![]() ![]() But player preferences do matter in a large way. If player preferences did not matter, Casinos would be all slots. There is no question that Poker Rooms are the lowest revenue and lowest profit per sq ft on the gaming floor.Īs most casinos are constrained by space, $$ / sq ft is a primary driver. Money that they could be spending on slots or blackjack. They tend to suck money from the novice players. So why do some Casinos refuse to have poker rooms?Īside from the cost/revenue analysis, there's another problem for Casino's - regulars. But these are fixed costs mainly and I think the extra expense is marginal. There are costs like electricity and heat. I can't picture staff per table being more than 50-60 dollars per table once benefits are included. But we also have waitresses, a supervisor team and security for the room. We have dealers making around $18- $25/hour. In a raked game the income is probably more. ![]() On a full table of 10 my math says the table's income is $140 per hour. The rake will vary but a local game has a session fee of 7 per player per half hour. ![]() The reason they are tolerated is because they are kind of a "Loss leader" as they are hoping Poker Player's Wives and Girlfriends play slots and maybe you spend some money on food and drinks at the Casino (This is in a place without free drinks). I was talking to a dealer at a casino and he was adamant that poker rooms lose money for the Casino. ![]()
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