MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino (Oxon Hill, MD); FAQ in OP
This thread is for discussion specifically related to the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino (MGMNH). Any discussion that is not specifically related to MGMNH--including low-content or chatter posts--should go in the Maryland Regional Communities thread, which can be found here: https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/200/r....
WEBSITES:
Main -- https://www.mgmnationalharbor.com/en.htm...
Poker -- https://www.mgmnationalharbor.com/en/cas...
Bravo Poker Live -- https://www.bravopokerlive.com/venues/mg...
DIRECTIONS:
Address: 101 Harborview Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Driving: Essentially, all directions end in the Oxon Hill Road Exit. The local exits of 495 north will lead to MGM National Harbor, while southbound exits on 495 should exit to Oxon Hill Rd.
Public Transit: NH2 bus -- https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetabl... -- which connects with metrorail at King Street.
Shuttle: There is a shuttle that runs from National Harbor.
PARKING:
https://www.mgmnationalharbor.com/en/ame...
Self-park: "While the resort will move to a paid parking model in the future, Self-Parking for our guests will be complimentary during the opening period." Johnny recommends floors 3 and 4 near the elevators as the ideal spaces for poker room parking.
Valet: "Valet parking will be available 24-hours per day. Rates will be $25 for up to 12 hours, $45 for 12-24 hours."
THE POKER ROOM
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POKER DIRECTOR: Johnny Grooms (JohnnyGroomsTD)
POKER ROOM PHONE NUMBER: 301-971-5600
Call-ins accepted for time-rake games.
46 TABLES
GAMES- Any game legal in MD: Holdem, Omaha, Badugi, Badeucey, Badacey, and Stud Variants.
BUY-INS
1/3 NL: $100-$500
2/5 NL: $300-$1000
5/10 NL: $600-$2500
10/25 NL: $1,500 min (no max)
25/50 NL: $3,000 min (no max)
50/100 NL: $5,000 min (no max)
1/2 PLO: $200-$700, $5 Bring in
5/5 PLO: $500-$2,500
5/10 PLO: $1,000 min (no max)
10/25 PLO: $2,500 min (no max)
25/50 PLO: $5,000 min (no max)
50/100 PLO: $10,000 min (no max)
All chips will move on transfers, regardless of whether it's a voluntary move or broken table.
RAKE:
10% to $5 max on games below 5/10.
$7 per half hour on 5/10 NL/PL; 15/30 L.
No flop, no drop.
Reduced rake in effect when there are 6 players or less.
BAD BEAT JACKPOT:
$2 jackpot drop ($1 @ $10, $1 @ $30) on jackpot-eligible games.
Quad 7s beaten, pot >=$10, both cards must play in both the winning and losing hands, and kicker must tie or beat the board to qualify.
Both cards must play; kicker must at least tie the board kicker.
Split is 40%-20%-40% with a player share for anyone dealt into the jackpot hand.
MISCELLANEOUS
NLHE games are 10-handed at 1/3 and 2/5 and 9-handed at 5/10 & up.
PLO games are 9-handed.
LHE games are 10-handed below 10/20 and 9-handed at 10/20 & up.
There is no betting line; the racetrack line is a courtesy line.
Players in the hand may talk about the hand when heads up, but no cards may be revealed.
UTG straddles are allowed in NLHE. Mississippi straddles are allowed in PLO.
Running it twice is permitted in time-raked games. Maryland law requires only one flop, but allows for two turns and two rivers.
New players must post in limit games and higher-limit games, but not in low-limit games.
Players with a live hand may request to see other hands at showdown, but any hands shown in this manner are live.
The poker room will use KEM cards.
PLAYER BOXES: Hundreds of boxes are available for a $100 deposit and $100 annual fee. The annual fee may be waived based on frequency and level of play. Boxes must be accessed at least once every 90 days.
COMPS: $2/hr in pot-raked games; $3 in time-rake games. Comps expire one year from the day they were earned. No comped or reduced rates on hotel rooms.
FOOD: All food options available in the food court/market area will be available in the poker room via dedicated food runners.
Free WiFi is available. Players will be allowed to use electronic devices unless their use slows down the game.
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"Regarding metal detectors, FOX 5 was told there are no metal detectors when it comes to the main property or casino entrances. This is standard for casinos in Maryland, FOX 5 was told. "
That's deceptive. Both md live and Baltimore have gunpowder detectors.
So while technically right, MGM sucks because of spin.
Oh, this snatch and grab of table chips also happened at mgm a few months ago in April 2023.
I feel like it’s only a matter of time before a gun gets pulled at a table after a bad beat
I love how every time I play at MGM NH I have to deal with staff who struggle to complete the most basic requirements of their job. MGM must have a quota to hire a certain number of people who were born cognitively impaired.
I love how every time I play at MGM NH I have to deal with staff who struggle to complete the most basic requirements of their job. MGM must have a quota to hire a certain number of people who were born cognitively impaired.
Hey, watch it, most of the staff are very nice people. I think the current staff is actually among the best and friendliest we've had in terms of customer service.
Sometimes I wish rulings were more consistent, however. It often depends on who answers the floor call. And sometimes it takes a little too long to fill vacant seats. Overall though, very happy with the level of service right now.
The cognitively impaired comment was uncalled for but you’re living in lala land. I also never specified who I was talking about so it’s amusing that you instantly assume I’m talking about the floors. Furthermore, being a nice person has very little bearing on their competence at work and being nice should be the bare minimum when you work in customer service and hospitality.
Not sure when it's starts but they are increasing the promo drop to $3 instead of $2 just like MD Live
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Probably why they are altering the felt and dealer buttons, to justify the higher drop. Sigh.
It’s been talked about in the room so fairly sure it’s happening. Only remedy is to not play jackpot games if you care. It sucks but that is the direction every casino is going.
Guess 5+3 is better than 6+2 which I felt would happen first. Wouldn’t be surprised if 6+3 is next though
Waiting for uncapped rake, 10% of pot.
with a spin the wheel promo if your 200+bb all in gets called by another 200+bb stack
Sad thing is a lot of people would think of this as an upgrade.
In all seriousness I’m surprised it’s taken this long for the rake to increase. I doubt the increased jackpot drop will do anything except draw more promo chasers in.
The thing i dont understand about the 5+3 is i sorta figured id be happy about it for Md Live cuz i never play there and i figure the extra dollar might go towards a big promo that would justify the drive, yet i feel like mgm NH friday am and saturday am promos cant be beat. Md Live promos just look like a +2 drop to me.
Hopefully if they do implement it the extra dollar doesnt go towards promos 6-10 pm fri and sat cuz i just never play at those times.
Say what you will, but those friday and saturday promos probably make the net rake near zero or even negative during those timeframes. Great for more casual players with flexible schedules such as myself. Im pretty sure +2 is wayyy better than +0 for me anyway, so i personally cant complain about +3 even if it does get used for promo times i dont play, cuz i come out way ahead on promo drop EV
The thing i dont understand about the 5+3 is i sorta figured id be happy about it for Md Live cuz i never play there and i figure the extra dollar might go towards a big promo that would justify the drive, yet i feel like mgm NH friday am and saturday am promos cant be beat. Md Live promos just look like a +2 drop to me.
Hopefully if they do implement it the extra dollar doesnt go towards promos 6-10 pm fri and sat cuz i just never play at those times.
Say what you will, but those friday and satu
I personally have run incredibly hot when it comes to promos and I’m most certainly positive when it comes to the jackpot drop. The MGM promos have been great under the newish management.
I have a feeling they want the BBJP to increase faster as we haven’t really seen a 100k+ jackpot since the room went 8 handed and that really drives in traffic even when all other promos are off.
I personally have run incredibly hot when it comes to promos and I’m most certainly positive when it comes to the jackpot drop. The MGM promos have been great under the newish management.
I have a feeling they want the BBJP to increase faster as we haven’t really seen a 100k+ jackpot since the room went 8 handed and that really drives in traffic even when all other promos are off.
The bad beat is now frozen. After this one hits it will be $30k always. Never less never more
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I actually don't. Large bad beats take money out of the poker community. Look at Pittsburgh and Detroit. Those mega ones were hit by out of town players. That money is gone. Promo money stays in the room. Mgms hits so often it rarely gets big anyway. Promo money is essentially rakeback
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Does anyone know if there is a rake change for 5 card Omaha?
I actually don't. Large bad beats take money out of the poker community. Look at Pittsburgh and Detroit. Those mega ones were hit by out of town players. That money is gone. Promo money stays in the room. Mgms hits so often it rarely gets big anyway. Promo money is essentially rakeback
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Yeah i dont hate it either, but i guess itll all come down to whether the extra $ will go towards good promos or stupid (>$600 or regback) promos.
It also seems like for now we just pay more rake to no benefit until they get some $ saved up, cuz promos look about the same as usual this month.
The 3rd dollar doesn’t drop until $60 at 1/3 and $100 at 2/5 so it’s not terribly egregious.
A couple dealers told me better promos will be coming in March so we will see
Wow, that is great news if true. Live the third dollar comes out at 30. To me while I still would prefer they not do it, that makes a big difference.
