Anybody familiar with Graton Casino in California?

[topdollarplayer]

Have you been to cache creek recently? I haven't been for over 7 years. How is it and is it still smokey with a lot of lurkers?

[clemi]

Have you been to cache creek recently? I haven't been for over 7 years. How is it and is it still smokey with a lot of lurkers?

It is still smokey but I always arrive early so I can find a machine to play before the crowds.

I've had better luck at CC than Graton, although I like Graton's casino more.

[serenasea]

For a one time stop-off, it's OK.

It's the closest casino to me and I don't play there regularly. It's a typical California Indian Casino. It's BIG. Pick a meeting place on the perimeter that way, if anyone has a navigational impairment, you can wanter around the perimeter and eventually find the place you're looking for.i

Good idea, thanks. Unfortunately, I'm the one who tends to get lost, so this will help.

[serenasea]

I'll be sure to come back with an update after our visit.

I never won anything at Cache Creek but one time when I was there it was raining like crazy, and a construction worker who lived in San Diego but had been working in the area was rained out that day, so he came to the casino and hit $2 million on a WOF machine. I've never seen so many security personnel circle a player and machine that quickly.

[Retrigger]

You can use MyVegas deals there too. The pizza place is same as Pizza Rock in dtown vegas.

[rileyray]

Nope only been to baron and a few in indio

[serenasea]

Just thought I'd update this thread after our visit to Graton.

I liked it, much more than I do Cache Creek. They had many of the machines that I see in Vegas that haven't made it to the Washington State casinos -- several versions of Buffalo (including Stampede and Grand), several versions of the babies, WWII and III, Lightning Link (which must be new there as I couldn't get near it, people were hovering waiting to pounce), Sphinx, etc. I didn't lose my entire bankroll and got in some playing time. Also played some Blackjack ($10 minimum) with one of those dealers that keeps you laughing and engages the table -- a lot of fun!

Thanks to @clemi"s recommendation, we ate at The Daily Grill, and everybody was happy with the food, the craft beer selection, and the server.

Traffic was really heavy heading back to the Bay Area (3:00 p.m. on a Monday), a lot of stop and go during one stretch. Still, we all agreed we like it well enough to visit again.

[clemi]

@serenasea thanks so much for the follow up regarding your visit, hoping to get back there someday this summer to check out the newer games.

Glad you all enjoyed Daily Grill

[topdollarplayer]

Glad you liked it too!