The Mandalay Bay poker room reopened on July 22, 2021. This was after it had been closed since March 2020. It was converted into a BetMGM lounge for some of that time. In 2023, the poker room moved to the bottom of the escalators from the tram that runs from Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. Neither of those Las Vegas Strip casinos has a poker room. Management says the move is temporary. However, it has been there for about a year as of November 2024. The old poker room is a BetMGM sportsbook lounge.
There are 10 tables at the Mandalay Bay poker room. It opens Wednesday through Monday between 11am to 3am. The poker room is closed on Tuesdays. Cash games and tournaments are dealt at the Mandalay Bay poker room. Our review has all the details.
Mandalay Bay cash games
The main cash game at the Mandalay Bay poker room is 1/2 no-limit Texas Hold’em. The buy-in is $100 to $300. There may be a 2/3 game with a $200 to $600 buy-in or a 5/10 one with a $400 to $2000 buy-in if it is busy. It is rare to see any other cash games dealt at the Mandalay Bay poker room.
Mandalay Bay poker tournaments
There are daily tournaments at 1pm and 8pm at the Mandalay Bay poker room. The buy-in is $60 and has 15-minute levels.
There is a $100 no-limit hold’em tournament every Saturday at 8pm in the Mandalay Bay poker room. It has a 20k starting stack with 20-minute levels.
Mandalay Bay poker promotions
The high hand promotion runs from 11am to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday. On Wednesdays through Sundays, it is $200 or more three times each day. Jacks full or better are needed to qualify. This is in addition to the high hand payouts for quads or better hands.
Players who give at least 15 hours of cash game action get a free entry into the Saturday night $100 tournament. A hand of jacks or better full house using both hole cards also receive a free tournament entry. Players receive $2 an hour in comps when clocked in with their MGM Rewards card.
Environment
The poker room at Mandalay Bay moved near the tram station. This gives it less energy than when it was next to the sportsbook. It also hurts foot traffic, which may keep some potential recreational players from seeing the poker room. A group of regular players keep the action going.
Mandalay Bay poker rake
The Mandalay Bay poker room rakes 10% up to $5 per hand. There is also a $2 jackpot drop.
Mandalay Bay poker room FAQ
Is the Mandalay Bay poker room open 24 hours a day?
The Mandalay Bay poker room is open 11am to 3am Wednesday through Monday. It is dark on Tuesdays.
What cash games are spread at the Mandalay Bay poker room?
The main game is 1/2 no-limit Texas hold’em. There may be a higher limit game during busier hours.
Are there any poker tournaments at Mandalay Bay?
There are two daily $60 no-limit hold’em tournaments. There is a $100 no-limit hold’em tournament on Saturdays at 8pm. Players who give 15 hours of cash game action during the week or win a high hand receive a free entry.
What is Mandalay Bay’s poker comp rate?
Players earn $2 an hour when clocked in with an MGM Rewards card.
Last Updated on November 1, 2024 by John Mehaffey