Still, I'm sure they have the ability to zero in on players who are varying their bets widely. So, there's no automated counter catcher system. The good news is that this is not the 'Mind Play' system which also tracks what cards are dealt. The system automatically calculates your average bet. No more fooling the pit for extra comps by betting more when they're looking. Every table has a system that can read exactly how much you have bet. Every playing chip has an embedded radio transmitting chip. The casino itself reminds me a lot of Barona Casino near San Diego.įirst, they have a chip tracking system installed. That's surprising, because the hotel tower is 26 floors, with over 700 rooms. I hear they are sold out for weekends for months ahead. FYI, Midweek Internet rates at the hotel are $79 plus tax. Our room was quite comfortable including perhaps the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept on. Every room has a 32' flat-screen TV, high speed internet access, two phones, and AM/FM/CD alarm clocks.
My wife described the style as 'cowboy lodge chic', which is pretty accurate. The casino had been open less than a week when I was there, but everything went surprisingly smoothly.įirst, a few notes about the property. On Wednesday June 1st, I checked out the brand-new L'Auberge du Lac casino in Lake Charles Louisiana.