Sigh-- after finally locating the mythical (unreported!) 99.96% DDB, they have been downgraded to 98.98% DDB.

According to multiple reports (after the reopening), all or some of the VP has been moved "upstairs" to the loft where the poker room was.

Reportedly, 12.5 tier credits are earned for each comp $.

EBH has instituted a new tiered player's club system. There are three levels: red, platinum and black. Tier points required to reach each level (and benefits) can be downloaded here. However, what it takes to earn a tier point has not yet been publicly announced. The new tiered system is planned to spread to both Wynn Las Vegas properties (Wynn and Encore)

Encore should be officially open on June 23. Early (pre-opening) reports suggest that while the casino is "very beautiful", the gaming EV looks poor. Moreover, "FreeCredit" (their Free play) is less than for their Vegas properties: 0.05% (Boston) vs 0.067% (Vegas) and 0.10% (Boston) vs 0.167% (Vegas).

No word on whether or not their player's club (Red Card) will "work" with their other properties. The accounts seemed shared, however, a few big Vegas player's living on the east coast have reported that they were not invited to Boston and were unable to use Vegas offers for Boston rooms.

Of the 3000+ machines, only a fraction are VP-- though there are plenty. Generally the VP is located around the perimeter of the main casino floor (first floor) and at the central bar. Small high limit area (3 VP machines) on second floor. Best game

Encore Boston all set to open in June