Well, some things are better, some worse. The Horseshoe Casino is grand looking compared to the Executive West. The old hotel was overrun with pool players. The Harrah’s property is expansive in comparison. Huge. In fact, the first observation by most veterans of the DCC is “What the f#%& is with the half mile walk from the hotel to the tournament room?”
There is loads of space everywhere except for the arena. 40 Diamond tables. Most of them are packed in like sardines. The aisles for spectators are tighter than ever. Food is much better, but at a cost. Twice the price. Action seems to have suffered a little due to the triple whammy of the economy, expensive new location, and draw of the casino. One person from Phoenix thought that a player was stuck $200 per day in expenses before screwing the cue together.
I’ll see what I can do about writing up more news/gossip real soon.
Update:Â I forgot to write my list of big names who aren’t here…
Larry Price
Johnny Archer
Allison Fisher
Dave Matlock
Nick Varner
Mike Davis
Anna K.
Rodney Morris
Alex Pagulayan
Earl Strickland
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