Strip Poker: Excalibur to Convert Room to All Automatic Tables

Vegas Strip casino Excalibur, famously known for its medieval theme, is making way for new and innovative electronic tables. As of 2 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, the poker room doors will close to reopen on Aug. 21 or Aug. 22 with a whole new look.

Twelve PokerPro electronic tables are to be installed, completely replacing all dealer-required tables. While game selection is still being worked out, Neil Bard, floor manager for the Excalibur and soon to be poker host of the new room, says that both tournaments and cash games will be offered. “I’m excited to see the turnout,” says Bard. “We are going to have several famous poker pros come to help launch the tables.”

PokerPro tables are made by PokerTek, the leading manufacturer of electronic tables. According to PokerTek’s website, the PokerPro System can increase the number of hands dealt in Texas hold’em by 50 percent and 100 percent in Omaha by eliminating the use of cards and chips.

Earlier this month, PokerTek installed Indiana’s first electronic table at the Horseshoe Casino Chicagoland. The table is in its trial period.

Further details on the new room have yet to be released, but check back on CardPlayer.com for a follow-up story as the reopening date nears.

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