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Bear River Casino – Bear River Poker Room
Bear River Casino sits high on a hill offering a breath taking view of the Eel RiverValley. Located in the small Northern California town of Loleta. You must be at least 21 years old to enter the casino. Bear River offers its guest poker, table games, slot machines, keno and some very nice California poker tournaments and promotions. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Poker Den is open at 2pm except on Wednesday it opens at 10am. Players have four tables to choose from. Poker players are offered the following games of No-Limit Texas Hold’em, Limit Texas Hold’em and Omaha Hi/Lo and Split, 7 card Stud, and occasional a dealers choice game.
Limit Hold’em (3/6) played regularly at the tables, Limit Hold’em (3/6 half kill) is played occasionally. No Limit Texas Hold’em (1/2, 2/5) is played regularly with minimums of $100 and $200 and the max is $300 to $1000.
Omaha Hi/Lo (5/10) is played occasionally and a (4/8 full kill) is played rarely. 7 Card Stud is also played occasionally with a (1/5 spread) and mixed games(3/6) are rare in the Poker Den.
Bear River is famous for their Bad beat progressive jackpots, which are split between the winning and losing hands, so everyone walks away a winner! So fat this year Bear River has paid out over $34,000 in bad beat jackpots alone.
In the Grizzly Poker Den, they offer three tables with Texas Hold’em seven nights a week. Friday is tournament night, the tournament starts at 6:30pm buy in is $100 and the entry fee is $5. Re-buys and add-on for $25 each.
The Poker Den also offers Progressive Bad Beat Jackpot, Progressive Royal Flush Jackpot, as well as a daily high hand. Tournaments buy ins start at $20 to $200, tournaments allow from 300 to 100 players. Make sure you sign up early so you don’t miss out!
Big Bear Casino also host benefit poker tournaments through out the year to help organizations in need of extra funds. The buy ins typical run $25 with a $5 entry fee.
For your dining pleasure you can choose from the River’s Edge Buffet, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner prices start at $4.95 and dinner is only $10.95!
Thirsty Bear Sports Bar & Grill offers a causal dining atmosphere where you can have a beer or glass of wine with your appetizers, burgers or salads, price are low to moderate.
The entertainment takes place in the Thirsty Bar and Grill when your not eating you can dance or participate in karaoke or enjoy a live band. The bands start at 9pm and there is no cover charge!
Bear River Casino was voted Northern California’s best poker casino, so they must be something right! Why not check it out for yourself.