Golden Nugget did a comprehensive make-over when they took over the old Isle Of Capri. Rooms were all updated in the tower and lots of new restaurants were added -- all featuring fresh seafood presented in whatever style you want. Last I heard, Hard Rock was closing its poker room and the best poker venue in my opinion is at the Beau. Having said that, all the locals play at the Beau while the GN offers a pretty decent poker room with a nightly low buy-in tournament. When I am playing late night poker, I like to stay where I am playing. As for the IP, their poker room was almost non-existing when I was there a couple of months ago. The IP remodeled and moved the poker room and they lost quite a few guests because of the casino's indifference to poker players. So, there you have it. The GN has the best room rates and value for your money.