But letting them take 15-20 minutes to go to their room for cash? I said, “screw this, I’m done waiting” and cashed in my chips & headed for the room. I can understand letting a player sit out a hand or two while they run to the restroom. When you’ve got people waiting in line to play the rule should be “if you’re not betting, you’re not sitting”. People were standing, waiting for seats to open while dealers were allowing players to go back to their room for more cash. I guess I've gotten spoiled gambling in Biloxi and Las Vegas but competition does bring out the best in casinos in those areas.Some blackjack tables had 3 players, some only 2. I would not waste my time driving from Atlanta to this location (although Murphy and the surrounding mountains are beautiful). The only other casino close is the one in Cherokee, NC and it is run by Harrah's as well. I guess this is what you get when there is no competition within 50 miles or so. Most of the dealers seemed like they had just started and did not strike me as very professional. Overall, I was not impressed with this casino. The only food option is a glorified mall type food court. At 11:45 on Sunday morning they did not have enough tables open and people were standing in mobs around tables just waiting on seats to open. They don't have a huge variety (no Let it Ride or Carribean Stud). I'm not sure if it is just this casino's pit bosses or Caesars in general but they don't give you many points on your player's card for table games.

The lowest blackjack table was $15 minimum and they only had a couple of those, the other two were $25. I usually sit at table games and they really jack up the minimums on the weekends. It sits on a hilltop with absolutely nothing else around. This casino is pretty new, only a few years old.

I did not stay at the hotel but drove up from Atlanta for the day (about a 2 hour drive). I'm reviewing this place from a gambler's perspective.

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