Mandalay Bay Poker Room
at Mandalay Bay
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Details
Number of Tables: 10
Games Typically Offered:
1/2 No Limit Holdem
Daily Tournament Times:
1:00pm, 8:00pm
Tournament Buy-Ins:
$60-100
View on Poker AtlasOur Review of Mandalay Bay Poker Room
Mandalay Bay's poker room is small and tilted heavily toward recreational low-stakes hold'em, with lots of $60–$100 tournaments and soft fields. It is popular with casual players who just want to kill a few hours, have some drinks and not think too hard about tough regs. The tradeoff is limited hours and game selection, plus a feeling from some players that it is more of a side attraction than a serious grind spot. If you are staying on the south Strip and want an easy, friendly game, it is perfectly fine for that lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mandalay Bay Poker Room
Does the Mandalay Bay Poker Room offer tournaments?
Yes. Mandalay Bay runs low buy-in no-limit hold'em tournaments most afternoons and evenings.
Does the Mandalay Bay Poker Room offer an hourly comp rate for players?
Yes. Cash players earn about $2 an hour in comps tracked on their MGM Rewards card.
Does the Mandalay Bay Poker Room have a special hotel rate for players? If so, how many hours are required daily?
Yes, there is a poker room hotel rate, and in practice they look for roughly four to six hours of live poker per day, though you have to call the room or ask the floor for the exact current requirements.
Does the Mandalay Bay Poker Room comp parking?
Not specifically for poker. You pay MGM's regular parking fees unless you have at least Pearl status with MGM Rewards, which gets you free self-parking.
How are the free drinks at the Mandalay Bay Poker Room?
Drinks are standard casino wells, beer, and basic cocktails and are complimentary while you play; service in the poker room is usually decent and can be quite fast when the room is busy, though it can lag during slower periods.
How good are the players at Mandalay Bay Poker Room?
The room is a mix of tourists and a handful of regulars, so the typical 1/2 games and small tournaments are a bit softer than at Bellagio or Aria, but you will still run into some capable locals.