 500 6:5,h17,ds,nm

+ CA: San Diego, N Valley View 1 0.40 2 0.9 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,sc+ CA: San Diego, N Valley View 3 0.49 8 1.4 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsa

CA: Santa Ynez Sep 2013CA: Santa Ynez Chumash (I)CA: Santa YnezCA: Santa Ynez Chumash 2 0.57 2 1.1 25 5000 h17,d9,ds,nrs,shoeCA: Santa Ynez Chumash 26 0.78 6 2.0 5 10000 h17,d9,ds,nrsCA: Smith River Dec 2009CA: Smith River Lucky Seven (I).CA: Smith River Lucky 7 2 0.76 6 1.0 3 200 h17CA: Susanville Oct 2011CA: SusanvilleCA: Susanville Diamond 3 0.56 6 5.7 3 200 h17,ds,rsa,csmCA: Trinidad Dec 2009CA: TrinidadCA: TrinidadCA: Trinidad Cher-Ae Heights 1 0.44 1 0.4 3 200 h17,d10CA: Trinidad Cher-Ae Heights 1 0.74 2 0.8 5 200 h17,d10CA: Trinidad Cher-Ae Heights 2 0.56 6 1.0 3 200 h17,ds,rsaCA: Trinidad Cher-Ae Heights 2 0.42 6 1.0 5 200 Spanish,h17,dddCA: Tuolumne Aug 2011CA: Tuolumne Black Oak (I)CA: Tuolumne Black Oak 2 0.63 6 1.5 25 500 h17,dsCA: Tuolumne Black Oak 11 0.63 6 5.7 3 300 h17,ds,csm

Feb 2016CA: WinterhavenCA: WinterhavenCA: Winterhaven Quechan 2 0.40 2 1.0 25 500 h17,dsCA: Winterhaven Quechan 6 0.63 6 1.4 5 500 h17,dsColorado

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Pala: Penetration varies by dealer.

Pauma (I) on Hwy 76, thirteen miles east of I15.Pauma: toke, pit open 1000-0400 Su-Th, 1000-0600 F-Sa.

Pechanga (I), Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula.

Valley View (I), 16300 Nyemii Pass Rd, Valley Center.Valley View: toke, DD penetration set by notch.

Chumash: toke. Penetration varies by dealer. Some 6-deck games are dealt face down.

Diamond Mountain (I)

Cher-Ae Heights (I)Cher-Ae Heights: Open 1200 to 0500.

CA: WinterhavenQuechan (I), 450 Quechan Dr.Quechan: Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesColorado: All ColCO: Black Hawk Sep 2016CO: Black Hawk Ameristar (PNK)CO: Black Hawk Ameristar 4 0.56 6 1.0 10 100 h17,ds,rsa,streakCO: Black Hawk Ameristar 15 0.56 6 1.0 10 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Ameristar 6 0.56 6 1.0 10 100 h17,ds,rsa,LL9CO: Black Hawk CanyonCO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Canyon 3 0.56 6 1.5 3 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Gilpin (JEI)CO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Gilpin 1 1.42 1 0.5 3 100 6:5,h17,ds,lsCO: Black Hawk Gilpin 2 0.56 6 1.3 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCO: Black HawkCO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Golden Gates 2 1.57 1 0.4 5 100 6:5,h17,nmCO: Black Hawk Golden Gates 1 0.40 2 1.0 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,nmCO: Black Hawk Golden Gates 3 0.46 6 1.3 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsCO: Black HawkCO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Golden Mardi Gras 1 1.57 1 0.4 5 100 6:5,h17,nmCO: Black Hawk Golden Mardi Gras 2 0.40 2 1.0 10 100 3:2,h17,ds,nmCO: Black Hawk Golden Mardi Gras 5 0.46 6 1.5 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsCO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Isle of Capri 1 0.35 2 1.0 25 100 h17,ds,rsa,nm,shoe

- CO: Black Hawk Isle of Capri 12 0.56 6 2.0 10 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Lady Luck (ISLE)CO: Black Hawk Lady Luck 2 0.40 2 1.0 10 100 h17,ds,nm,shoeCO: Black Hawk Lady Luck 4 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Lodge (JEI)CO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Lodge 3 1.42 1 0.5 10 100 6:5,h17,ds,lsCO: Black Hawk Lodge 3 0.48 2 0.8 25 100 3:2,h17,rsa,nmCO: Black Hawk Lodge 8 0.56 6 1.3 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Monarch (MCRI)CO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Monarch 1 0.40 2 1.0 15 100 h17,ds,nmCO: Black Hawk Monarch 1 0.56 6 1.3 5 100 h17,ds,rsa,streakCO: Black Hawk Monarch 4 0.56 6 1.3 5 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Saratoga (SHRI)CO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Saratoga 1 0.40 2 1.0 10 100 h17,ds,nm,shoeCO: Black Hawk Saratoga 1 0.57 4 1.4 10 100 h17,dsCO: Black Hawk Saratoga 1 0.41 6 1.5 10 100 s17,ds,streakCO: Black Hawk Saratoga 2 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsaCO: Black Hawk Z CasinoCO: Black HawkCO: Black Hawk Z Casino 1 0.40 2 1.0 5 100 h17,ds,nm,shoeCO: Black Hawk Z Casino 3 0.56 6 1.5 3 100 h17,ds,rsa

Sep 2016CO: Central City Century (CNTY)

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

All Colorado casinos leave the cards in the shoe when a table emptie

Canyon: BJ open 1100, closes 2300 or later.

Gilpin: BJ open 1200-0200. 7-7-7 pays 2:1 at SD

Golden Gates (Affinity)Golden Gates: Penetration set by notch.

Golden Mardi Gras (Affinity)Golden Mardi Gras: Penetration set by notch.

Isle of Capri (ISLE)

Lodge: 7-7-7 pays 2:1 at SD.

Monarch: DD penetration varies by dealer.

Saratoga: Quick to bar skilled players.

Z Casino: Tables open Th-Su only. 6D pen set by notch. Same owners as Johnny Z’s in Central City.

CO: Central City

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesCO: Central City

+ CO: Central City Century 2 0.41 6 1.5 3 100 s17,ds+ CO: Central City Century 2 0.63 6 1.5 3 100 h17,ds

CO: Central City Famous BonanzaCO: Central CityCO: Central City Famous Bonanza 2 0.63 6 1.5 3 50 h17,dsCO: Central City Reserve (M1)CO: Central CityCO: Central City Reserve 2 1.57 1 0.4 5 100 6:5,h17,nmCO: Central City Reserve 1 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,LL9CO: Central City Reserve 3 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 3:2,h17,ds,rsaCO: Central City Johnny Z’sCO: Central CityCO: Central City Johnny Z’s 1 0.19 2 1.1 10 100 s17,ds,nm,shoeCO: Central City Johnny Z’s 2 0.41 6 1.8 3 100 s17,ds

Aug 2016CO: Cripple Cree Brass AssCO: Cripple CreeCO: Cripple Cree Brass Ass 1 0.15 2 1.0 25 100 s17,ds,rsa3,nmm,shoeCO: Cripple Cree Brass Ass 6 0.35 6 1.5 5 100 s17,ds,rsa3CO: Cripple CreeCO: Cripple Cree Bronco/Buffalo Bill 1 0.63 6 2.0 25 100 h17,ds,nmsCO: Cripple Cree Bronco/Buffalo Bill 9 0.63 6 1.8 5 100 h17,dsCO: Cripple Cree Century (CNTY)CO: Cripple Cree Century: toke.CO: Cripple Cree Century 3 0.34 6 2.0 5 100 s17,ds,rsaCO: Cripple Cree Century 1 0.31 6 2.0 3 100 s16,double-upCO: Cripple Cree Double EagleCO: Cripple CreeCO: Cripple Cree Double Eagle 2 0.57 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsa3CO: Cripple Cree WildwoodCO: Cripple Cree Wildwood 1 0.06 1 0.5 25 100 h17,ds,nmsCO: Cripple Cree Wildwood 4 0.40 2 0.8 10 100 h17,ds,nmsCO: Cripple Cree Wildwood 2 0.57 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsa3CO: Cripple Cree Wildwood 1 0.42 6 1.5 5 100 Spanish,h17,dddCO: Cripple Cree Wildwood 1 0.31 6 1.5 5 100 s16,double-upCO: Tawaoc Sep 2011CO: Tawaoc Ute Mountain (I)CO: Tawaoc Ute Mountain 2 1.57 2 1.0 5 25 6:5,s17,dsCO: Tawaoc Ute Mountain 2 0.41 6 5.5 3 25 3:2,s17,ds,csmNV: Beatty Jun 2016NV: Beatty StagecoachNV: BeattyNV: Beatty Stagecoach 3 0.80 6 2.0 2 50 h17,d10,ls,pkNV: Carson City Sep 2016NV: Carson City Carson NuggetNV: Carson City Carson Nugget 3 0.65 2 1.0 3 300 h17,d9NV: Carson City Fandango

- NV: Carson City Fandango 1 0.32 1 0.5 5 300 h17,d9,nmNV: Carson City Fandango 2 0.53 2 0.9 3 300 h17,nmNV: Carson City Fandango 1 0.63 6 1.5 3 300 h17,ds

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Century: BJ open 1000-0300. Penetration varies by dealer. S17 tables rarely open.

Famous Bonanza: BJ open F-Su only.

Reserve: Open 0830-0300 Su-Th, 24 hours F-Sa. Penetration set by notch.

Johnny Z’s: Same owners as Z Casino in Black Hawk. BJ open 0900-0400.

CO: Cripple Creek

Brass Ass: DD open F-Su and sometimes upon request.

Bronco/Buffalo Billy’s

Double Eagle: Open 1200-2200 M-Th, 1000-0200 F-Sa, 1000-2200 Su.

Stagecoach: BJ open 1500-2400 but may open earlier on weekends.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: Carson CityNV: Carson City Gold Dust West 1 1.84 1 0.5 3 300 6:5,h17,d10NV: Carson City Gold Dust West 3 0.74 2 1.1 3 300 3:2,h17,d10NV: Carson City MaxNV: Carson CityNV: Carson City Max 3 0.74 2 1.0 2 200 h17,d10,pkNV: Carson City Max 1 0.94 6 2.0 2 200 h17,d10,pkNV: Elko Dec 2015NV: ElkoNV: Elko Gold Dust West 4 0.18 1 0.4 3 300 h17NV: Elko Red LionNV: Elko Red Lion 1 1.57 1 0.4 2 300 6:5,h17NV: Elko Red Lion 4 0.53 2 0.8 5 300 3:2,h17,scNV: ElkoNV: ElkoNV: Elko Stockmen’s 4 0.53 2 1.1 5 100 h17NV: Ely Jun 2016NV: ElyNV: ElyNV: Ely Hotel Nevada 2 0.63 6 1.0 3 25 h17,dsNV: Fallon Jun 2016NV: Fallon NuggetNV: FallonNV: Fallon Nugget 1 0.89 4 1.0 2 50 h17,d10NV: Fallon Stockman’sNV: FallonNV: Fallon Stockman’s 3 0.76 6 1.3 5 100 h17,LL9NV: Hawthorne Jun 2016NV: HawthorneNV: HawthorneNV: Hawthorne El Capitan 3 0.76 6 1.5 2 100 h17NV: Jackpot Jun 2016NV: Jackpot Barton’s Club 93NV: JackpotNV: Jackpot Barton’s Club 93 9 0.18 1 0.4 3 200 h17,niNV: JackpotNV: JackpotNV: Jackpot Cactus Pete’s 3 0.32 1 0.4 10 500 h17,d9NV: Jackpot Cactus Pete’s 3 0.65 2 0.7 5 500 h17,d9NV: Jackpot Cactus Pete’s 8 0.69 6 1.5 5 500 h17,rsa

Feb 2016NV: Jean & PrimNV: Jean & Prim Buffalo Bill’s (Affin 1 1.90 2 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,nmNV: Jean & Prim Buffalo Bill’s (Affin 1 0.66 8 1.0 25 500 3:2,h17,dsNV: Jean & Prim Buffalo Bill’s (Affin 8 2.02 8 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,dsNV: Jean & Prim Buffalo Bill’s (Affin 1 1.26 8 1.0 5 500 de,1:1,h17,21w,d9,niNV: Jean & Prim Buffalo Bill’s (Affin 2 1.99 6 5.7 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,csmNV: Jean & Prim Gold Strike (JETT)NV: Jean & PrimNV: Jean & Prim Gold Strike 1 1.57 1 0.6 10 500 6:5,h17,nmNV: Jean & Prim Gold Strike 2 1.99 6 2.0 10 300 6:5,h17,ds

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Gold Dust West (JEI). 2171 Hwy 50 E.

Max: Opens at 1600 W-Su only.

Gold Dust West (JEI). 1660 Mountain City Hwy.

Stockmen’s (Holder Group)Stockmen’s: Tables open at 1700.

Hotel Nevada (Gaug)Hotel Nevada: BJ open 1500-2300.

Nugget: BJ opens at 1800 W-Su, No BJ M-Tu.

Stockman’s: Open 1800.

El Capitan (Holder Group)El Capitan: BJ open 1800-0200 Th-Sa.

Barton’s Club 93: Penetration varies by dealer.

Cactus Pete’s (PNK)Cactus Pete’s: No burn card after shuffle.

NV: Jean & PrimmBuffalo Bill’s (Affinity), Primm.

Gold Strike: Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: Jean & PrimNV: Jean & Prim Primm Valley 1 1.90 2 1.0 15 500 6:5,h17,scNV: Jean & Prim Primm Valley 1 2.02 8 1.0 25 500 6:5,h17,dsNV: Jean & Prim Primm Valley 9 2.02 8 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,dsNV: Jean & Prim Primm Valley 1 1.26 8 1.0 5 500 de,1:1,h17,21w,d9,niNV: Jean & Prim Primm Valley 5 1.99 6 5.7 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,csmNV: Jean & PrimNV: Jean & Prim Whiskey Pete’s 4 2.02 8 1.0 5 200 6:5,h17,dsNV: Jean & Prim Whiskey Pete’s 1 1.26 8 1.0 5 200 de,1:1,h17,21w,d9,niNV: Jean & Prim Whiskey Pete’s 1 1.99 6 5.7 10 200 6:5,h17,ds,csm

NV: Laughlin Jun 2016NV: Laughlin Aquarius (ACP)NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Aquarius 2 1.57 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17NV: Laughlin Aquarius 4 0.53 2 0.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,scNV: Laughlin Aquarius 6 0.76 6 1.2 10 500 3:2,h17NV: Laughlin Aquarius 4 2.12 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Avi 1 0.94 1 0.5 2 100 1:1,h17,sf21NV: Laughlin Avi 5 0.53 2 0.8 5 500 3:2,h17NV: Laughlin Avi 4 0.76 6 1.5 5 200 3:2,h17,KBNV: Laughlin Avi 2 0.76 6 1.5 5 500 3:2,h17NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Colorado Belle 3 0.53 2 0.8 5 1000 h17,LL10NV: Laughlin Colorado Belle 9 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,LL9NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Edgewater 2 0.53 2 0.8 5 1000 h17,LL10NV: Laughlin Edgewater 9 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,LL9NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Golden Nugget 2 1.57 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17NV: Laughlin Golden Nugget 1 0.53 2 0.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,scNV: Laughlin Golden Nugget 5 0.56 6 1.2 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaNV: Laughlin Golden Nugget 1 1.04 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,freebetNV: Laughlin Golden Nugget 2 0.59 8 2.0 5 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaNV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Harrah’s Del Rio 1 1.57 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,nmNV: Laughlin Harrah’s Del Rio 3 0.53 2 0.9 15 2000 3:2,h17,nmsNV: Laughlin Harrah’s Del Rio 2 1.90 2 0.9 15 1000 6:5,h17,nmsNV: Laughlin Harrah’s Del Rio 6 0.76 6 1.2 5 1000 3:2,h17NV: Laughlin Harrah’s Del Rio 2 1.99 6 1.2 5 1000 6:5,h17,dsNV: Laughlin PioneerNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Pioneer 4 0.76 6 1.2 5 500 h17

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Primm Valley (Affinity), Primm.

Whiskey Pete’s (Affinity), Primm.

NV: Las Vegas — has its own section

Aquarius: DD penetration varies by dealer. Cash back for table game play.Aquarius: Quick to back off green and black chip players.

Avi (WH) (I) 14 miles south.Avi: May pref. shuffle at DD. Penetration varies by dealer.

Colorado Belle (MSGG)Colorado Belle: May pref. shuffle at DD.

Edgewater (MSGG)Edgewater: May pref. shuffle at DD.

Golden Nugget (LGI)Golden Nugget: 6D pen set by notch. DD open weekends.Golden Nugget: Quick to back off green and black chip players.

Harrah’s Del Rio (CEC)Harrah’s Del Rio: 10 to 12 burn cards at double deck. 3:2 6D open weekends.

Pioneer: Tables open at 1200 M-F, 0800 Sa-Su. Pit shuffles cards. No shuffle when table empties.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: Laughlin RiversideNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Riverside 9 0.44 1 0.4 10 1000 h17,d10NV: Laughlin Riverside 3 0.94 6 1.2 5 1000 h17,d10NV: LaughlinNV: LaughlinNV: Laughlin Tropicana 2 1.84 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17,d10NV: Laughlin Tropicana 3 0.53 2 0.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,scNV: Laughlin Tropicana 6 0.76 6 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17NV: Mesquite Jun 2016NV: MesquiteNV: MesquiteNV: MesquiteNV: Mesquite Casablanca 14 0.40 2 0.7 5 500 h17,ds,scNV: Mesquite Casablanca 2 0.63 6 1.2 5 500 h17,dsNV: Mesquite EurekaNV: MesquiteNV: MesquiteNV: Mesquite Eureka 1 0.06 1 0.5 10 100 3:2,h17,ds,nmNV: Mesquite Eureka 3 0.40 2 0.6 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,scNV: Mesquite Eureka 1 1.04 2 0.6 5 500 1:1,h17,d10,ds,tu,niNV: Mesquite Eureka 8 0.63 6 1.2 3 500 3:2,h17,dsNV: Mesquite Eureka 1 1.04 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,freebetNV: MesquiteNV: MesquiteNV: MesquiteNV: Mesquite Virgin River 3 0.40 2 0.7 5 500 h17,ds,scNV: Mesquite Virgin River 4 0.63 6 1.2 3 500 h17,dsNV: Minden Sep 2016NV: Minden Carson Valley InnNV: MindenNV: Minden Carson Valley Inn 6 0.53 2 1.1 3 300 h17,sc,nmNV: Pahrump Mar 2016NV: PahrumpNV: Pahrump Pahrump Nugget 2 0.53 2 0.8 5 200 h17,sc,nmNV: Pahrump Pahrump Nugget 3 0.66 8 2.0 2 200 h17,ds

Sep 2016NV: RenoNV: Reno

- NV: Reno Alamo 3 0.14 1 0.6 5 100 h17,6NV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Atlantis 2 0.44 1 0.4 25 2000 3:2,h17,d10,nmNV: Reno Atlantis 1 1.42 1 0.5 3 500 6:5,h17,ds,ls

* NV: Reno Atlantis 8 0.53 2 0.9 5 3000 3:2,h17,LL10,nmNV: Reno Atlantis 2 0.63 6 1.3 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,LL9NV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Bonanza 3 0.44 1 0.5 3 100 h17,d10NV: RenoNV: Reno

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Riverside: Pit shuffles cards on shoe games. Tripling bet may trigger shuffle on single deck.

Tropicana Laughlin (TPCA)Tropicana: Penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off green and black chip players.

Casablanca (Mesquite)Casablanca: Managed by SouthPoint. Penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off.Casablanca: Database participant.

Eureka: Penetration varies by dealer. SD usually open swing and on weekends.Eureka: No mid-entry at $10 and up DD games.

Virgin River (Mesquite)Virgin River: Has had overzealous security and city police.Virgin River: Managed by SouthPoint. Quick to back off. Database participant.

Carson Valley Inn: BJ opens at 1000. Penetration varies by dealer. $1 comp = $1 slot play.

Pahrump Nugget (Golden)

NV: Reno, including Sparks and VerAlamo, I-80 east of SparksAlamo: toke, may pref shuffle.

Atlantis (MCRI), 3800 S Virginia St.Atlantis: Database participant.

Bonanza, 4720 N Virginia StBonanza: Tables open 1200-0100. Quick to back off.

Boomtown (M1), Verdi.Boomtown: toke, Tables open 1200-0100. Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: Reno

- NV: Reno Boomtown 4 0.18 1 0.5 5 500 h17NV: Reno Boomtown 1 0.63 6 1.4 5 500 h17,dsNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Cal-Neva 2 0.44 1 0.4 5 500 3:2,h17,d10NV: Reno Cal-Neva 7 1.57 1 0.5 3 500 6:5,h17NV: Reno Cal-Neva 4 0.53 2 1.0 3 500 3:2,h17NV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno

- NV: Reno Circus Circus 4 0.44 1 0.5 10 1000 h17,d10* NV: Reno Circus Circus 4 0.64 2 1.1 5 1000 h17,d8

NV: Reno Circus Circus 1 0.63 6 1.5 5 1000 h17,dsNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Diamond’s 4 0.27 1 0.5 2 100 h17,d10,21pNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Eldorado 1 0.44 1 0.4 25 2000 3:2,h17,d10,LL10NV: Reno Eldorado 10 1.84 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,d10,LL9

- NV: Reno Eldorado 5 0.53 2 1.1 5 2000 3:2,h17,sc,LL10NV: Reno Eldorado 8 0.63 6 1.4 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL9NV: RenoNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Grand Sierra 1 0.44 1 0.5 25 2000 3:2,h17,d10NV: Reno Grand Sierra 1 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,dsNV: Reno Grand Sierra 2 1.84 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,d10NV: Reno Grand Sierra 3 0.53 2 0.8 10 1000 3:2,h17NV: Reno Grand Sierra 3 0.63 6 1.2 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsNV: Reno Grand Sierra 9 1.99 6 1.3 5 1000 6:5,h17,dsNV: RenoNV: Reno Harrah’s 1 0.44 1 0.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,d10,nmNV: Reno Harrah’s 2 1.84 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,d10NV: Reno Harrah’s 2 0.64 2 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,d8,nmNV: Reno Harrah’s 5 1.94 8 2.0 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsaNV: RenoNV: Reno Nugget 1 0.44 1 0.4 10 1000 h17,d10NV: Reno Nugget 4 0.53 2 1.1 5 500 h17NV: Reno Nugget 2 0.63 6 1.2 5 500 h17,dsNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Peppermill 4 0.44 1 0.4 5 3000 h17,d10NV: Reno Peppermill 5 0.53 2 1.0 5 2000 h17NV: Reno Peppermill 7 0.63 6 1.3 5 2000 h17,dsNV: RenoNV: RenoNV: Reno Rail City 3 0.44 1 0.5 3 200 h17,d10NV: Reno Rail City 1 0.74 2 1.2 3 200 h17.d10

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Boomtown: Doubling bet triggers shuffle.

Cal-Neva, downtownCal-Neva: toke, quick to back off green and black chip players.

Circus Circus (ERI), downtownCircus Circus: AJ of spades, 6-7-8 suited and 7-7-7 pay double at DCircus Circus: Tripling bet will trigger shuffle.

Diamond’s, 1010 E 6th StDiamond’s: Will pref shuffle. High crime area, especially after dark.

Eldorado (ERI), downtownEldorado: Many incidents of overzealous security. Database participant.Eldorado: toke, 3 cards burned off the top of shoes.

Grand Sierra (Meruelo), 2500 E 2nd St, near airporGrand Sierra: BJ pays even money on bets under $5 at 6:5 6D.Grand Sierra: toke, 7-7-7 pays 3:1 at 6:5 tables with ds.

Harrah’s (CEC), downtown

Nugget (MSGG ), downtown Sparks

Peppermill (Peppermill), 2707 S Virginia StPeppermill: Quick to back off. Database participant.

Rail City (Affinity), 2121 Victorian Ave, SparksRail City: May pref shuffle.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: RenoNV: Reno Sands Regency 2 0.44 1 0.5 5 200 h17,d10NV: Reno Sands Regency 1 0.65 2 1.0 5 200 h17,d9,LL9NV: Reno Sands Regency 4 0.63 6 1.5 5 200 h17,dsNV: RenoNV: Reno Silver Legacy 3 0.44 1 0.4 10 3000 3:2,h17,d10NV: Reno Silver Legacy 9 1.45 1 0.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,dsNV: Reno Silver Legacy 3 0.53 2 0.8 10 3000 3:2,h17NV: Reno Silver Legacy 6 1.90 2 0.9 5 5000 6:5,h17NV: Reno Silver Legacy 2 0.32 6 2.0 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,da,rsaNV: RenoNV: Reno Western Village 7 0.18 1 0.4 2 200 h17,nms

Sep 2016NV: Tahoe, NorthNV: Tahoe, North Crystal 7 0.56 6 2.3 5 200 h17,ds,rsaNV: Tahoe, NorthNV: Tahoe, North Hyatt Regency 9 0.56 6 2.5 15 200 h17,ds,rsaNV: Tahoe, NorthNV: Tahoe, North Tahoe Biltmore 2 0.94 1 0.7 5 100 1:1,h17,sf21NV: Tahoe, North Tahoe Biltmore 2 0.78 6 2.4 3 100 3:2,h17,rs3

Sep 2016NV: Tahoe, South Hard Rock (WH)NV: Tahoe, South Hard Rock 1 0.44 1 0.5 25 1000 3:2,h17,d10,nmNV: Tahoe, South Hard Rock 5 1.84 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,d10,nmNV: Tahoe, South Hard Rock 1 0.53 2 0.8 10 500 3:2,h17,nmNV: Tahoe, South Hard Rock 4 0.56 8 1.1 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nmNV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s (CEC)NV: Tahoe, SouthNV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 1 0.44 1 0.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,d10,nm

* NV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 14 1.84 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,d10* NV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 3 0.65 2 1.0 10 3000 3:2,h17,d9* NV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 4 0.56 6 1.5 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa* NV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 2 0.66 8 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds* NV: Tahoe, South Harrah’s 2 2.02 8 1.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds

NV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s (CEC)NV: Tahoe, SouthNV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 1 0.44 1 0.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,d10,nmNV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 13 1.84 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,d10NV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 5 0.64 2 1.0 10 3000 3:2,h17,d8,nmNV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 5 0.56 6 1.5 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaNV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 3 0.66 8 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsNV: Tahoe, South Harvey’s 2 2.02 8 1.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,dsNV: Tahoe, South Lakeside InnNV: Tahoe, SouthNV: Tahoe, South Lakeside Inn 1 0.44 1 0.4 10 500 h17,d10NV: Tahoe, South Lakeside Inn 1 0.64 2 1.0 10 500 h17,d8NV: Tahoe, South Lakeside Inn 1 0.56 6 1.7 10 500 h17,ds,rsaNV: Tahoe, South MontBleu (TPCA)NV: Tahoe, SouthNV: Tahoe, South MontBleu 1 0.44 1 0.5 25 1000 h17,d10,nmNV: Tahoe, South MontBleu 2 0.65 2 1.1 10 500 h17,d9

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Sands Regency (TG), just west of downtown. High crime area, especially after dark.

Silver Legacy (ERI), downtown

Western Village (Peppermill), 815 Nichols Blvd, Sparks.

NV: Tahoe, NorthCrystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay

Hyatt Regency, Incline Village

Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay

NV: Tahoe, South (Stateline)

Harrah’s: nm in the high-roller pit. Shoe penetration varies by dealer.

Harvey’s : No mid-game entry on single deck or on $25 and up games.

Lakeside Inn: Easy comps but quick to back off. SD opens at 1800.

MontBleu: 3:2 SD available only F-Sa, swing. Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNV: Tahoe, South MontBleu 4 0.59 8 2.2 10 500 h17,ds,rsaNV: Topaz Lake Jun 2015NV: Topaz LakeNV: Topaz Lake Topaz Lodge 3 0.51 6 1.5 2 100 h17,ls,6NV: Wendover Jun 2016NV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: Wendover Montego Bay 20 0.15 1 0.4 5 1000 h17,rsaNV: Wendover Montego Bay 1 0.69 6 1.3 5 500 h17,rsaNV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: Wendover Peppermill 19 0.15 1 0.4 5 1000 h17,rsaNV: Wendover Peppermill 1 0.69 6 1.3 5 500 h17,rsaNV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: WendoverNV: Wendover Rainbow 20 0.15 1 0.4 5 1000 h17,rsaNV: Wendover Rainbow 1 0.69 6 1.3 5 500 h17,rsaNV: Wendover Red GarterNV: WendoverNV: Wendover Red Garter 9 0.15 1 0.5 3 200 h17,rsaNV: Wendover Wendover NuggetNV: WendoverNV: Wendover Wendover Nugget 22 0.15 1 0.5 3 200 h17,rsa

Apr 2016NV: WinnemuccaNV: WinnemuccaNV: Winnemucca Parker’s Model T 2 0.75 6 1.5 5 25 h17,d10,ds,rsaNV: Winnemucca WinnersNV: Winnemucca Winners 5 0.75 6 1.5 5 100 h17,d10,ds,rsaNV: Yerington Jun 2016NV: Yerington Pioneer CrossingNV: YeringtonNV: Yerington Pioneer Crossing 2 0.71 4 1.2 3 50 h17

Jul 2016NM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu Isleta 2 1.84 1 0.4 5 1000 6:5,h17,d10NM: Albuquerqu Isleta 2 0.41 2 0.9 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rs3NM: Albuquerqu Isleta 8 0.46 6 1.4 3 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsNM: Albuquerqu Isleta 1 1.04 6 1.4 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebetNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 1 0.25 1 0.5 10 500 3:2,s17,d10,nmNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 1 1.65 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,s17,d10,nmNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 2 0.14 2 0.7 10 500 3:2,s17,ds,rsaNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 8 0.28 4 1.1 3 500 3:2,s17,ds,ls

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Topaz Lodge, at the NV/CA border

Montego Bay (Peppermill)Montego Bay: Penetration varies by dealer.Montego Bay: 3 points = $1 free slot play for Diamond card members, once per week.

Peppermill (Peppermill)Peppermill: Penetration varies by dealer.Peppermill: 3 points = $1 free slot play for Diamond card members, once per week.

Rainbow (Peppermill)Rainbow: Penetration varies by dealer.Rainbow: 3 points = $1 free slot play for Diamond card members, once per week.

Red Garter: Green action triggers early shuffles.

Wendover Nugget: Penetration varies by dealer; pref shuffling is common.

NV: WinnemuccaParker’s Model T (Holder Group)Parker’s Model T: Closed M-Tu; Open 1700 Wed-Sun.

Pioneer Crossing: BJ open 1700-0100 Th-Sa; 1400-2200 Su; Closed M-W.

NM: AlbuquerqueIsleta (I), on I-25 at exit 215, toke

Route 66 (I), on I-40 at exit 140.Route 66: Shoe penetration varies by dealer. Often dealers don’t use cut card.Route 66: 6-7-8 and 7-7-7 pay 3:1 at 6D. $1 BJ 1000-1800 Fri.Route 66: 6-decks open only Fri & Sat nights.Route 66: Free ace for new club members with $100 max bet

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 3 0.33 6 1.9 5 500 3:2,s17,ds,lsNM: Albuquerqu Route 66 1 0.82 6 1.9 5 500 3:2,s17,freebetNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu Sandia 5 0.54 5 4.7 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa,csmNM: Albuquerqu Sandia 13 0.56 6 1.3 5 3000 h17,ds,rsaNM: Albuquerqu Sandia 1 1.04 6 5.7 5 1000 h17,freebet,csmNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu San Felipe’s Hollyw 2 0.40 2 1.1 5 500 h17,dsNM: Albuquerqu San Felipe’s Hollyw 2 0.56 6 1.1 5 500 h17,ds,rsaNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu Santa Ana Star 2 1.45 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,nmNM: Albuquerqu Santa Ana Star 3 0.69 2 0.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,d10,rsa,nmNM: Albuquerqu Santa Ana Star 8 0.56 6 1.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaNM: AlbuquerquNM: AlbuquerquNM: Albuquerqu Sky City 1 0.74 2 0.9 5 100 h17,d10,nmNM: Albuquerqu Sky City 4 0.63 6 1.4 5 200 h17,ds

Aug 2015NM: FarmingtonNM: FarmingtonNM: FarmingtonNM: Farmington Northern Edge Nava 1 1.78 2 0.9 10 300 6:5,h17,dsNM: Farmington Northern Edge Nava 4 0.63 6 2.0 5 300 3:2,h17,dsNM: Farmington Northern Edge Nava 1 0.42 6 2.0 5 300 3:2,Spanish,h17,dddNM: Gallup Apr 2016NM: GallupNM: GallupNM: Gallup Fire Rock Navajo 4 0.63 6 2.5 5 300 h17,dsNM: Ruidoso Aug 2016NM: RuidosoNM: RuidosoNM: Ruidoso Casino Apache Trav 2 0.63 6 1.4 10 300 h17,dsNM: Ruidoso Casino Apache Trav 2 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,csmNM: RuidosoNM: RuidosoNM: Ruidoso Inn of the Mountain 7 0.63 6 1.5 5 1000 h17,dsNM: Ruidoso Inn of the Mountain 7 0.63 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,csmNM: Santa Fe Sep 2016NM: Santa FeNM: Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder 2 0.53 2 0.9 25 1000 h17NM: Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder 8 0.59 8 1.3 5 500 h17,ds,rsaNM: Santa Fe

- NM: Santa Fe Camel Rock 0 -0.01 1 0.5 20 200 h17,ds,rsa,ls,nm+ NM: Santa Fe Camel Rock 1 0.33 2 0.5 10 300 h17,ds,ls

NM: Santa Fe Camel Rock 1 0.46 6 0.7 5 200 h17,ds,ls,rsaNM: Santa Fe

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Sandia (I), on I-25 at exit 234Sandia: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

San Felipe’s Hollywood (I), on I-25 at exit 252San Felipe’s Hollywood : Open 1000-0200 Su-Th, 1000-0400 F-Sa. Two spot max.San Felipe’s Hollywood : Shoe penetration varies by dealer.

Santa Ana Star (I), on I-25 at exit 242Santa Ana Star: 2-spot maximum at table max bet. DD and 6D pen set by notch.Santa Ana Star: $25 max mid-entry.

Sky City (I). On I-40 at exit 102.Sky City: 3-spot maximum at table max bet. Shoe penetration varies by dealer.

NM: FarmingtonNorthern Edge Navajo (I)Northern Edge Navajo: Open 0800-0400 Su-F, 24 hrs Sa-Su.Northern Edge Navajo: DD open only upon request and with dealer availability.

Fire Rock Navajo (I). I-40 exit 26, east of GallupFire Rock Navajo: Open 0800-0400 Su-Th, 24 hours F-Sa.

Casino Apache Travel Center (WH) (I), Hwy 70Casino Apache Travel Center: $50 max mid-shoe entry

Inn of the Mountain Gods (WH) (I)Inn of the Mountain Gods: Closed 0400-0800 Tu-Th. $50 max mid-shoe entry.

Buffalo Thunder (I). Rte 285 exit 177, 11 miles north of Santa Fe.

Camel Rock (I), Tesuque. Rte 285 exit 175, 9 miles north of Santa Fe.

Ohkay (I), Española

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNM: Santa Fe

- NM: Santa Fe Ohkay 1 0.74 2 0.9 5 50 h17,d10NM: Santa Fe Ohkay 1 0.49 6 2.0 5 50 h17,ds,lsxa,rsa,nmNM: Santa FeNM: Santa Fe

+ NM: Santa Fe Santa Claran 1 0.52 2 0.9 10 500 h17,d9,ds,nm+ NM: Santa Fe Santa Claran 2 0.56 6 1.7 10 500 h17,ds,rsa

NM: Taos Jun 2016NM: TaosNM: Taos Taos Mountain 1 0.56 6 1.8 5 100 h17,ds,rsaOregon

OR: Canyonville Dec 2009OR: Canyonville Seven Feathers (I)OR: CanyonvilleOR: Canyonville Seven Feathers 12 0.63 6 0.5 3 1000 h17,dsOR: Chiloquin Jul 2009OR: Chiloquin Kla-Mo-Ya (I)OR: Chiloquin Kla-Mo-Ya 3 0.74 2 1.0 3 200 h17,d10,shoeOR: Chiloquin Kla-Mo-Ya 3 0.63 6 3.0 3 200 h17,dsOR: Coos Bay Dec 2009OR: Coos Bay Mill (I), tokeOR: Coos Bay Mill 1 1.45 1 0.4 5 50 6:5,h17,dsOR: Coos Bay Mill 3 0.63 6 1.1 2 100 3:2,h17,dsOR: Coos Bay Mill 1 0.42 6 1.0 5 100 3:2,Spanish,h17,dddOR: Florence Feb 2012OR: Florence Three Rivers (I)OR: FlorenceOR: Florence Three Rivers 1 . 2 .OR: Florence Three Rivers 5 0.63 6 1.1 3 250 h17,ds

May 2016OR: Grande Rond Spirit Mountain (I)OR: Grande RondOR: Grande RondOR: Grande Rond Spirit Mountain 3 1.45 1 0.5 10 250 6:5,h17,ds,nmOR: Grande Rond Spirit Mountain 2 0.63 2 0.9 10 500 3:2,h17,d10,ds,scOR: Grande Rond Spirit Mountain 13 0.63 6 1.8 5 250 3:2,h17,ds

Mar 2013OR: Lincoln City Chinook Winds (I)OR: Lincoln CityOR: Lincoln City Chinook Winds 2 0.44 1 0.5 10 300 h17,d10,nmsOR: Lincoln City Chinook Winds 12 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaOR: Pendleton May 2016OR: Pendleton Wildhorse (I)OR: PendletonOR: Pendleton Wildhorse 1 0.48 2 0.4 2 25 h17,rsa,shoeOR: Pendleton Wildhorse 4 0.69 6 1.0 5 1000 h17,rsaOR: Pendleton Wildhorse 2 0.42 6 1.0 5 100 3:2,Spanish,h17,ddd

May 2008OR: Warm Spring Ka-Nee-Ta (I)

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Ohkay: toke. BJ open 1800-2400 M-Th, 1600-0200 F-Sa, 1600-2400 Su. DD open W-Sa only.

Santa Claran (I), EspañolaSanta Claran: Open 1000-0200.

Taos Mountain (I), toke.

Oregon: Most Oregon casinos leave the cards in the shoe when a table empties.Oregon: Most Oregon casinos share info with each other.

Seven Feathers: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Three Rivers: Open 1000-0200 M-Th, 0900-0400 F-Su

OR: Grande Ronde

Spirit Mountain: DD mid-entry restricted to table minimum.Spirit Mountain: Mid-shoe entry $100 max aggregate bet. Uses RFID chips.

OR: Lincoln City

Chinook Winds: May pref shuffle at SD.

Wildhorse: Players may play a maximum of two spots.

OR: Warm Springs

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesOR: Warm SpringOR: Warm SpringOR: Warm Spring Ka-Nee-Ta 1 0.74 2 0.8 5 100 h17,d10,scOR: Warm Spring Ka-Nee-Ta 5 0.76 6 1.8 3 100 h17Washington

WA: Bellingham Aug 2015WA: BellinghamWA: BellinghamWA: Bellingham Silver Reef 4 0.40 2 0.8 5 500 h17,ds,scWA: Bellingham Silver Reef 2 0.52 5 4.7 3 500 h17,ds,ls,csmWA: Bellingham Silver Reef 3 0.54 6 1.3 3 500 h17,ds,lsWA: Bellingham Silver Reef 1 0.74 5 4.7 5 500 Spanish,h17,csmWA: Bellingham Skagit Valley (I)WA: BellinghamWA: Bellingham Skagit Valley 1 0.52 2 0.8 10 250 h17,d9,ds,nm,scWA: Bellingham Skagit Valley 6 0.56 6 1.5 3 500 h17,ds,rsaWA: Bellingham Skagit Valley 1 0.42 6 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Bellingham Slo PitchWA: BellinghamWA: Bellingham Slo Pitch 2 0.63 6 1.5 5 100 h17,dsWA: Bellingham Slo Pitch 1 0.42 6 1.5 5 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: BellinghamWA: BellinghamWA: Bellingham Swinomish 2 0.74 2 0.9 5 250 h17,d10,sc,LL9,nmsWA: Bellingham Swinomish 2 0.63 6 5.5 5 250 h17,ds,LL9,csmWA: Bellingham Swinomish 1 0.40 5 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Bremerton Nov 2015WA: Bremerton All Star, SilverdaleWA: BremertonWA: Bremerton All Star 1 0.74 2 1.0 15 200 h17,d10,LL10,shoe,nmmWA: Bremerton All Star 3 0.42 6 1.5 3 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Chewelah Jun 2015WA: ChewelahWA: ChewelahWA: Chewelah Chewelah 2 0.56 6 1.5 3 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Chewelah Chewelah 1 0.76 6 1.5 5 200 Spanish,h17WA: Clarkston Feb 2015WA: Clarkston Lancer LanesWA: ClarkstonWA: Clarkston Lancer Lanes 2 0.56 6 2.5 2 100 h17,ds,rsaWA: Clarkston Lancer Lanes 1 0.42 6 2.5 2 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Davenport May 2015WA: DavenportWA: DavenportWA: Davenport Two Rivers 3 0.56 6 1.5 3 100 h17,ds,rsaWA: Ellensburg Jul 2016WA: Ellensburg Wild Goose (FE)WA: EllensburgWA: Ellensburg Wild Goose 1 0.56 6 1.8 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Ellensburg Wild Goose 1 0.42 6 1.2 3 300 Spanish,h17,ddd

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Ka-Nee-Ta: Open 1300-0200 W-Su, closed M-Tu.Ka-Nee-Ta: Two hands max per player at DD, three hands max at shoes.

Washington: Most Washington casinos leave the cards in the shoe when a table empties.

Silver Reef (Merit) (I), FerndaleSilver Reef: Open 1000-0400 M-Th, 1000-0600 F-Su.

Skagit Valley: Open 0900-0300, Su-Th, 0900-0500 F-Sa. Database participant.

Slo Pitch: toke. Open 1200-0600.

Swinomish (I), AnacortesSwinomish: 6D typically open on weekends only

All Star: toke. Open 1100-0400.

Chewelah (WH) (I). 2 miles south of ChewelaChewelah: Open 1000-0200

Lancer Lanes: toke. Opens 1330 M-Sa. Closed Sunday

Two Rivers (I). 24 miles north of Davenport.Two Rivers: Table games open F-Su at 1200.

Wild Goose: toke. Opens at 1500 W-Su, closed M-Tu.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Everett Jul 2016WA: EverettWA: EverettWA: Everett Great American 1 0.65 2 0.8 15 300 h17,d9,LL10,nmm,shoeWA: Everett Great American 1 0.56 6 1.0 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Everett Great American 3 0.40 5 1.0 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Everett Royal (UWN)WA: EverettWA: Everett Royal 1 0.56 8 1.2 5 300 h17,ds,ls,LL9WA: Everett Royal 3 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: EverettWA: EverettWA: Everett Silver Dollar Mill C 1 0.57 2 1.0 15 300 h17,d10,ds,rsa,LL10,shoeWA: Everett Silver Dollar Mill C 1 0.56 6 1.4 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Everett Silver Dollar Mill C 3 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,ddd

Sep 2016WA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick- Coyote Bob’s 1 0.56 6 1.3 2 200 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Kennewick- Coyote Bob’s 7 0.42 6 1.3 2 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick- Crazy Moose 1 0.56 6 1.2 3 200 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Kennewick- Crazy Moose 7 0.42 6 1.2 3 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Kennewick- Joker’s, RichlandWA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick-

- WA: Kennewick- Joker’s 1 0.40 2 0.9 10 300 h17,ds,scWA: Kennewick- Joker’s 1 0.56 6 2.5 3 300 h17,ds,rsa

+ WA: Kennewick- Joker’s 1 0.37 4 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,ddd+ WA: Kennewick- Joker’s 2 0.40 5 1.4 3 300 Spanish,h17,ddd

WA: Kennewick-WA: Kennewick-

- WA: Kennewick- Lucky Bridge 1 0.56 6 1.7 3 200 h17,ds,rsa- WA: Kennewick- Lucky Bridge 7 0.42 6 1.7 2 300 Spanish,h17,ddd

WA: La Center Nov 2015WA: La Center Last FrontierWA: La CenterWA: La Center Last Frontier 1 0.28 2 0.7 15 300 h17,ds,ls,rsa,LL9WA: La Center Last Frontier 1 0.46 6 1.3 5 300 h17,ds,ls,rsa,LL9WA: La Center Last Frontier 2 0.76 6 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17WA: La Center New PhoenixWA: La CenterWA: La Center New Phoenix 2 0.28 2 0.5 15 300 h17,ds,ls,rsaWA: La Center New Phoenix 3 0.46 6 1.2 5 300 h17,ds,ls,rsa,LL9WA: La Center New Phoenix 2 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: La Center Palace (Chip’s)WA: La CenterWA: La Center Palace 3 0.35 2 0.9 25 300 h17,ds,rsa,nms,LL10,shoeWA: La Center Palace 2 0.56 6 1.3 3 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: La Center Palace 1 0.76 6 1.3 3 300 Spanish,h17

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Great American (GC)Great American: toke. Closed 0600-1000 M-Tu. Penetration varies by dealer. 9 spots at Spanish.

Royal: Closed 0500-0900 M-Tu.

Silver Dollar Mill Creek (UWN), in BothellSilver Dollar Mill Creek: toke, opens 1000.

WA: Kennewick-Richland-PascoCoyote Bob’s (UWN), KennewickCoyote Bob’s: toke. Open 1100-0400. $300 max upon request.

Crazy Moose (UWN), PascoCrazy Moose: toke, losed 0500-0900 M-Tu. $300 max upon request.

Joker’s: toke. Open 1200-0400 Su-Th, 1200-0600 F-SaJoker’s: Insurance bets to the table max regardless of bet size

Lucky Bridge, Kennewick.Lucky Bridge: toke. Open 1100-0400 M-F, 0900-0400 Sa-Su

Last Frontier: toke. Same ownership as New Phoenix. Closed 0400-0800 Tu-W.

New Phoenix: toke. Same ownership as Last Frontier. Closed 0400-1200 Th-Fr.

Palace: toke. Open 0800-0400. $25 bonuses for rare hands from 1200-1800.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Longview Nov 2015WA: Longview Cadillac IslandWA: LongviewWA: Longview Cadillac Island 1 0.74 2 1.0 5 300 h17,d10,hide,shoe,LL10WA: Longview Cadillac Island 1 0.63 6 1.5 3 300 h17,ds,LL9WA: Longview Cadillac Island 2 0.42 6 1.5 3 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Manson Jul 2015WA: MansonWA: MansonWA: MansonWA: Manson Mill Bay 2 0.63 6 1.8 5 100 h17,ds,LL9WA: Manson Mill Bay 2 0.42 6 1.8 5 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Marysville Jul 2016WA: MarysvilleWA: MarysvilleWA: Marysville Angel of the Winds 1 0.69 2 1.0 25 500 h17,d9,dsWA: Marysville Angel of the Winds 4 0.46 6 1.9 5 500 h17,ds,rsa,lsWA: Marysville Angel of the Winds 2 0.42 6 1.6 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddWA: MarysvilleWA: MarysvilleWA: MarysvilleWA: Marysville Quil Ceda Creek 1 0.52 2 0.9 15 250 h17,ds,d9WA: Marysville Quil Ceda Creek 5 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaWA: Marysville Quil C 3 0.42 6 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Marysville Tulalip (I)WA: MarysvilleWA: Marysville Tulalip 9 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,dsWA: Marysville Tulalip 3 0.76 6 1.5 5 500 Spanish,h17WA: Marysville Tulalip 1 1.04 6 1.5 5 500 h17,freebet

Jul 2016WA: Moses Lake Papa’s (FE)WA: Moses LakeWA: Moses Lake Papa’s 3 0.56 6 1.9 3 100 h17,ds,rsaWA: Moses Lake Papa’s 3 0.42 6 1.2 3 100 Spanish,h17,ddd

Nov 2015WA: Ocean ShoreWA: Ocean ShoreWA: Ocean Shore Quinault Beach Res 1 0.77 2 0.8 15 250 h17,d10,nrs,nm,LL9WA: Ocean Shore Quinault Beach Res 2 0.63 6 1.7 5 250 h17,ds,LL9WA: Ocean Shore Quinault Beach Res 2 0.42 6 1.7 5 250 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Olympia Jan 2015

WA: OlympiaWA: OlympiaWA: Olympia Hawks Prairie 1 0.69 2 0.9 15 200 h17,d10,rsa,shoeWA: Olympia Hawks Prairie 1 0.59 8 1.5 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Olympia Hawks Prairie 2 0.52 8 1.5 5 300 Spanish,17,dddWA: OlympiaWA: OlympiaWA: Olympia Little Creek 3 0.56 2 0.8 5 250 h17,nrs,LL10,scWA: Olympia Little Creek 1 0.63 6 1.4 3 500 h17,ds,LL9

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Cadillac Island: toke. Open 1000-0600.

Mill Bay (I), 4 miles west of ChelanMill Bay: Same tribal group as 12 Tribes in Omak. Table games open at 1200.Mill Bay: Penetration varies by dealer. Higher limits possible upon request.

Angel of the Winds (I), Arlington.Angel of the Winds: BJ open 1000-0400. Lots of heat for green action.

Quil Ceda Creek (I)Quil Ceda Creek: toke. Owned by Tulalip tribes. Opens at 1000.Quil Ceda Creek: Penetration varies by dealer.

Tulalip: Penetration varies by dealer. Will half shoe suspected APs.

WA: Moses Lake

Papa’s: toke. Open 1200-0200 Su-Th, 1200-0300 F-Sa.

WA: Ocean ShoresQuinault Beach Resort (I)Quinault Beach Resort: Open 1000-0300 Su-Th, 1000-0500 F-Sa.

WA: Olympia: including Lacey, Rochester, Shelton, Yelm.Hawks Prairie, Lacey.Hawks Prairie: Open 1100-0500 Su-Th, 1000-0700 F-Sa. Penetration varies by dealer.

Little Creek (I), SheltonLittle Creek : Open 0900-0400 Su-Th, 0900-0500 F-Sa. DD penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Olympia Little Creek 2 0.76 6 1.4 5 250 Spanish,h17WA: OlympiaWA: OlympiaWA: Olympia Lucky Eagle 1 0.41 1 0.4 15 250 h17,d10,lsWA: Olympia Lucky Eagle 2 0.67 2 0.6 10 250 h17,d10,ls,scWA: Olympia Lucky Eagle 3 0.54 6 1.4 5 500 h17,ds,lsWA: Olympia Lucky Eagle 2 0.42 6 1.4 5 500 Spanish,h17,dddWA: OlympiaWA: OlympiaWA: Olympia Red Wind 4 0.53 2 0.9 5 500 h17,LL10,nm,scWA: Olympia Red Wind 1 0.53 2 0.9 5 250 h17,nm,scWA: Olympia Red Wind 1 0.76 6 1.7 5 250 h17WA: Olympia RedW 2 0.76 6 2.0 5 250 Spanish,h17WA: Omak Jul 2015WA: Omak 12 Tribes (I)WA: OmakWA: Omak 13 Tribes 3 0.66 8 1.5 3 200 h17,dsWA: Omak 14 Tribes 1 0.52 8 1.5 3 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Poulsbo Nov 2015WA: Poulsbo Clearwater (I)WA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: Poulsbo Clearwater 1 0.94 1 0.3 5 500 1:1,h17,sf21WA: Poulsbo Clearwater 5 0.53 2 0.9 5 500 3:2,h17,nmmWA: Poulsbo Clearwater 5 0.53 2 0.9 5 500 3:2,h17,nmm,LL10WA: Poulsbo Clearwater 3 0.63 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,h17,dsWA: Poulsbo Clearwater 2 0.63 6 1.2 3 500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9WA: Poulsbo Clearwater 1 0.63 6 0.9 1 250 3:2,h17,ds,LL9WA: Poulsbo Clearwater 2 0.76 6 1.2 5 500 3:2,Spanish,h17WA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: PoulsboWA: Poulsbo The Point 1 0.53 2 1.0 5 500 h17,sc,nmsWA: Poulsbo The Point 1 0.77 6 1.3 2 200 h17,rs3,nmsWA: Poulsbo The Point 1 0.42 6 1.3 2 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Pullman Feb 2015WA: Pullman Zeppoz (FE)WA: PullmanWA: PullmanWA: Pullman Zeppoz 2 0.56 6 2.5 5 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Pullman Zeppoz 1 0.42 6 2.5 3 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Seattle Jun 2016WA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Caribbean 1 0.74 2 0.9 25 300 h17,d10,nm,shoe,LL10

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Lucky Eagle (I), Rochester.Lucky Eagle: Open 0900-0400 Su-Th, 0900-0600 F-Sa

Red Wind (I), YelmRed Wind: Open 0800-0500 M-W, 24 hours Th-Su. 6D penetration varies by dealer.

12 Tribes: Tables open at 1000. Same tribal group as Mill Bay in Manson.

Clearwater: Open 1000-0400 Su-Th, 24 hours F-Sa.Clearwater: Higher level cards receive greater ferry reimbursement.Clearwater: Reimburses Tacoma Narrows bridge toll for tracked non-locals.Clearwater: Reimburses walk-on ferry fee for tracked non-locals.

The Point (I), toke, Near KingstonThe Point: Table games open 1600-0200 M-Thu, 1400-0200 F-Su.The Point: Bets limited to 5x previous bet. Sweats green action.The Point: Reimburses ferry fees for car, driver and passengers with tracked play.

Zeppoz: Open 1500-0300 Su-Th, 1500-0400 F-Sa, 1400-0400 Su.Zeppoz: toke. Penetration varies by dealer.

Includes Auburn, Bothell, Burien, Edmonds, Kent, Kirkland, and Mountlake Terrace.Also includes Renton, Seatac, Seattle, Shoreline, Tukwila, and West Seattle.Caribbean, Kirkland (Macau Casino, LLC)Caribbean: toke. Open 1100-0700Caribbean: Penetration varies by dealer. No mid-shoe entry on DD LL side bet.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Seattle Caribbean 4 0.54 6 1.4 5 200 h17,ds,lsWA: Seattle Caribbean 4 0.42 6 1.4 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Seattle Caribbean 1 1.04 6 5 100 h17,freebetWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Club Hollywood 1 0.49 8 2.0 5 300 h17,ds,ls,rsaWA: Seattle Club Hollywood 4 0.40 5 1.4 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Crazy Moose 2 0.49 8 1.5 3 100 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rsaWA: Seattle Crazy Moose 4 0.40 5 1.5 3 300 3:2,Spanish,h17,dddWA: Seattle Fortune, TukwilaWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Fortune 2 0.40 5 1.4 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Seattle Freddie’s, RentonWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Freddie’s 1 0.49 8 2.3 5 300 h17,ds,ls,rsa,LL9WA: Seattle Freddie’s 4 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Goldie’s 1 0.35 2 0.8 25 300 h17,ds,rsa,shoe,LL10WA: Seattle Goldie’s 1 0.56 6 1.5 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Seattle Goldie’s 3 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Great American 1 0.65 2 0.9 10 300 h17,d9,LL10,nmm,shoeWA: Seattle Great American 1 0.56 6 1.6 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Seattle Great American 2 0.40 5 1.6 3 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Iron Horse 1 0.53 2 0.9 25 300 h17,nmm,shoeWA: Seattle Iron Horse 1 0.63 6 1.8 5 300 h17,dsWA: Seattle Iron Horse 3 0.40 5 1.8 1 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Macau Southcenter 1 0.35 2 1.0 15 300 h17,ds,rsa,nmm,LL10,shoeWA: Seattle Macau Southcenter 1 0.56 6 1.3 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Seattle Macau Southcenter 2 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Muckleshoot 2 0.94 1 0.5 5 500 1:1,h17,sf21WA: Seattle Muckleshoot 11 0.66 8 0.8 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9WA: Seattle Muckleshoot 2 0.66 8 0.8 1 500 3:2,h17,dsWA: Seattle Muckleshoot 12 0.78 8 0.8 5 250 3:2,Spanish,h17WA: Seattle Muckleshoot 2 1.03 8 0.8 5 100 h17,freebetWA: Seattle Muckleshoot 1 2.92 8 0.8 1 500 1:1,h17,ds,LL9WA: SeattleWA: Seattle

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Club Hollywood (UWN), toke, Shoreline.Club Hollywood: toke. Closed 0400-1000 M and 0600-1000 Tu.Club Hollywood: Penetration varies greatly by dealer.

Crazy Moose (UWN), Mountlake Terrace.Crazy Moose: $300 max available upon request.Crazy Moose: toke, open 0900-0500. Penetration varies by dealer.

Fortune: Closed 0500-0900 Tu-W. Penetration set by notch.

Freddie’s: Closed 1000-1400 Su-M.

Goldie’s (Chip’s), ShorelineGoldie’s: toke, closed 0500-0900 M-Tu. DD and 6 deck penetration set by notch.

Great American Tukwila (GC)Great American: toke, closed 0600-1000 M-Tu. DD penetration varies by dealer.

Iron Horse (IH), AuburnIron Horse: Open 0800-0300. DD penetration set by notch.

Macau Southcenter (Macau Casino, LLC), TukwilaMacau Southcenter: Closed 0600-1000 W-Th

Muckleshoot (I), AuburnMuckleshoot: Open 24 hours. Penetration varies by dealer.Muckleshoot: Sometimes shuffles out of sight of players.

Red Dragon (UWN), Mountlake TerraceRed Dragon: toke, open 1000-0400 Su-Th, 1000-0600 F-Sa.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Seattle Red Dragon 2 0.54 6 1.5 5 300 h17,ds,ls,LL9WA: Seattle Red Dragon 3 0.40 5 1.5 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Seattle Riverside, TukwilaWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Riverside 2 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Roxbury Lanes 1 0.40 2 0.9 10 300 h17,ds,nm,shoeWA: Seattle Roxbury Lanes 2 0.40 5 1.5 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Silver Dollar (Rento 1 0.66 8 1.7 5 300 h17,dsWA: Seattle Silver Dollar (Rento 5 0.40 5 1.0 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Silver Dollar (Seatac 2 0.66 8 1.2 5 300 h17,dsWA: Seattle Silver Dollar (Seatac 5 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Snoqualmie 2 0.59 8 0.7 5 500 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Seattle Snoqualmie 14 0.59 8 0.7 5 500 h17,ds,rsaWA: Seattle Snoqualmie 5 0.78 8 0.7 5 500 Spanish,h17WA: SeattleWA: SeattleWA: Seattle Wizard’s 1 0.56 6 3.0 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Seattle Wizard’s 2 0.40 5 2.0 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Sequim Nov 2015WA: Sequim Seven Cedars (I)WA: SequimWA: Sequim Seven Cedars 2 0.61 5 4.7 2 500 h17,ds,csmWA: Sequim Seven Cedars 2 0.66 8 3.0 2 500 h17,dsWA: Sequim Seven Cedars 1 0.76 6 2.5 2 500 Spanish,h17WA: Spokane Feb 2015WA: SpokaneWA: SpokaneWA: Spokane Aces 3 0.56 6 2.0 3 100 h17,ds,rsaWA: Spokane Aces 2 0.42 6 2.0 3 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SpokaneWA: SpokaneWA: Spokane Big Daddy’s 2 0.56 6 1.5 3 50 h17,ds,rsaWA: Spokane Big Daddy’s 2 0.42 6 1.5 3 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SpokaneWA: SpokaneWA: Spokane Black Pearl 1 0.56 6 1.5 3 100 h17,ds,rsaWA: Spokane Black Pearl 2 0.42 6 1.5 3 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: SpokaneWA: SpokaneWA: Spokane Lilac Lanes 2 0.56 6 1.4 3 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Spokane Lilac Lanes 1 0.42 6 1.4 5 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Spokane

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Riverside: toke, closed 0600-1000 W-Th

Roxbury Lanes (FE), West SeattleRoxbury Lanes: toke, open 1100-0600. Quick to back off.Roxbury Lanes: Floor approval required to bet more than 2x previous bet at DD.

Silver Dollar (UWN), RentonSilver Dollar (Renton): toke, open 1000-0600. Penetration varies by dealer.

Silver Dollar (UWN), SeatacSilver Dollar (Seatac): Closed 0500-0900 Tu-W. Penetration varies by dealer.

Snoqualmie (I), Snoqualmie. I-90 off Exit 27Snoqualmie: Penetration set by notch. Database participant.

Wizard’s (Iszley), BurienWizard’s: toke, open 0800-0400 M-Th, 24 hours F-Su.

Seven Cedars: Open 1000-0300 Su-Th, 1000-0400 F-Sa. 8D rarely open.

Aces, North SpokaneAces: toke, open 1100 daily. $200 max available upon request.

Big Daddy’s at Hugo’s on the Hill, South SpokaneBig Daddy’s: toke, opens at 1530 Mo-Th, 1330 Fr-Su.

Black Pearl, Spokane ValleyBlack Pearl: toke, opens at 1000.

Lilac Lanes, North SpokaneLilac Lanes: toke, open 1000 M-F, 1100 Sa-Su. Closes 0300.

Northern Quest (I), Airway Heights

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: SpokaneWA: Spokane Northern Quest 19 0.56 6 1.3 3 500 h17,ds,rsaWA: Spokane Northern Quest 3 0.42 6 0.9 5 100 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Tacoma Jan 2016

WA: TacomaWA: TacomaWA: Tacoma Chip’s 1 0.35 2 1.0 10 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL10,nmm,shoeWA: Tacoma Chip’s 2 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: TacomaWA: TacomaWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 4 0.33 2 0.8 25 500 h17,ds,lsWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 1 0.76 6 5.7 3 500 h17,LL9,csmWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 1 0.76 6 5.7 3 500 h17,csmWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 1 1.04 6 5.7 5 500 h17,freebet,csmWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 7 0.79 8 1.8 5 500 h17WA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 5 0.79 8 1.8 3 500 h17,LL9WA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 5 0.76 6 1.7 5 500 Spanish,h17WA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 3 0.76 6 1.7 5 500 Spanish,h17,csmWA: Tacoma Emerald Queen 1 Half Back BlackjackWA: TacomaWA: TacomaWA: Tacoma Great American 1 0.65 2 0.9 10 300 h17,d9,nmm,shoeWA: Tacoma Great American 1 0.56 6 1.2 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Tacoma Great American 2 0.42 6 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: TacomaWA: TacomaWA: Tacoma Macau 1 0.63 2 1.0 15 300 h17,d10,ds,LL10,shoeWA: Tacoma Macau 1 0.56 6 1.5 5 300 h17,ds,rsaWA: Tacoma Macau 3 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: TacomaWA: TacomaWA: Tacoma Palace 1 0.35 2 1.0 10 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL10,nmm,shoeWA: Tacoma Palace 2 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Tokeland Nov 2015WA: Tokeland Shoalwater Bay (I)WA: TokelandWA: Tokeland Shoalwater Bay 3 0.63 6 . 5 250 h17,dsWA: Tokeland Shoalwater Bay 1 0.42 6 . 5 250 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Tokeland Shoalwater Bay 1 1.04 6 . 5 250 h17,freebet

May 2016WA: Walla WallaWA: Walla WallaWA: Walla Walla Getaway 3 0.42 6 1.4 3 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Wenatchee Jul 2015WA: Wenatchee Buzz InnWA: WenatcheeWA: Wenatchee Buzz Inn 2 0.56 6 1.5 3 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Wenatchee Buzz Inn 2 0.42 6 1.5 3 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Wenatchee Clearwater SaloonWA: Wenatchee

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Northern Quest: Open 0900-0500, 24 hours F-Su. Penetration varies by dealer.

WA: Tacoma: including Federal Way, Fife, Lakewood, RoyChip’s (Chip’s). LakewoodChip’s: Open 1600-0800. Max 2 hands per player.

Emerald Queen (I), TacomaEmerald Queen: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Great American (GC), LakewoodGreat American: toke, closed 0600-1000 M-Tu. DD penetration set by notch.

Macau, (Macau Casino, LLC), LakewoodMacau: toke, closed 0700-1100 M-Tu. Penetration varies by dealer.

Palace (Chip’s), LakewoodPalace: toke, closed 0400-0800 M-Tu. Max 2 hands per player.

Shoalwater Bay: Tables closed M-Tu, open 1700 W-Th, 1600 F, 1400 Sa-Su.

WA: Walla WallaGetaway at Bowlaway LanesGetaway: toke, opens at 1100.

Buzz Inn: toke. open 1200-0200 Su-Th, 1200-0400 F-Sa. Penetration varies by dealer.

Clearwater Saloon: toke, open 1200-0200 Su-Th, 1200-0400 Fr-Sa.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWA: Wenatchee Clearwater Saloon 1 0.56 6 1.8 3 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Wenatchee Clearwater Saloon 2 0.42 6 1.8 3 200 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Woodland Nov 2015WA: Woodland Lucky 21WA: WoodlandWA: Woodland Lucky 21 1 0.35 2 0.9 15 300 h17,ds,rsa,nms,shoe,LL10WA: Woodland Lucky 21 1 0.56 6 1.3 5 300 h17,ds,rsa,LL9WA: Woodland Lucky 21 3 0.40 5 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Yakima Aug 2016WA: YakimaWA: YakimaWA: YakimaWA: Yakima Caribbean 3 0.63 2 0.9 10 300 h17,d10,ds,nms,shoeWA: Yakima Caribbean 1 0.57 4 1.1 5 100 h17,dsWA: Yakima Caribbean 3 0.42 6 1.3 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: YakimaWA: YakimaWA: Yakima Legends 1 0.53 2 1.0 10 500 h17,shoe,nmmWA: Yakima Legends 5 0.63 6 1.4 3 250 h17,dsWA: Yakima Legends 5 0.76 6 1.4 3 250 Spanish,h17WA: Yakima Nob Hill (FE)WA: YakimaWA: Yakima Nob Hill 1 0.53 2 0.9 10 300 h17,nms,shoeWA: Yakima Nob Hill 1 0.57 4 1.1 5 300 h17,dsWA: Yakima Nob Hill 3 0.40 5 1.2 5 300 Spanish,h17,dddWA: Yakima RC’s, SunnysideWA: YakimaWA: Yakima RC’s 1 0.51 4 1.5 2 200 h17,ds,rsaWA: Yakima RC’s 2 0.42 6 1.7 2 200 Spanish,h17,dddWY: Lander May 2014WY: Lander Shoshone Rose (I)WY: LanderWY: LanderWY: Lander Shoshone Rose 2 0.04 2 . 5 300 s17,ds,rsa,hsaWY: Riverton May 2014WY: Riverton Wind River (I)WY: RivertonWY: Riverton Wind River 4 0.74 2 . 5 500 h17,d10WY: Riverton Wind River 1 0.63 6 . 3 200 h17,ds

USA West (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OR, WA, WY)

Lucky 21: toke, open 1200-0700 M-F, 24 hours Sa-Su.

Caribbean, (Macau Casino, LLC)Caribbean: toke, closed 0700-1100 Tu-W.Higher limits available upon request.Caribbean: Restricts betting of unequal amounts on multiple spots.

Legends (I), ToppenishLegends: toke, tables open 1000-0400.

Nob Hill: toke, opens 1100, closes between 0400 and 0600. Penetration varies by dealer.

RC’s: toke, opens at 1700 M-Th, 1600 F-Su.

Shoshone Rose: Penetration varies by dealer.Shoshone Rose: May reduce limits to discourage skilled players.

Wind River: Penetration varies by dealer

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesIL: Chicago Sep 2016

IL: Chicago* IL: Chicago+ IL: Chicago Grand Victoria 1 0.35 2 0.8 200 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa+ IL: Chicago Grand Victoria 2 0.34 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa* IL: Chicago Grand Victoria 8 0.59 8 1.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- IL: Chicago Grand Victoria 3 0.59 6 5.5 10 2000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,csm* IL: Chicago Grand Victoria 1 1.92 6 1.5 10 2000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

IL: ChicagoIL: Chicago

+ IL: Chicago Harrah’s 4 0.34 6 1.2 25 5000 s17,ds,rsa,nm- IL: Chicago Harrah’s 12 0.56 6 1.2 10 5000 h17,ds,rsa

IL: Chicago* IL: Chicago* IL: Chicago Hollywood Aurora 3 0.41 6 1.0 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds* IL: Chicago Hollywood Aurora 3 0.63 6 1.0 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds* IL: Chicago Hollywood Aurora 2 0.66 8 1.0 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds* IL: Chicago Hollywood Aurora 2 1.99 6 1.0 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds

IL: ChicagoIL: Chicago

* IL: Chicago Hollywood Joliet 3 0.34 6 1.0 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nm* IL: Chicago Hollywood Joliet 7 0.56 6 1.0 15 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa* IL: Chicago Hollywood Joliet 3 1.92 6 1.0 10 5000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

IL: Chicago Rivers, Des PlainesIL: Chicago

- IL: Chicago Rivers 4 0.41 6 1.9 100 25000 s17,ds,nms- IL: Chicago Rivers 8 0.63 6 1.9 50 10000 h17,ds,nm- IL: Chicago Rivers 7 0.63 6 1.9 25 10000 h17,ds* IL: Chicago Rivers 2 0.66 8 7.7 10 10000 h17,ds,csm- IL: Chicago Rivers 1 0.78 8 1.9 25 10000 Spanish,h17

IL: Metropolis Sep 2016IL: Metropolis Harrah’s (CEC)IL: Metropolis

* IL: Metropolis Harrah’s 4 0.56 6 1.3 25 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nm+ IL: Metropolis Harrah’s 8 0.56 6 1.3 10 500 h17,ds,rsa

IL: Peoria Dec 2012IL: PeoriaIL: PeoriaIL: Peoria Par-A-Dice 13 0.56 6 1.5 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa

Sep 2016

IN: by Chicago, IIN: by Chicago, I Ameristar 1 0.65 2 1.0 15 200 h17,d9,nmIN: by Chicago, I Ameristar 12 0.41 6 1.2 50 10000 s17,ds

* IN: by Chicago, I Ameristar 14 0.63 6 1.5 10 2500 h17,dsIN: by Chicago, IIN: by Chicago, IIN: by Chicago, I Blue Chip 5 0.34 6 1.6 50 5000 s17,ds,rsa

- IN: by Chicago, I Blue Chip 20 0.56 6 1.7 5 1000 h17,ds,rsaIN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe (CEC)

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

IL: Chicago, including Aurora, Des Plaines, Elgin, and Joliet.Grand Victoria (MGM), ElginGrand Victoria: Closed 0630-0830. Penetration varies by dealer.

Harrah’s (CEC), JolietHarrah’s: Closed 0600-0800. Penetration varies by dealer.

Hollywood Aurora (PENN)Hollywood Aurora: Sun-Thu closed 0430-0830. Fri Sat closed 0630-0830. Database participant.

Hollywood Joliet (PENN)Hollywood Joliet: Closed 0530-0730. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Rivers: Closed 0700-0900. Database participant.

Harrah’s: Open 0900-0500 Su-Th, 0900-0700 F-Sa.

Par-A-Dice (Boyd), East Peoria.Par-A-Dice: Open 0900-0600. High limit opens at noon

IN: by Chicago, ILIN: by Chicago, IL including East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, and Michigan City

Ameristar (PNK), East Chicago.

Blue Chip (Boyd), Michigan CityBlue Chip: HL closed on weekdays. Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesIN: by Chicago, IIN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe 15 0.41 6 1.7 50 25000 3:2,s17,ds

- IN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe 26 0.63 6 2.0 10 10000 3:2,h17,ds- IN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe 1 0.54 6 2.0 10 2500 3:2,Spanish,s17

IN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe 1 0.60 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,switch6* IN: by Chicago, I Horseshoe 1 0.62 6 2.0 15 2500 dab,1:1,sura

IN: by Chicago, IIN: by Chicago, I

+ IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 1 0.68 2 0.7 25 500 3:2,s17,d10,ls,nsa,nrs,nm,1spotIN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 1 0.94 2 0.7 10 200 3:2,h17,d10,nsa,nrs,nm,1spot

+ IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 7 0.33 6 1.0 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls+ IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 7 0.63 6 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,ds

IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 1 0.18 8 1.0 5 500 1:1,h17,switch+ IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 11 0.63 6 5.7 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,csm+ IN: by Chicago, I Majestic Star 3 0.54 6 1.0 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17

IN: Evansville Oct 2014IN: Evansville Tropicana (TPCA)IN: EvansvilleIN: Evansville Tropicana 5 0.41 6 1.3 25 3000 s17,dsIN: Evansville Tropicana 14 0.63 6 1.3 10 1000 h17,ds

IN: French Lick Sep 2016IN: French Lick French Lick ResortIN: French LickIN: French LickIN: French Lick

+ IN: French Lick French Lick Resort 1 0.56 2 0.5 25 500 s17,d10,nrs,nms,sc+ IN: French Lick French Lick Resort 7 0.41 6 0.7 25 2500 s17,ds,nms- IN: French Lick French Lick Resort 13 0.63 6 0.7 10 1000 h17,ds

Jul 2016IN: by Louisville,IN: by Louisville,IN: by Louisville, Horseshoe 2 0.35 2 1.0 50 5000 3:2,s17,nrs,scIN: by Louisville, Horseshoe 2 0.77 2 1.0 25 3000 3:2,h17,d10,nrs,scIN: by Louisville, Horseshoe 9 0.33 6 1.5 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,lsIN: by Louisville, Horseshoe 21 0.63 6 1.5 5 3000 3:2,h17,ds,lsIN: by Louisville, Horseshoe 9 1.99 6 1.5 10 3000 6:5,h17,ds,ls

IA: Burlington Apr 2014IA: BurlingtonIA: BurlingtonIA: Burlington Catfish Bend 1 1.73 1 0.4 5 500 6:5,h17,d10,dsIA: Burlington Catfish Bend 1 0.63 2 0.9 15 500 3:2,h17,d10,ds,shoeIA: Burlington Catfish Bend 9 0.63 6 1.0 3 500 3:2,h17,dsIA: Clinton Sep 2010IA: Clinton Wild RoseIA: ClintonIA: Clinton Wild Rose 1 0.40 2 1.0 10 500 h17,ds,sc,shoeIA: Clinton Wild Rose 5 0.63 6 1.8 3 200 h17,dsIA: Davenport Jul 2013

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Horseshoe : No mid-entry at many tables. Penetration varies by dealer

Majestic Star, GaryMajestic Star: Two boats. No unrated play in HL.

Tropicana: Penetration varies by dealer.

IN: Florence: See OH: Cincinnati

French Lick Resort: DD open only during peak hours. Penetration varies by dealer.French Lick Resort: No mid-entry on some high-limit tables. High-limit rarely open.French Lick Resort: Database participant.

IN: Lawrenceburg: See OH: CincinnatiIN: by Louisville, KY

Horseshoe Southern Indiana (CEC), on Rte 111Horseshoe: No mid-game entry upon player request on s17 games. Penetration varies by dealer.

IN: Rising Sun: See OH: Cincinnati

Catfish Bend. Roosevelt AvenueCatfish Bend: 2D open weekends only. Shares info with other east IA casinos.

Wild Rose: Tables open 0800-0200 Su-Th, 0800-0400 F-Sa. DD open evenings.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesIA: DavenportIA: Davenport Isle of Capri 2 0.56 6 1.5 25 500 h17,ds,rsa,nmseIA: Davenport Isle of Capri 14 0.56 6 1.8 5 200 h17,ds,rsaIA: DavenportIA: DavenportIA: Davenport Jumer’s 20 0.46 6 1.2 5 500 h17,ds,ls,rsaIA: DavenportIA: Davenport Rhythm City 9 0.46 6 2.0 5 200 h17,ds,ls,rsaIA: Des Moines Apr 2014IA: Des MoinesIA: Des MoinesIA: Des Moines Prairie Meadows 1 1.54 1 0.5 3 300 6:5,h17,rsaIA: Des Moines Prairie Meadows 6 0.56 6 1.4 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaIA: Dubuque Sep 2016IA: Dubuque Diamond Jo

- IA: Dubuque Diamond Jo 10 0.63 6 1.2 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds- IA: Dubuque Diamond Jo 1 0.91 6 1.2 5 200 3:2,h17,ds,freebet

IA: Dubuque Mystique.* IA: Dubuque Mystique. 5 0.63 6 1.2 5 200 3:2,h17,ds* IA: Dubuque Mystique. 1 0.91 6 1.2 5 200 3:2,h17,ds,freebet

IA: Larchwood Sep 2013IA: LarchwoodIA: Larchwood Grand Falls 19 0.63 6 1.7 5 500 h17,dsIA: Marquette Sep 2016IA: Marquette Lady Luck (ISLE)

* IA: Marquette* IA: Marquette Lady Luck 4 0.63 6 1.2 5 100 h17,ds

IA: Northwood Sep 2016IA: NorthwoodIA: Northwood

* IA: Northwood Diamond Jo 1 0.63 6 0.5 25 1000 h17,ds,nms* IA: Northwood Diamond Jo 12 0.63 6 1.5 10 500 h17,ds

IA: Riverside Apr 2014IA: Riverside RiversideIA: RiversideIA: Riverside Riverside 2 0.65 2 1.0 5 500 h17,d9IA: Riverside Riverside 12 0.63 6 1.8 5 500 h17,ds

Aug 2016IA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, N Ameristar 2 0.40 2 0.6 25 5000 h17,ds,nmmIA: by Omaha, N Ameristar 2 0.63 6 1.5 25 5000 h17,ds,nmmIA: by Omaha, N Ameristar 8 0.63 6 1.5 10 1000 h17,dsIA: by Omaha, N Ameristar 1 0.76 6 1.5 5 1000 Spanish,h17IA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, N Harrah’s 1 1.57 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17IA: by Omaha, N Harrah’s 1 0.63 6 1.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nmmIA: by Omaha, N Harrah’s 9 0.63 6 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,dsIA: by Omaha, N Harrah’s 1 1.04 6 1.5 10 500 3:2,h17,freebet

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Isle of Capri (ISLE), Bettendorf

Jumer’s, Rock Island, ILJumer’s: Open 0700-0500. Penetration varies by dealer. May detain players that refuse to show ID.

Rhythm City (ISLE)

Prairie Meadows, AltoonaPrairie Meadows: Shares info with Diamond Joes in Osceola, IA.

Grand Falls, near Sioux Falls, SD

Lady Luck: Open 0900-0200 Su-Th, weekends 24 hrs.

Diamond Jo, I-35 just south of the Minnesota state lineDiamond Jo: Shares info with Prairie Meadows, near Des Moines. Penetration varies by dealer.

Riverside: Bonuses for 7-7-7 and suited 6-7-8.

IA: by Omaha, NEAmeristar (PNK), Council Bluffs IAAmeristar: Penetration varies by dealer. Mid-entry allowed during first third of shoe.Ameristar: Database participant.

Harrah’s (CEC), Council Bluffs IA.Harrah’s: Penetration varies by dealer. High limit open nights and weekends only.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesIA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, NIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 0.14 2 0.7 50 10000 s17,ds,ls,nmm,shoeIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 0.14 2 0.7 50 10000 s17,ds,ls,nmmIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 0.40 2 0.5 25 5000 h17,ds,nmm,shoeIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 0.33 6 1.5 50 10000 s17,ds,ls,nmIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 17 0.63 6 1.5 10 5000 h17,dsIA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 0.76 6 1.5 10 1000 Spanish,h17IA: by Omaha, N Horseshoe 1 1.04 6 1.5 10 1000 h17,freebetIA: Osceola Jan 2015IA: Osceola Lakeside (Affinity)IA: Osceola Lakeside 1 0.63 6 1.5 25 500 h17,ds,nmsIA: Osceola Lakeside 6 0.63 6 1.5 5 300 h17,dsIA: Sioux City Jul 2015IA: Sioux City Hard Rock (WH)IA: Sioux CityIA: Sioux City Hard Rock 2 0.35 2 0.6 25 1000 h17,ds,rsa,shoe,nmIA: Sioux City Hard Rock 12 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaIA: Sloan Jul 2013IA: Sloan Winnavegas (I)IA: Sloan Winnavegas 6 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,LL9IA: Sloan Winnavegas 1 0.76 6 1.5 5 200 Spanish,h17IA: Tama Aug 2011IA: Tama Meskwaki (I)IA: Tama Meskwaki 15 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,dsIA: Waterloo Nov 2014IA: WaterlooKS: Dodge City Aug 2015KS: Dodge City Boot HillKS: Dodge CityKS: Dodge City Boot Hill 10 0.63 6 1.9 3 1000 h17,dsKS: Kansas City Jan 2016KS: Kansas CityKS: Kansas City Hollywood 4 0.40 2 1.0 15 2000 h17,ds,nmsKS: Kansas City Hollywood 6 0.56 6 1.8 10 500 h17,ds,rsaKS: Kansas City Hollywood 2 0.59 8 2.0 10 500 h17,ds,rsaKS: Topeka May 2016KS: TopekaKS: TopekaKS: Topeka Golden Eagle 2 0.56 2 1.0 5 200 h17,ds,d8,sc,nrs,nm,1spotKS: Topeka Golden Eagle 6 0.56 6 1.9 3 500 h17,ds,rsaKS: TopekaKS: TopekaKS: Topeka Prairie Band 2 1.42 1 0.5 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,nmsKS: Topeka Prairie Band 6 0.40 2 0.7 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nmsKS: Topeka Prairie Band 6 0.56 6 1.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaKS: TopekaKS: TopekaKS: Topeka Sac & Fox 1 0.65 2 1.1 5 200 h17,d9KS: Topeka Sac & Fox 4 0.56 6 1.7 3 500 h17,ds,rsaKS: Wichita Jun 2016

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Horseshoe (CEC), Council Bluffs IAHorseshoe: Typically only one 2D and 6D open in high limit. Database participant.

Hard Rock: Penetration varies by dealer.

Isle of Capri (ISLE). Report needed.

Boot Hill: Penetration varies by dealer.

Hollywood at Kansas Speedway (PEN Database participant.

Golden Eagle (I), HortonGolden Eagle: Penetration varies by dealer.

Prairie Band (I), Mayetta.Prairie Band: DD penetration varies by dealer.

Sac & Fox (I), HiawathaSac & Fox: Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesKS: WichitaKS: WichitaKS: Wichita Kansas Star 5 0.63 6 2.0 25 1000 h17,dsKS: Wichita Kansas Star 16 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,dsMI: Detroit Sep 2016MI: Detroit Greektown (Jack)MI: Detroit Greektown 17 0.54 5 4.7 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,csmMI: Detroit Greektown 7 0.34 6 1.1 25 1000 s17,ds,rsa

* MI: Detroit Greektown 6 0.34 6 1.1 50 10000 s17,ds,rsaMI: Detroit

* MI: Detroit MGM Grand 7 0.34 6 1.4 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsaMI: Detroit MGM Grand 17 0.56 6 1.4 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMI: Detroit MGM Grand 9 1.94 8 1.3 15 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

* MI: Detroit MGM Grand 3 0.76 6 1.5 15 500 3:2,Spanish,h17* MI: Detroit MGM Grand 2 1.04 8 1.4 15 500 3:2,h17,freebet

MI: Detroit Motor CityMI: Detroit Motor City 6 0.34 6 1.7 50 10000 s17,ds,rsaMI: Detroit Motor City 4 0.54 5 4.7 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,csm

- MI: Detroit Motor City 8 0.36 8 2.1 25 2500 s17,ds,rsa- MI: Detroit Motor City 11 0.59 8 2.5 15 500 h17,ds,rsa

Aug 2016MI: North & CentMI: North & CentMI: North & Cent Leelanau Sands 5 0.55 6 1.0 5 200 h17,ds,dsaMI: North & CentMI: North & Cent Little River 13 0.63 6 1.0 5 1000 h17,dsMI: North & CentMI: North & Cent Odawa 16 0.63 6 1.5 25 500 h17,dsMI: North & CentMI: North & CentMI: North & CentMI: North & Cent Soaring Eagle 7 1.42 1 0.5 5 200 6:5,h17,ds,rs3,ls,nmMI: North & Cent Soaring Eagle 5 0.54 6 1.5 50 1000 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rs3MI: North & Cent Soaring Eagle 15 0.54 6 1.5 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rs3MI: North & Cent Soaring Eagle 8 0.54 6 5.7 5 200 3:2,h17,ds,ls,rs3,csmMI: North & CentMI: North & CentMI: North & Cent Turtle Creek 2 0.25 6 1.0 100 2000 s17,ds,dsa,lsMI: North & Cent Turtle Creek 17 0.46 6 1.0 5 500 h17,ds,dsa,lsMI: Southwest Sep 2016MI: Southwest

* MI: Southwest FireKeepers 3 0.35 2 0.9 25 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nm,sc,shoeMI: Southwest FireKeepers 5 0.54 5 4.7 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,csmMI: Southwest FireKeepers 5 0.34 6 1.5 50 2000 s17,ds,rsa,nmMI: Southwest FireKeepers 28 0.59 8 2.0 10 1000 h17,ds,rsaMI: SouthwestMI: Southwest

+ MI: Southwest Four Winds, Dowag 3 0.56 6 1.3 10 200 h17,ds,rsaMI: SouthwestMI: SouthwestMI: Southwest Four Winds, New B 1 1.42 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa,nm

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Kansas Star (Boyd), Mulvane.Kansas Star: Leaves cards in shoe when table empties. Penetration varies by dealer.

MGM Grand (MGM)

MI: North & CentralLeelanau Sands (I), Traverse City, Aug 2016Leelanau Sands: Same tribe as Turtle Creek. BJ opens at 1400 M-F, 1200 Sa-Su.

Little River (I), Manistee, Aug 2016

Odawa (I), Petoskey, Aug 2016

Soaring Eagle (I), Mount Pleasant, Aug 2016Soaring Eagle: Mid-shoe entry restricted to table minimum at low limit shoes.Soaring Eagle: Penetration varies by dealer. Cards are not shuffled when the table empties.

Turtle Creek (I), Traverse City, Aug 2016Turtle Creek: Same tribe as Leelanau Sands.

FireKeepers (I), Battle Creek, I-94 at exit 104, Sep 2016

Four Winds (Lakes), (I), Dowagiac, Jul 2016Four Winds, Dowagiac: Covers discard trays. Tables open Sun-Thu 10-2 F,S 10-3

Four Winds (Lakes), (I), New Buffalo. Sep 2016Four Winds, New Buffalo. : Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMI: Southwest Four Winds, New B 9 0.34 6 1.5 25 2500 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nmMI: Southwest Four Winds, New B 8 0.56 6 2.0 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa

- MI: Southwest Four Winds, New B 1 0.58 6 1.8 10 500 1:1,h17,switch6- MI: Southwest Four Winds, New B 7 0.59 8 2.0 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa

MI: SouthwestMI: Southwest

+ MI: Southwest Four Winds, Hartfor 3 0.56 6 1.8 10 200 h17,ds,rsaMI: SouthwestMI: SouthwestMI: Southwest Gun Lake 13 0.56 6 1.3 25 1000 h17,ds,rsaMI: Southwest Gun Lake 4 0.56 6 5.7 15 500 h17,ds,rsa,csmMI: Southwest Gun Lake 2 1.04 6 5.7 15 500 h17,freebet

Aug 2016MI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Bay Mills 1 0.53 2 1.0 5 100 s17,d10,nm,scMI: Upper Penins Bay Mills 5 0.33 6 1.9 5 100 s17,ds,dsaMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Chip-In’s Island 1 0.46 2 0.9 5 200 s17,d10,ds,nrs,scMI: Upper Penins Chip-In’s Island 3 0.42 6 2.1 5 500 s17,ds,rs3MI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Christmas 1 0.48 2 0.9 5 100 s17,d10,ls,nm,sc,hideMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Christmas 3 0.25 6 1.8 5 100 s17,ds,dsa,ls,hideMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Manistiqu 1 0.48 2 0.9 5 100 s17,d10,ls,hide,nm,scMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Manistiqu 3 0.25 6 1.8 5 100 s17,ds,dsa,ls,hideMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Saint Igna 1 0.48 2 0.9 5 500 s17,d10,ls,nm,sc,hideMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Saint Igna 6 0.25 6 2.2 5 500 s17,ds,dsa,ls,hideMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Sault Sain 1 0.48 2 0.9 5 500 s17,d10,ls,nm,sc,hideMI: Upper Penins Kewadin, Sault Sain 7 0.25 6 2.2 5 500 s17,ds,dsa,ls,hideMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins

- MI: Upper Penins Lac Vieux Desert 2 0.63 2 1.0 5 200 h17,d10,ds10,sc,hide, 1spot- MI: Upper Penins Lac Vieux Desert 3 0.34 6 1.5 5 200 s17,ds,rsa,hide, 1spot

MI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Ojibwa, Baraga 1 0.77 2 0.6 5 100 h17,d10,nrs,scMI: Upper Penins Ojibwa, Baraga 3 0.56 6 1.2 3 200 h17,ds,rsaMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Four Winds (Lakes), (I), Hartford, Sep 2016Four Winds, Hartford: Covers discard trays. Tables open Sun-Thu 10-2 F,S 10-3

Gun Lake (I), Wayland, US-131 at M-179 exit, Sep 2016Gun Lake: Leaves cards in shoe when table empties.

MI: Upper PeninsulaBay Mills (I), Sault Sainte Marie, Aug 2016Bay Mills: Uses US & Canadian dollars. BJ opens at 1000.Bay Mills: Penetration varies by dealer. $25-$200 upon request at 6D.

Chip-In’s Island (I), Escanaba, Oct 2015Chip-In’s Island: toke

Kewadin (I), Christmas, Feb 2015Kewadin, Christmas: Open 1600-0000.

Kewadin (I), Manistique, Oct 2015Kewadin, Manistique: Opens at 1600. Tables closed M-Tu.

Kewadin (I). Saint Ignace, Aug 2016Kewadin, Saint Ignace: Opens at 1000. Penetration varies by dealer.Kewadin, Saint Ignace: Usually only one 6D and one 2D table open.

Kewadin (I), Sault Sainte Marie, Aug 2016Kewadin, Sault Sainte Marie: Penetration varies by dealer.Kewadin, Sault Sainte Marie: Uses U.S. and Canadian dollars. Opens at 1000.

Lac Vieux Desert (I), Watersmeet, Sep 2016Lac Vieux Desert: Tables open 1500-0100. 7-7-7 pays $10, or $100 if suited.Lac Vieux Desert: Does not “wash” cards. $200 max tables open weekends.

Ojibwa (I), Baraga, Nov 2015Ojibwa, Baraga: Penetration varies by dealer.

Ojibwa (I), Marquette, Nov 2015Ojibwa, Marquette: 7-7-7 wins 3:1 at 4D.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins Ojibwa, Marquette 2 0.63 2 1.0 5 100 h17,d10,ds,scMI: Upper Penins Ojibwa, Marquette 1 0.38 4 1.5 25 500 h17,ds,ls,ddrMI: Upper Penins Ojibwa, Marquette 2 0.63 6 1.7 5 200 h17,dsMI: Upper PeninsMI: Upper Penins OLG 7 0.41 6 1.2 5 100 s17,dsMI: Upper Penins OLG 1 0.19 2 0.9 5 100 s17,dsMN: Carlton Jul 2005MN: Carlton Black Bear (I)MN: CarltonMN: Carlton Black Bear 2 0.52 4 1.4 10 200 h17,ds,rsa3,rs3MN: Carlton Black Bear 1 0.58 6 1.8 3 500 h17,ds,rsa3,rs3MN: Carlton Black Bear 9 0.58 6 1.0 3 100 h17,ds,rsa3,rs3MN: Cass Lake Jun 2003MN: Cass Lake Palace (LLBO) (I)MN: Cass LakeMN: Cass Lake Palace 1 0.51 4 1.0 3 50 h17,ds,rsaMN: Cass Lake Palace 5 0.56 6 1.0 5 200 h17,ds,rsaMN: Columbus Sep 2016MN: Columbus Running AcesMN: ColumbusMN: Columbus Running Aces 18 0.56 6 1.2 5 200 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMN: Columbus Running Aces 6 1.92 6 1.2 2 100 6:5,h17,ds,rsaMN: Columbus Running Aces 2 1.45 1 0.5 10 200 6:5,h17,dsMN: Columbus Running Aces 3 0.51 4 1.0 25 300 3:2,h17,dsMN: Columbus Running Aces 3 0.35 2 0.8 10 300 3:2,h17,dsMN: Columbus Running Aces 1 0.58 6 1.2 5 300 1:1,h17,switch6MN: Columbus Running Aces 2 0.91 6 1.2 5 300 3:2,h17ds,freebetMN: Deer River Sep 2013MN: Deer RiverMN: Deer River White Oak 2 0.56 6 1.0 3 50 h17,ds,rsaMN: Duluth Jul 2005MN: Duluth Fond-du-Luth (I)MN: Duluth Fond-du-Luth 4 0.63 6 1.4 3 100 h17,ds

Nov 2012MN: Granite Falls Prairie’s Edge (I)MN: Granite Falls Prairie’s Edge 6 0.35 4 1.8 5 100 s17,dsMN: Hastings Sep 2016MN: Hastings Treasure Island (I)

* MN: Hastings Treasure Island 3 0.40 2 0.8 15 1000 h17,ds,nsa* MN: Hastings Treasure Island 7 0.58 4 1.0 10 500 h17,ds* MN: Hastings Treasure Island 12 0.64 6 1.0 5 500 h17,ds* MN: Hastings Treasure Island 2 0.92 6 1.0 5 100 h17,ds,rs3,freebet

MN: Hinckley Jul 2014MN: Hinckley Grand (LACO) (I)MN: HinckleyMN: Hinckley Grand 2 0.35 2 1.0 50 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nmMN: Hinckley Grand 17 0.51 4 10 500 h17,ds,rsaMN: Hinckley Grand 13 0.56 6 1.8 3 150 h17,ds,rsaMN: Mahnomen Sep 2013MN: Mahnomen Shooting Star (I)

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Ojibwa, Marquette: Tables open 1400-0200, 4D open only F-Sa and may be replaced by SD.

OLG, Sault Sainte Marie, Aug 2016

Black Bear: $500 max bet upon request. No comps for red chippers.

Palace: Open 1000-0400.

Running Aces: Penetration varies by dealer.

White Oak (LLBO) (I)

MN: Granite Falls

Grand: 6D penetration varies by dealer. RFID chips used in high limit pit.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMN: Mahnomen Shooting Star 2 0.63 2 0.8 10 300 h17,d10,ds,scMN: Mahnomen Shooting Star 14 0.63 6 1.3 2 200 h17,dsMN: Mille Lacs Sep 2013MN: Mille Lacs Grand (LACO) (I)MN: Mille Lacs Grand 6 0.35 2 0.7 25 500 h17,ds,rsa,nmMN: Mille Lacs Grand 4 0.51 4 1.0 15 200 h17,ds,rsa,nmMN: Mille Lacs Grand 18 0.56 6 1.5 3 150 h17,ds,rsaMN: Morton Nov 2012MN: MortonMN: MortonMN: MortonMN: Morton Jackpot Junction 1 0.40 2 0.7 5 100 h17,ds,shoeMN: Morton Jackpot Junction 16 0.57 4 1.0 5 500 h17,dsMN: Morton Jackpot Junction 5 0.63 6 1.8 3 50 h17,dsMN: Prior Lake Sep 2016MN: Prior LakeMN: Prior Lake

+ MN: Prior Lake Little Six 1 0.48 2 0.6 25 199 h17,rsa,shoe+ MN: Prior Lake Little Six 1 0.51 4 0.6 15 199 h17,ds,rsa- MN: Prior Lake Little Six 1 0.56+ 6 0.8 1 199 h17,ds,rsa,col* MN: Prior Lake Little Six 4 0.46 6 0.8 10 199 h17,ds,ls,rsa* MN: Prior Lake Little Six 1 0.49 8 0.9 10 199 h17,ds,ls,rsa

MN: Prior LakeMN: Prior LakeMN: Prior Lake

+ MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 10 0.48 2 0.6 25 1000 h17,rsa,shoe+ MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 5 0.56 6 0.8 25 1000 h17,ds,rsa* MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 19 0.51 4 0.8 15 1000 h17,ds,rsa* MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 8 0.46 6 0.8 5 199 h17,ds,ls,rsa* MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 10 0.56 6 0.8 5 199 h17,ds,rsa,ou25* MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 21 0.56 6 0.8 5 199 h17,ds,rsa* MN: Prior Lake Mystic Lake 6 0.56+ 6 0.8 1 199 h17,ds,rsa,col

MN: Shakopee Sep 2016MN: Shakopee Canterbury Park

+ MN: Shakopee Canterbury Park 2 0.35 2 0.8 25 300 h17,ds,rsa,nmMN: Shakopee Canterbury Park 4 0.51 4 0.8 15 300 h17,ds,rsa

* MN: Shakopee Canterbury Park 12 0.56 6 1.0 5 300 h17,ds,rsa- MN: Shakopee Canterbury Park 2 1.04 6 1.0 5 300 h17,freebet

Sep 2013MN: Thief RiverMN: Thief River Seven Clans 6 0.63 6 1.0 2 200 h17,dsMN: Tower Jun 2003MN: Tower Fortune Bay (I)MN: Tower Fortune Bay 2 0.51 4 1.1 10 100 h17,ds,rsaMN: Tower Fortune Bay 6 0.56 6 1.2 3 500 h17,ds,rsaMN: Walker Jun 2003MN: WalkerMN: Walker Northern Lights 12 0.56 6 1.0 3 200 h17,ds,rsaMN: Warroad Jun 2003MN: WarroadMN: Warroad Seven Clans 7 0.35 4 1.2 3 200 s17,ds

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Jackpot Junction (I)Jackpot Junction: Cage often demands ID for even small cashouts.Jackpot Junction: Four deck penetration varies by dealer.

Little Six (Little Six) (I)Little Six: Penetration varies by dealer. 25 cent ante on $1 tables.

Mystic Lake (Little Six) (I)Mystic Lake: Penetration varies by dealer. 25 cent ante at $1 tables.Mystic Lake: Database participant. Backoffs are sometimes nasty.

MN: Thief River FallsSeven Clans (Seven Clans) (I)

Northern Lights (LLBO) (I)

Seven Clans (Seven Clans) (I)

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMO: Boonville Oct 2014MO: BoonvilleMO: BoonvilleMO: Boonville Isle of Capri 2 0.68 2 0.9 25 500 h17,d9,nrs,nmm,shoeMO: Boonville Isle of Capri 10 0.56 6 1.3 5 500 h17,ds,rsa

Sep 2016MO: Cape GirardMO: Cape Girard

+ MO: Cape Girard Isle 1 0.68 2 0.7 25 1000 h17,d9,nrs+ MO: Cape Girard Isle 11 0.56 6 1.2 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa

Sep 2016MO: Caruthersvil Lady Luck (ISLE)MO: Caruthersvil

* MO: Caruthersvil Lady Luck 5 0.56 6 1.5 3 500 h17,ds,rsaMay 2016

MO: Kansas City Ameristar (PNK)MO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas City Ameristar 6 0.40 2 0.8 25 2000 h17,ds,nms,shoeMO: Kansas City Ameristar 2 0.65 2 0.8 15 1000 h17,d9,nms,shoeMO: Kansas City Ameristar 2 0.56 6 1.5 25 2000 h17,ds,rsa,nmsMO: Kansas City Ameristar 16 0.56 6 1.5 5 1000 h17,ds,rsaMO: Kansas City Ameristar 6 0.56 6 5.0 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,csmMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas City Argosy 4 0.40 2 0.9 10 1000 h17,ds,nms,shoeMO: Kansas City Argosy 8 0.63 6 1.0 10 1000 h17,ds,nmsMO: Kansas City Harrah’s (CEC)MO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas City Harrah’s 5 0.40 2 0.7 25 2500 h17,ds,nmm,shoeMO: Kansas City Harrah’s 1 0.56 6 1.5 25 2500 h17,ds,rsa,nmsMO: Kansas City Harrah’s 12 0.59 8 1.5 10 1000 h17,ds,rsaMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas City Isle of Capri 2 0.40 2 0.8 10 1000 h17,ds,nms,shoeMO: Kansas City Isle of Capri 4 0.56 6 1.8 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa,nmsMO: Kansas CityMO: Kansas City St. Jo Frontier 6 0.54 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,ls,LL9MO: La Grange Mar 2015MO: La GrangeMO: La GrangeMO: La Grange Mark Twain 2 0.40 2 0.8 5 500 h17,ds,nm,shoe,LL9MO: La Grange Mark Twain 5 0.63 6 1.3 5 500 h17,ds,LL9MO: St. Louis Sep 2016MO: St.LouisMO: St.LouisMO: St.Louis

* MO: St.Louis Ameristar 5 0.40 2 0.8 25 2500 h17,ds,nm,sc,shoe* MO: St.Louis Ameristar 3 0.56 6 1.2 25 10000 h17,ds,rsa,nm* MO: St.Louis Ameristar 19 0.56 6 1.2 10 1000 h17,ds,rsa

MO: St.Louis

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Isle of Capri (ISLE)Isle of Capri: BJ open at 0900 M-F, 24 hours Sa-Su.

MO: Cape GirardeauIsle (ISLE): Database participant.Isle: Open 0900-0400 weekdays, 24 hours weekends.

MO: Caruthersville

Lady Luck: Open 0900-0400 Su-Th, 24 hours F-Sa. Penetration varies by dealer.

MO: Kansas City

Ameristar : Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant

Argosy (PENN), RiversideArgosy: Database participant.Argosy: Penetration varies by dealer and players. Easy to table hop at 6D.

Harrah’s: Penetration varies by dealer.

Isle of Capri (ISLE)Isle of Capri: Better pen after midnight. Heat comes from surveillance

St. Jo Frontier, St Joseph

Mark Twain (Affinity)Mark Twain: Penetration varies by dealer. Burn card shown to players

Ameristar Casino St Charles (PNK)Ameristar: Penetration varies by dealer. Higher limits upon request. Database participant.Ameristar: S17 with $100 minimum.

Argosy (PENN), Alton, IL

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMO: St.LouisMO: St.Louis Argosy 1 0.56 6 1.5 25 2500 h17,ds,rsa,nmmMO: St.Louis Argosy 10 0.56 6 1.7 5 2500 h17,ds,rsaMO: St.LouisMO: St.Louis

+ MO: St.Louis Casino Queen 1 0.40 2 0.8 25 1000 h17,ds,pk,shoe* MO: St.Louis Casino Queen 3 0.34 6 1.4 25 2500 s17,ds,rsa,nm,pk

MO: St.Louis Casino Queen 16 0.56 6 1.4 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa,pkMO: St.LouisMO: St.Louis

+ MO: St.Louis Hollywood 3 0.35 2 0.8 25 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,shoeMO: St.Louis Hollywood 3 0.56 6 1.2 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nm

* MO: St.Louis Hollywood 23 0.56 6 1.2 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MO: St.Louis Hollywood 1 1.92 6 1.2 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

MO: St.LouisMO: St.Louis

* MO: St.Louis Lumiere Place 3 0.68 2 0.5 25 2500 3:2,h17,d9,nrs,nm,shoe* MO: St.Louis Lumiere Place 1 0.34 6 1.1 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nm* MO: St.Louis Lumiere Place 11 0.56 6 1.1 10 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,nm* MO: St.Louis Lumiere Place 19 0.56 6 1.1 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MO: St.Louis Lumiere Place 1 0.16 6 1.1 5 1000 1:1,h17,switch

MO: St.Louis River City (PNK)MO: St.Louis

- MO: St.Louis River City 2 0.40 2 1.0 15 2500 h17,ds,nm,shoeMO: St.Louis River City 7 0.56 6 1.0 25 5000 h17,ds,rsa

- MO: St.Louis River City 14 0.56 6 1.2 10 2000 h17,ds,rsaMO: Seneca Feb 2016MO: Seneca Indigo SkyMO: SenecaMO: Seneca Indigo Sky 2 0.40 2 0.6 10 250 h17,ds,nms,shoeMO: Seneca Indigo Sky 6 0.56 6 1.0 5 250 h17,ds,rsaND: Belcourt Jun 1999ND: BelcourtND: Belcourt Turtle Mountain Chi 4 0.41 6 1.5 3 50 s17,dsND: New Town Aug 2013ND: New Town 4 Bears (I)ND: New Town 4 Bears 6 0.41 6 1.2 5 250 s17,dsOH: Cincinnati Sep 2016OH: CincinnatiOH: Cincinnati

+ OH: Cincinnati Belterra 1 0.27 2 0.8 50 3000 s17,rsa3,nmOH: Cincinnati Belterra 1 0.67 2 0.8 10 1000 h17,d10,ds,nrs,sc,nm

- OH: Cincinnati Belterra 6 0.41 6 1.8 25 3000 s17,ds,nm- OH: Cincinnati Belterra 12 0.63 6 1.8 5 1000 h17,ds* OH: Cincinnati Belterra 1 1.04 6 1.8 5 500 h17,freebet

OH: CincinnatiOH: CincinnatiOH: Cincinnati

+ OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 1 0.56 2 0.9 50 5000 3:2,s17,d10,nrs,nm,shoe+ OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 11 0.41 6 1.5 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,cs,nm+ OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 12 0.63 6 1.5 15 2500 3:2,h17,ds,cs

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Argosy: Tables open 1000-0600. Database participant.

Casino Queen, East St. Louis, ILCasino Queen: Penetration varies by dealer. High crime area. Database participant.

Hollywood (PENN), Maryland HeightHollywood: $100 max mid-shoe entry. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Lumiere Place (TPCA)Lumiere Place: High crime area. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

River City: Closed 0600-0800 Wednesdays. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Indigo Sky: Ante waived with players card.

Turtle Mountain Chippewa (I)

Belterra (PNK), In Florence, IN, on Hwy 156, eight miles east of VevayBelterra: Penetration varies by dealer. No mid-shoe entry on $25 and up tables.

Hollywood (PENN), Lawrenceburg INHollywood: No mid-shoe entry in the high limit room. Penetration varies by dealer.Hollywood: Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rules* OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 3 0.63 6 5.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,cs,csm- OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 12 1.99 6 5.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,cs,csm- OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 1 0.40 6 1.5 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17,cs* OH: Cincinnati Hollywood 2 1.04 6 1.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebet

OH: CincinnatiOH: CincinnatiOH: Cincinnati

+ OH: Cincinnati Rising Star 1 0.31 2 0.7 50 2000 s17,d9,ds,nm,sc* OH: Cincinnati Rising Star 2 0.69 2 0.7 10 1000 h17,d9,ds,nm,nsa,sc* OH: Cincinnati Rising Star 4 0.26 6 1.7 50 2000 s17,ds,ls,rsa,ur,nm* OH: Cincinnati Rising Star 10 0.46 6 1.7 5 1000 h17,ds,ls,rsa,ur* OH: Cincinnati Rising Star 1 0.42 8 1.7 5 1000 Spanish,s17

OH: Cincinnati Jack (Jack)OH: Cincinnati

- OH: Cincinnati Jack 2 0.74 2 0.9 50 5000 3:2,h17,d10,nm* OH: Cincinnati Jack 8 0.41 6 1.0 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds- OH: Cincinnati Jack 2 2.00 2 0.7 25 1500 6:5,h17,d10,ds,nm,shoe* OH: Cincinnati Jack 9 0.66 8 1.0 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds- OH: Cincinnati Jack 4 2.02 8 1.0 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds- OH: Cincinnati Jack 23 0.66 8 7.7 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csm- OH: Cincinnati Jack 9 2.02 8 7.7 15 1000 6:5,h17,ds,csm* OH: Cincinnati Jack 3 0.91 8 1.0 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,freebet

OH: Cleveland May 2016OH: Cleveland Jack (Jack)OH: ClevelandOH: Cleveland Jack 12 0.41 6 1.5 100 10000 3:2,s17,ds,nmOH: Cleveland Jack 4 0.63 6 1.5 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nmOH: Cleveland Jack 8 0.66 8 1.5 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds,nmOH: Cleveland Jack 20 0.66 8 1.5 15 1000 3:2,h17,dsOH: Cleveland Jack 12 2.02 8 1.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,dsOH: Columbus Sep 2016OH: Columbus Hollywood (PENN)OH: ColumbusOH: ColumbusOH: ColumbusOH: Columbus

* OH: Columbus Hollywood 1 0.44 2 0.5 50 3000 3:2,s17,d9,nm* OH: Columbus Hollywood 1 0.65 2 0.4 25 2000 3:2,h17,d9,nm

OH: Columbus Hollywood 6 0.41 6 0.5 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,nmOH: Columbus Hollywood 6 0.63 6 5.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csm

- OH: Columbus Hollywood 16 0.66 8 0.8 15 3000 3:2,h17,ds- OH: Columbus Hollywood 1 0.18 8 0.5 10 500 1:1,h17,switch

OH: Toledo Aug 2015OH: Toledo Hollywood (PENN)OH: ToledoOH: Toledo Hollywood 8 0.41 6 1.5 50 2000 3:2,s17,dsOH: Toledo Hollywood 16 0.66 8 1.5 15 1000 3:2,h17,dsOH: Toledo Hollywood 4 2.12 6 5.5 10 500 6:5,h17,csmOH: Toledo Hollywood 1 1.04 8 1.5 15 1000 3:2,h17,freebetOK: Clinton Apr 2012OK: Clinton Lucky Star (I)

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Rising Star, Rising Sun INRising Star: Penetration varies by dealer. No mid-shoe entry on $25 and up tables.Rising Star: High-limit rarely open.

Jack: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant

Jack: Players can play two hands at table minimum. Penetration varies by dealer.

Hollywood: “nms” depends on pit boss at s17 DD, upon request at high-limit shoes.Hollywood: Once a hand gesture indicates a play, it cannot be changed.Hollywood: Penetration varies by dealer. Cards left in shoe when table empties.Hollywood: Database participant.

Hollywood: Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesOK: ClintonOK: Clinton Lucky Star 7 0.56+ 6 1.2 5 200 h17,ds,rsa,colOK: Hugo Jul 2016OK: Hugo ChoctawOK: HugoOK: Hugo Choctaw 5 0.41+ 6 1.5 5 500 s17,ds,colOK: Miami May 2016OK: Miami Buffalo RunOK: MiamiOK: Miami Buffalo Run 5 0.33 2 0.9 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,ls,nms,shoeOK: Miami Buffalo Run 6 0.46 6 0.7 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsOK: MiamiOK: MiamiOK: Miami Downstream 4 0.65 2 0.8 10 1000 h17,d9,nmsOK: Miami Downstream 16 0.56 6 1.5 10 500 h17,ds,rsaOK: Miami Quapaw (I)OK: MiamiOK: MiamiOK: Miami Quapaw 1 0.40 2 0.9 5 100 h17,ds,nmsOK: Miami Quapaw 2 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsa,nms

Nov 2015OK: Oklahoma CiOK: Oklahoma Ci Firelake Grand 4 0.34 6 1.8 25 500 s17,ds,rsaOK: Oklahoma Ci Firelake Grand 10 0.56 6 1.8 5 500 h17,ds,rsaOK: Oklahoma CiOK: Oklahoma CiOK: Oklahoma Ci Kickapoo, Harrah 4 0.56 6 1.7 10 300 h17,ds,rsaOK: Oklahoma CiOK: Oklahoma CiOK: Oklahoma Ci Lucky Star Concho 6 0.56 6 1.5 5 200 h17,ds,rsaOK: Tulsa Apr 2013OK: TulsaOK: TulsaOK: Tulsa Hard Rock 28 0.56 6 1.9 5 2500 h17,ds,rsaOK: TulsaOK: TulsaOK: Tulsa Osage, Sand Springs 1 0.40 2 1.0 15 500 h17,ds,nmOK: Tulsa Osage, Sand Springs 4 0.56 6 1.6 5 300 h17,ds,rsaOK: Tulsa Osage (I), TulsaOK: TulsaOK: Tulsa Osage, Tulsa 2 0.40 2 0.8 25 500 h17,ds,nmOK: Tulsa Osage, Tulsa 6 0.56 6 1.1 5 300 h17,ds,rsaOK: Wyandotte Jan 2016OK: Wyandotte Grand LakeOK: WyandotteOK: Wyandotte Grand Lake 4 0.56 6 5 100 h17,ds,rsaOK: Wyandotte WyandotteOK: WyandotteOK: Wyandotte Wyandotte 1 0.65 2 10 200 h17,d9,nmsOK: Wyandotte Wyandotte 2 0.56 6 10 500 h17,ds,rsaSD: Deadwood Aug 2016

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Lucky Star: 50 cent per hand collection.

Choctaw: 50 cent per hand collection.

Buffalo Run: Quick to back off. Ante waived with player’s card.

Downstream. Near Joplin, MODownstream: Ante $0.25 to $1.00, waived with player’s card.

Quapaw: Open 1100-0200. Penetration varies by dealer.Quapaw: Ante $0.25, waived with player’s card.

OK: Oklahoma CityFirelake Grand (I), Shawnee, OK.

Kickapoo (I), Harrah. Last update: Jun 2011Kickapoo, Harrah: Ante $0.25 and up.

Lucky Star Concho (I). El Reno, OK. Last update: Jun 2011Lucky Star Concho: Ante $0.25 and up.

Hard Rock Tulsa (I). Catoosa, OKHard Rock: Ante $0.25.

Osage (I), Sand SpringsOsage, Sand Springs: Ante $0.25 and up. Has ante-free days.

Osage, Tulsa: Ante $0.25 and up. Has ante-free days.

Grand Lake: Ante $0.25, waived with player’s card.

Wyandotte: Ante $0.25, waived with player’s card. Tables open at 2 PM weekdays.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesSD: Deadwood Cadillac Jack’sSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Cadillac Jack’s 1 1.57 1 0.5 10 500 6:5,h17SD: Deadwood Cadillac Jack’s 1 0.63 2 1.0 10 500 3:2,h17,d10,dsSD: Deadwood Cadillac Jack’s 4 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 3:2,h17,dsSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood CelebritySD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Celebrity 1 0.19 2 0.6 3 25 s17,dsSD: Deadwood Celebrity 1 0.35 4 1.4 3 25 s17,dsSD: Deadwood Deadwood GulchSD: Deadwood Deadwood Gulch 1 0.63 6 1.5 2 25 h17,dsSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Deadwood Mountai 1 0.40 2 0.8 10 100 h17,ds,scSD: Deadwood Deadwood Mountai 3 0.63 6 1.8 10 100 h17,dsSD: Deadwood First GoldSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood First Gold 2 0.40 2 0.8 3 100 h17,ds,scSD: Deadwood Franklin HotelSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Franklin Hotel 3 0.63 6 1.6 3 50 h17,dsSD: Deadwood Gold Dust.SD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Gold Dust. 5 0.57 6 0.8 5 100 h17,ds,rsa3SD: Deadwood LodgeSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Lodge 1 1.57 2 1.0 10 100 6:5,s17,dsSD: Deadwood Lodge 2 0.41 6 1.5 5 100 3:2,s17,dsSD: Deadwood Lodge 1 0.41 6 1.5 50 1000 3:2,s17,dsSD: Deadwood Midnight StarSD: Deadwood Midnight Star 1 0.63 6 1.5 5 100 h17,dsSD: Deadwood Midnight Star 1 0.53 2 1.0 5 100 h17SD: Deadwood Mineral PalaceSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Mineral Palace 1 0.53 2 0.8 5 100 h17,sc,nmSD: Deadwood Mineral Palace 2 0.57 4 1.0 5 100 h17,dsSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Old Style Saloon #1 1 0.44 1 0.5 3 25 h17,d10,nmSD: Deadwood Old Style Saloon #1 1 0.53 2 1.0 2 50 h17,dsSD: Deadwood Old Style Saloon #1 1 0.57 4 1.2 2 50 h17,dsSD: Deadwood SilveradoSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Silverado 1 0.63 6 1.3 25 500 h17,ds,LL9SD: Deadwood Silverado 6 0.63 6 1.3 5 100 h17,ds,LL9SD: Deadwood Tin LizzieSD: DeadwoodSD: Deadwood Tin Lizzie 1 0.53 2 1.0 10 100 h17,nmSD: Deadwood Tin Lizzie 2 0.63 6 1.0 5 100 h17,dsSD: Flandreau Sep 2013SD: Flandreau Royal River (I)SD: Flandreau

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Cadillac Jack’s: Penetration varies by dealer. 3-hand max at DD.

Celebrity: Tables open Friday and Saturday at 1600.

Deadwood Mountain Grand

First Gold: Penetration varies by dealer. May pref. shuffle.

Franklin Hotel: Same owners as Silverado.

Gold Dust.: Also owns Holiday Inn Express. $1000 limit upon reques

Lodge: High limit mid-shoe entry at table minimum only.

Mineral Palace: Mid-entry at table minimum. Higher limits at DD and 6D upon request.

Old Style Saloon #10

Silverado: Penetration varies by dealer. High limit mid-shoe entry at table minimum only.

Tin Lizzie : Higher limits available upon request.

Royal River: toke. BJ open 0900-0200 M-Th, 24 hours F-Su. $25-$100 limits upon request.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesSD: FlandreauSD: Flandreau Royal River 2 0.35 4 1.5 2 100 s17,ds,1spot

Jul 2008SD: Fort ThompsSD: Fort Thomps Golden Buffalo 2 0.58 6 5.7 1 100 h17,ds,ls,nrs,ncSD: Fort Thomps Lode Star (I)SD: Fort ThompsSD: Fort Thomps Lode Star 3 0.35 4 1.0 3 25 s17,dsSD: Mobridge Aug 2008SD: Mobridge Grand River (I)SD: MobridgeSD: Mobridge Grand River 5 0.41 6 . 2 50 s17,dsSD: Oglala Sep 2013SD: Oglala Prairie Wind (I)SD: OglalaSD: Oglala Prairie Wind 1 . 2 . 2 25 1spotSD: Oglala Prairie Wind 3 0.54 6 1.3 3 100 h17,ds,lsSD: Pickstown Aug 2013SD: Pickstown Fort Randall (I)SD: PickstownSD: Pickstown Fort Randall 1 0.39 5 1.4 5 100 s17,ds,nms,LL9SD: Pickstown Fort Randall 5 0.39 5 1.4 5 100 s17,ds,nmsSD: Watertown Nov 2012SD: Watertown Dakota Sioux (I)SD: Watertown Dakota Sioux 1 0.58 2 0.8 5 100 h17,d10,rsa3SD: Watertown Dakota Sioux 5 0.57 6 1.6 5 100 h17,ds,rsa3WI: Baraboo Sep 2016WI: BarabooWI: BarabooWI: BarabooWI: Baraboo

+ WI: Baraboo Ho Chunk Wisconsi 4 0.41 2 0.8 10 1000 h17,rs3,ds,sc+ WI: Baraboo Ho Chunk Wisconsi 27 0.63 6 1.5 5 2000 h17,ds

Sep 2016WI: Black River

* WI: Black RiverWI: Black RiverWI: Black River

- WI: Black River Ho Chunk Black Ri 3 0.41 2 0.8 5 200 h17,ds,rs3,shoe+ WI: Black River Ho Chunk Black Ri 3 0.63 6 1.2 5 100 h17,ds

WI: Carter Oct 2015WI: CarterWI: Carter Potawatomi Carter 1 0.45 2 0.6 5 100 h17,ds,nrs,nmsWI: Carter Potawatomi Carter 4 0.64 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rs3WI: Danbury Feb 2015WI: Danbury St. Croix (I)WI: DanburyWI: Danbury St. Croix 2 0.32 2 0.6 5 100 s17,shoeWI: Danbury St. Croix 2 0.35 4 0.9 10 500 s17,dsWI: Danbury St. Croix 2 0.41 6 0.8 3 200 s17,dsWI: Green Bay Jan 2016

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Royal River: No cell phone use in gaming area, including slots.

SD: Fort ThompsonGolden Buffalo (I), Lower Brule.

Lode Star: BJ open evenings on weekdays.

Grand River: Tables open at 1400 weekdays, closed on reporter’s visi

Prairie Wind: Tables open late afternoon weekdays, mornings on weekends.

Fort Randall: BJ open 1200-2400 M-Th, 1000-0200 F-Sa, 1000-2400 Su.

Ho Chunk Wisconsin Dells (Ho Chunk) (I)Ho Chunk Wisconsin Dells: Leaves cards in shoe when table empties. DD dealt face up.Ho Chunk Wisconsin Dells: Offers Kings Bounty, Royal Match side bets.Ho Chunk Wisconsin Dells: Side bet winnings can be parlayed onto main bet.

WI: Black River FallsHo Chunk Black River Falls (Ho Chunk) (I)Ho Chunk Black River Falls: Closed Sun-Thu 0200-1000, Fri-Sat 0400-1000Ho Chunk Black River Falls: Offers Kings Bounty, Royal Match side bets.Ho Chunk Black River Falls: Side bet winnings can be parlayed onto main bet.

Potawatomi Carter (I).

St. Croix: 7-7-7 immediately pays $25, $100 if suited.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWI: Green BayWI: Green BayWI: Green Bay Menominee 2 0.40 2 1.0 5 200 h17,dsWI: Green Bay Menominee 3 0.56 6 1.8 3 100 h17,ds,rsaWI: Green BayWI: Green BayWI: Green Bay Mohican North Star 8 0.40 2 0.8 5 500 h17,ds,nmsWI: Green Bay Mohican North Star 4 0.54 5 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaWI: Green Bay Oneida (I)WI: Green BayWI: Green BayWI: Green Bay Oneida 1 0.45 1 0.4 15 400 h17,d10,rsa,nrs,scWI: Green Bay Oneida 3 0.48 2 0.7 15 400 h17,rsa,nms,scWI: Green Bay Oneida 9 0.46 6 1.5 5 200 h17,ds,ls,rsaWI: Hayward Feb 2015WI: HaywardWI: HaywardWI: Hayward Lac Courte Oreilles 2 0.53 2 1.0 10 200 h17WI: Hayward Lac Courte Oreilles 4 0.63 6 1.8 3 50 h17,ds

Apr 2016WI: Lac du FlamWI: Lac du Flam Lake of the Torches 2 0.40 2 0.9 5 200 h17,ds,shoe,nmsWI: Lac du Flam Lake of the Torches 5 0.63 6 1.8 5 200 h17,ds,nmsWI: Milwaukee Sep 2016WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi (I).

+ WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi 6 0.55 2 0.8 15 500 h17,d9,ds,nrs+ WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi 3 0.44 6 1.2 50 2000 s17,ds,rs3

WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi 20 0.64 6 1.2 5 1000 h17,ds,rs3- WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi 2 0.76 6 1.2 5 200 Spanish,h17* WI: Milwaukee Potawatomi 22 0.67 8 1.8 5 1000 h17,ds,rs3

WI: Nekoosa Oct 2015WI: NekoosaWI: NekoosaWI: Nekoosa Ho Chunk 3 0.41 2 1.0 10 300 h17,ds,rs3,nms,shoeWI: Nekoosa Ho Chunk 3 0.64 6 1.5 5 200 h17,ds,rs3,nmsWI: Odanah Jun 2012WI: Odanah Bad River (I)WI: OdanahWI: Odanah Bad River 3 0.58 4 1.2 5 50 h17,ds,rs3,nmm,scWI: Red Cliff Apr 2013WI: Red CliffWI: Red CliffWI: Red Cliff Legendary Waters 2 0.74 2 0.9 5 100 h17,d10WI: Red Cliff Legendary Waters 2 0.63 6 1.2 5 100 h17,dsWI: Turtle Lake Feb 2015WI: Turtle Lake St. Croix (I)WI: Turtle LakeWI: Turtle Lake St. Croix 5 0.32 2 0.6 5 500 3:2,s17,scWI: Turtle Lake St. Croix 4 0.35 4 0.9 10 200 3:2,s17,dsWI: Turtle Lake St. Croix 6 0.41 6 0.9 3 200 3:2,s17,dsWI: Turtle Lake St. Croix 1 0.16 6 0.9 3 200 1:1,h17,switch

USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

Menominee Casino Resort (I), KeshenaMenominee: toke, BJ open1030-0200 M-Th, 1030-0300 F-Su

Mohican North Star (I), Bowler (50 miles NW of Green Bay)Mohican North Star: Do not play if you suspect cheating. No mid-entry on $25 and up tables.

Oneida: Do not play if you suspect cheating. No mid-shoe entry on $25 and up tables.Oneida: Takes bets up to $5000, sometimes higher, upon request.

Lac Courte Oreilles (I)Lac Courte Oreilles: BJ open 1000-0400

WI: Lac du FlambeauLake of the Torches (I)

Ho Chunk Nekoosa (Ho Chunk) (I).Ho Chunk: Open 0800-0200. DD penetration varies by dealer

Bad River: BJ open 1000-0200.

Legendary Waters (I)Legendary Waters: BJ open 1000-0200.

St. Croix: Tables open at 1000. No mid-entry at $25 and up tables.

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USA Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, OK, SD, WI)

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesAR: Hot Springs Aug 2015AR: Hot SpringsAR: Hot Springs Oaklawn Jockey 10 0.76 6 1.8 3 200 h17

Dec 2013FL: Cape CanaveralFL: Cape CanaveralFL: Cape CanaveralFL: Cape Canaveral Victory 16 0.43 8 3.0 5 200 s17,ds

May 2016FL: Coconut Creek Seminole (I)FL: Coconut Creek Seminole 9 0.41 6 1.5 25 5000 s17,dsFL: Coconut Creek Seminole 11 0.63 6 1.5 15 2500 h17,ds,nmFL: Coconut Creek Seminole 6 0.63 6 5.7 15 1000 h17,ds,csmFL: Coconut Creek Seminole 3 0.76 6 5.7 15 1000 Spanish,h17,csmFL: Hollywood Feb 2016FL: Hollywood Seminole (I)FL: HollywoodFL: HollywoodFL: Hollywood Seminole 22 0.63 6 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsFL: Hollywood Seminole 1 0.63 6 5.7 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmFL: Hollywood Seminole 3 0.76 6 5.7 10 500 3:2,Spanish,h17,csmFL: Hollywood Seminole 1 0.58 6 5.7 10 500 3:2,h17,switch6,csmFL: HollywoodFL: HollywoodFL: HollywoodFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 16 0.41 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,nmFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 14 0.66 8 1.7 100 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nmFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 22 0.66 8 1.7 10 2500 3:2,h17,dsFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 8 0.66 8 7.7 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds,csmFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 2 0.76 6 5.7 10 1000 3:2,Spanish,h17,csmFL: Hollywood Seminole Hard Ro 1 0.58 6 5.7 10 2500 3:2,h17,switch6,csmFL: Immokalee Sep 2015FL: Immokalee Seminole (I)FL: ImmokaleeFL: Immokalee Seminole 6 0.41 6 1.7 50 2500 3:2,s17,ds,nmeFL: Immokalee Seminole 1 0.51 2 0.8 100 1000 3:2,h17,d8,ds,nmeFL: Immokalee Seminole 12 0.63 6 1.7 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsFL: Immokalee Seminole 1 0.16 6 1.7 10 1000 1:1,h17,switch,csmFL: Immokalee Seminole 1 0.76 6 1.7 10 1000 3:2,Spanish,h17,csmFL: Immokalee Seminole 6 0.43 8 2.0 25 2500 3:2,s17,dsFL: Immokalee Seminole 1 1.14 8 2.0 10 500 de,1:1,h17,d9FL: Jacksonville Jan 2015FL: JacksonvilleFL: JacksonvilleFL: Jacksonville Victory 2 0.43 8 3.0 25 500 s17,dsFL: Jacksonville Victory 4 0.43 8 2.0 5 200 s17,dsFL: Tampa Apr 2014FL: TampaFL: TampaFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 3 0.51 2 1.0 100 5000 3:2,h17,d8,ds,nmFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 11 0.41 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,nm

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Oaklawn Jockey Club

FL: Cape CanaveralVictory Casino CruisesVictory: $10 admission. Departs 1100 & 1900 M-Sa, 1200 & 1900 Su.Victory: Penetration varies by dealer.

FL: Coconut Creek

Seminole: Covers discard trays in high limit area.Seminole: S17 by request with $100 min. Pen set by notch.

Seminole Hard Rock (I)Seminole Hard Rock: Leaves cards in the shoe when a table empties.Seminole Hard Rock: Penetration varies by dealer.

Seminole: Notches on shoes rarely used. DD penetration varies greatly by dealer.

Victory Casino Cruises, Port CanaveralVictory: $10 admission. Departs 1100 & 1900. Penetration varies by dealer.

Seminole Hard Rock (I)Seminole Hard Rock: Takes black action well.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 6 0.63 6 5.7 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 16 1.99 6 5.7 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,csmFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 3 0.76 6 5.7 10 1000 3:2,Spanish,h17,csmFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 1 0.66 8 1.8 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nmFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 29 0.66 8 1.8 15 2500 3:2,h17,dsFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 4 2.02 8 1.8 5 1000 6:5,h17,dsFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 2 0.16 6 1.5 10 1000 1:1,h17,switchFL: Tampa Seminole Hard Ro 1 0.24 6 5.7 10 1000 de,1:1,h17,csmGA: Brunswick Dec 2014GA: BrunswickGA: BrunswickGA: BrunswickGA: Brunswick Emerald Princess 16 0.42 6 1.5 5 500 s17,ds,rs3,nsjqLA: Baton Rouge May 2016LA: Baton RougeLA: Baton RougeLA: Baton Rouge Belle 1 0.40 2 0.9 25 1000 h17,dsLA: Baton Rouge Belle 1 0.54 6 1.5 25 1000 h17,ds,ls,nmLA: Baton Rouge Belle 6 0.54 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,lsLA: Baton RougeLA: Baton RougeLA: Baton Rouge Hollywood 1 1.57 2 1.0 25 1000 6:5,s17,ds,nmLA: Baton Rouge Hollywood 2 0.33 6 1.0 25 1000 3:2,s17,ds,lsLA: Baton Rouge Hollywood 1 0.33 6 5.7 5 500 3:2,s17,ds,ls,csmLA: Baton Rouge Hollywood 6 0.54 6 1.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,lsLA: Baton RougeLA: Baton Rouge L’Auberge 2 1.84 1 0.5 25 1000 6:5,h17,d10LA: Baton Rouge L’Auberge 5 0.14 2 0.6 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsaLA: Baton Rouge L’Auberge 2 0.53 2 0.6 25 2500 3:2,h17LA: Baton Rouge L’Auberge 4 0.34 6 1.0 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsaLA: Baton Rouge L’Auberge 19 0.59 8 1.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaLA: Charenton Jul 2013LA: CharentonLA: Charenton Cypress Bayou 10 0.40 2 0.9 15 1000 h17,dsLA: Charenton Cypress Bayou 24 0.41 6 1.5 3 500 s17,dsLA: Lake Charles Oct 2015LA: Lake CharlesLA: Lake Charles Coushatta 7 0.19 2 1.0 25 2500 s17,ds,sc,nmLA: Lake Charles Coushatta 3 0.40 2 1.0 15 500 h17,ds,scLA: Lake Charles Coushatta 6 0.61 5 4.7 5 500 h17,ds,csmLA: Lake Charles Coushatta 5 0.34 6 1.6 25 2500 s17,ds,rsa,nmLA: Lake Charles Coushatta 29 0.56 6 1.6 5 500 h17,ds,rsaLA: Lake CharlesLA: Lake Charles Golden Nugget 8 0.19 2 0.8 100 5000 s17,dsLA: Lake Charles Golden Nugget 8 0.40 2 0.8 50 5000 h17,dsLA: Lake Charles Golden Nugget 3 0.34 6 1.5 100 5000 s17,ds,rsaLA: Lake Charles Golden Nugget 10 0.56 6 1.5 10 2000 h17,ds,rsaLA: Lake CharlesLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 1 1.65 1 0.5 25 1000 6:5,s17,d10,nmLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 5 0.19 2 1.0 25 2500 3:2,s17,ds,sc,nmLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 3 0.40 2 1.0 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Emerald PrincessEmerald Princess: Departs 1900 M-F, 1100 and 1900 Sa, 1300 Su.Emerald Princess: $10 admission includes buffet mea

Belle of Baton Rouge (TPCA)Belle: nm at higher-limit tables. Penetration varies by player skill. Database participant.

Hollywood (PENN)Hollywood: nm at higher-limit tables. Database participant.

L’Auberge (PNK)

Cypress Bayou (I)

Coushatta Casino Resort (I), Kinder

Golden Nugget (LGI)

Isle of Capri (ISLE), Palai

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 1 0.41 6 1.4 100 2500 3:2,s17,ds,nmLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 1 0.41 6 1.4 50 2500 3:2,s17,dsLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 13 0.63 6 1.4 10 1000 3:2,h17,dsLA: Lake Charles Isle of Capri 2 1.99 6 1.2 5 500 6:5,h17,dsLA: Lake CharlesLA: Lake CharlesLA: Lake Charles L’Auberge du Lac 4 0.19 2 0.7 100 10000 s17,ds,sc,nmLA: Lake Charles L’Auberge du Lac 8 0.35 2 0.7 25 5000 h17,ds,rsa,sc,nmLA: Lake Charles L’Auberge du Lac 5 0.34 6 1.0 100 10000 s17,ds,rsa,nmLA: Lake Charles L’Auberge du Lac 4 0.56 6 1.0 25 5000 h17,ds,rsaLA: Lake Charles L’Auberge du Lac 10 0.59 8 1.0 10 1000 h17,ds,rsaLA: Marksville Oct 2014LA: Marksville Paragon (I)LA: Marksville Paragon 2 0.14 2 1.0 25 2000 s17,ds,rsa,scLA: Marksville Paragon 5 0.35 2 1.0 10 2000 h17,ds,rsa,scLA: Marksville Paragon 4 0.34 6 2.0 25 2000 s17,ds,rsaLA: Marksville Paragon 17 0.46 6 1.5 5 2000 h17,ds,ls,rsaLA: Marksville Paragon 4 0.46 6 5.7 3 2000 h17,ds,ls,rsa,csmLA: Morgan City Feb 2010LA: Morgan CityLA: Morgan City Amelia Belle 9 0.43 8 1.7 5 500 s17,dsLA: New Orleans May 2016LA: New OrleansLA: New OrleansLA: New Orleans Boomtown 2 0.40 2 1.0 25 2500 h17,ds,shoeLA: New Orleans Boomtown 13 0.63 6 1.8 10 1000 h17,dsLA: New Orleans Harrah’s (CEC)LA: New OrleansLA: New Orleans Harrah’s 5 1.26 1 0.4 25 1000 6:5,s17,dsLA: New Orleans Harrah’s 5 0.45 2 0.8 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,nrsLA: New Orleans Harrah’s 19 0.41 6 1.5 25 10000 3:2,s17,dsLA: New Orleans Harrah’s 50 0.66 8 1.8 15 1000 3:2,h17,dsLA: New OrleansLA: New OrleansLA: New OrleansLA: New Orleans Treasure Chest 18 0.41 6 1.5 5 2000 s17,dsLA: Shreveport Sep 2015

LA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Boomtown 2 1.45 1 0.5 25 1000 6:5,h17,dsLA: Shreveport Boomtown 4 0.40 2 0.9 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nmLA: Shreveport Boomtown 1 0.41 6 1.2 25 1000 3:2,s17,ds,nmLA: Shreveport Boomtown 7 0.63 6 1.2 5 1000 3:2,h17,dsLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Diamond Jack’s 2 0.19 2 0.9 25 1000 3:2,s17,ds,shoe,nmLA: Shreveport Diamond Jack’s 4 0.41 6 1.5 10 500 3:2,s17,dsLA: Shreveport Diamond Jack’s 6 0.43 8 1.5 5 500 3:2,s17,dsLA: Shreveport Diamond Jack’s 1 0.42 8 1.5 5 500 3:2,Spanish,s17LA: Shreveport Diamond Jack’s 1 0.18 8 1.5 5 500 1:1,h17,switch

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

L’Auberge du Lac (PNK)L’Auberge du Lac: DD penetration varies by dealer.

Amelia Belle (Boyd), U.S. 90, exit 181.

Boomtown (PNK)Boomtown: High limit open only during peak hours. Penetration varies by dealer.

Harrah’s: Penetration set by notch.

Treasure Chest (Boyd), KennerTreasure Chest: Closed 0300-0800 weekdays. Penetration varies by dealer.Treasure Chest: Mid-shoe entry $100 max. Database participant.

LA: Shreveport: Gets big bettors from Dallas TX. Casinos exchange photos of barred players.Boomtown (PNK), Bossier CityBoomtown: Penetration varies by dealer.

Diamond Jack’s (Legends), Bossier CityDiamond Jack’s: Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesLA: Shreveport Eldorado (ERI)LA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Eldorado 4 1.84 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,d10,nmLA: Shreveport Eldorado 2 0.34 6 2.0 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nmLA: Shreveport Eldorado 3 0.34 6 2.0 25 2000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nmLA: Shreveport Eldorado 11 0.56 6 2.0 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Horseshoe 5 0.40 2 1.0 10 5000 h17,ds,nm,scLA: Shreveport Horseshoe 8 0.36 8 2.5 100 25000 s17,ds,rsa,nmLA: Shreveport Horseshoe 2 0.36 8 2.5 25 5000 s17,ds,rsaLA: Shreveport Horseshoe 29 0.59 8 2.5 5 5000 h17,ds,rsaLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Margaritaville 5 0.33 2 0.9 25 5000 h17,ds,ls,nmLA: Shreveport Margaritaville 5 0.33 6 1.7 50 5000 s17,ds,ls,nmLA: Shreveport Margaritaville 17 0.33 6 1.7 10 2000 s17,ds,lsLA: Shreveport Margaritaville 4 0.54 6 1.7 10 2000 h17,ds,lsLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: ShreveportLA: Shreveport Sam’s Town 4 0.33 6 1.7 25 5000 s17,ds,ls,nmLA: Shreveport Sam’s Town 7 0.33 6 1.7 5 1000 s17,ds,lsMS: Greenville Sep 2016MS: Greenville Harlow’sMS: Greenville

* MS: Greenville Harlow’s 3 0.40 2 0.9 10 500 h17,ds* MS: Greenville Harlow’s 4 0.63 6 1.4 5 300 h17,ds

MS: Greenville Trop (TPCA)MS: Greenville

- MS: Greenville Trop 5 0.63 6 2.5 5 500 h17,dsMS: Gulf Coast Sep 2016

MS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 2 1.54 1 0.4 25 5000 6:5,h17,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 9 0.19 2 0.7 25 10000 3:2,s17,dsMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 0.26 6 1.2 25 10000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,lsMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 33 0.46 6 1.2 10 10000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,lsMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 3 0.46 6 5.7 10 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,ls,csmMS: Gulf Coast Beau Rivage 1 0.16 6 5.7 10 5000 1:1,h17,switchMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Boomtown 2 0.40 2 1.0 10 500 h17,ds,nm,scMS: Gulf Coast Boomtown 5 0.63 6 1.8 5 500 h17,dsMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Golden Nugget 1 1.84 1 0.5 10 1000 6:5,h17,d10,nm,LL9MS: Gulf Coast Golden Nugget 4 0.40 2 0.6 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,sc,nm,LL9

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Eldorado: Penetration set by notch. Database participant.

Horseshoe (CEC), Bossier CityHorseshoe: Beware of overzealous security and city police.

Margaritaville, Bossier City.Margaritaville: High limit pit open weekends only.

Sam’s Town (Boyd)Sam’s Town: $500 max mid-shoe entry with “nms” in effect on $50 and up tables.Sam’s Town: Penetration varies by dealer.Sam’s Town: Beware of overzealous security and city police

Harlow’s: Tables close at midnight on weekdays if there are no players.

Trop: Tables are closed from 4 am until 12 noon.

MS: Gulf Coast: Casinos exchange photos of barred playersBeau Rivage (MGM), BiloxiBeau Rivage: Backs off for large bet variation, counting or not.Beau Rivage: DD penetration set by notch.

Boomtown (PENN), BiloxiBoomtown: Database participant.

Golden Nugget (LGI), BiloxiGolden Nugget: DD pen set by notch. Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMS: Gulf Coast Golden Nugget 5 0.56 6 1.5 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,LL9MS: Gulf Coast Golden Nugget 4 0.59 8 1.5 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Harrah’s 3 0.35 2 1.0 25 5000 h17,ds,rsa,nm,scMS: Gulf Coast Harrah’s 8 0.56 6 1.5 5 2500 h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Harrah’s 4 0.59 8 1.8 5 2500 h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 4 1.42 1 0.5 25 2500 6:5,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 4 0.19 2 1.1 25 2500 3:2,s17,dsMS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 1 0.34 6 1.5 25 2500 3:2,s17,ds,rsa

- MS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 1 0.56 6 1.5 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 8 1.92 6 1.5 10 2500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

MS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 1 0.16 6 5.7 5 2500 1:1,h17,switch,csmMS: Gulf Coast Hard Rock 15 0.59 8 2.0 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Hollywood 1 1.45 1 0.5 25 500 6:5,h17,dsMS: Gulf Coast Hollywood 1 0.40 2 1.0 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scMS: Gulf Coast Hollywood 8 0.63 6 1.5 1 1000 3:2,h17,dsMS: Gulf Coast Hollywood 3 0.63 6 5.7 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,csmMS: Gulf Coast IP (Boyd), BiloxiMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast IP 2 1.84 1 0.5 25 2500 6:5,h17,d10,LL9MS: Gulf Coast IP 8 0.40 2 0.9 50 5000 3:2,h17,ds,LL9,scMS: Gulf Coast IP 21 0.56 6 1.4 5 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,LL9MS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Island View 2 1.57 1 0.5 15 1000 6:5,h17,nmMS: Gulf Coast Island View 4 0.40 2 1.0 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,nm,scMS: Gulf Coast Island View 20 0.56 6 2.0 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,LL9MS: Gulf Coast Palace, Biloxi.MS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Palace 2 0.47 2 1.0 10 2000 h17,d9,ds,rsa3,scMS: Gulf Coast Palace 11 0.56 6 1.5 10 2000 h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Scarlet Pearl 3 1.42 1 0.5 5 2500 6:5,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Scarlet Pearl 7 0.35 2 0.7 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Scarlet Pearl 14 0.56 6 1.4 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Silver Slipper 2 0.35 2 1.0 25 1000 h17,ds,sc,rsa,nmMS: Gulf Coast Silver Slipper 14 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf CoastMS: Gulf Coast Treasure Bay 1 1.23 1 0.4 5 1000 6:5,s17,ds,rsaMS: Gulf Coast Treasure Bay 5 0.14 2 1.0 10 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa,nm,scMS: Gulf Coast Treasure Bay 7 0.34 6 1.7 10 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rsaMS: Lula Oct 2013MS: Lula

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Harrah’s Gulf Coast (CEC), BiloxiHarrah’s: $100 max mid-entry. Shoe penetration varies by dealer.

Hard Rock, Biloxi.

Hollywood (PENN), Bay Saint LouisHollywood: $100 max mid-shoe entry. Database participant.

IP: $100 max mid-shoe entry; no mid-entry at high limit. Database participant.

Island View, GulfportIsland View: DD penetration set by notch. Database participant.

Palace: No smoking in entire casino. Database participant.

Scarlet Pearl, D’IbervilleScarlet Pearl: Penetration set by notch.

Silver Slipper, Bay Saint LouisSilver Slipper: $100 max mid-shoe entry.

Treasure Bay, Biloxi.Treasure Bay: SD discards get shuffled and reused after last card dealt.

Isle of Capri (ISLE)

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMS: Lula Isle of Capri 2 0.40 2 0.7 10 500 h17,ds,nm,shoe,scMS: Lula Isle of Capri 5 0.56 6 1.5 5 1000 h17,ds,rsaMS: Natchez Oct 2013MS: Natchez Magnolia BluffsMS: Natchez Magnolia Bluffs 6 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsaMS: Philadelphia Mar 2016MS: PhiladelphiaMS: PhiladelphiaMS: Philadelphia Silver Star/Golden 3 1.84 1 0.5 10 5000 6:5,h17,d10,scMS: Philadelphia Silver Star/Golden 6 0.19 2 0.6 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,nm,scMS: Philadelphia Silver Star/Golden 24 0.63 6 1.0 5 5000 3:2,h17,dsMS: Tunica Sep 2016

MS: Tunica Bally’s (Colony)MS: Tunica

* MS: Tunica Bally’s 2 0.35 2 1.0 5 500 h17,ds,rsa,nm,sc+ MS: Tunica Bally’s 7 0.56 6 1.5 5 1000 h17,ds,rsa

MS: Tunica FitzMS: TunicaMS: Tunica Fitz 2 0.35 2 1.0 5 5000 h17,ds,rsa,sc,nmMS: Tunica Fitz 10 0.56 6 1.9 5 5000 h17,ds,rsaMS: TunicaMS: TunicaMS: Tunica Gold Strike 6 0.35 2 0.7 10 5000 h17,ds,rsa,sc,nm

* MS: Tunica Gold Strike 22 0.56 6 1.6 5 5000 h17,ds,rsa,nmMS: TunicaMS: Tunica

- MS: Tunica Hollywood 2 0.35 2 0.9 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,sc,nm- MS: Tunica Hollywood 8 0.56 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds,rsa

MS: Tunica Horseshoe (CEC)MS: Tunica Horseshoe 2 0.18 1 0.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,nm

* MS: Tunica Horseshoe 6 0.35 2 0.8 15 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa,sc,nm* MS: Tunica Horseshoe 28 0.56 6 1.4 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MS: Tunica Horseshoe 4 1.92 6 1.4 5 2500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

MS: Tunica Resorts (Colony)MS: Tunica

+ MS: Tunica Resorts 2 0.40 2 0.9 10 500 h17,ds- MS: Tunica Resorts 4 0.63 6 1.5 5 500 h17,ds

MS: TunicaMS: Tunica

* MS: Tunica Roadhouse 1 0.35 2 1.0 15 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MS: Tunica Roadhouse 1 0.56 6 1.5 25 5000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa- MS: Tunica Roadhouse 4 1.72 2 1.0 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsa- MS: Tunica Roadhouse 2 1.92 6 1.5 5 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rsa

MS: TunicaMS: Tunica

- MS: Tunica Sam’s Town 1 0.40 2 0.9 15 300 h17,ds,nm- MS: Tunica Sam’s Town 8 0.63 6 1.3 5 200 h17,ds

MS: Vicksburg Nov 2013MS: Vicksburg

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Silver Star/Golden Moon (I)Silver Star/Golden Moon: Penetration varies by dealer. Shares info with other MS casinos.

MS: Tunica: Casinos in Robinsonville, MS. Nearest airport: Memphis, TN.MS: Tunica: Casinos exchange photos of unwelcome players.

Bally’s: Penetration varies by dealer.

Fitz: Penetration varies by dealer.

Gold Strike (MGM)Gold Strike: Penetration varies by dealer.

Hollywood (PENN)Hollywood: Penetration varies by dealer. Quick to back off at any bet level. Database participant.

Resorts: Penetration varies by dealer. $25 max midshoe entr

Roadhouse (CEC)Roadhouse: Quick to back off.

Sam’s Town (Boyd)Sam’s Town: Penetration varies by dealer.

Casinos exchange photos of backed-off players

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMS: Vicksburg Ameristar (PNK)MS: VicksburgMS: Vicksburg Ameristar 1 0.25 1 0.5 25 1000 s17,d10,nmMS: Vicksburg Ameristar 2 0.40 2 0.6 10 500 h17,ds,nmMS: Vicksburg Ameristar 2 0.63 6 1.0 5 300 h17,dsMS: Vicksburg Ameristar 3 0.41 6 5.7 5 300 s17,ds,csmMS: VicksburgMS: VicksburgMS: Vicksburg Diamond Jack’s 3 0.05 2 0.8 10 500 s17,ds,21d,nmMS: Vicksburg Diamond Jack’s 3 0.27 6 1.3 5 500 s17,ds,21dMS: VicksburgMS: Vicksburg Lady Luck 4 0.63 6 1.5 3 500 h17,dsMS: Vicksburg RiverwalkMS: VicksburgMS: Vicksburg Riverwalk 3 0.19 2 0.9 10 500 s17,ds,sc,nmMS: Vicksburg Riverwalk 5 0.41 6 1.5 5 300 s17,dsNC: Cherokee Sep 2016NC: Cherokee Harrah’s (I)NC: Cherokee

- NC: Cherokee Harrah's 2 0.31 2 1.0 50 10000 s17,ds,d9NC: Cherokee Harrah's 52 0.63 6 1.5 15 5000 h17,dsNC: Murphy Sep 2016NC: MurphyNC: MurphyNC: Murphy Harrah’s Cheroke 35 0.63 6 1.2 5 2000 h17,dsSC: Myrtle Beach Sep 2016SC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle Beach Big M1 2 0.33 6 1.6 25 1000 s17,ds,ls,nmSC: Myrtle Beach Big M1 4 0.36 8 1.8 5 300 s17,ds,lsSC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle BeachSC: Myrtle Beach Big MII 2 0.33 6 1.6 50 2000 s17,ds,ls,nmSC: Myrtle Beach Big MII 2 0.33 6 1.6 25 1000 s17,ds,ls,nmSC: Myrtle Beach Big MII 5 0.36 8 1.8 5 300 s17,ds,lsTN: Memphis Sep 2016TN: MemphisTN: Memphis

- TN: Memphis Southland Park 2 0.40 2 1.0 15 500 h17,ds,nch- TN: Memphis Southland Park 3 0.56 6 1.7 15 500 h17,ds,rsa,nch* TN: Memphis Southland Park 1 0.59 8 1.7 10 500 h17,ds,rsa,nch

USA South (AR, FL, GA, LA, NC, MS, TN, TX)

Ameristar: Penetration varies by dealer. Shoes rarely open. Database participant.

Diamond Jack’s (Legends)Diamond Jack’s: Quick to back off.

Lady Luck (ISLE)

Riverwalk: toke. Quick to back off.

Harrah's: Penetration varies by dealer.

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River (I)Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River: Penetration varies by dealer.

Big M I, Little RiverBig M1: Sails year round 1000 Th-F and Su-M; 1000 and 1730 Sa.Big M1: Play 3 spots at table minimum. Sweats green action

Big M II, Little RiverBig MII: Sails year round 1100 & 1830 Tu-Su; 1145 & 1845 Sa-Su and holidays.Big MII: Play 3 spots at table minimum. Sweats green action. May flat-bet winning players.

Southland Park, West Memphis, ASouthland Park: Penetration varies by dealer.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesConnecticut Sep 2016ConnecticutConnecticutConnecticut

- Connecticut Fox Tower 7 0.33 6 1.3 50 3000 s17,ds,ls,nm- Connecticut Fox Tower 20 0.56 8 1.3 10 1000 h17,ds,ls- Connecticut Fox Tower 2 0.42 8 1.3 10 1000 Spanish,s17- Connecticut Fox Tower 2 0.56+ 8 1.3 1 500 h17,ds,ls,col- Connecticut Fox Tower 2 0.56+ 8 7.0 1 500 h17,ds,ls,col,csm

ConnecticutConnecticutConnecticut

- Connecticut Foxwoods 22 0.33 6 1.3 50 5000 s17,ds,ls,nm- Connecticut Foxwoods 3 0.56 8 1.3 50 2500 h17,ds,ls,nm- Connecticut Foxwoods 49 0.56 8 1.3 10 1000 h17,ds,ls- Connecticut Foxwoods 7 0.42 8 1.3 10 1000 Spanish,s17

ConnecticutConnecticut

* Connecticut Mohegan Sun 38 0.33 6 2.0 50 6000 s17,ds,ls,ns10,nm* Connecticut Mohegan Sun 79 0.33 6 2.0 15 1000 s17,ds,ls,ns10* Connecticut Mohegan Sun 13 0.71 8 2.0 10 1000 Spanish,s17,ns10,nhsa

Delaware Sep 2016DelawareDelawareDelaware

- Delaware Delaware Park 1 0.33 6 2.0 25 500 s17,ds,ls,ns10,nmDelaware Delaware Park 1 0.33+ 6 5.5 2 100 s17,ds,ls,ns10,csm,col

- Delaware Delaware Park 6 0.36 8 1.6 10 500 s17,ds,ls,ns10Delaware Delaware Park 3 0.42 8 1.6 10 500 Spanish,s17DelawareDelawareDelaware Dover Downs 11 0.42 6 1.5 25 1000 s17,ds,rs3,nmDelaware Dover Downs 2 0.42 6 5.5 10 500 s17,ds,rs3,csm

* Delaware Dover Downs 8 0.44 8 1.5 10 1000 s17,ds,rs3Delaware Dover Downs 3 0.42 8 1.5 10 500 Spanish,s17DelawareDelaware

* Delaware Harrington 15 0.41 6 5.5 5 500 s17,ds,csm* Delaware Harrington 4 0.43 8 2.0 25 500 s17,ds,nmo

Delaware Harrington 1 0.42 8 2.0 10 500 Spanish,s17ME: Bangor Dec 2015ME: BangorME: BangorME: Bangor Hollywood Casino 2 0.59 8 1.6 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsaME: Bangor Hollywood Casino 3 1.94 8 1.6 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rsaME: Bangor Hollywood Casino 1 0.78 8 1.6 10 300 3:2,Spanish,h17ME: Oxford Dec 2015ME: Oxford Oxford CasinoME: Oxford Oxford 13 0.66 8 1.8 5 1500 h17,dsME: Oxford Oxford 1 0.44 8 1.8 10 500 Spanish,h17,dddMD: Baltimore Sep 2016

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

Fox Tower (I), FoxwoodsFox Tower: Cards sometimes left in shoe when table empty.Fox Tower: Collection is $0.25 for bets under $10. Database participant.

Foxwoods (I), LedyardFoxwoods: $10,000 max bets in 25th floor high limit room. Penetration varies by dealer.Foxwoods: Tables with collection are $0.25 for bets under $10. Database participant.

Mohegan Sun (MTGA) (I), MontvilleMohegan Sun: 6D penetration set by notch. Database participan

Delaware Park, WilmingtonDelaware Park: 6D rarely open. Some 6D tables use 8D discard trays.Delaware Park: Cards sometimes left in shoe when table empties.

Dover Downs, DoverDover Downs: Tables open 1000-0400 M-F, 24 hours Sa-Su.

Harrington Raceway & Casino, HarringtonHarrington: Tables closed 0200-0900 M-F.

Hollywood Casino (PENN)Hollywood Casino: Discards left in tray when table empties. Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesMD: Baltimore Horseshoe (CEC)

- MD: Baltimore Horseshoe 10 0.54 6 1.5 25 10000 h17,ds,ls,nm- MD: Baltimore Horseshoe 26 0.56 8 7.7 15 500 h17,ds,ls,csm

MD: Baltimore Horseshoe 29 0.54 6 5.7 15 2500 h17,ds,ls,csmJul 2016

MD: CumberlandMD: CumberlandMD: Cumberland Rocky Gap 10 0.27 6 5.5 10 300 s17,ds,ls,rsa3,csmMD: Hanover Sep 2016MD: Hanover Maryland Live!MD: HanoverMD: Hanover Maryland Live! 10 0.33 6 1.5 100 10000 s17,ds,ls,nm

- MD: Hanover Maryland Live! 40 0.33 6 5.7 15 500 s17,ds,ls,csm- MD: Hanover Maryland Live! 8 0.36 8 2.0 25 500 s17,ds,ls

MD: Perryville Jul 2016MD: Perryville Hollywood (PENN)MD: PerryvilleMD: Perryville Hollywood 6 0.36 8 1.7 10 500 s17,ds,lsNJ: Atlantic City Sep 2016NJ: Atlantic City Bally's (CEC)NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 7 0.42 6 1.8 50 6000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,LL9,nmNJ: Atlantic City Bally's 3 0.42 6 1.8 50 6000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nmNJ: Atlantic City Bally's 4 0.64 6 1.8 25 1500 3:2,h17,ds,rs3,LL9,nm

* NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 11 0.67 8 1.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rs3,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 8 0.67 8 1.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rs3

* NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 5 2.03 8 1.8 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rs3,LL9* NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 4 2.03 8 1.8 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rs3

NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 1 0.60 8 1.8 10 500 1:1,h17,switch6NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 6 0.42 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Bally's 1 1.03 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,h17,freebetNJ: Atlantic City Borgata (Boyd)NJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City

* NJ: Atlantic City Borgata 6 0.41 6 1.6 100 6000 3:2,s17,ds,LL9,nm* NJ: Atlantic City Borgata 17 0.41 6 1.6 100 6000 3:2,s17,ds,nm

NJ: Atlantic City Borgata 13 0.41 6 1.6 25 3000 3:2,s17,ds,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Borgata 44 0.66 8 1.8 5 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Borgata 7 0.42 8 1.8 15 1000 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Caesars (CEC)NJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Caesars 13 0.41 6 1.8 100 25000 3:2,s17,ds,LL9,nmNJ: Atlantic City Caesars 8 0.66 8 2.0 25 2500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9,nm

* NJ: Atlantic City Caesars 14 0.66 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Caesars 3 0.66 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,h17,ds

* NJ: Atlantic City Caesars 17 2.02 8 2.0 10 2500 6:5,h17,ds,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Caesars 4 0.42 8 2.0 10 1000 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Golden Nugget 1 1.58 1 0.4 10 500 6:5,h17,rs3,sc,nmNJ: Atlantic City Golden Nugget 9 0.34 6 1.8 50 6000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,ls,nm

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

MD: CumberlandRocky Gap, Flintstone, MDRocky Gap: Penetration varies by dealer.

Maryland Live!: Dealers leave cards in shoe when table empties

Hollywood: Penetration varies widely by dealer. Database participant.

Borgata: Penetration varies by dealer.Borgata: Unrated players limited to one hand and 10x the table minimum

Caesars: 1 hand at $1000 max for unrated players.

Golden Nugget (LGI)Golden Nugget: APs may be denied late surrender. $100 max for unrated players.Golden Nugget: Database participant.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNJ: Atlantic City Golden Nugget 17 0.67 8 1.8 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds,rs3NJ: Atlantic City Golden Nugget 2 0.42 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s (CEC)NJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 14 0.42 6 1.8 50 10000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,LL9,nmNJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 4 0.66 8 2.0 25 3000 3:2,h17,ds,LL9,nm

* NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 24 0.66 8 2.0 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 3 0.66 8 2.0 5 2500 3:2,h17,ds

* NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 20 2.03 8 2.0 10 1000 6:5,h17,ds,rs3,LL9NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 2 0.42 8 2.0 10 1000 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 1 1.03 8 2.0 10 1000 3:2,h17,freebetNJ: Atlantic City Harrah’s 1 0.62 8 2.0 10 1000 dab,1:1,suraNJ: Atlantic City Resorts (MTGA)NJ: Atlantic City Resorts 9 0.42 6 1.5 50 5000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nmNJ: Atlantic City Resorts 6 0.44 8 1.8 10 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3NJ: Atlantic City Resorts 2 0.44 8 1.8 25 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nm

* NJ: Atlantic City Resorts 14 0.67 8 1.8 10 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rs3NJ: Atlantic City Resorts 3 0.42 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Tropicana (TPCA)NJ: Atlantic City TropicanaNJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 15 0.41 6 1.8 25 6000 3:2,s17,ds,nmNJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 4 0.66 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,KBNJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 20 0.66 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,h17,dsNJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 3 0.42 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 1 0.62 8 1.8 10 500 dab,1:1,sura

- NJ: Atlantic City Tropicana 1 0.69 8 1.8 5 300 3:2,h17,ds,nrs,nch,snoopNJ: Atlantic City .

- NJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal 17 0.42 6 1.5 100 3000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nmNJ: Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal 14 0.44 8 1.8 25 3000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nmNJ: Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal 37 0.67 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,rs3NJ: Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal 4 0.42 8 1.8 10 500 3:2,Spanish,s17NJ: Atlantic City Trump Taj Mahal 1 0.62 8 1.8 10 500 dab,1:1,suraNJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic CityNJ: Atlantic City Wild Wild West 10 2.03 8 1.8 5 500 6:5,h17,ds,rs3,LL9NY: Buffalo Sep 2016NY: BuffaloNY: Buffalo Seneca Buffalo Cree 1 0.38 8 2.5 50 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rsa3,rs3NY: Buffalo Seneca Buffalo Cree 6 0.38 8 7.7 10 500 3:2,s17,ds,rsa3,rs3,csmNY: Buffalo Seneca Buffalo Cree 1 0.18 8 7.7 10 200 1:1,h17,switch,csmNY: Buffalo Seneca Buffalo Cree 1 0.42 8 7.7 10 200 3:2,Spanish,s17,csmNY: Hogansburg Nov 2015NY: HogansburgNY: HogansburgNY: HogansburgNY: HogansburgNY: HogansburgNY: Hogansburg Akwesasne Mohawk 2 0.36 2 1.1 25 1000 3:2,h17,ds,rsa3,1spotNY: Hogansburg Akwesasne Mohawk 11 0.57 6 1.6 10 500 3:2,h17,ds,rsa3

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

Harrah’s: 1 hand at $1000 max for unrated players

Tropicana: 1 hand at $1000 max for unrated players. $5 max on KB side bet.

Trump Taj Mahal (TPCA)Trump Taj Mahal: Scheduled to permanently close on October 10, 2016.

Wild Wild West (CEC)Wild Wild West: BJ open 1200-2000 F-Sa and 1200-2000 Su.

Seneca Buffalo Creek (SGC) (I

Akwesasne Mohawk (I)Akwesasne Mohawk: DD penetration varies greatly by dealer.Akwesasne Mohawk: Uses US dollars. Tables closed 0400-1000 Su-Th.Akwesasne Mohawk: Bars APs who refuse to show ID.Akwesasne Mohawk: One spot per player at DD, two spots per player max at 6D.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesNY: Hogansburg Akwesasne Mohawk 1 0.58 6 5.7 5 500 1:1,h17,switch6,csmNY: Hogansburg Akwesasne Mohawk 1 0.78 8 2.3 5 500 3:2,Spanish,h17NY: Salamanca Sep 2016NY: SalamancaNY: Salamanca Seneca Allegany 6 0.41 6 1.3 15 1000 s17,dsNY: Salamanca Seneca Allegany 6 0.41 6 5.7 15 500 s17,ds,csmNY: Verona Apr 2016NY: Verona Turning Stone (I)NY: VeronaNY: VeronaNY: Verona Turning Stone 1 0.32 2 1.0 100 2000 s17,nmsNY: Verona Turning Stone 2 0.32 2 0.7 50 500 s17,nmsNY: Verona Turning Stone 4 0.41 6 2.0 25 1000 s17,ds,nmsNY: Verona Turning Stone 25 0.66 8 1.9 10 300 h17,dsNY: Verona Turning Stone 2 0.44 8 1.9 10 300 Spanish,s17PA: Bethlehem Sep 2016PA: Bethlehem Sands

+ PA: Bethlehem Sands 8 0.27 6 1.5 25 5000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsa3+ PA: Bethlehem Sands 54 0.30 8 1.8 10 3000 3:2,s17,ds,ls,rsa3,nm* PA: Bethlehem Sands 4 0.81 8 2.0 15 1000 3:2,s17,freebet* PA: Bethlehem Sands 2 0.60 8 2.0 15 1000 1:1,s17,switch6

PA: Erie Dec 2014PA: EriePA: EriePA: EriePA: Erie Presque Isle Downs 2 0.34 6 1.7 50 2000 s17,ds,ls,rs3PA: Erie Presque Isle Downs 19 0.37 8 2.5 10 300 s17,ds,ls,rs3PA: Erie Presque Isle Downs 1 0.42 8 2.5 10 300 Spanish,s17PA: Farmington Jul 2016PA: FarmingtonPA: FarmingtonPA: Farmington Lady Luck Nemacol 11 0.27 6 1.5 15 1000 s17,ds,rsa3,lsPA: Grantville Sep 2016PA: Grantville Hollywood (PENN)PA: Grantville

+ PA: Grantville Hollywood 12 0.37 8 2.5 10 1000 s17,ds,ls,rs3- PA: Grantville Hollywood 2 0.54 6 5.5 10 500 Spanish,s17,csm

Sep 2016PA: Mount Pocon Mount AiryPA: Mount PoconPA: Mount Pocon Mount Airy 10 0.27 6 2.3 50 5000 s17,ds,ls,rsa3

- PA: Mount Pocon Mount Airy 25 0.37 8 2.3 10 500 s17,ds,ls,rsa3* PA: Mount Pocon Mount Airy 1 0.54 6 2.3 10 500 Spanish,s17

PA: Philadelphia Sep 2016PA: PhiladelphiaPA: Philadelphia

* PA: Philadelphia Harrah’s 6 0.34 6 1.2 50 5000 s17,ds,ls,rs3,LL10,nmPA: Philadelphia Harrah’s 17 0.37 8 1.5 5 500 s17,ds,ls,rs3,LL10PA: Philadelphia Harrah’s 6 0.42 8 1.5 10 500 Spanish,s17PA: PhiladelphiaPA: Philadelphia Parx 12 0.34 6 1.5 50 6000 s17,ds,ls,rs3,nm

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

Seneca Allegany (SGC) (I)

Turning Stone: Penetration varies by dealer, despite notches.Turning Stone: One floorman per two DD tables.

Presque Isle Downs (ERI)Presque Isle Downs: Penetration varies by dealer. Two spots max per player.Presque Isle Downs: 6D open when high limit is closed.

Lady Luck Nemacolin (ISLE)Lady Luck Nemacolin: Must buy $10 gift card to enter.

Hollywood: Located at Penn National Race Course. Database participant

PA: Mount Pocono

Mount Airy: Penetration set by notch.

Harrah’s (CEC), ChesterHarrah’s: High crime area. Beware of overzealous security and Gaming.

Parx, Parx Raceway, Bensalem

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rules* PA: Philadelphia Parx 21 0.34 6 5.7 15 1000 s17,ds,ls,rs3,csm

PA: Philadelphia Parx 20 0.37 8 1.5 15 1000 s17,ds,ls,rs3PA: Philadelphia Parx 5 0.42 8 1.5 15 1000 Spanish,s17PA: Philadelphia SugarHousePA: Philadelphia

* PA: Philadelphia SugarHouse 2 0.34 6 1.5 100 6000 s17,ds,rs3,ls,nmPA: Philadelphia SugarHouse 2 0.34 6 1.5 100 6000 s17,ds,rs3,ls,LL10,nm

* PA: Philadelphia SugarHouse 10 0.34 6 5.5 15 1000 s17,ds,rs3,ls,LL10,csmPA: Philadelphia SugarHouse 25 0.37 8 1.8 15 1000 s17,ds,rs3,ls,LL10

* PA: Philadelphia SugarHouse 5 0.42 8 1.8 15 1000 Spanish,s17PA: PhiladelphiaPA: PhiladelphiaPA: Philadelphia

* PA: Philadelphia Valley Forge 6 0.34 6 1.5 50 5000 s17,ds,rs3,ls,nmPA: Philadelphia Valley Forge 17 0.37 8 1.5 15 1000 s17,ds,rs3,lsPA: Philadelphia Valley Forge 2 0.71 8 1.5 15 500 Spanish,s17,ns10,nhsaPA: Pittsburgh Sep 2016PA: Pittsburgh RiversPA: PittsburghPA: Pittsburgh

* PA: Pittsburgh Rivers 7 0.33 6 1.5 100 5000 s17,ds,ls,nmPA: Pittsburgh Rivers 5 0.33 6 5.5 10 500 s17,ds,ls,csm,LL10

* PA: Pittsburgh Rivers 37 0.33 6 5.5 10 500 s17,ds,ls,csm- PA: Pittsburgh Rivers 7 0.36 8 2.2 25 2500 s17,ds,ls,nm

PA: Washington Oct 2015PA: Washington MeadowsPA: WashingtonPA: Washington Meadows 24 0.28 6 1.5 10 3000 s17,ds,ls,rsa3,rs3PA: Washington Meadows 10 0.28 6 5.5 5 1000 s17,ds,ls,rsa3,rs3,csm

Sep 2016PA: Wilkes-BarrePA: Wilkes-Barre

+ PA: Wilkes-Barre Mohegan Sun 2 0.28 4 1.2 50 3000 s17,ds,ls- PA: Wilkes-Barre Mohegan Sun 17 0.33 6 1.7 10 3000 s17,ds,ls- PA: Wilkes-Barre Mohegan Sun 14 0.33 6 5.7 5 1000 s17,ds,ls,csm- PA: Wilkes-Barre Mohegan Sun 4 0.42 8 2.0 10 1000 Spanish,s17

RI: Lincoln Sep 2016RI: Lincoln Twin RiverRI: Lincoln

* RI: Lincoln Twin River 14 0.33 6 1.5 50 6000 s17,ds,ls,nm- RI: Lincoln Twin River 25 0.36 8 1.8 15 1000 s17,ds,ls- RI: Lincoln Twin River 13 0.56 8 1.8 15 1000 h17,ds,ls- RI: Lincoln Twin River 5 0.42 8 1.8 15 1000 Spanish,s17

Jul 2016WV: Charles TowWV: Charles TowWV: Charles Tow Hollywood 11 0.44 8 1.8 25 5000 s17,ds,rs3,nmWV: Charles Tow Hollywood 28 0.44 8 2.0 15 500 s17,ds,rs3WV: Charles Tow Hollywood 2 0.42 8 1.8 10 1000 Spanish,s17WV: Chester Oct 2015WV: Chester

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

SugarHouse: High crime area at night. Database participant.

Valley Forge, King of PrussiaValley Forge: Must be a hotel guest or resort member or pay to enter casino.Valley Forge: Day passes available with $10 restaurant or gift shop purchase.

Rivers: Penetration set by notch. nmse on $25 and up tables.Rivers: High limit room closed on grave shift weeknights if no players.

Meadows: Uses RFID chips. Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

PA: Wilkes-BarreMohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (MTGA) (I)Mohegan Sun: No bonuses on split hands at Spanish.

Twin River: Quick to back off. Watches for backcounters. Database participant.

WV: Charles TownHollywood (PENN), at Charles Town Races.Hollywood: Penetration varies by dealer. Database participant.

Mountaineer (ERI), near East Liverpool, OH.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesWV: ChesterWV: Chester Mountaineer 7 0.35 6 1.5 50 2000 s17,ds,rsa3,nmWV: Chester Mountaineer 11 0.37 8 1.5 5 500 s17,ds,rsa3WV: Chester Mountaineer 1 0.42 8 1.5 10 300 Spanish,s17

Sep 2015WV: Cross Lanes Mardi GrasWV: Cross LanesWV: Cross Lanes Mardi Gras 8 0.43 8 2.0 5 1000 s17,dsWV: Wheeling Aug 2016WV: WheelingWV: WheelingWV: WheelingWV: Wheeling Wheeling Island 10 0.33 6 1.8 15 1000 s17,ds,lsWV: Wheeling Wheeling Island 2 0.36 8 7.7 15 300 s17,ds,ls,csm

Oct 2013WV: White Sulph GreenbrierWV: White Sulph Greenbrier 4 0.41 6 1.7 100 2500 s17,dsWV: White Sulph Greenbrier 8 0.66 8 2.0 10 1000 h17,ds

USA East (CT, DE, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WV)

Mountaineer: Penetration varies by dealer.

WV: Cross Lanes

Mardi Gras: Penetration varies by dealer. $500 max for unrated players.

Wheeling Island, near Martins Ferry, OH.Wheeling Island: Tables open on day and swing shifts weekdays, 24 hours weekends.Wheeling Island: Penetration set by notch. Database participant.

WV: White Sulphur Springs

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesAB: Calgary Jan 2013AB: Calgary Casino ABSAB: CalgaryAB: Calgary Casino ABS 9 0.76 6 1.3 5 1000 h17AB: Calgary CashAB: Calgary Cash 8 0.54 6 5.7 2 1000 h17,ds,ls,csmAB: Calgary CenturyAB: CalgaryAB: Calgary Century 8 0.67 6 1.4 3 500 h17,lsAB: Calgary CowboysAB: Calgary Cowboy 11 0.67 6 5.7 5 200 h17,ls,csmAB: Calgary DeerfootAB: Calgary Deerfoot 10 0.67 6 1.4 5 500 h17,lsAB: Calgary Deerfoot 3 0.67 6 5.7 3 200 h17,ls,csmAB: Calgary Elbow RiverAB: CalgaryAB: Calgary Elbow River 15 0.67 6 1.4 5 1000 h17,lsAB: Calgary Grey EagleAB: Calgary Grey Eagle 8 0.67 6 1.4 5 1000 h17,lsAB: Calgary Grey Eagle 4 0.67 6 5.7 5 100 h17,ls,csm

Nov 2014AB: Medicine HaAB: Medicine Ha Casino by Vanshaw 5 0.54 6 1.0 5 100 h17,ds,lsBC: Kamloops Oct 2013BC: KamloopsBC: Kamloops Lake City Kamloops 2 0.54 6 0.8 5 500 h17,ds,lsBC: Kamloops Lake City Kamloops 2 0.54 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Kelowna Jul 2011BC: Kelowna Lake City KelownaBC: Kelowna Lake City Kelowna 6 0.54 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: KelownaBC: Kelowna Lake City Penticton 9 0.54 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver Sep 2016

BC: VancouverBC: Vancouver Cascades 3 0.40 2 1.5 25 500 h17,ds,csmBC: Vancouver Cascades 6 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver Cascades 1 1.04 6 5.0 5 500 h17,freebet,csmBC: VancouverBC: VancouverBC: Vancouver Edgewater 1 0.35 2 0.5 25 500 h17,ds,lsBC: Vancouver Edgewater 7 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver Edgewater 1 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csm,backbets okBC: Vancouver Edgewater 2 1.04 6 5.0 5 500 h17,freebet,csmBC: VancouverBC: Vancouver Fraser Downs 3 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver Fraser Downs 1 1.04 6 5.0 5 500 h17,freebet,csmBC: VancouverBC: Vancouver Grand Villa 3 0.33 2 0.5 25 500 3:2,h17,ds,lsBC: Vancouver Grand Villa 5 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver

Canada (AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK, YK

Casino ABS: Closest to airport. Penetration varies by dealer.

Century: Penetration varies by dealer.

Elbow River: Penetration varies by dealer

AB: Medicine HatCasino by Vanshaw, Located at Medicine Hat Lodge.

Lake City Kamloops, 540 Victoria St.

Lake City Penticton

BC: Vancouver, including Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond, and SurreyCascades, 10393 Fraser Hwy, Langley

Edgewater, 311-750 Pacific Blvd S.Edgewater: Penetration set by notch.

Fraser Downs, 17755 60th Ave, Surrey

Grand Villa, 4331 Dominion, Burnaby.

Hard Rock (GC), 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesBC: Vancouver Hard Rock 2 0.40 2 0.9 25 500 h17,dsBC: Vancouver Hard Rock 2 0.54 6 4.5 25 500 h17,ds,lsBC: Vancouver Hard Rock 4 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver Hard Rock 1 1.04 6 5.0 5 500 h17,freebet,csmBC: VancouverBC: Vancouver River Rock 3 0.50 2 0.5 25 500 h17,dsBC: Vancouver River Rock 14 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csmBC: Vancouver River Rock 2 1.04 6 5.0 10 500 h17,freebet,csmBC: Vancouver

- BC: Vancouver Starlight 2 0.40 2 0.8 15 500 h17,ds* BC: Vancouver Starlight 8 0.54 6 5.0 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csm- BC: Vancouver Starlight 1 1.04 6 5.0 5 500 h17,freebet,csm

BC: Victoria Dec 2010BC: VictoriaBC: Victoria View Royal 6 0.54 6 5.7 5 500 h17,ds,ls,csm,LL9MB: Winnipeg Sep 2012MB: Winnipeg Club RegentMB: WinnipegMB: Winnipeg Club Regent 4 0.52 2 1.0 50 1000 h17,ds,d9,scMB: Winnipeg Club Regent 6 0.52 6 1.5 5 200 h17,dsMB: WinnipegMB: WinnipegMB: Winnipeg McPhillips Street St 2 0.63 2 1.0 50 1000 h17,ds,d9,scMB: Winnipeg McPhillips Street St 6 0.63 6 1.5 5 200 h17,dsNB: Moncton Sep 2015NB: MonctonNB: Moncton Casino New Brunsw 2 0.66 8 2.5 25 200 h17,dsNB: Moncton Casino New Brunsw 3 0.63 6 5.7 10 200 h17,csm,dsNS: Halifax Sep 2015NS: Halifax Casino Nova ScotiaNS: HalifaxNS: Halifax Casino Nova Scotia 1 0.53 2 1.0 50 200 h17NS: Halifax Casino Nova Scotia 2 0.63 6 1.4 25 200 h17,dsNS: Halifax Casino Nova Scotia 3 0.63 6 5.7 10 200 h17,csm,ds

Sep 2016ON: BrantfordON: BrantfordON: BrantfordON: Brantford OLG Casino Brantfo 4 0.43 8 2.0 25 2000 s17,ds,nmoON: Brantford OLG Casino Brantfo 2 0.43 8 2.0 10 300 s17,dsON: Brantford OLG Casino Brantfo 9 0.43 8 2.0 10 300 s17,dsON: Brantford OLG Casino Brantfo 1 1.03 8 2.0 10 200 h17,freebetON: Brantford OLG Casino Brantfo 2 0.42 8 1.8 10 300 Spanish,s17ON: Gananoque Sep 2016ON: GananoqueON: GananoqueON: GananoqueON: GananoqueON: Gananoque Shorelines Casino T 8 0.43 8 1.8 5 500 3:2,s17,ds,minON: Gananoque Shorelines Casino T 1 0.60 8 1.8 5 100 1:1,h17,switch6,minON: Gananoque Shorelines Casino T 2 0.42 8 1.8 5 100 3:2,Spanish,s17,min

Canada (AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK, YK

River Rock (GC), 8811 River Rd., Richmond

Starlight350 Gifford, New Westminster.

View Royal (GC), 1708 Old Island Highway.

Club Regent: Open 1000-0300 M-Sa, 1200-0300 Su.

McPhillips Street StationMcPhillips Street Station: Open 1000-0300 M-Sa, 1200-0300-Su

Casino New Brunswick

Casino Nova Scotia: Penetration varies by dealer

ON: Brantford (Near Toronto)OLG Casino Brantford

OLG Casino Brantford: Does not shuffle when table empties. Penetration varies by dealer.OLG Casino Brantford: 2x minimum to play 2 spots, 5x minimum to play 3 spots.

Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands (GC)Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands: Does not shuffle when table empties.Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands: Players may request shuffle at pit’s discretion.Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands: Mid-shoe entry restricted to table minimum.

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ON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara Falls Casino Niagara 8 0.39 5 4.7 10 300 3:2,s17,ds,csmON: Niagara Falls Casino Niagara 2 0.16 6 5.7 5 500 1:1,h17,switch,csmON: Niagara Falls Casino Niagara 1 0.43 8 2.2 10 500 3:2,s17,dsON: Niagara Falls Casino Niagara 4 0.42 8 2.2 10 300 3:2,Spanish,s17ON: Niagara Falls Niagara FallsviewON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 20 0.39 5 4.7 5 500 3:2,s17,ds,csmON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 4 0.41 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,dsON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 4 0.43 8 2.3 25 5000 3:2,s17,dsON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 2 0.15 5 4.7 25 5000 1:1,h17,switch,csmON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 1 0.62 6 2.3 25 5000 dab,1:1,suraON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 1 0.42 8 1.6 100 2500 3:2,Spanish,s17ON: Niagara Falls Niagara Fallsview 5 0.42 8 2.0 10 300 3:2,Spanish,s17ON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara FallsON: Niagara Falls Seneca Niagara 6 0.42 6 1.5 100 2500 3:2,s17,ds,rs3ON: Niagara Falls Seneca Niagara 4 0.44 8 1.6 50 1000 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,nmsON: Niagara Falls Seneca Niagara 27 0.44 8 7.7 5 500 3:2,s17,ds,rs3,csmON: Niagara Falls Seneca Niagara 2 0.42 8 7.7 5 500 3:2,Spanish,s17,csmON: Niagara Falls Seneca Niagara 2 0.18 8 7.7 5 500 1:1,h17,switch

Sep 2016ON: Orillia Casino Rama (I)ON: OrilliaON: OrilliaON: OrilliaON: OrilliaON: Orillia Casino Rama 14 0.41 6 1.5 50 2500 3:2,s17,ds,nmseON: Orillia Casino Rama 12 0.43 8 2.0 25 2000 3:2,s17,dsON: Orillia Casino Rama 2 0.43 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,s17,dsON: Orillia Casino Rama 1 0.16 6 2.0 10 300 1:1,h17,switchON: Orillia Casino Rama 4 0.42 8 2.0 10 2500 3:2,Spanish,s17ON: Orillia Casino Rama 2 1.77 8 2.0 5 500 6:5,s17,ds,csm

* ON: Orillia Casino Rama 1 1.03 8 1.8 25 500 3:2,h17,freebetON: Port Perry Sep 2016ON: Port PerryON: Port PerryON: Port PerryON: Port PerryON: Port PerryON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 2 0.16 6 5.7 15 100 1:1,h17,switch,csmON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 5 0.33 6 2.0 25 100 3:2,s17,ds,lsON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 6 0.43 8 7.7 25 100 3:2,s17,ds,csm

* ON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 1 0.41 6 2.0 25 100 3:2,s17,ds,streakON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 2 0.43 8 7.7 25 100 3:2,s17,ds,streak,csmON: Port Perry Great Blue Heron 5 0.40 6 5.7 15 100 3:2,Spanish,s17,csm

Canada (AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK, YK

ON: Niagara Falls (Canada & U.S.)Casino Niagara, (SGC) (I)Casino Niagara: Only CSMs during the week.Casino Niagara: Uses Canadian dollars. Same management as Niagara Fallsview.

Niagara Fallsview: Uses Canadian dollars. Same management at Casino Niagara.Niagara Fallsview: Pit keeps detailed records in HL roomNiagara Fallsview: Will back off players refusing to show ID.

Seneca Niagara (SGC) (I), 310 4th St., Niagara Falls, NY.Seneca Niagara: Uses US dollars. Quick to back off or half-shoe.

ON: Orillia (Near Toronto)

Casino Rama: Three spots max per player, except only two spots at $10 min tables. Shoes are covered.Casino Rama: Uses Canadian dollars. Pen varies by dealer.Casino Rama: Dealers shuffle 30 minutes after table empties.Casino Rama: Players may request shuffle and nms at $50 6D.

Great Blue Heron (I)Great Blue Heron: Shoes open 1400 on weekdays.Great Blue Heron: Uses Canadian dollars. Penetration varies by dealer.Great Blue Heron: Late surender after split, even on aces.Great Blue Heron: Leaves cards in shoe when table empty. Half-shoes suspected counters.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesON: Sarnia Sep 2016ON: SarniaON: SarniaON: SarniaON: Sarnia OLG Point Edward. 5 0.43 8 1.7 5 100 3:2,s17,dsON: Sarnia OLG Point Edward. 1 0.18 8 1.7 5 100 1:1,h17,switchON: Sarnia OLG Point Edward. 1 0.42 8 1.7 5 100 3:2,Spanish,s17ON: Sarnia

Jul 2011ON: Thunder BayON: Thunder BayON: Thunder Bay OLG Casino Thunde 7 0.43 8 2.0 5 100 s17,dsON: Windsor Sep 2016ON: WindsorON: WindsorON: Windsor Caesars Windsor 4 0.34 6 1.5 50 3000 s17,ds,rsaON: Windsor Caesars Windsor 6 0.59 8 1.7 15 500 h17,ds,rsa,LL9ON: Windsor Caesars Windsor 19 0.59 8 1.7 15 500 h17,ds,rsaON: Windsor Caesars Windsor 4 0.59 8 1.7 5 500 h17,ds,rsa,nchON: Windsor Caesars Windsor 3 0.42 8 2.5 15 500 Spanish,s17QC: Gatineau Sep 2016QC: GatineauQC: GatineauQC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 4 0.41 6 1.5 50 3000 3:2,s17,ds,LL10QC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 1 0.41 6 1.5 50 3000 3:2,s17,dsQC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 9 0.66 8 1.5 20 1000 3:2,h17,ds,LL10QC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 4 0.66 8 1.5 20 1000 3:2,h17,dsQC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 4 0.66 8 1.5 5 500 3:2,h17,ds,ncQC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 2 2.02 8 1.5 20 500 6:5,h17,dsQC: Gatineau Casino du Lac-Leam 1 1.03 8 1.5 20 500 3:2,h17,freebet,KBQC: La Malbaie Sep 2016QC: La MalbaieQC: La MalbaieQC: La Malbaie Casino de Charlevoi 7 0.41 6 1.5 25 5000 s17,dsQC: La Malbaie Casino de Charlevoi 4 0.66 8 2.0 15 1000 h17,dsQC: Montreal Sep 2016QC: MontrealQC: MontrealQC: MontrealQC: Montreal Casino de Montreal 8 0.41 6 1.5 100 5000 3:2,s17,ds

+ QC: Montreal Casino de Montreal 34 0.66 8 2.5 10 3000 3:2,h17,ds,LL10QC: Montreal Casino de Montreal 1 0.78 8 2.5 15 1000 3:2,Spanish,h17QC: Montreal Casino de Montreal 2 0.60 8 2.5 15 500 1:1,h17,switch6QC: Montreal Casino de Montreal 2 1.03 8 2.5 15 2000 3:2,h17,freebet

Sep 2016QC: Mont-TrembQC: Mont-TrembQC: Mont-Tremb Casino de Mont-Tre 3 0.41 6 1.5 100 5000 s17,dsQC: Mont-Tremb Casino de Mont-Tre 6 0.66 8 2.0 10 1000 h17,dsSK: Carlyle Aug 2013SK: Carlyle Bear Claw

Canada (AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK, YK

OLG Point Edward.OLG Point Edward.: Closed M-F 0400-1200, Sa-Su 0600-1000.OLG Point Edward.: Uses Canadian dollars. Penetration varies by dealer.

ON: Sault Sainte Marie. See MI: Sault Sainte MarieON: Thunder Bay

OLG Casino Thunder BayOLG Casino Thunder Bay: Uses Canadian dollars. Penetration varies by dealer.

Caesars Windsor (CEC)Caesars Windsor: Bets in Canadian dollars. HL players may request shuffl

Casino du Lac-LeamyCasino du Lac-Leamy: Uses Canadian dollars. Quick to back off at any bet level.

Casino de CharlevoixCasino de Charlevoix: Uses Canadian dollars.

Casino de MontrealCasino de Montreal: Uses Canadian dollars. Penetration varies by dealer.Casino de Montreal: 8 tables of high limit six deck with no max bet for known players only.

QC: Mont-TremblantCasino de Mont-TremblantCasino de Mont-Tremblant: Closes 0000-1200 weekdays. Uses Canadian dollars.

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+- location casino tables edge decks cut min max rulesSK: CarlyleSK: Carlyle Bear Claw 1 0.63 6 . 5 50 h17,dsSK: Moose Jaw Aug 2009SK: Moose Jaw Casino Moose JawSK: Moose JawSK: Moose Jaw Casino Moose Jaw 4 0.52 6 2.0 5 500 s17,all,ds,rsa

Aug 2009SK: North Battlef Gold EagleSK: North BattlefSK: North Battlef Gold Eagle 3 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsa

Aug 2009SK: Prince Albert Northern LightsSK: Prince AlbertSK: Prince Albert Northern Lights 5 0.56 6 1.5 5 100 h17,ds,rsaSK: Regina Aug 2013SK: Regina Casino ReginaSK: ReginaSK: ReginaSK: Regina Casino Regina 9 0.52 6 2.0 5 1000 s17,all,ds,rsaSK: Saskatoon Aug 2009SK: Saskatoon Dakota DunesSK: SaskatoonSK: Saskatoon Dakota Dunes 5 0.63 6 1.6 5 250 h17,dsSK: Yorkton Jul 2001SK: Yorkton Painted HandSK: YorktonSK: Yorkton Painted Hand 5 0.63 6 1.8 3 100 h17,ds

Oct 2007YK: Dawson CityYK: Dawson CityYK: Dawson City Diamond Tooth Gert 1 0.56 6 . 10 100 h17,ds,rsa,niYK: Dawson City Diamond Tooth Gert 2 0.86 6 . 2 100 h17,d9,ni

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Bear Claw: Open 1000-0100

Casino Moose Jaw: Play three spots at table min. Two backbet spots per spot.

SK: North Battleford

Gold Eagle: Backbets allowed on tables with $50 max.

SK: Prince Albert

Northern Lights: Backbets allowed on tables with $50 max.

Casino Regina: Must play at least 2 spots heads upCasino Regina: Play three spots at table min. Two backbet spots per spot.

Dakota Dunes: Backbets allowed except on $25 min tabl

Painted Hand: Backbets allowed.

YK: Dawson CityDiamond Tooth GertiesDiamond Tooth Gerties: Open May thru Sept. Uses Canadian dollars.

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AJ Ace-jack of spades pays double.all Lose all on doubles or splits if dealer has BJ.A8 The only splits allowed are A-A and 8-8.burn20 See www.ukcasinotablegames.info/blackjackburn20.htmlcol Casino collects a fee per hand, generally at least 1%.cs Casino surrender. Player with a two-card twenty can accept a half win against a 10, if the dealer does not have a

natural.csm Continuous-shuffle machine.da Double down on any two or more cards.dab Double attack blackjack. All 10s removed from deck, player can double bet after seeing one dealer card.dba Double on any number of cards.ddd Redouble, i.e. double again after doubling and getting a card.ddr Double down rescue, ie. surrender after doubling down.de Double exposure. Dealer’s two cards both face up. Dealer wins all ties except BJ against BJ.ds Double down after splitting.dsa Double down after splitting aces.ds10 Double down on ten or eleven after splitting.double-up Double-up blackjack; see http://wizardofodds.com/games/double-up/d3 Double down on first three cards.d4 Double down on first four or fewer cards.d8 Double down only on two-card eight or more, including soft totals.d9 Double down only on two-card nine or more.d10 Double down only on two-card ten or more.d11 Double down only on two-card eleven.enhc “European no hole card.” Dealer does not take a second card until after players act. Double downs and splits

lose all to a dealer natural.es Early surrender.es10 Early surrender against 10, late surrender against others.extreme Extreme 21. See wizardofodds.com.fak1, fak2 Games using six or eight decks that can be mistaken for single- or double-deckers.freebet Dealer total of 22 pushes all unbusted player hands except pays 3:2 on player naturals. Player can split up to four

hands and double on 9-11 on any two cards without betting extra.hide Dealer shows player cards only when necessary to decide winner.highhand Players must contribute to a side pot from which the house takes 5%.hitie High Tie Bonus Bet: The payouts are based on the player’s first two cards. A suited pair pays 10:1, any other

pair pays 3:1, a suited BJ pays 15:1 any other BJ pays 6:1, and a player BJ pushing a dealer BJ pays 50:1hsa Hit after splitting aces.h17 Dealer hits soft seventeen.(I) The casino is owned by Indians who might hide behind their sovereignty. If you have a problem in an (I) casino,

you will have no legal recourse.KB King’s Bounty sidebet. Payoffs: 4/6/9/20/30/100/1000 for any 20/K-K/suited20/matched20/suited K-K/Ks-

Ks/Ks-Ks & dealer BJ.LL6 Lucky Ladies sidebet. Payoffs: 3/6/9/25/250 for any 20/suited20/matched 20/Q-Q/Q-Q & dealer BJ.LL7 Lucky Ladies sidebet. Payoffs: 3/7/9/25/400 for any 20/suited20/matched 20/Q-Q/Q-Q & dealer BJ.LL9 Lucky Ladies sidebet. Payoffs: 4/9/19/125/1000 for any 20/suited 20/matched 20/Qh-Qh/Qh-Qh & dlr BJ.LL10 Lucky Ladies sidebet. Payoffs: 4/10/25/200/1000 for any 20/suited 20/matched 20/Qh-Qh/Qh-Qh & dlr BJ.ls Late surrender.lsn Late surrender on any number of cards, including after splitting.lsnxa Late surrender on any number of cards except no surrender against ace.lsxa Late surrender except no surrender against ace.ma Multiple-action blackjack.min Mid-entry restricted to table minimum.nc No cards; i.e. digital blackjack.

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nch No chips; i.e. digital chip stacksnhsa No drawing to split aces (Spanish)ni No insurance.nm No mid-game entry.nmm No mid-game entry and no mid-game spreading to multiple hands.nmo No mid-game entry on request.nms Mid-game: no sitting out hands, and if you drop from two hands to one you cannot go back to two hands.nobj If dealer has 10 and ace, the hand plays as an ordinary twenty-one and not a BJ.No Bust If you and the dealer both bust, and the dealer busts with a higher total, you push instead of lose. Joker-joker

pays 2:1. All blackjacks count as ordinary 21s. There are twelve jokers per six decks; a joker makes a handcount 21. Jokers work on dealer hands as well, and benefit the dealer more than the player because if thedealer’s upcard is a joker the players are not allowed to draw.

nrs No resplits.nrs10 No resplits of any 10-count cards.nsa No splits of aces.nsjq No splits of unlike 10-count cards.ns10 No splits of any 10-count cards.nsxa No splits except you can split aces. (“Multiple Action”)ou25 Side bets on whether your first two cards are over or under 13. The 25 means max bet of $25.pb Player banked.pk Dealer looks at the index of the hole card under a 10.PD If doubling on 10 or 11, can request a new third card.PS Split 15 or 16 as if you had a pair.rsa Resplit aces.rsa3 Resplit aces once only, to make three hands.rs3 Resplit non-aces once only, to make three hands.sc Card used to determine shuffle point on one or two decks.sf21 “Super Fun 21”: blackjack with liberal rules (da, ds, dsa, hsa, lsn, rsa, sura, 21d, 21w, 5, 6, diamond BJs pay

2:1), but other BJs pay only even money (1:1).shoe Cards dealt from a shoe. Used only for single and double deck, which more commonly are dealt without a shoe.Single21 rules include 1:1,21w,da,sura,6; suited BJs pay 3:2, splits allowed after hitting.snoop An in-table device tracks cards and betting; i.e. i-Table or similar.spa32 Split aces that draw for 2 card 21 pay 3:2.Spanish Spanish 21 is played with a short pack — 10s are removed from each regular deck, leaving aces though 9s and

face cards. This is equivalent to starting a shoe with a count per deck of -4, and costs you 2.3% compared to theuse of full decks. Spanish 21 has liberal rules, but they make up only part of the cost of removing all the 10s.The casino edge when the dealer hits soft seventeen is 0.76% for six decks or 0.78% for eight decks. When thedealer stands on soft seventeen, the casino edge is 0.40% for six decks or 0.42% for eight decks. Among themore interesting options allowed on Spanish 21 are: your 21 beats the dealer’s 21, doubling on two or morecards, hitting or doubling after splitting aces, and surrender after doubling down (called double-down rescue).Redoubling, when allowed, is worth 0.34% . These are the numbers reported by Mike Shackleford(wizardofodds.com).

streak A sidebet that pays if you win consecutive hands. Most common payout: 2 wins pays 3:1, 3 wins pays 8:1, 4wins pays 18:1, and 5 wins pays 38:1.

sura Surrender anytime, including after hitting, doubling, or splitting.swhands Switch Hands Blackjack. Pay $1 “ante” for every $5 bet for the option (before hitting) to swap your first two

cards for two new cards. The details of the rules might still be changing. www.gigaming.net will, when finished,explain the rules. Basic strategy is to swap any hand with negative EV. See table 56 (pages 222-223) of BasicBlackjack or table 124 of the electronic version of Professional Blackjack.

switch Blackjack Switch. See www.blackjackswitch.comswitch6 Blackjack Switch in which a switched A/10 is treated as a drawn 21 and will push against a dealer 21 or 22.s16 Dealer stands on soft sixteen.s17 Dealer stands on soft seventeen.toke Dealers keep their own tokes.tu Player may triple down on 9, 10 or 11.

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tu10 Player may triple down on 10 or 11.ur Unlimited resplits of non-aces.1spot Players allowed to bet only one spot.1:1 BJ pays even money.3up Play one hand against three dealer upcards.3:2 BJs pay 3:2. This is also the default if no BJ payout is listed.5 Player’s winning five-card twenty-one pays double.6 Player’s six-card unbusted hand wins automatically, even if the dealer has 10 up and ace in hole.6:5 BJs pay 6:5.7:5 BJs pay 7:5.21d Diamond BJ pays 2:1. 1/16 of BJs are in diamonds.21p If dealer has BJ with 10 up, you push with twenty-one in any number of cards.21s Suited BJs pay 2:1. 1/4 of BJs are suited.21t Tied BJ pushes (at double exposure).21w Tied BJ wins.22p If dealer gets 22, players push instead of win.

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ACEP American Casino & Entertainment Properties Little Six Little Six, Inc.Aces High Aces High Management LLBO Leech Lake Band of OjibweAffinity Affinity Gaming, LLC LVS Las Vegas Sands Corp.ASCA Ameristar Casinos, Inc. M1 M1 GamingBoyd Boyd Gaming Corporation Majestic Majestic Star Casino LLCCCR Cannery Casino Resorts, Inc. MCRI Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.CEC Caesars Entertainment Corp. Merit Merit Management GroupChip’s Michels Development, LLC Meruelo The Meruelo GroupCNTY Century Casinos Mesquite Mesquite GamingColony Colony Capital MGM MGM MIRAGEDeS Joe DeSimone MSGG Marnell Sher Gaming Group.DJT Trump Entertainment Resorts/Icahn MTGA Mohegan Tribal Gaming AuthorityDotty’s Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. NPS Northpointe Sierra Inc.ERI Eldorado Resorts Inc. P&S Players & SpectatorsFE Faulkner Enterprises PENN Penn National Gaming Inc.GC Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Peppermill PeppermillGolden Golden Gaming Inc. PlayLV PlayLV Gaming Operations, LLCHo Chunk Ho Chunk Nation PNK Pinnacle EntertainmentHolder Group Holder Hospitality Group, LLC RUF Ruffin Acquisition, LLCIH Iron Horse Seven Clans Red Lake Band of Chippewa IndiansIKE IKE Gaming, Inc. SGC Seneca Gaming CorporationISLE Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. SHRI Saratoga Harness Racing Inc.Iszley Michael Iszley STN Station CasinosJack Jack Entertainment, LLC TG Truckee Gaming, LLCJEI Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. TLC TLC Casino Enterprises, Inc.JETT JETT Gaming TPCA Tropicana Entertainment, Inc.LACO Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's Corporate

CommissionUWN Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

Lakes Lakes Entertainment, Inc. VSS VSS EnterprisesLegends Legends Gaming, LLC WH Warner HospitalityLGI Landry’s Gaming, Inc. WYNN Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

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List of CBJN ReportersArizona: Tucson & Yuma jediBritish Columbia: Vancouver D. EdgeCalifornia various readersCalifornia: San Diego area VABJCarolina, North & South DeacColorado: Cripple Creek qbConnecticut Frank MizzoIowa ChungLouisiana: Lake Charles AlhindiIllinois Chung, RyemoMichigan: Detroit Bond TraderMichigan: LP ChungMichigan: UP Electric Kid, Bob Milo, ChungMinnesota: Deer River, Hinckley,Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, and Thief RiverFalls

Bob Milo

Minnesota: Prior Lake ChungMississippi: Tunica RyemoMissouri RyemoNevada: Las Vegas Arthur Anneberg, Kevin, B. Jay Cobbson, Youk, PurpleDieHardNevada: Laughlin FKNevada: Carson City & Reno Sierra RamblerNevada: Northern & Eastern Sierra RamblerNew Jersey: Atlantic City FKNew Mexico RonJNew York Tom from T.O.Ohio: Cincinnnati, Columbus Riverboat FlyerOhio: Cleveland AkronGeneralOntario Tom from T.O.Pennsylvania FK, Chung, EnzoQuebec Tom from T.O.Rhode Island Frank MizzoSouth Dakota: Deadwood qbWashington: Seattle, Tacoma Misha LongwoodWashington: Eastern Washington Chip PWashington: Bremerton, Olympia, Poulsbo OrcaWest Virginia The DOC, ChungWisconsin Electric Kid, Bob Milo, Chung

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