OMGCLAYAIKEN (Phil Galfond) is sick
July 23, 2008
Phil “Omgclayaiken” Galfond
OMGCLAYAIKEN or ” Phil Galfond“ is one of the very few online players that has successfully transitioned to the highest stakes live cash games. [Read more]
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood CA | Review
July 21, 2008
Hollywood Park Casino sits in the heart of Inglewood, California in the Hollywood Park Racetrack area. Since its opening in 1994 a variety of movies and television shows with Las Vegas themed storylines used this casino as a filming location backdrop. Among the list of productions are Gone in 60 seconds, Johnson Family Vacation, SWAT, CSI Las Vegas and Cold Case. Reality television show Blind Date has even used the casino for date events between show participants.
When not playing host to actors, directors and other movie icons, the casino is home to the biggest charity bingo hall this side of the Mississippi. Gaming action is fast paced and vibrant 365 days a year 24 hours a day. Popular card games include Texas Hold ‘em limit and no-limit; Pai Gow Poker; Caribbean Stud; 3 Card Poker and Blackjack.
No-limit Texas Hold ‘em games features a $40 maximum buy-in with a ½ blind; a $100 maximum buy-in with a 2/3 blind; $200 maximum buy-in with 3/5 blinds and $400 maximum buy-in fee with a 5/10 blind. There is also a $500 minimum game with 5/10 blinds that has no capped maximum buy-in amount. Texas Hold ‘em Limit games include the following: 2/4, 3/6, 4/8, 6/12, 15/30, 25/50 and 40/80. There is the occasional 10/20 and 100/200 games.
For the 3/6 no-limit Texas Hold ‘em game there is a $3 rake and an additional $1 jackpot. The 4/8 game features a $4 rake with a $1 jackpot. At certain times the casino designates games double jackpot prizes. The jackpot prize can be reached with an Aces full hand beaten by four-of-a kind or better.
Players have the opportunity to earn free food rewards. Play a game of 10/20 or higher to earn point rewards that can be utilized on table side food service or gift shop items. Points may also be used in the snack bar.
The poker playing room is sizable to accommodate various size games. Wait times for an open space at the table averages between 15 and 20 minutes for 3/6 games and lower. Higher stakes games of 6/12 and up have a slightly longer wait time. At least two tables of a high stakes game in play will lower wait times.
California Grand Casino, Pacheco CA | Review
July 21, 2008
California Grand Casino showcases a touch of American Western lifestyle mixed in with modern card playing. [Read more]
Oaks Card Club Poker Room, Emeryville CA | Review
July 21, 2008
Oaks Card Club holds the distinction of being the oldest card playing room in Northern California. [Read more]
What Beats What In Poker
July 15, 2008
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Lucky Chances Casino Colma, CA | Review
July 8, 2008
Lucky Chances is an action packed card room situated in Northern California. [Read more]
Hustler Casino Poker Room, Los Angeles CA | Reviewed
July 8, 2008
Legendary adult magazine publisher, Larry Flint, turned the pages on a new venture by opening the card room Hustler Casino in a Los Angeles suburb. [Read more]
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