I really enjoy the Horseshoe in Bossier City/ Shreveport. The comps are good and the action is soft. I prefer playing during the day as the action is more Loose-Passive. My one night time session I had 2 maniacs at the table blowing up every pot. The faces are starting to look very familiar, players and dealers included. I love playing here and dream about going back everyday as I sit in my cube at work. I would actually recommend this room to anyone wanting to play poker in that area. I prefer the Horseshoe Bossier over the Goldstrike and the Horseshoe Tunica. Mostly because of the drive, but also because of the lack of cigarette smoke. The poker room is very well separated by glass from the rest of the casino whereas the 2 casinos that I have been to in Tunica are barely separated from them at all. Also, the Horseshoe Shreveport is a whole different ballgame all together from the Horizons Vicksburg, which I didn't like much at all.

They have automatic shufflers built into the tables which I'm sure speeds up the game significantly. The dealers always wash the cards before putting them into the shuffler and cut the cards upon removing them so that you are insured a random deck every time. The tables are very nice. The felt is well padded as is the outside of the tables for armrests. They also have built in cupholders which keeps all drinks from spilling.

The dealers are awesome and handle the game very professionally. The hostess is starting to recognize us by name so that is a definite bonus.

The 2 meals that I have tried there were both very simple, but quite good none the less. Those 2 meals were Chicken Tenders with potato logs which was very good, and their Club sandwich which was awesome!

The waiting list in the cardroom is done by computer which makes it very organized! I typically call when we are 30 minutes out and get my name on the list. Typically when we arrive on Saturday mornings there is a $2/5 NL table going as well as several limit tables. They have been spreading a very big PLO game recently, but I'm not rolled for that one. I play $1/2 NL and they usually start a table not long after we arrive which is about 10am.

The comp equates to about $1 per hour, but with a few sessions and a buddy, you can eat free for the rest of your life, permitting that you keep playing cards. The comp does not work toward room rates unfortunately. There is a bad beat jackpot and a smaller bad beat jackpot going. The big BBJ is around $60k right now requiring Aces full of 10s to be beaten. I'm not sure of the other.

OH BOY!!!!!!!!! What else can I say? I love this place. It is one of two options in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area. I really enjoy playing here and I would recommend this poker room to anyone who wants to play a little poker.

The poker room is very spacious and it is non-smoking, which I enjoy. The room is on the bottom floor of the casino and in the back left corner when you go down the escalator once you get pass the security guards, who actually check and scan your IDs. Dont come here if you are not 21, you will not get in. The tables have automatic shufflers. The restroom is nearby and if you hurry you wont miss a hand. I have this timing down and I hardly never miss a hand if I got to go to the restroom. I guess I could bring a Gatorade bottle, but I dont think the other patrons would enjoy that.

The dealers and poker room managers are very competent and they keep the games full most of the time and they are always aware of empty seats at the tables.

The drinks easy to get. A waitress comes by and ask each table for cocktails and you just tell her what you want and within 5 minutes you usually have what you ask for. I usually just get the brush to get me some food and they deliver it to the table and I just sit there like a slob and eat. Chicken Tenders and tater logs!!!MMMMM MMMMM Good. I did notice a guy with a club sandwich the other day. I may try that next time.

I usually call in and put my name on the waiting list when I am about 45 min. away and by the time I get there a new table is opening or a seat is available. Fair Warning: I usually go on Saturday mornings and I get there about 10am. I have not played at night on the weekend at the casino, but I heard its rocking.

The poker room does give poker room rates of $69 (Monday-Thursday), but on the weekends they dont offer any poker room rates. The poker room comps you $1 for every hour you play. Make sure you clock in AND out using your Total Rewards Card, also make sure that the computer reads your card. I have had problems with this and the manager had to key my number in. You dont want to have a 13hr ($13) session wiped out due to computer problems. Cough Cough!!! They do offer a BBJ. The rake is $1 a pot for the BBJ and $5 for the regular rake. $6 rake total in a white chip game. Rake is a killer.

Just an area rather than a room, but it is on a boat. I can see why they have gotten good marks on other websites.

Just a little tight getting to the back tables from the entrance. Great tables and good chairs.

Just minor flubs, but on the ball 99% of the time.

Could come around a bit more often, seemed to have perfect timing for a cowboy drinking his beer over ice. Menus available for the asking.

Both times I was seated immediately. Figured a holiday weekend would make for a bit of a wait.

Silly me forgot to get my card swiped, but I understand that are decent on the comps.