The sports room has snacks. The race and sports books are actually separated. Not just by an emotional gulf between sports and race bettors, but by actual, physical space in the casino. Number of Tables 14. Comfort of Chairs Comfy enough, as long as you're not a primadonna.
Room is open, but tucked away conveniently in a corner, so it stays quiet.
It can get packed. Binions is famous for poker, so naturally people want to play here. Weekdays and late at night you're more likely to find a spot easily. The typical wait is 20 minutes to an hour when the room is full. Free drinks while playing.