California Poker Rooms and Reviews

19th Hold Casino

Location: Antioch, California
Hours: Open daily from 5.30pm
Tables: 3
Games: This small poker room offers a $20 no limit holdem
tournament from Sunday to Thursday. On top of this they run $1 /
$2 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem cash games.
Ambience: This small room is non-smoking and has TV’s
viewable from the table. Tables and chairs are basic and
comfortable.
Hospitality: You can get decent cocktail service here while
you play and they also have food available. Some special
promotions and jackpots are also running at this poker room.
Players: It’s a mixed bag here. With only three tables you’ll
find some amateurs who have never played before and some local
regulars. The games will generally be quite soft.

500 Club Casino

Location: Clovis, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 18
Games: This room offers no limit tournaments from Sunday to
Thursday with the buy in ranging from $40 to $65. For the cash
players, you’ll find $1 / $3 no limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit
holdem running all the time. When it’s busier they may open $2 /
$5 no limit holdem, $3 / $6, $20 / $40 and $75 / $150 limit
holdem and $4 / $8 and $6 / $12 limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: This is a nice nonsmoking room with TV’s on the
walls. The tournament room is separate from the rest of the
casino, which has several table games.
Hospitality: You can order and consume food at the table in
this poker room, and you’ll also get cocktail service while you
play. Bad beat jackpots and high hand bonuses are also available
in this poker room.
Players: You’ll find mostly regulars who are quite good in
this poker room. So, bring your best if you want to do well
here. The environment and vibe is good here with a lot of
friendly chat taking place between hands.

Agua Caliente Casino

Location: Rancho Mirago, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 18
Games: They run daily no limit holdem tournaments in this
poker room with the buy in ranging from $50 up to $100. If you
are looking for cash games, then you’ll find $1 / $3 no limit
holdem and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem running all the
time. Sometimes they will spread $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit
holdem and $6 / $12 limit Omaha 8s or better if there’s demand.
Ambience: This poker room is well maintained. It’s nonsmoking
and has TV’s for you to watch between hands. Overall the room is
very open and spacious which makes for a comfortable playing
environment.
Hospitality: You can earn 50 cents in comps per hour played
and you’ll also get food and cocktail service at the table in
this poker room. On top of this they also run promotions,
jackpots and bonuses to keep you coming back.
Players: You’ll mostly come across locals in this poker room.
They all know each other and the dealers by name. That’s not to
say it isn’t great for visitors and most people report that the
vibe is friendly and welcoming.

Artichoke Joe’s Casino

Location: San Bruno, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 17
Games: This room offers up $1 / $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $3 /
$6, $6 / $12 and $15 / $30 limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha
8s or better. Currently no tournaments are offered at Artichoke
Joe’s.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has automatic
shufflers to keep play ticking over quickly. They also have TV’s
on the walls to keep you entertained between hands. The tables
and chairs are good enough.
Hospitality: You can order food and drinks from the table
while you play in this poker room. They also offer jackpots and
bonus prizes to keep you coming back for more.
Players: You’ll find a lot of action in this room. It will be
tough to isolate in hands so you’ll usually be going up against
one or two other players. You’ll get value for decent hands,
although it will come with that added risk. This room is
certainly not for the faint hearted.

Aviator Casino

Location: Delano, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 6
Games: This poker room runs a weekly $25 buy in no limit
Mexican tournament on Wednesdays. For the cash players, you’ll
find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and no limit Mexican running all
the time. When there’s demand, they may spread $2 / $3 and $5 /
$10 no limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has TV’s which
are viewable from the tables. They also have automatic shufflers
and well maintained tables and chairs.
Hospitality: You can order and eat food at the table in this
poker room and they also offer players cocktail service. You can
earn comps while you play through the First Class Pass Players
rewards program.
Players: This smaller poker room will mostly consist of local
regulars. The main game here is no limit Mexican poker which is
a stud poker variant.

Bankers Casino

Location: Salinas, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 6
Games: They spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem as
well as $3 / $6 Omaha high low and $2 / $6 spread limit holdem
when it’s busier. They also run no limit holdem tournaments on
Saturday’s, Monday’s and Tuesday’s. The buy in will range from
$45 to $65.
Ambience: This nonsmoking recently refurbished poker room is
nicely designed and has an upmarket feel about it. You’ll find
TV’s on the walls and comfortable tables and chairs to play on.
Hospitality: This poker room offers players cocktail service
and food tableside, which is a great thing if you are running
good. Jackpots and bonuses are also available.
Players: You should get decent action in this poker room. A
lot of loose calling will get you value from local players all
the way to the river. Table talk is friendly and welcoming which
makes the poker game even more fun.

Barona Resort and Casino

Location: Lakeside, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 15
Games: Tournaments are held Friday to Sunday with a buy on of
$60 for no limit holdem on Saturday and Sunday, and $40 for
limit Omaha 8s or better on Friday. A good array of cash games
are offered in this poker room including $1 / $2, $1 / $3, $2 /
$5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem. You’ll also find $3 / $6 and $4
/ $8 limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: This is a very nice and well maintained poker room
with TV’s on the walls and no smoking throughout. The reds and
browns across the room are nice and make it easy on the eyes.
Hospitality: You’ll be able to get food and cocktails from
the table while playing in this poker room. You can also earn
comps at $1 per hour played through the Club Barona rewards
program.
Players: Play is known to be quite soft in this poker room.
The people and staff are nice and the vibe is good. If you bring
a decent game to the table and have some patience, you should be
able to do well here.

Bay 101 Casino

Location: San Jose, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 30
Games: If you are looking for cash games you’ll find $1 / $2
/ $2, $2 / $3 / $5, $5 / $10 / $10 and $10 / $20 no limit
holdem, $3 / $6, $6 / $12, $8 / $16, $20 / $40, $40 / $80, $80 /
$160, $100 / $200 and $200 / $400 limit holdem, and $8 / $16 and
$20 / $40 limit Omaha 8s or better. They also hold a World Poker
Tour event here each year.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has some small
TV’s on the walls. The light beige color of the walls matches
well with the green table felt. The room is large and open;
however, it’s a bit cramped at times with the number of tables
they have put in.
Hospitality: The poker room at Bay 101 provides cocktail
service and food at the table. Coffee, tea and bottled water is
provided free of charge for players.
Players: The play is generally quite soft here and you’ll get
a lot of value when you hit your hands. It’s probably not the
best place to make a lot of bluffs. When the big events are on,
such as the WPT, the standard will improve considerably.

Bicycle Casino

Location: Bell Gardens, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 185
Games: This huge poker room offers no limit holdem, limit
holdem, Mexican poker, Stud, Omaha and mixed games at small,
medium and high stakes. Basically, every type of contemporary
poker is played here. You’ll also be spoilt for choice if you
are a tournament player. They offer up to three tournaments a
day, mostly no limit holdem with some Mexican poker and Omaha
tournaments. Buy ins range from $30 up to $125. They also hold
special events in this poker room including a World Poker Tour
event.
Ambience: It’s all about the poker at the Bike. This room is
massive and as such isn’t that nicely decorated. It doesn’t need
to be though because the size and variety of games you’ll find
make up for it. The green felt tables and basic chairs are
comfortable enough and the room is nonsmoking of course. TV’s
are placed on most walls so you can keep up to date with sports
scores.
Hospitality: If you are playing above a certain limit,
usually $8 / $16, you can get $3 in comps per hour. On top of
this they offer food at the table and have frequent cocktail
service available.
Players: You’ll find a lot of variety in this poker room and
it will be different every time you play. A lot of regulars will
play in the larger stakes games, while the mid and small stakes
tables will be generally softer. The vibe in the room is
excellent and it’s a great place to play poker.

Black Oak Casino

Location: Tuolumne, California
Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am
Tables: 2 Automatic Poker Pro tables
Games: This poker room offers one to two no limit holdem
tournaments a day with the buy in ranging from $10 to $35. If
you are looking for cash games you’ll find $1 / $1 and $1 / $2
no limit holdem here.
Ambience: This isn’t a poker room, it’s just two poker pro
tables in the casino.
Hospitality: You can enjoy cocktail service and food at the
table in this casino.
Players: You’ll find mostly amateurs and new players on these
poker pro tables. The play will be soft, and generally quite
slow. You can certainly find better value elsewhere.

Blue Lake Casino

Location: Blue Lake, California
Hours: Open daily from 6pm to 6am
Tables: 5
Games: The Blue Lake casino poker room runs $1 / $2 no limit
holdem for the cash game players and a daily no limit holdem
tournament with a buy in from $5 up to $45 depending on the day
of the week.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and features TV’s on
the walls so you can stay entertained between hands.
Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail and food service while
you are playing here. On top of that you can also earn comps
while you play through the Redwood Rewards Club players program.
Players: You’ll find a mix at this casino. The tables will be
filled with mostly regulars and the odd tourist or visitor.
Games will usually be quite soft and slow.

Cache Creek Casino

Location: Brooks, California
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 14
Games: Cash games wise you’ll find $2 / $4, $2 / $5 and $5 /
$10 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem and $4 /
$8 limit Omaha 8s or better. A no limit holdem game should
always be running, with the others starting only when it’s busy.
They run no limit holdem tournaments from Wednesday to Sunday
with a $55 buy in.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking, has televisions on
the walls and automatic shufflers on the tables. It’s a nice
place to play.
Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails from the table
and they also offer a range of jackpot prizes and bonuses.
Players can also earn comps at $1 per hour.
Players: This room will feature a mix of locals and visitors.
The play is usually decent, although it can be very quiet at
times. It’s probably best to visit during the busier weekend
hours so you can quickly get a seat.

California Grand Casino

Location: Matinez, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 14
Games: This poker room holds a Sunday no limit holdem
tournament with a $55 buy in. For the cash game players, they
are always running $3 / $6 limit holdem and will open $2 / $2 /
$3 and $2 / $3 / $5 no limit holdem, $6 / $12 and $15 / $30
limit holdem, and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better when it’s
busy.
Ambience: Red seats and table trim match up nicely with the
beige décor in this poker room. It’s nonsmoking and flat screen
TV’s cover the walls to keep you entertained between hands.
Hospitality: This poker room offers players a couple of bad
beat jackpots and if you are a new player you can get $50 in
chips when you buy in for $20. On top of this they offer food at
the table and cocktail service is available.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of players in this poker
room. The tournament is a turbo so play will be loose and
aggressive. If you are playing in cash games, you’ll find them
easier on weekends with mostly regulars covering the tables
during the week.

Cameo Club Casino

Location: Stockton, CA
Hours: Open daily from 9am until 2am
Tables: 4
Games: This poker room doesn’t hold any tournaments and only
spreads $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem.
Ambience: This casino consists mostly of the poker room which
adjoins a bar. The décor is simple and beige. You’ll always be
able to see a TV from wherever you sit at the table. The casino
table games are placed in the same area as the poker tables.
Hospitality: Free breakfast is sometimes provided for
players, particularly on weekends. You can also get cocktails
and food at the table. They run a couple of bad beat jackpots to
keep you coming back.
Players: The limit games here will consist mostly of regulars
who play loose and will be willing to call you down to the river
in most hands.

Capitol Casino

Location: Sacramento, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 10
Games: This room offers tournament players a daily no limit
holdem event with a buy in ranging from $30 to $220. If you are
looking for cash games you’ll find $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit
holdem, $4 / $8 and $6 / $12 limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit
Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: TV’s cover the walls in this smoke free poker room.
The beige tables and walls match well with the wooden panels and
carpet. It’s a nice environment with an old style feel to it.
They could improve it bit with a small amount of maintenance and
care.
Hospitality: Players are provided with food and cocktail
service from the table here and they also offer comps while you
play. They also run promotions and jackpots for players.
Players: You’ll find some good action in this poker room.
It’s usually always busy and there will be a few juicy big games
running amongst regulars. They are decent yet beatable,
depending on the game that you bring.

Casino 99

Location: Chico, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 5
Games: This small poker room offers at least one tournament a
day with two running on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The buy
in ranges from $30 to 67 and the game is always no limit holdem.
If you are looking for a ring game you’ll come across $1 / $1 /
$2 no limit holdem, $2 / $8 spread limit Omaha 8s or better and
$3 / $6 limit holdem.
Ambience: This is a small and cozy poker room situated next
to a bar. TV’s are plentiful and the black walls clash well with
the dark pattern carpet and well maintained tables.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food at the table
while you play here. Unfortunately, no comps are offered to
players; however they do have some jackpots and promotions.
Players: This is a friendly and welcoming little poker room
which always has some decent action. You’ll be able to find a
game at most times although they will shut down and re open at
9.30am if games break.

Casino M8trix

Location: San Jose, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 16
Games: Tournaments are held Sunday to Tuesday with the game
being no limit holdem and the buy in ranging from $160 to $300.
Cash game players will find $1 / $2 / $3, $2 / $3 / $5, and $10
/ $25 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker room is spacious and open with blue and
white hanging cloth over ample lighting. The tables are
comfortable and well maintained. You’ll be able to see some TV’s
around the room also while you play.
Hospitality: Food and cocktails are available from the table
in this poker room. Unfortunately, no comps are available for
players and the rake is quite high without a jackpot or bonus
running. The action isn’t great in this poker room and quite
often the tables are full. They are trying to get more games
going but apparently don’t have the staff or enough demand.
Although it’s a nice place to play you are probably better off
going down the street to Bay 101.

Casino Club

Location: Redding, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 5
Games: Unfortunately, this room doesn’t offer any
tournaments, you’ll find $2 / $5 no limit holdem cash tables
always running with $1 / $2 pot limit Omaha high opening when
it’s busier.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and TV’s are viewable
from the tables.
Hospitality: Cocktail service and food is available at the
table in this poker room. They also offer jackpots and bonuses
to keep you coming back.
Players: You’ll find a mix of regulars and visitors here with
the play mostly being loose and aggressive. You can always make
some good money in these types of conditions if you play a solid
game.

Casino Marysville

Location: Marysville, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am
Tables: 3
Games: This room runs two tournaments a week on Saturday and
Sunday. The buy in is $30 or $40 and the game is no limit
holdem. They also spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 and $4
/ $8 limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better. The main
game is $3 / $6 limit holdem though.
Ambience: This casino and poker room is very small with only
tables games and poker on offer. The blue carpets and chairs are
very basic against white walls. It’s very plain Jane and won’t
offer much in the way of enticing the senses.
Hospitality: Players can earn comps in this poker room and
are also provided with food and cocktail service at the table.
They also hold various jackpots and bonuses as an added
incentive to come back.
Players: Very rarely will you find anything out of the
ordinary in this poker room. Play will be slow and tight with
regulars dominating the play. It’s still a nice place to play if
you are in the area.

Macau Billionaire Poker Room

Location: Casino Monterey – Marina Club
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 4
Games: They don’t run tournaments here and you’ll usually
only find $2 / $6 spread limit cash games.
Ambience: This is a very basic and small poker room which
also houses some casino table games. The tables and chairs are
basic with green felt and casino themed carpet. They have a few
TV’s on the walls to keep you entertained between hands.
Hospitality: You’ll be offered food at the table here.
Cocktail service isn’t available and no comps are offered. They
sometimes have some jackpots and bonuses running.
Players: The games here are friendly and action packed. With
$2 / $6 spread you always get decent action each hand and most
people will play anything. With a little patience and skill, you
should do well here.

Casino Real

Location: Manteca, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 6
Games: The poker room at Casino Real offers a daily no limit
holdem tournament with a buy in of $23. You’ll also find $1 / $2
/ $2 and $1 / $3 / $5 no limit holdem, $1 / $1 / $3 pot limit
Omaha high, and $4 / $8 and $8 / $15 limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: This nonsmoking poker room has TV’s on the walls
and automatic shufflers. Tables and chairs are well maintained
and comfortable for long sessions.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food at the table
while you play here. On top of that they also have comps
available through the Real Rewards Club and they run jackpots
and promotions.
Players: The cash games in this poker room will always be
action packed and have a lot of value for solid players.
Players and staff are friendly and welcoming here which results
in a great environment to play in.

Casino Pauma

Location: Pauma Valley, CA
Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 4pm and Saturday to Sunday
from 2pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Tables: 5
Games: No limit holdem tournaments are run daily here with a
buy in between $15 and $31. The Thursday night tournament is a
free roll. For the cash players, you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit
holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker room is OK with colorful carpets and
basic blue felt tables with black chairs. TV’s are viewable and
the room is open and spacious enough. The poker room is
basically part of the casino and is only set off to the side.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play through the
Palm Club rewards program. On top of this they offer cocktail
service and food at the table so you can keep playing while you
eat.
Players: This is a soft place to play with very friendly
players and staff. The vibe is welcoming and helpful and you’ll
be able to do very well here if you bring a solid game.

Central Coast Casino

Location: Grover Beach, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am until 2am
Tables: 4
Games: Tournaments take place here every day except Sunday’s,
the game being no limit holdem and the buy in varies from a free
roll up to $40. Cash games wise they spread $2 / $4 limit
pineapple, $3 / $9 Limit five card Omaha, $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s
or better, $9 / $18 limit holdem and $1 / $8 spread limit
holdem. The spread and five card Omaha are the main games that
run.
Ambience: Basic green felt tables and simple black chairs
with brown patterns on the back fill this simple poker room.
You’ll be able to see TV’s from most seats and the room is
nonsmoking.
Hospitality: Cocktails and food are available to players
while they play here. Unfortunately, no comps are offered. They
do run some bad beat jackpots from time to time.
Players: It’s all about the locals in this poker room. The
game is put on for them and the casino targets them to play
local. Games will be decent with some soft and juicy tables
available on the weekends.

Chumash Casino Resort

Location: Santa Ynez, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 12
Games: This room holds at least one, and sometimes two, no
limit holdem tournaments a day with the buy in coming in between
$40 and $150. If you are after cash games you’ll find $1 / $2 no
limit holdem always running with $2 / $3, $3 / $5, $5 / $10 and
$10 / $20 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 limit five card Omaha and $4
/ $8 limit holdem spreading when it’s busy.
Ambience: This new poker room is nice on the eye and well
designed. The blue and beige felt tables with brown chairs fit
in well with the beige walls and light fittings. The black,
white and yellow carpets make the room very nice overall. You’ll
also find brand new TV’s on all the walls to keep you
entertained between hands.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food while playing in
the Chumash Casino poker room. They also offer comps through the
Club Chumash rewards program.
Players: You’ll find some nice action in this poker room,
particularly on the weekend. The games will be tougher during
the week. Since re opening they are still finding their feet and
things should only continue to get better.

Colusa Casino Resort

Location: Colusa, CA
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 2pm, Friday from 12pm,
Saturday and Sunday from 10am
Tables: 3
Games: This poker room doesn’t offer any tournaments. They do
spread $3 / $6 limit holdem cash games though.
Ambience: This small poker area has TV’s, auto shufflers and
is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food at the table here
as well as earn comps per hour played through the Colusa Rewards
players club.
Players: The games will be tight and slow here, except on
weekends. If you pick the right time to play and employ a little
bit of patience in your game you should do well here.

Club One Casino

Location: Fresno, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 51
Games: You’ll find at least one, and often two, no limit
holdem tournaments each day in this poker room. The buy in will
range from $20 to $100 depending on the day. They also spread
many cash games including $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem,
$2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8 and $8 / $16 limit holdem and $4 / $8
limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: This huge poker room is open and spacious with
photos and TV’s covering the walls. It’s nonsmoking and feature
basic green felt tables with brown trimming.
Hospitality: Players will receive cocktail service and food
while playing in this poker room. They also reward players with
50 cents to $2 per hour in comps depending on the stakes.
Players: The players here are welcoming and try to promote
having fun while playing. Some of the low stakes games and small
buy in requirements help with this also. You’ll find tougher
games at the higher limits, particularly during the week. If you
are looking for juicy games go on Friday and Saturday nights and
bring a solid game with you.

Commerce Casino

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 210
Games: You’ll find two no limit holdem tournaments here a day
with the buy in ranging from $175 to $300. They also hold
special events like the LA Poker Open and SoCal championship
here and during those times you’ll find many more tournaments.
For the cash players, they spread no limit holdem, pot limit
Omaha high and 8s or better, limit holdem, stud and mixed games.
You’ll be able to find low and medium stakes here with the odd
high stakes game running when there’s demand.
Ambience: This is a huge poker room with dark red and brown
patterned carpets clashing well with beige walls and green felt
tables. Chandeliers hang from the ceilings and TV’s are placed
along the outside walls of the room. It’s a truly huge room
which is all about the poker. The sound of chips being
constantly shuffled and stacked will make you feel right at home
here if you love your poker.
Hospitality: You can earn 25 cents to $1 per hour in comps
while playing at the Commerce. On top of this you’ll get
cocktails and food served to you at the table. They also run
jackpots and promotions to keep you excited.
Players: Due to the sheer size of this poker room you’ll find
just about every level of player in all games at all stakes.
You’ll find rich business people trying their luck at $400 /
$800 mixed and broke 21 year olds trying to grind it out on $1 /
$2 no limit. Generally, the standard of poker will be decent
across most games in the mature Los Angeles market.

Cordova Casino

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 2
Games: This room doesn’t offer any tournaments and only runs
$1 / $3 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem and $4
/ $8 limit Omaha 8s or better. Player demand will dictate what
games are running.
Ambience: This poker area is situated in the main casino area
on a small platform near the table games. The room is very nice
with wooden and beige décor making for a very nice poker area.
You’ll be able to see TV’s from most seats at the tables and the
whole room is smoke free.
Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails here while you
play and you can also earn comps at $2 per hour while you play,
which is very generous.
Players: You’ll come across local regulars here and the odd
visitor or two. Games will be solid but no unbeatable if you
bring a good game and pick your spots.

Coyote Valley Casino

Location: Redwood Valley, CA
Hours: Open Thursday and Saturday from 4pm, and Friday and
Sunday from 3pm
Tables: 6
Games: When they are open, they run a daily no limit holdem
tournament with a buy in of $25 or $60. On top of this they
spread $2 / $4 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $4 / $8 limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better cash games.
Ambience: This poker room has TV’s on the walls, is
nonsmoking and is adequately appointed with basic tables and
chairs. We hear rumors of an upgrade and re build of the entire
casino soon, which would be a good thing.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing through the
Coyote Club and you’ll be served cocktails and food at the table
which is always a good thing.
Players: You’ll find mostly tough regulars here so there
isn’t much value in the games. The strange opening hours mean
you’ll have to make a special trip to play, unless you are a
local. It’s not worth it for what they currently offer.

Crystal Casino

Location: Compton, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 2
Games: You’ll only find $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games
here, with no tournaments offered.
Ambience: This casino has just two poker tables placed in the
main casino area. Tables are no smoking but plenty of smoke will
creep in from other areas in the casino.
Hospitality: Players can earn comps while they play poker at
Crystal Casino. On top of this you can also get food and
cocktails at the table.
Players: When the games are running here, its hit and miss,
you’ll find a mix of decent players and weak regulars. It’s
probably not worth the trip, especially with other much better
poker rooms available in the greater Los Angeles area.

Delta Casino

Location: Stockton, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am until 2am
Tables: 4
Games: This room only runs $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash
games.
Ambience: This small casino has two poker rooms with basic
tables. The beige and brown wells are standard and the room has
TV’s so you can watch sport in between hands.
Hospitality: Jackpots are available here and you can get
cocktail service while you play. Food is also available at the
table.
Players: You’ll find weaker regulars here with some juicy
action from random people on weekend evenings.

Diamond Jim’s Casino

Location: Rosamond, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 10
Games: This poker room offers no limit holdem tournaments
every day except Thursday and Friday. The buy in will range from
$40 to $90. For the cash players, they run $1 / $2 no limit
holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem all the time with $3 / $5 no
limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better opening when
it’s busy.
Ambience: This is a basic poker room with decent enough green
felt tables and chairs against dark carpets and beige walls.
You’ll find TV’s on the walls and the poker area is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You can earn comps at a rate between 50 cents
and $1 per hour while you play here and will also be provided
with cocktail service and food at the table while you play.
Players: This poker room will provide some decent action on
weekends with some tough regulars covering most of the tables.
You’ll still find value during this time if you pick your spots
and villains correctly.

Diamond Mountain Casino

Location: Susanville, CA
Hours: Open Wednesday and Saturday from 6pm
Tables: 4
Games: This poker room offers no limit holdem tournaments on
Wednesday and Saturday’s with a buy in of $30. On top of this
they spread $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $2 / $4 and $3 / $6
limit holdem games, only when there’s demand.
Ambience: This poker area allows smoking in the vicinity
which is a real shame. TV’s are viewable from the tables though
which is something.
Hospitality: You can order cocktails and food from the table
in this poker area, which means you can ride that lightning for
a bit longer.
Players: This poker area will provide soft games which won’t
be running all that often. You may find some more action in the
tournaments if you happen to visit on a busier day.

Eagle Mountain Casino

Location: Porterville, CA
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 4am, Friday 10am until
Sunday 4am
Tables: 3
Games: This poker room doesn’t offer any tournament play and
only holds $2 / $4 limit holdem cash games.
Ambience: The poker area is just roped off in the middle of
the casino. TV’s are viewable and the poker tables are
nonsmoking. The colorful carpet is quite basic against the
orange brown table felt in this casino poker area.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing poker here
through the Summit Club rewards program. They also service
cocktails and food at the table.
Players: It will be random here in respect to the players you
find. Lots of calling will always be happening in the limit
holdem game that they run.

Elk Valley Casino

Location: Crescent City, CA
Hours: Open from 5pm daily
Tables: 6
Games: This poker room runs daily tournaments featuring no
limit holdem, Omaha 8s or better and mixed limit games. Some
days they will hold two tournaments, such as on Saturday’s. The
buy in will range from $20 up to $250. For the cash players, out
there you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem only.
Ambience: This poker room is quite basic with red chairs and
beige and brown table felt. You’ll be able to see a TV from most
seats at the table and the room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You’ll get cocktail service and food at the
table in this poker room. On top of this they also offer comps
for players through the Players Club rewards program.
Players: You’ll find a lot of local regulars here meaning the
game will be quite solid. If you pick your times you should be
able to find some value in juicy cash games.

Empire Sportsmen’s Association – Modesto Poker Room

Location: Modesto, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 3
Games: Only cash games are offered here with $4 / $8 limit
holdem dominating the play and $1 / $3 limit holdem running when
there’s demand for it.
Ambience: This is a basic poker area in a small casino.
Tables and chairs are basic, much like a home game, and you’ll
be able to see TV’s from your seat.
Hospitality: You’ll be rewarded with free coffee and hot dogs
while you play here and other food and cocktails are also
available while you play.
Players: Calling stations aplenty grace the tables in this
poker area. You’ll get called down on most hands so don’t expect
to bluff in this low limit holdem game.

Feather Falls Casino

Location: Oroville, CA
Hours: Opens at 12pm, closed on Sunday and Thursday
Tables: 12
Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held each day that
they are open at Feather Falls poker room except on Monday. The
game is no limit holdem and the buy in will range from $45 to
$80.
Ambience: You’ll find well maintained and comfortable tables
and chairs in this poker room. The area is nonsmoking and you’ll
be able to see TV’s from the table so you can stay entertained
between hands.
Hospitality: Cocktails and food service is available from the
table and you can earn comps while you play through the Bonus
Magic rewards program. They also offer a range of jackpots and
bonuses.
Players: You’ll find a good mix of players here with some
great value and softer games on Friday and Saturday nights. The
tournaments will be tougher due to the structures.

FLB Entertainment Center

Location: Folsom, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am
Tables: 5
Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Saturday,
Sunday and Monday with a buy in ranging from $35 to $40. For the
cash players, they offer $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit
holdem. With the $1 / $3 being the main game that runs.
Ambience: This poker room is located within the main complex
in its own room. The room is nonsmoking and features TV’s and
bright red table felt with comfortable chairs.
Hospitality: Players will receive food at the table and can
also get cocktails. On top of this they have various jackpots
and bonuses to keep you coming back.
Players: You’ll find some decent regulars here and
unfortunately they are somewhat favored by the floor staff and
management. This is a real shame as it will always put a stopper
to how many new players join the game.

Garlic City Casino

Location: Gilroy, CA
Hours: Open daily from 1pm
Tables: 6
Games: Tournaments occur here every day except Thursday and
Friday with the game being no limit holdem and the buy in is
$40. Cash players will find $2 spread limit holdem and $2 / $4
limit pineapple.
Ambience: This is a very basic poker room. It’s nonsmoking
and has TV’s on the walls. The dark green table felt and basic
grey backed chairs are comfortable enough for a session.
Hospitality: You’ll get cocktail service here while you play
and food is also available. Comps are offered to players to push
your dollars that little bit further.
Players: This poker room is quite random. You’ll mostly find
regulars playing without much messing around. So probably look
elsewhere if you are after value.

Golden West Casino

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 40
Games: For the cash players, you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit
holdem and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem running all the
time. If there’s demand they will open $2 / $4 limit holdem, an
$3 / $6 and $8 / $12 limit Omaha 8s or better. They also run no
limit holdem tournaments every day except Monday. The buy in’s
range from $30 to $100.
Ambience: This larger poker room is nonsmoking and features
green felt with gold trimmed tables alongside the natural rock
bricked walls. TV’s are viewable from most seats in the room.
Hospitality: Comps can be earned at 50 cents to $1 per hour
played here through the player’s club. You can also get
cocktails and food while at the table. On top of this they run
jackpots and bonuses to keep you entertained.
Players: You’ll find some decent regulars in this poker room
and a good mix of amateur players as well. This means you’ll
always find decent value in games here.

Graton Resort and Casino

Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 20
Games: Cash players will find $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit
holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem always running. They may open
$10 / $25 no limit holdem, $5 / $5 and $5 / $10 pot limit high,
$5 / $10 mixed limit Omaha and Holdem, $4 / $8 limit holdem and
$4 / $8 and $6 / $12 limit Omaha 8s or better when it’s busy.
Ambience: This is a spectacular poker room with gold and
brown décor which accentuates the bright blue felt tables. It’s
nonsmoking and TV’s are across the wall to keep you entertained
between hands.
Hospitality: You can earn $1 per hour in comps here and
you’ll also be served cocktails and food at the table. They also
run jackpots and bonuses to push your dollars further still.
Players: You’ll find a good mix of players here with lots of
regulars and the odd tourist. This means that you’ll find action
at most times. Apparently, a lot of off duty dealers play here
which isn’t a great thing.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

Location: Valley Center, CA
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 9am to 3am, Friday to Saturday
from 9am to 5am
Tables: 12
Games: This room holds tournaments each day except Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. The tournaments are no limit holdem with
a buy in of $30 or $45. They also spread $1 / $3 no limit holdem
and $3 / $6 limit holdem cash games.
Ambience: This is a nice poker room with TVs on the walls and
earthy tones to the carpet, walls and tables. The tables and
chairs are well maintained and the room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play in this poker
room and you’ll also receive cocktail and food service at the
table. They also run jackpots and promotions to keep you
interested.
Players: You may have to wait a while to get a seat in this
poker room due to limited tables and not much movement. Once you
do get seated you’ll find a mix of local regulars and visitors,
the play can be slow at times so you are probably better off
somewhere else if you’re looking for juicy action.

Hawaiian Gardens Casino

Location: Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 110
Games: For the cash players, you’ll find $1 / $1, $1 / $2, $2
/ $3, $3 / $5, $5 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $1 / $3 and
$5 / $5 pot limit Omaha high, $2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8, $8 /
$16 and $20 / $40 limit holdem, $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or
better, $6 / $12 Omaha8 and Stud8, $1 / $60 spread limit holdem
and $8 / $16 5 card Omaha. For the tournament grinders, you’ll
find one or two no limit holdem tournaments a day with a buy in
between $10 and $115.
Ambience: This is a very nice casino and poker room with lots
of space and green and yellow felt tables that match in well
with the brown chairs and gold and color carpets. It’s
nonsmoking in the poker area and you’ll find TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play here and food
and cocktails are available from the table. They also run a
series of jackpots and promotions to push your rake dollars
further.
Players: The play will be very soft here on weekend evenings
with lots of calling down to the river. If you are visiting and
playing during this time the regulars won’t give you much credit
for your game, until they identify you as a stronger player, if
that’s the case. You can get a lot of action playing basic poker
here on these evenings.

Hollywood Park Casino

Location: Inglewood, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 51
Games: This poker room runs up to three tournaments each day,
all no limit holdem with a buy in from $60 up to $230. They also
spread $1 / $2, $2 / $3, $3 / $5, $5 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit
holdem, $1 / $2 stud 8s or better, $2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8, $8
/ $16 and $20 / $40 limit holdem, $4 / $8 and $40 / $80 limit
Omaha 8s or better, $6 / $12 limit 5 card Omaha, $20 / $40 stud,
and $20 / $40 mixed. The lower no limit and limit holdem games
will be the most common.
Ambience: This basic poker room is nonsmoking and features
basic green felt tables against grey chairs and a brown
patterned carpet. TV’s are viewable from most seats. The room is
OK without being great.
Hospitality: You can earn comps between 30 cents and $1 per
hour while you play here through the HPC players club rewards
program. Cocktails and food are also available from the table
while you play and they run a series of jackpots and bonuses to
keep you interested.
Players: You’ll come across a lot of drunk players here and
the rake can be quite high. You can certainly cash in of
intoxicated players but there’s a limit to everyone’s patience
in this respect. May be worthwhile for a quick visit but you can
find much better elsewhere in the greater Los Angeles area.

Hustler Casino

Location: Gardena, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 50
Games: This room holds a daily no limit holdem tournament
with a buy in of $100 or $250. This is dark on Saturdays when
it’s all about the cash. They spread $1 / $3, $2 / $5, $5 / $5
and $5 / $10 no limit holdem and $2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8, $8 /
$16 and $25 / $50 limit holdem. The higher stakes will only run
when there’s player demand.
Ambience: This colorful poker room features nice artwork and
a bright chandelier in the middle of the room. The purple felt
tables are a nice touch and the chairs are comfortable for long
sessions. The room is nonsmoking and has some TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: Comps can be earned here at 40 cents to $2 per
hour depending on the stakes you play. Cocktail and food service
is also available from the table.
Players: The general standard of player here will be quite
weak so if you take your time and wait for hands you should
always get paid off nicely. You’ll always find a lot of action
and the staff here ensures that everyone is having a good time.

Jackson Rancheria Casino

Location: Jackson, CA
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11am and Friday to Saturday
from 9am
Tables: 6
Games: No tournament is offered on Sunday’s with two
tournaments running on Tuesday and Wednesday and one on every
other day of the week. The game will be no limit holdem, Omaha
8s or better Tuesday’s and Crazy Pineapple on Thursday. Buy in’s
range from $30 to $220. Cash games wise they run $1 / $3 no
limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better. They may also
open $3 / $6 limit holdem and $2 / $5 no limit holdem if there’s
demand.
Ambience: This poker room is smoke free and clean with
well-maintained tables and chairs. You’ll find TV’s on the walls
and automatic shufflers at most tables.
Hospitality: You can earn 150 points per hour played through
their Dreamcatcher’s Club rewards program. On top of this they
offer food at the table and cocktail service is available and
comes around frequently.
Players: You’ll find a decent level of play in this casino.
Some of the guaranteed tournaments can provide great value. If
you are in the area this is well worth a visit for a tournament
or cash game.

Kings Card Club

Location: Stockton, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am to 2am
Tables: 3
Games: This poker room only runs $1 / $2 no limit holdem.
They don’t hold any tournaments. Some other casino table games
are also offered here.
Ambience: This is a cozy little casino and poker room with
beige table felt against the same colored walls with black
ceiling and chairs. You’ll find plenty of TV’s on the walls and
the room is no smoking.
Hospitality: Bad beat jackpots are offered here and you can
also earn comps while you play. Cocktail and food service is
also available from the table.
Players: It will be tough to get a game here as they won’t
open new tables even if there’s demand for it. They are focusing
on casino table games, which are fair enough, but this has
destroyed the poker here. If you don’t arrive early to play
don’t bother.

Lake Elsinore Casino

Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 16
Games: The poker room at Lake Elsinore casino offers a
tournament every day except Friday. They run two events on
Thursday’s. They are all no limit holdem with a buy in between
$20 and $230. Sometimes they run a pot limit Omaha tournament
also. For the cash players, you’ll find $2 / $3 no limit holdem
all the time and $3 / $5 no limit holdem, $5 / $5 pot limit
Omaha high, and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better when it’s busy.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has TV’s hanging
from the ceiling and on the walls. The brown table felt and
chairs make for an old school feel and the room is a bit like a
classroom with basic fluorescent lighting.
Hospitality: Cocktail service is available to players and you
can also get food at the table. On top of this they run jackpots
and bonuses and offer comps through their player’s club.
Players: It’s all about the action in this poker room. You’ll
come across players who will push through hands to the river
with massive ranges. You could do very well here if you play
some standard poker and wait for hands.

Larry Flint’s Lucky Lady Casino

Location: Gardena, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 24
Games: Tournaments are held every day here except Wednesday
and Thursday. You’ll only find no limit holdem events with a buy
in from $15 to $50, depending on the day of the week. For the
cash players, they offer $1 / $2 and $2 / $4 no limit holdem and
$2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8 and $8 / $16 limit holdem.
Ambience: This small casino and poker room is nonsmoking and
has TV’s on the wall to keep you entertained. They also have
automatic shufflers on most tables.
Hospitality: You can earn comps here between 30 cents and $1
per hour depending on the stakes you play. They also offer
cocktail service and food at the table. Plenty of jackpots and
promotions will keep you coming back.
Players: The play here will be quite soft with some action on
weekend evenings. If you want value seek out games in the busier
times. The tournaments also offer some good action.

Limelight Card Room

Location: Sacramento, CA
Hours: Open daily from 9am to 4am
Tables: 3
Games: This room doesn’t offer any tournaments and only runs
$1 / $2 no limit holdem cash tables.
Ambience: This small room features basic tables and chairs
with TV’s on the walls. The room is also no smoking for your
comfort.
Hospitality: If you play here for more than 2 hours you’ll
get free food which is a nice little bonus. They also offer some
bonuses to keep you coming back. Cocktail service is also
available at the table.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of players here with mostly
solid local players.

Livermore Casino

Location: Livermore, CA
Hours: Monday to Tuesday from 9am to 4am, Wednesday to Sunday
open 24 hours
Tables: 9
Games: This poker room runs no limit holdem tournaments all
week with the buy in ranging from $45 to $100. They run two
events on many days also. If you are looking for cash games
you’ll find $4 / $8 limit holdem always, with $3 / $6 and $6 /
$12 limit holdem, $4 / $500 spread limit holdem, $4 / $8 limit
Omaha 8s or better and $3 / $200 spread limit holdem opening
when it’s busy.
Ambience: This room is small, well maintained and clean. It’s
nonsmoking and has TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play here and they
also provide players with cocktails and food at the table. On
top of this jackpots and promotions push your dollars that bit
further.
Players: You’ll find a decent group of regulars playing here
with the standard being a bit better than most other poker
rooms. The management and staff are excellent and ensure that
players are engaged and a fun environment is promoted.

Lodi Casino

Location: Lodi, CA
Hours: Open daily from 9am to 5am
Tables: 7
Games: This smaller poker room offers a tournament every day
except Wednesday and Friday. No limit holdem is the only game
played and the buy in will range from a free roll up to $45. If
you are looking for ring games, you’ll get $2 / $5 no limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit holdem here.
Ambience: This nice poker room features beige and brown walls
with green felt tables and comfortable chairs. The walls are
covered in TV’s and the room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: This poker room offers players cocktail service
and food tableside while they play. On top of this they have a
super bad beat jackpot. A self-service beverage station is
available to players also.
Players: Mostly locals frequent this poker room and the play
will be tough during the week. To find the softer and juicy
games visit on weekend evenings when it’s busier and the drinks
have been flowing.

Lucky 7 Casino

Location: Smith River, CA
Hours: Open Thursday to Sunday from 5pm
Tables: 4
Games: Tournaments are held on Wednesday through to Saturday
with the buy in ranging from free rolls to $40. No limit holdem
and Fixes limit Omaha 8s or better events are held. For the cash
game players, you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem, $2 / $6
dealer’s choice and $2 / $6 spread limit holdem.
Ambience: This small poker room features bright green table
felt with green and yellow décor against the same colors
patterned on a black carpet. TV’s cover the walls and the room
is no smoking.
Hospitality: You can earn 625 points per hour played in this
poker room. On top of this they offer cocktails and food at the
table.
Players: The play here will mostly be comprised of local
regulars and the standard will be decent. Tournaments will offer
great value if you are seeking out some edge.

Lucky Chances Casino

Location: Colma, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 29
Games: Cash players will find $1 / $1 / $2, $3 / $5 and $5 /
$10 no limit holdem, $2 / $4 stud, $3 / $6 and $6 / $12 limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better. If you are looking
for tournament play they run a daily no limit holdem tournament
with a buy in ranging from $45 to $1080. Check ahead because
they will throw in some dark days every now and then and offer
some special events.
Ambience: This poker room is quite nice although the lighting
is a little too bright. The green felt tables clash well with
the red chairs and purple décor. They have TV’s on the walls and
the room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails from the table in
this poker room and they also run a bad beat jackpot.
Players: You’ll find good action in this room and a decent
enough vibe. It’s all about the poker here although you’ll
usually only find no limit and limit holdem running. The
guarantee tournaments can also give you some good value.

Lucky Lady Card Room

Location: San Diego, CA
Hours: Open daily from 9am to 2am
Tables: 5
Games: This card room offers a daily no limit holdem $25 buy
in tournament. They also offer $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem
and $2 / $3 no limit holdem for the cash game players.
Ambience: This is a small card room with some poker and other
table games. The poker area is nonsmoking and TV’s cover the
walls to keep you entertained.
Hospitality: A bad beat jackpot is provided here and you can
also get food at half price when you play. Cocktails are also
available from the table.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of player’s here. Some great
internet kids will be grinding out the tables and you’ll also
come across tough regulars. This place was raided by the FBI
recently for running sports betting, however, they still seem to
be going strong.

Merced Poker Room

Location: Merced, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 2
Games: No tournaments are offered here and you’ll only find
$2 / $4 and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better. They also offer
some casino table games.
Ambience: This small poker room is no smoking and has TV’s to
keep you entertained between hands. Basic chairs and tables are
comfortable enough for a session.
Hospitality: You can get food at the table here but
unfortunately no cocktail service is available.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of randomness when you play
here. The games will be quite tough as Omaha is a more
specialized game. If you come across holdem players trying their
luck at Omaha, then you should be able to cash in nicely.

Mike’s Card Casino

Location: Oakdale, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am
Tables: 6
Games: This card room offers up two tournaments per day,
mostly in no limit holdem with the odd no limit pineapple and
Omaha 8s or better event thrown in. If cash is your thing,
you’ll find $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $5 / $10 limit Omaha 8s
or better.
Ambience: This poker room is nice, new and clean. They have
big screen TV’s on the walls and the tables and chairs are
comfortable.
Hospitality: Players can earn comps while they play poker in
this casino. Cocktails and food are also available at the table
and they run a bad beat jackpot also.
Players: Staff and management here are excellent and make
sure that everyone is welcome and having a good time. This makes
for a great poker environment. Standard wise it will be quite
tough as it’s a small pool of the same regulars that keep the
game going.

Morongo Casino

Location: Cabazon, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 13
Games: Tournament players will find a no limit holdem event
every day except Monday. The buy in will range from $25 to $60
for the Saturday game. If you are looking for a ring game you’ll
always find $2 / $4 limit holdem running with $1 / $3, $2 / $5
and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better
and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem opening when it’s busy.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has TV’s on the
walls. Most tables also feature automatic shufflers. The
colorful purple, red, yellow and pink carpet clashed well with
the wooden walls and green table felt in this separate poker
room.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing through the
Winners Club rewards program, on top of this you’ll also be
served cocktails and food at the table. They run bad beat
jackpots also to keep you interested.
Players: The split in this poker room will be right down the
middle in respect to regulars and weak amateur players. It’s a
nice and friendly place to play where the dealers and management
go out of their way to make everyone welcome. It’s a good place
if you are under 21 and over 18 years old.

Napa Valley Casino

Location: American Canyon, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 7
Games: Cash players will find $2 / $3 no limit, $3 / $6 and
$4 / $8 limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better. This
poker room doesn’t offer any tournaments.
Ambience: With high beamed ceilings and earthy tones
throughout, including orange and brown table felt, you’ll feel
right at home in this poker room. They have TV’s on the walls
and it’s no smoking.
Hospitality: You can enjoy cocktail service and food at the
table while playing in the Napa Valley Casino poker room. Comps
are also offered for members of the rewards program.
Players: You’ll see a lot of passive play in this poker room,
especially during the week. The regulars are older and will be
taking it easy. The no limit cash game will of course offer far
more action, when it’s running.

Oaks Card Club

Location: Emeryville, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 35
Games: This card club offers no limit holdem tournaments on
Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. The buy in will range
from $150 up to $400. For the cash players, they spread $1 / $1
/ $2 and $2 / $3 / $5 no limit holdem, $2 / $ stud, $3 / $6, $6
/ $12, $15 / $30 and $30 / $60 limit holdem and $6 / $12 limit
Omaha 8s or better. The lower limit holdem games will be the
most common.
Ambience: This basic poker room features dark green table
felt against light wood paneled and white walls. The setup is
quite basic yet comfortable. The room is nonsmoking and features
TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: You’ll be offered cocktails and food at the
table in the Oaks Card Club and they also have a bad beat
jackpot.
Players: You’ll find a mix of good players and those gambling
in this poker room. On the weekends the games are much better
and will provide a lot more value if you are a decent poker
player.

Ocean’s 11 Casino

Location: Oceanside, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 50
Games: Plenty of tournaments are offered in this poker room
with at least one per day. The game is always no limit holdem
and the buy ins vary from $55 up to $230 on weekends. If you are
a ring game player you’ll find $1 / $2, $2 / $2, $2 / $3, $5 /
$5, $5 / $10 and $10 / $25 no limit holdem, $3 / $6, $4 / $8, $8
/ $16, $15 / $30, $20 / $40 and $40 / $80 limit holdem, $4 / $8
and $8 / $16 limit Omaha 8s or better, $2 / $4 pot limit Omaha
high and $20 / $40 mixed.
Ambience: Bright blue felt and beige trimming and chairs
clash well against the red and beige carpet and simple walls in
this open and bright poker room. The fluorescent lighting
reminds us a bit of a classroom but the room overall is decent.
It’s is nonsmoking and has plenty of TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: Bad beat jackpots are run here every day and
they also offer comps for players. On top of this you can get
cocktails and food at the table.
Players: You’ll come across a lot of soft games here which is
a nice thing. During the week, the regulars are out in force so
the games will be a lot harder. On the weekends though, you
should be able to find a good edge against most players at the
table. Dealers and staff are engaging and go out of their way to
ensure everyone is having a good time.

Ocean View Card Room

Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Hours: Open Monday to Friday from 3pm, and Saturday and
Sunday from 11.30am
Tables: 3
Games: This card room offers no limit holdem tournaments on
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. The buy in’s range from $40 to
$75. They spread $3 / $6 dealer’s choice and $3 / $100 spread
limit holdem for the cash players.
Ambience: This tiny card room features just 3 poker tables
down one side and a few table games on the other. The green
table felt tables are simple with blue backed chairs. The basic
white walls don’t add much to the room and they only have a few
small TV’s on the walls. The room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: Comps are offered in this card room and you can
get cocktail service at the table. Unfortunately, no food or
jackpots are offered.
Players: You’ll come across older regulars in this poker room
making the games a bit slow and passive. Visit on the weekends
to find better value. You’ll need to come early to ensure you
get a seat in decent time.

Paiute Palace Casino

Location: Bishop, CA
Hours: Open daily from 10am to 3am
Tables: 2
Games: This small poker area offers no limit holdem
tournaments from Wednesday to Sunday at 6.30pm. The buy in will
range from $25 to $40. For the ring game players, you’ll find $1
/ $2 and $3 / $5 no limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker area is nonsmoking and has TV’s on the
walls to keep you entertained. It’s older yet in decent
condition.
Hospitality: Comps can be earned while playing through the
player’s club. You can also get food and cocktails at the table
while playing here.
Players: The players you find here will be quite random. The
tournaments provide some value with the cash games being loose,
if you come across them running.

Pala Casino

Location: Pala, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 13
Games: Cash players will find $1 / $2, $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no
limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem running in this poker
room. On top of this they run multiple tournaments a week from
Wednesday to Sunday with buy in’s ranging from $40 to $550. The
schedule changes quite regularly so be sure to check ahead.
Ambience: This poker room is partially separated from the
rest of the casino by a half wall and features bright yellow
table felt against red and black chairs. Some TV’s are viewable
from the table and the poker area is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: Cocktail service is available while playing and
you can also get food. Comps are also offered to players at $1
per hour. On top of this they run a bad beat jackpot and several
other promotions.
Players: This is a nice and friendly place to play poker.
Staff and dealers try to promote a fun and inclusive
environment. Tournament players should be able to find plenty of
value here.

Paso Robles Casino

Location: Paso Robles, CA
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10.45am and closed on Sunday
and Monday
Tables: 6
Games: If you are a cash player you’ll find $1 / $2 and $1 /
$3 no limit holdem as well as $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better
and $3 / $6 limit holdem. They also run no limit holdem
tournaments most days they are open with the buy in ranging from
free rolls up to $120. The schedule is quite random so phone
ahead to find out more.
Ambience: This basic poker room has green felt tables against
brown and beige carpets and walls. A TV should be viewable from
any seat and the room is nonsmoking.
Hospitality: You’ll be served cocktails and food at the table
here, and they also have jackpots running.
Players: You’ll find tough locals in this room with more
value on offer on the weekends.

Pechanga Casino

Location: Temecula, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 54
Games: This poker room offers a daily no limit holdem
tournament with a buy in ranging from $45 to $80. For the cash
players, they spread $1 / $2, $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no
limit holdem and $2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8 and $8 / $16 limit
holdem.
Ambience: This large poker room features green and beige
table felt against red chairs and brown and yellow carpets. The
room is nonsmoking a brightly lit with some TV’s on the walls.
Hospitality: Comps are awarded to players at $1 to $1.50 per
hour depending on the stakes you are playing. They also offer
cocktail service and food at the table. On top of this they run
a bad beat jackpot.
Players: Management and dealers go out of their way here to
make everyone happy. This makes for a fun playing environment.
You’ll be able to find some good value in the games here with
below average play dominating the tables.

Pete’s 881 Club

Location: San Rafael, CA
Hours: Monday to Friday from 6pm to 2am, Saturday 12pm to 2am
and Sunday 4pm to 2am
Tables: 4
Games: Tournaments take place here on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. The game is no limit holdem and the buy in ranges from
$80 to $220. On top of this they spread $2 / $5 no limit holdem,
$4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit
holdem.
Ambience: This poker room is basic and effective. It has a
real home game feel about it with green felt tables and TV’s
showing sport to keep you covered between hands. The room is
nonsmoking and bright. A massive dog’s playing poker mural is a
nice touch.
Hospitality: You’ll be provided with cocktails and food while
you play here, and they also offer a bad beat jackpot to push
that rake further.
Players: Competition here will be friendly yet tough, the
standard of play amongst the locals is quite high, so be ready
to bring your best game. Staff and management are friendly and
welcoming which is mirrored by the players here.

Players Casino

Location:Ventura, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days, except from 1am to 11am on Tuesday
and Wednesday
Tables: 16
Games: You’ll find a tournament or two on every day except
Friday in this poker room. They are all no limit holdem and the
buy in ranges from $25 up to $130. They also spread $1 / $2, $2
/ $3, $3 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $1 / $3 pot limit
Omaha high, $5 / $5 mixed and $3 / $6 and $6 / $12 five card
Omaha.
Ambience: Basic grey felt tables sit against beige walls in
this poker room. TV’s cover the walls and the room is brightly
lit and nonsmoking.
Hospitality: A bad beat jackpot is always running in this
poker room and you’ll also get cocktail service and food service
while you play.
Players: You won’t have to wait long for a seat in this poker
room and they always open tables up if there’s demand for it.
The play is decent here and you’ll be able to find soft and
juicy tables on weekends.

Quechan Casino

Location: Winterhaven, CA
Hours: Monday and Tuesday from 5pm and Wednesday to Sunday
from 10am
Tables: 8
Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday. The buy in will range from $20 to $40. They
also spread $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $4 / $8 limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better cash games.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and features TV’s on
the walls and automatic shufflers. The earthy tones match well
against the well maintained tables and chairs. The room is
brightly lit so you can stay across all the poker action.
Hospitality: Comps can be earned here via the Players Rewards
program and you can also get cocktail and food service at the
table. They also offer a range of jackpot promotions and
bonuses.
Players: You’ll find some local regulars here who will be
tough, and some amateur visitors trying their luck at poker.
Pick your spots and times and you should be able to get in it
good.

Rancho’s Club Casino

Location: Cordova, CA
Hours: Open daily from 8.30am until 3am
Tables: 9
Games: Only cash games are offered here with $1 / $3 no limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better being the main
games.
Ambience: This small casino with a poker area is well lit and
has TV’s viewable from most seats. It’s no smoking and features
red felt tables against basic brown and beige walls. It’s a nice
place to play.
Hospitality: You can get cocktail service while playing here
and comps are also offered. They also run a bad beat jackpot.
Players: Mostly tough regulars will be grinding it out here
so you’ll need to pick your spots and narrow your range to do
well.

Red Hawk Casino

Location: Placerville, CA
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am, Saturday and Sunday from
8am
Tables: 6
Games: A daily no limit holdem tournament is held here with a
buy in from $60 to $100. On top of this for the cash players
they spread $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 and
$4 / $8 limit holdem.
Ambience: This is a nice, new and well maintained poker room
which is nonsmoking and has TV’s on the walls. The tables also
feature automatic shufflers to keep play moving along quickly.
Hospitality: Lots of jackpots and promotions are offered in
this poker room and you’ll be served cocktails and food while
you play. They also provide players will comps through the
casino player’s reward program.
Players: This is an excellent poker room with great service
and friendly staff and players. The games will be tough although
this means your game will improve. It’s a fun environment where
players don’t take themselves too seriously and are more social.

Rogelio’s Casino

Location: Iserton, CA
Hours: Open on Friday and Saturday from 6pm
Tables: 4
Games: Only cash games are offered here with $1 / $1 / $2 no
limit holdem and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit holdem running.
Ambience: This small poker room is in a hotel and bar
establishment. Wood panels cover the white walls and ensure that
the purple table felt stands out nicely. The room is no smoking,
bright and comfortable with TV’s on the wall.
Hospitality: You can get $100 in chips for $70 when you play
here, provided you play three hours or lose them all, and
cocktails and food are also available.
Players: The games will be mostly filled with regulars here
although they may be weaker than in other card rooms. You’ll
need to have patience to do well in the passive games that take
place here.

Highland, CA

Location: Babylon Casino, Macau
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 38
Games: The poker room at San Manuel casino doesn’t offer any
regular tournaments, however they do run special events from
time to time. They currently spread $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 /
$10 no limit holdem, $2 / $4, $3 / $6, $4 / $8 and $20 / $40
limit holdem, and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: The room is smoke free and the tables are chairs
are simple yet adequate. They have TV’s on the walls also to
keep you entertained between hands.
Hospitality: Cocktail and food service is available at the
table and frequent, and you can earn comps through the Club
Serrano rewards program for each hour played in the cash games.
Players: You’ll find a mix of players here with some solid
regulars and loose amateurs. Take your time and pick your spots
and you should quickly be able to adapt your game to the table
and find value.

San Pablo Lytton Casino

Location: San Pablo, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 2
Games: This small poker area spreads $3 / $6 limit holdem
only and doesn’t run any tournaments.
Ambience: The poker area is nonsmoking and features TV’s
which are viewable from the table. Both tables also have
automatic shufflers to keep play moving along quickly.
Hospitality: You can get cocktail service at the table and
can also earn comps through the Player Advantage Club.
Players: You’ll find mostly amateurs and weaker regular
players here. Expect to get called down to the river all the
time so bring a solid game.

Seven Mile Casino

Location: Chula Vista, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 9
Games: Cash players will find $2 / $3 and $5 / $10 no limit
holdem, $3 / $6 limit holdem and $4 / $8 and $8 / $16 limit
Omaha 8s or better in this poker room. They also run a daily no
limit holdem tournament at 10:10am with a buy in of $30.
Ambience: This is a shared room with other table games. TV’s
are placed on the walls and can be viewed from most positions at
the table. The room is also nonsmoking and new, meaning the
tables and chairs are comfortable and in great condition. You
can even see out the window to the bay from some tables which is
nice.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails and food while you play in
this casino and they also offer comps through the player rewards
program. Jackpots and promotions are also running regularly.
Players: You’ll find a good mix of locals and visitors in
this poker room meaning the play will be solid. You can find
value though, particularly on weekend evenings when it’s busy.

Stars Casino

Location: Tracy, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 4
Games: Tournaments only run on Saturday and Sunday in this
poker room with the game being no limit holdem and the buy in
ranging from $35 to $130. For the cash players, the run no limit
and limit holdem at smaller stakes.
Ambience: This small poker room is in the main area of the
casino which also runs table games. TV’s cover the walls and the
room is nonsmoking. The green felt tables and chairs are basic
and comfortable.
Hospitality: Food and cocktails are available to players at
the table and they also run various promotions and jackpots.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of players here with some
tough regulars and amateur visitors. Choose your spots and
positions well and you should be able to get it in good.

Stones Gambling Hall

Location: Citrus Heights, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 17
Games: This poker saloon spreads $1 / $2, $1 / $3, $2 / $5,
$5 / $10 and $10 / $25 no limit holdem as well as $4 / $8 limit
Omaha 8s or better. On top of this they hold one to two
tournaments a day. Most are no limit holdem with an Omaha one
every now and then. The buy in will range from $55 to $100.
Ambience: Red table felt matches perfectly with the wooden
and jagged rock brick walls in this nice poker room. They have
TV’s on the walls to keep you entertained and the chairs and
tables are well maintained and comfortable. The room is also
nonsmoking and spacious.
Hospitality: You’ll receive excellent service here with food
and drinks available at the table. Comps can be earned through
the Stones VIP player’s club.
Players: The play will be solid in this poker room with most
of the action happening in the smaller stakes games. Visit on
the weekend if you are looking for softer games to exploit.

Sundowner Card Room

Location: Visalia, CA
Hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday 7pm until 2am
Tables: 2
Games: No limit holdem tournaments with a $20 buy in are held
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They also spread $3 / $6 limit
holdem, $2 spread limit and $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s or better.
Ambience: This is a small poker room that provides
refreshments and has TV’s showing live sports on the walls.
Tables and chairs are basic yet comfortable.
Hospitality: You can order drinks while you play in this
poker room.
Players: It’s random when it comes to this card room. You’ll
find some regulars playing solid poker, with visitors often
providing the value.

Sycuan Casino

Location: El Cajon, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 19
Games: You’ll find $1 / $ no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit
holdem running here always. When it’s busier they may open $1 /
$3 no limit hold ‘e, $1 / $3 stud 8s or better, $4 / $8 limit
holdem and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better. They also run two
no limit holdem tournaments each day with buy ins between $25
and $70.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and is situated in a
completely nonsmoking area of the casino. It is open and bright
with well-maintained tables and chairs. TV’s cover the walls to
keep you entertained between hands.
Hospitality: You’ll earn $2 per hour in comps here and you
can get food and cocktail service at the table. They also run
jackpots and bonus prizes. Alcohol is not available in this
casino.
Players: You’ll find some excellent action in this poker
room. Mostly locals and regulars cover the tables and they play
loose and obviously. So, you should be able to do well here if
you bring a solid game.

Table Mountain Casino

Location: Friant, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 10
Games: This room holds three no limit holdem tournaments a
week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the buy in ranges from
$35 to $65. If you are looking for cash games you’ll find $1 /
$3 no limit holdem and $2 / $4, $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit
holdem.
Ambience: This nonsmoking poker room features TV’s on the
walls and automatic shufflers on most tables. It’s a decent
enough place to play with well-maintained tables and comfortable
chairs.
Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play and will be
provided with food and cocktail service at the table.
Players: Play will be on the harder side here due to the
locals and regulars. You’ll still be able to find good value on
the weekends though. The overall vibe is fun and welcoming.

Tachi Palace Casino

Location: Lemoore, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days (Games usually don’t run from 5am to
9am)
Tables: 7
Games: They hold a no limit holdem tournament every day
except Sunday with a buy in of either $50 or $60. For the cash
players, they spread $2 / $4 limit holdem all the time and will
open $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem when it’s busy.
Ambience: This poker room features basic green felt tables
and red chairs against beige walls that have a few TV’s. The
room is nonsmoking, although you still get a bit from the main
casino, even though the room is separate.
Hospitality: You can order and consume food at the table in
this poker room and cocktail service is also available. Players
can also earn comps while they play through the Player’s club
rewards program.
Players: You’ll find mostly locals playing here who are
looking to have fun while they play. This is a good thing and
makes for a good poker experience.

The Deuce Lounge & Casino

Location: Visalia, CA
Hours: Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 2am
Tables: 4
Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held here on Friday’s
and Saturday’s with a $20 and $60 buy in respectively. They also
spread $2 spread limit holdem and $3 / $6 and $4 / $8 limit
holdem when there’s demand.
Ambience: Red felt tables match in nicely with the beige
walls in this basic poker room. You’ll be able to see a TV from
your seat and the room is nonsmoking with automatic shufflers in
most tables.
Hospitality: You can get cocktails at the table and earn
comps while you play through the player rewards program.
Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of players here with the
games being juicy on weekend evenings. The tournaments don’t
allow much time for play and generally end in a crap shoot.

Thunder Valley Casino

Location: Lincoln, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 24
Games: This awesome poker room offers up to 4 tournaments a
day. They offer no limit holdem events and Omaha 8s or better
also. The buy in will range from $20 up to $300. If you are
looking for cash games you’ll find $1 / $2, $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and
$5 / $10 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem. Finally, they
also run World Poker Tour and Heartland Poker Tour events here.
Ambience: This is a very nice and large poker room with brown
and red decor and jagged rock bricks. Red table felt makes for a
soft and comfortable playing environment. TV’s are fixed to most
walls and they have automatic shufflers on most tables.
Hospitality: You can earn comps at $1 per hour while playing
at Thunder Valley. On top of this they offer food and cocktail
service at the table and have several promotions and jackpots.
Players: This is a great place to play poker. You’ll find a
lot of action and games running at any time. Competition is
tough but it will certainly help you improve your game. Cash
tables will be slightly softer at lower limits on weekend
evenings.

Tommy’s Casino & Saloon

Location: El Centro, CA
Hours: Open from 5pm daily
Tables: 3
Games: This poker room doesn’t offer any tournaments and only
spreads $1 / $2 no limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker area is part of a bar and saloon which
offers TV’s on the walls and is nonsmoking. The bar is kind of
cool and is certainly under the category of dive bar. If you are
in the area and are after a few beers and some poker, this is a
great place.
Hospitality: You can get cocktail and food service while you
play.
Players: You’ll find mainly random people playing here who
just take a seat while they visit this bar. The game will be
fun, lively and loose.

Tortoise Rock Casino

Location: Twentynine Palms, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 2
Games: This casino doesn’t offer any tournaments and you’ll
only find $1 / $2 no limit holdem. Sometimes if there’s demand
they’ll open a $3 / $6 no limit holdem table.
Ambience: This poker area has TV’s on the walls and is smoke
free, although smoke will filter through the main casino.
Hospitality: Comps can be earned here while playing through
the Club 29 rewards program. You can also get cocktails while
you play at the table.
Players: Good luck finding a game here mid-week. You’ll have
better luck on weekends but you should call ahead to check
first, especially if you are making a special trip just for the
poker.

Towers Casino

Location: Grass Valley, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days )If tables break they’re open at
11am)
Tables: 5
Games: A $25 daily no limit holdem tournament runs here at
12.00pm. On Saturday’s they also hold a 5pm tournament. If you
are looking for cash games, you’ll find $1 / $3 no limit holdem
and sometimes $1 / $3 dealer’s choice when it’s busy.
Ambience: This room features TV’s on the walls, automatic
shufflers and is nonsmoking. The silver felt tables fit in
nicely with the dark earthy tones of the room and the jagged
rock brick décor.
Hospitality: You’ll get food and cocktail service while
playing here and comps can be earned through the Towers Casino
players club.
Players: This room is generally filled with regulars and the
odd visitor or two. Games will be tough and somewhat slow,
except on weekends.

Turlock Poker Room

Location: Turlock, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 7
Games: This room offers two to three no limit holdem
tournaments each day with the buy in between $15 and $125. They
also offer an Omaha 8s or better tournament on Sunday’s. On top
of this they spread $1 / $1 / $2 and $3 / $5 no limit holdem and
$3 / $6 limit holdem.
Ambience: This is a nice poker room with green felt tables
and beige walls. The light fixtures are nice and TV’s are
viewable from most seats at the table. Overall it’s a nice place
to play.
Hospitality: Cocktail service and food is available to
players at the table in this poker room. You can also earn comps
at $1 per hour and they have some bonuses and jackpots.
Players: The vibe in this poker room is friendly and
welcoming. Management and staff go out of their way to make sure
everyone is welcome and they don’t tolerate any unsocial
behavior. This is a great thing and it means everyone can play
here, from beginner through to high roller professionals.

Twin Pine Casino

Location: Middletown, CA
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 2am, Friday to
Saturday from 10am to 4am
Tables: 3
Games: This poker room offers three no limit holdem
tournaments a week mainly on Thursday’s, Friday’s and
Saturday’s. It does change weekly so check in for more details.
The buy in will range from $40 up to $70. If you are looking for
cash games, you’ll only find $2 / $4 no limit holdem here.
Ambience: This poker room features three tables in a small
area that is pretty much in the casino. They do have TV’s
viewable from the table and smoking is permitted in the
immediate area which may be an issue for you.
Hospitality: You can order cocktails and food from the table
here, plus they offer jackpots and promotions to keep you coming
back. Comps can be earned while you play through the Harvest
Club.
Players: It’s a gamble here when it comes to players you’ll
find at the table. Different times will mean different players,
so you’ll need to keep your wits about you when playing to
determine what the level of skill is at the table.

Win River Casino

Location: Redding, CA
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
Tables: 7
Games: This poker room has a daily no limit holdem tournament
with the buy in ranging from $55 to $140. You’ll also find cash
games including $3 / $5 no limit holdem, $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8s
or better and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
Ambience: This poker room is nonsmoking and has TV’s on the
wall to keep you entertained in between hands. The room is well
designed with brown and earthy colors providing a soft
environment to play in.
Hospitality: Comps are awarded to players based on play
through the River Club rewards program in this poker room. You
can also get cocktails and food from the table.
Players: The games here will be quite soft at most times.
Generally, you’ll find 1 or 2 good players at the table so if
you pick your spots you’ll be able to do well here.

California Texas Holdem Poker Rooms

List of California Poker Rooms

19th Hold Casino

500 Club Casino

Agua Caliente Casino

Artichoke Joe’s Casino

Aviator Casino

Bankers Casino

Barona Resort and Casino

Bay 101 Casino

Bicycle Casino

Black Oak Casino

Blue Lake Casino

Cache Creek Casino

California Grand Casino

Cameo Club Casino

Capitol Casino

Casino 99

Casino M8trix

Casino Club

Casino Marysville

Macau Billionaire Poker Room

Casino Real

Casino Pauma

Central Coast Casino

Chumash Casino Resort

Colusa Casino Resort

Club One Casino

Commerce Casino

Cordova Casino

Coyote Valley Casino

Crystal Casino

Delta Casino

Diamond Jim’s Casino

Diamond Mountain Casino

Eagle Mountain Casino

Elk Valley Casino

Empire Sportsmen’s Association – Modesto Poker Room

Feather Falls Casino

FLB Entertainment Center

Garlic City Casino

Golden West Casino

Graton Resort and Casino

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

Hawaiian Gardens Casino

Hollywood Park Casino

Hustler Casino

Jackson Rancheria Casino

Kings Card Club

Lake Elsinore Casino

Larry Flint’s Lucky Lady Casino

Limelight Card Room

Livermore Casino

Lodi Casino

Lucky 7 Casino

Lucky Chances Casino

Lucky Lady Card Room

Merced Poker Room

Mike’s Card Casino

Morongo Casino

Napa Valley Casino

Oaks Card Club

Ocean’s 11 Casino

Ocean View Card Room

Paiute Palace Casino

Pala Casino

Paso Robles Casino

Pechanga Casino

Pete’s 881 Club

Players Casino

Quechan Casino

Rancho’s Club Casino

Red Hawk Casino

Rogelio’s Casino

Highland, CA

San Pablo Lytton Casino

Seven Mile Casino

Stars Casino

Stones Gambling Hall

Sundowner Card Room