I am attending the Dubuque IA Coin Show Feb 21. Has anyone ever attended that show and what did they think of it?
I've been there a few times. This one at the dog track or the D. Jo casino? The casino building is like a huge entertainment meca. There's a great little bar down the (large) hall from the show room upstairs. Small menu. Serves pretty much gormet burgers....but bring your wallet. They have the most flat screen tvs I've ever seen packed into one room that I've ever seen. I think there were 18, 32" and two 8 ft projection screens, packed into a small bar. Was great for watching the games while you have lunch. Anyway, both places have comparable sized rooms where the show is held. Maybe 60x60, if I had to guess. Somewhere in there. You definitely notice how smoky it is in the places when you're used to the smoking ban in public places everywhere else. Still allowed in casinos in IA. The dog track was a little easier to get to on the north side of town. But you shouldn't have trouble getting to either one. I went to the one in October. It was pretty slow. (Which was good for me.) I was there most of the day and there was plenty of room for the few that were there. Less than 20 customers at times. I'd go to this one but I think I'm going to hold off for the show down in Milan in April. Supposed to be 80 dealers from around the country. I'm still recovering from Christmas anyway. Oh yeah, and I've got two higher priced car licenses (stickers) to buy in Feb., thanks to the state. $208 for two stickers. Aaah, the priviledge to contribute to society.....
It's at the D. Jo Casino, from what google tells me. I've never been, but I'm considering going. Whether or not I do depends on whether or not I have any exams or papers scheduled that week though.
Yep it is at Diamond Jo's. In MN you can still smoke in casinos too. At least they can at Treasure Island in Red Wing. Feb 20 is my birthday so I am coming down on Sat and make a weekend of it. I hardly ever gamble with the exception of a Powerball ticket but I may drop a few bucks in the slots. I should be getting my tax refund by mid-Feb, I file early and do direct deposit.
