Emerald in Saskatoon
I've been in Halifax for a few months here, and am coming back to Saskatoon over Christmas - playing in some of the Wed. night tourneys and some side game action. The Emerald might be the dungiest, most depressing casino I've ever been to. Saying that, what's the word on the Dakota Dunes Casino that is supposed to be taking over the employees of the Emerald - when is it supposed to open, etc.?
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It's not the prettiest place in the world, but sheesh, it's not THAT bad. Remember that it is Canada's last remaining exhibition casino. It is a very modest operation that serves Saskatoon by supporting the local exhibition board. It's clean. It not a "Vegas style casino" but it's not trying to be.
It is also the most beautiful exhibition casino in Canada.
I have worked for the old Exhibition Casinos in Prince Albert and North Battleford. Believe me, the Emerald is the Taj Mahal compared to some of the locations these types of casinos used to be set up in. I would rather play at Casino Regina anyday compared to the Emerald, but for those who live in proximity to it, the casino serves their purpose well.
It could be worse. You could be playing in an underground game where collusion and your personal safety are more on your mind than your cards.