Fallsview Blackjack Tables

A short while ago I visited the American side Niagara Falls store. There were always 8 deck shoes, 25 min. in the back room and 10/15 min. in the main room with the HL room 6 deck. Now it is ALL CSM tables except the HL room and 2-4 tables in the back room with 50 min. the back room also has CSM for 25 min. games and one 50 min.
The tables were full mostly except the 50 min. tables where there were 2-4 players at one and none at the other. This was when just 2 tables were open. In peak time when 4 tables of shoe games at 50 min. there were 2 tables empty and 3-4 players at each table. I had 4 sessions and could not believe the bad play at 50 minimum. I figured the few players at those tables would be close to knowing BS, but not the case.
I wanted to examine the other tables between sessions so I watched closely in both rooms and listened to table chat. The tables were full and the CSM kept the cards coming. Bets ranged from their min. 15 in the main room to 400. In the back room they ranged from 25 to 400. The CSM tables in the back room were full also.
The pit told me it was changed 2 months ago. Looks like they are raking in more than ever.
I have never seen a counter there and APs aren't going to flock there for an 8 deck 50 minimum table to play so Pits aren't even watching for an AP. Why would they? That's almost not even in their job description now. They are getting more hands an hour from the CSM and surely beating the players I saw on the shoe games. The HL room is mostly occupied by just a few BJ player and one table sometimes full of Baccarat players.
The casinos on the Canadian side all started with the shoe games and are now mostly CSM. Since a tightening on security and the downfall of our dollar, there are few going across the border so this place is always crowded.
With no competition there will always be a price and it will be paid by the patrons. In the east, we pay!
Babe
By the way their rooms are beautiful with a great view. The Italian restaurant and the Steak House are top shelf.