BlueDev 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'm heading out to L.A. next week, and I'd like to play a bit of poker. I've never played at a club before, and I'd like any recommendations anyone has. Certainly, I'd like to stick to the lowest limits possible my first time out. I play mostly limit, but I'd be up for some NL as well. Any advice anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
GhostfaceKillah 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Do not play K3 Link to post Share on other sites
KillerPanda 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 If you're looking for a good limit game, try the Hustler Casino in Gardena. Nice set up, only one blind, and look for Mercy, the cocktail waitress. She's definitely easy on the eyes. Good luck!Edit: You can't say c--tail? Link to post Share on other sites
mcpickie 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 go to commerce. do not go to hollywood park. commerce is the best cardroom on earth. they have every limit you could want.have fun Link to post Share on other sites
rollito 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 goto club caribe....small card room near the bike but real easy games.....and for a newbie not as intimidating Link to post Share on other sites
adidas freak 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'd go with commerce. Commerce is the biggest cardroom in the world (i think) and it is a really cool place to be on a busy night. One of the few places where you can find full tables of every limit at any hour of the day...great for all nighters! The place is full of Poker cosmic energy!!!Also, if you get hungry while you play, try the Beef Galbi (Korean Barbeque)...so freakin' good. Link to post Share on other sites
seven2off 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'd recommend hustler(1 blind), commerce, or bicycle casino. Hawaiian Gardens is decent as well but depending on where in LA you're staying it's a bit out of the way. I believe the bike and commerce offer a couple of cheap($25) daily NL tournaments which can be pretty fun, just watch out for the re-buy madness. If you happen to make the money, payouts can get pretty big because there are so many re-buys, I've seen prize pools over $20k for 250 entrants. Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtydutch 8 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 don't play 1/2, you can't beat the rake.play 3/6 Link to post Share on other sites
pursxcorp 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 second the panda... hustler is the best place to play, such a comfortable environment... I also know mercy, she's hot! the late night shift is great, really fun staff. great food too... Link to post Share on other sites
arerad 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 8) COMMERCE RULES..........it has everything Link to post Share on other sites
BlueDev 0 Posted May 13, 2005 Author Share Posted May 13, 2005 Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll be staying in downtown LA, near the convention center. It sounds like Hustler and Commerce seem to be popular choices. Anyone else have input?I really do appreciate all the feedback. :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 2/4 hold 'em at the commerce casino. get there before 7:30 on weekends or else the waiting list gets long. you can buy in pretty comfortably for $100. if you go on monday-thursday they have double jackpots from 9:00 to 10:00 pm.oh, and if you're a hot 22 year old blond (girl of course) and want a date let me know. i'll gladly show you around town. or if you're some guy who's bringing his girlfriend to the casino, i'll take care of her while you get down to some cards.xTBONEx Link to post Share on other sites
LAPoker 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I'm heading out to L.A. next week, and I'd like to play a bit of poker. I've never played at a club before, and I'd like any recommendations anyone has. Certainly, I'd like to stick to the lowest limits possible my first time out. I play mostly limit, but I'd be up for some NL as well. Any advice anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks.Ok being that my name is LA Poker, I feel obligated to assist here. Although it is a bit out of the way I would go to one of the Indian Casinos Morongo or Pechenga. People seem to have no clue how to actualy play poker at these casinos, so you should do alright. Link to post Share on other sites
socal11053 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a bitch on weekend nights. Link to post Share on other sites
socal11053 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights. Link to post Share on other sites
LAPoker 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights.Not safe to walk to your car anyway. You should always valet at card clubs. If you are a big winner you don't want to walk out to the back corner of the parking lot. By the way if you decide to play Holywood Park make sure that you are packing heat, and plan on playing against the homeless. Link to post Share on other sites
socal11053 0 Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights.Not safe to walk to your car anyway. You should always valet at card clubs. If you are a big winner you don't want to walk out to the back corner of the parking lot. By the way if you decide to play Holywood Park make sure that you are packing heat, and plan on playing against the homeless.That's why it's always good to play there the first few days of the month. You can tables full of players with fresh wellfare/unemployment/food stamp/alimony/childsupport/disability money in their pockets. Stay away at the end of the month. Tight players grinding until their next deposit. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
seven2off 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'm heading out to L.A. next week, and I'd like to play a bit of poker. I've never played at a club before, and I'd like any recommendations anyone has. Certainly, I'd like to stick to the lowest limits possible my first time out. I play mostly limit, but I'd be up for some NL as well. Any advice anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks.Ok being that my name is LA Poker, I feel obligated to assist here. Although it is a bit out of the way I would go to one of the Indian Casinos Morongo or Pechenga. People seem to have no clue how to actualy play poker at these casinos, so you should do alright.I just moved out closer to Pechenga and started playing there, you aren't kidding when you say people have no clue how to play! I guess some people just enjoy giving their money away, I certainly enjoy taking it! Link to post Share on other sites
superchuck 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights.Not safe to walk to your car anyway. You should always valet at card clubs. If you are a big winner you don't want to walk out to the back corner of the parking lot. By the way if you decide to play Holywood Park make sure that you are packing heat, and plan on playing against the homeless.i once sat next to a man who literally had just peed himself a little and i could see it/smell it and everything. that was the first and last time at hollywood park. Link to post Share on other sites
dms26 3 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights.Not safe to walk to your car anyway. You should always valet at card clubs. If you are a big winner you don't want to walk out to the back corner of the parking lot. By the way if you decide to play Holywood Park make sure that you are packing heat, and plan on playing against the homeless.Are you head of PR for the casino? Thanks for the heads up if I ever go to LA Link to post Share on other sites
r18 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 If you're driving then be sure to valet at either Commerce or the Bike. Parking is a female dog on weekend nights.Not safe to walk to your car anyway. You should always valet at card clubs. If you are a big winner you don't want to walk out to the back corner of the parking lot. By the way if you decide to play Holywood Park make sure that you are packing heat, and plan on playing against the homeless.As someone who has played there: very well put. OP should stick to Bike or Commerce. Link to post Share on other sites
tr1ckpoker 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 When you talk about pechanga, your talking about cash games right? i play in the $25 tournaments all the time. Dont see that many bad playes cause they get all knocked out. If the cash games are just as bad ill start playing them. Link to post Share on other sites
LAPoker 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 When you talk about pechanga, your talking about cash games right? i play in the $25 tournaments all the time. Dont see that many bad playes cause they get all knocked out. If the cash games are just as bad ill start playing them.The $25 tournaments are a waste of time, you might as well go downstairs and play $25 worth of slots. The blinds increase so quickly that you have no chance unless you get cards immidiately. The payout structure is also horrid. My buddy came in 11th one night in a $75 tourney, and got $150 back. I heard that they even kept the same structure when they had the $540 tournement. I don't know if I will ever go back, due to the fact that I mostly play tournements, but if I did go back it would be to play against those WPT watching limit players. Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyPSux 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Ok being that my name is LA Poker, I feel obligated to assist here. Although it is a bit out of the way I would go to one of the Indian Casinos Morongo or Pechenga. People seem to have no clue how to actualy play poker at these casinos, so you should do alright.I can vouch for that. Morongo is decent and the people really do SUCK! Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyPSux 0 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 When you talk about pechanga, your talking about cash games right? i play in the $25 tournaments all the time. Dont see that many bad playes cause they get all knocked out. If the cash games are just as bad ill start playing them.The $25 tournaments are a waste of time, you might as well go downstairs and play $25 worth of slots. The blinds increase so quickly that you have no chance unless you get cards immidiately. The payout structure is also horrid. My buddy came in 11th one night in a $75 tourney, and got $150 back. I heard that they even kept the same structure when they had the $540 tournement. I don't know if I will ever go back, due to the fact that I mostly play tournements, but if I did go back it would be to play against those WPT watching limit players.I heard hustlers tournaments are good. Link to post Share on other sites
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