At the time of this writing, the Grand Victoria poker room has been open around 3 months. They currently have 6 tables spreading only Hold 'Em. The floor men tell me that they are willing to deal $5/10 limit but have had few takers. Instead most days see 3 tables of $2/5 NL and 3 tables of $1/2 NL. Keep in mind that they have a buy-in limit of $300 for $2/5 and $200 for $1/2. The staff say that the ultimate plan is for 9 tables. Since the place opened, the tables have been pretty much full non-stop with adequate waiting lists. Don't be fooled by the waiting lists, they have lots of names of people on them that aren't there. I've gone from 8th or 11th on the list to a seat in one step. Nicely, you can call ahead at 847-531-7753 to get on the list as long as you're 30 minutes or closer. If you ask, they will even take your number and send a text-message when your seat is open (so you can enjoy some craps while you wait). So far, weekends will guarantee a long-ish wait for a seat--so be sure to call ahead on Fridays and Saturdays. As far as the games are concerned, they are okay. The $2/5 tables are populated with lots of regulars. I've been there 5 times and I already recognize half of the cast of characters (many of which know each other well from their days grinding together at Hollywood in Aurora). It is tough to sit down with the regulars at 9 PM with $300 in a $2/5 game when the average stack at the table is $1200--and they will be since most players have been there all day. The dealers still have a ways to go and the floor people (except Dave) are pretty poor. They are all learning and it is getting better, but prepare for some slow play. Don't bring your iPod, gum or a hoodie as these aren't allowed at the table--though they will bring a sandwich to the table. Oh, and don't forget to account for the $8 rake. That said, if you live close and want to play live, this is the place. If you're halfway between Hammond and here, I'd recommend Hammond.
WOW! I made my first trip th The River Poker Room in Milford last Sunday and I was very surprised at what I found. This is an AMAZING place to play poker! The tables are the nicest tables of any poker room I've been to in this state! Staff is friendly and do a good job of keeping things going. Lots of choices to play. Table games are run nicely and fun. Food was good and fairly priced. I will definitely go back to this room and it is an hour commute to get there for me.
Has been totally renovated including the rooms. They even have a suite w/ a shower that fits 12 people in it. The FOOD is better than ANY other CA cardroom i've been in.... blows Pechanga's card room food away!!! The service and employees are above and beyond friendly. You wont get friendlier service anywhere. The live action is great and their tournaments are FUN and they have WSOP satellites 3 days a week. I suggest if you get the chance to check it out... don't judge the outside by the great experience you'll have inside. LAKE ELSINORE ROCKS!!
Winners has 2 games, both used primarily for Texas Hold'em. They offer a tournamant every night, usually a $25+5 buy-in with a $5.00 add-on in the first hour. The live game is a $1-$2 No Limit game with a minimum buy in of $20.00. I've watched the play on the live game and there is definitely a few fish in the sea.
I was there in late April 2009. The room was tucked away in the back of the casino and therefore was quiet and private. I was looking for a 2/5NL table and they were full, so I put my name on a list and signed up for the 5/5NL game that was going as well.(The 1/2NL games were in another part of the casino, which I found rather refreshing.) A 5/5NL was the first seat that came available so I sat at that table and didn't regret it for a moment. The play was very soft with lots of action. The players all seemed to be strangers, which is not my usual experience in small casinos. This contributed to the games softness I think. The dealers were pleasant and competent, but the floor staff seemed very frazzled and lost. They were pleasant though despite their ineptness. I would definitely return to this room the next time I travel to Canada. The exchange rate was very favorable while I was there so that helped too perhaps.
Harrah’s Kansas City Poker Room, Kansas City Poker Rooms, Missouri Poker Rooms:
Kansas City, MO: Harrah’s North Kansas City poker tournament schedule. For more info contact the Harrah’s North Kansas City poker room at 816-472-7777.
Harrah’s North Kansas City Poker Tournaments:
Monday
1:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
7:00 PM - $50 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 40 player max.
11:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 30 player max.
Tuesday
1:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
7:00 PM - $50 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 40 player max.
11:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 30 player max.
Wednesday
1:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
7:00 PM - $50 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 40 player max.
11:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 30 player max.
Thursday
1:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
7:00 PM - $50 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 40 player max.
11:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 30 player max.
Friday
10:00 AM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
Saturday
10:00 AM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
Sunday
10:00 AM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 60 player max.
7:00 PM - $50 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 40 player max.
11:00 PM - $30 No-Limit Hold’em Tournament
2,000 starting chips, 20 minute blind levels, 30 player max.
Harrah’s North Kansas City
1 Riverboat Drive,
Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Weekends: 8:00 AM Friday to 4:30 AM Monday
Pechanga Poker Room, Riverside Poker Rooms, Poker in California:
Temecula, CA: The Pechanga poker room is hosting their next $25,000 guarantee No-Limit Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, July 11th at 5:00PM. The $25K has a $175 buy-in with 3,000 starting chips and 30 minute blind levels. Registration for this event begins at 3:00 PM on the day of the tournament. For more info contact the Pechanga Poker Room at 877-711-2946 ext. 2472.
Saturday, July 11th at 5:00 PM
$175 buy-in ($150+25) No-Limit Hold’em - $25,000 Guarantee.
3,000 starting chips, 30 minute blind rounds. 500 additional starting chips for a $5 dealer add-on.
Saturday, July 25th at 5:00 PM
$175 buy-in ($150+25) No-Limit Hold’em - $25,000 Guarantee.
3,000 starting chips, 30 minute blind rounds. 500 additional starting chips for a $5 dealer add-on.
Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, California 92592
877-711-2946
Las Vegas, NV: Special event tournaments in Las Vegas for the week of July 4th-July 11th.
Saturday, July 4th
12:00 PM World Series of Poker (Rio) $10,000 Day 1B Main Event
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $1,590 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $1,070 NLH
12:00 PM Mega Stack Series (Caesars Palace) $330 NLH
12:00 PM Grand Poker Series (Golden Nugget) $1,080 Grand Finale NLH
2:00 PM Binion’s Poker Classic $200 NLH
Sunday, July 5th
12:00 PM World Series of Poker (Rio) $10,000 Day 1C Main Event
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $2,100 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $330 NLH
12:00 PM Mega Stack Series (Caesars Palace) $330 NLH
12:00 PM Grand Poker Series (Golden Nugget) $230 Omaha 8+
2:00 PM Binion’s Poker Classic $150 NLH
Monday, July 6th
12:00 PM World Series of Poker (Rio) $10,000 Day 1D Main Event
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $1,590 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $330 NLH
12:00 PM Mega Stack Series (Caesars Palace) $230 Mega Satellite
2:00 PM Binion’s Poker Classic $125 Main Event Super Satellite
5:00 PM Binion’s Poker Classic $125 Main Event Super Satellite
Tuesday, July 7th
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $2,100 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $550 NLH
12:00 PM Mega Stack Series (Caesars Palace) $1,060 NLH Championship Day 1A
12:00 PM Binion’s Poker Classic $1,000 NLH Main Event
Wednesday, July 8th
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $3,120 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $550 NLH
12:00 PM Mega Stack Series (Caesars Palace) $1,060 NLH Championship Day 1B
Thursday, July 9th
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $5,180 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $550 NLH
Friday, July 10th
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $5,180 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $550 NLH
Saturday, July 11th
12:00 PM Bellagio Cup V $5,180 NLH
12:00 PM Deep Stack Extravaganza (Venetian) $1,070 NLH
Deep Stack Extravaganza @ Venetian
Mega-Stack Series @ Caesars Palace
2009 WSOP, Las Vegas Poker, Nevada Poker Rooms:
Las Vegas, NV: The 2009 World Series of Poker had 57 Events running from Wednesday, May 27 to Wednesday, July 15, 2009. For more information visit worldseriesofpoker.com.
2009 World Series of Poker Schedule:
Event #57
Friday, July 3rd at 12:00 PM (13-Day Event)
$10,000 buy-in - World Championship No-Limit Texas Hold’em
Day 1A (3,000 players)
Saturday, July 4th at 12:00 PM
Day 1B (3,000 players)
Sunday, July 5th at 12:00 PM
Day 1C (3,000 players)
Monday, July 6th at 12:00 PM
Day 1D (3,000 players)
Rio Hotel & Casino
3700 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
800-752-9746
Venetian Poker Room, Las Vegas Poker Rooms:
Las Vegas, NV: The Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza III will run 48 events from Thursday, May 28th through Thursday, July 16th, concurrent with the 2009 World Series of Poker.
The majority of the 48 events that make up the DSE III are No-Limit Hold’em with either a $330 or $550 buy-in. There will also be five $1,070 No-Limit Hold’em tournaments, one $1,590 No-Limit Hold’em, one $2,100 No-Limit Hold’em, one $550 Pot Limit Omaha, one $550 Omaha Hi-Lo, and a $550 H.O.R.S.E. event. The DSE III is highlighted by the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event that begins on July 13th.
More information and event details can be found at venetian.com or by contacting the Venetian Poker Room at 702-414-7657.
The Venetian DSE III Schedule of Events:
Saturday, July 4th at 12 Noon
$1,070 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 60 minute rounds.
Sunday, July 5th at 12 Noon
$330 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 10,000 starting chips, 2,000 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (12,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Monday, July 6th at 12 Noon
$330 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 10,000 starting chips, 2,000 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (12,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Tuesday, July 7th at 12 Noon
$550 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Wednesday, July 8th at 12 Noon
$550 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Thursday, July 9th at 12 Noon
$550 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Friday, July 10th at 12 Noon
$550 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 40 minute rounds.
Saturday, July 11th at 12 Noon
$1,070 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 12,500 starting chips, 2,500 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (15,000 starting chips total) 60 minute rounds.
Sunday, July 12th $550 Super Satellites
Monday, July 13th at 12 Noon
$5,000 buy-in, No-Limit Hold’em, 20,000 starting chips, 5,000 additional chips for optional $10 Staff Bonus (25,000 starting chips total) 90 minute rounds.
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702-414-1000 or 877-883-6423
