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Which LA casino is the nicest for poker room? If I play in LA, I want to play in the nicest set up possible so I can be focused on my game. I'm thinking to go to Bicycle eventually, I think it's brand new and I heard they have free food in the poker room based on yelp reviews.

My favorite poker room in Vegas is Palazzo. I've always had good luck there, I think the high ceiling and it's non cramped layout really makes it easier to stay focused. I just don't wanna play in a poker room that feels like a crowded cubicle farm.

Hustler is the nicest in LA area. Bike is remodeling but is still not as nice as Hustler and I doubt it ever will be. Free food depends on what limits you're playing, but it's more often totally free at Hustler.

Palazzo doesn't have a poker room so I assume you're talking about Venetian.

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07-24-2016 , 12:49 PM

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eco74

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Originally Posted by BigStack650

Is free food still around at the bike or no?

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You need scans. I think it was 3 for a meal.

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08-09-2016 , 07:34 PM

#553

I_Blame_Variance

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 410

Might go to LA for labor day weekend, are the low stakes like 2/3 1/3 NLHE stack limits really as bad as what shows up on pokeratlas? Like can't even buy in over 100$ in most casinos in LA?

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08-10-2016 , 12:02 AM

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serio562

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,543

Last I knew the 2/3 at Bike is up to $300 and up to $200 at Gardens.

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08-10-2016 , 07:19 PM

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I_Blame_Variance

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Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 410

Figured it can't be as bad as what's listed on pokeratlas but it seems to be that way for all the LA casinos, think I'm going to go to sacramento instead for the weekend though. Thanks for answer

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08-28-2016 , 05:13 PM

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VolumeKing

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Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 729

Good Afternoon

I am relocating to Burbank. I am a decent winner playing 1-3 to 5-10; I win 6bbs per hour across all stakes. Where are some good places for me to work on rebuilding my bankroll? I have $7k I can devote to poker right now, but I really don't want to lose everything. Los Angeles Traffic looks horrible! What do you guys think I should do?

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08-29-2016 , 03:14 AM

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acescracked84

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Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,613

I'd take a shot at the 300-500 5/5 at Commerce. All the other games are unbeatable for any decent amount because of the rake and buyins.

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08-29-2016 , 05:27 AM

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sevencard2003

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,642

if in burbank save a few hours each way by going to the ventura players club. i think they drop less too.

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08-29-2016 , 10:33 AM

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BigStack650

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Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,148

Saw the new hollywood park expansion, will poker be in the new building? Are they closing the other one? Not clear from the website.

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08-29-2016 , 01:47 PM

#560

VolumeKing

adept

Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 729

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Originally Posted by sevencard2003

if in burbank save a few hours each way by going to the ventura players club. i think they drop less too.

Will the traffic actually be that bad?

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08-29-2016 , 04:23 PM

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eco74

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Originally Posted by VolumeKing

Will the traffic actually be that bad?

His suggestion doesn't make any sense. Ventura is much, much farther than Commerce/Bike/Hustler, which are much closer to Burbank. Traffic's bad either direction.

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08-29-2016 , 07:44 PM

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STinLA

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,882

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Originally Posted by eco74

His suggestion doesn't make any sense. Ventura is much, much farther than Commerce/Bike/Hustler, which are much closer to Burbank. Traffic's bad either direction.

This. Ventura is over 60 miles away from Burbank, so it will take you roughly an hour to get there even without traffic, and if you happen to hit some, even longer.

But yes, traffic going down I-5 to Commerce can be HORRENDOUS and it could take you an hour just to go 20 miles. But that's worst case scenario. If you don't go in the middle of rush hour, you can pop down there in 25-30 minutes. I live 5 minutes down I-5 from Burbank and it takes me 20-25 minutes as long as I avoid rush hour. Plus sometimes taking I-10 or CA-60 to I-710 saves you some time.

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09-07-2016 , 01:10 AM

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kerby14

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 644

It's almost always best when on the 5 to go to the 10 east, then to the 710 south, and then back to the 5 if there's any sort of traffic on the 5

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09-07-2016 , 02:34 PM

#564

Ray Zee

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Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,916

you will go broke anyway living in burbank with 7k.

just hunt for good games and immediately quit bad ones and you can win anywhere in the world .

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09-08-2016 , 12:35 PM

#565

Iuomo

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 212

In LA for the next week or so. First time here, any suggestions on where to play? I typically play 1/2-5/5 NLHE, 10/20 LHE and low stakes PLO and PLO8, but will play any game. Also, I'm staying in the Redondo Beach area and will be ubering everywhere, so please take that into consideration.
Lastly, any suggestions on sights or things to do while I'm here? Late night grub options? Bar suggestions?
Thanks and cheers!

Last edited by Iuomo; 09-08-2016 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Poor spelling.

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09-08-2016 , 01:02 PM

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kansaisupra

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Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 679

Thats easy, Hustler Casino.

Straight down Redondo Beach Blvd. SW corner of Redondo Beach Blvd and Vermont.

The 5/5 game is really good. The game plays pretty deep with average stacks sizes around 2K. Not uncommon to see 3K to 4K stacks. Just be prepared for weird rules like two big blinds or two small blinds. Also people "sit out" alot to collect player card swipes. Food is free at this level still, not 100 percent sure they might have changed it but still free food for sure after 3 hours.

Dont play the 1/2 or 2/5 game. Super short Max buyins.

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09-08-2016 , 05:47 PM

#567

Iuomo

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Thanks! I'll give there a try this week.

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09-08-2016 , 09:57 PM

#568

LBBigSlickAK

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 69

most games youll find will be at commerce... but hawaiian gardens casino just remodeled, thats worth a shot also, if your looking for a more vegas like atmosphere to play

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09-08-2016 , 11:27 PM

#569

Howard Beale

Formerly red

Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 22,190

Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach esp if you've never been to an aquarium.

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org

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09-14-2016 , 12:11 AM

#570

TheStuntman

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Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,390

Welcome to my hood. I can confirm that as of end of July playing 5/5 at Hustler gives you free food.

Last edited by TheStuntman; 09-14-2016 at 12:24 AM.

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09-16-2016 , 01:43 AM

#571

Iuomo

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 212

Expensive meal for me. Didn't play well, and had rather tough table for 5/5 with a few pros and very little dead money. But, yes, free food I was told minus sushi.

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09-16-2016 , 12:14 PM

#572

STinLA

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Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,882

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Originally Posted by Iuomo

Expensive meal for me. Didn't play well, and had rather tough table for 5/5 with a few pros and very little dead money. But, yes, free food I was told minus sushi.

Ah yes, the ol' "free meal" that costs you multiple big blinds. Every live player has been there. Even though I know it makes no sense from an EV perspective, I will sometimes play tighter if I'm there for a short meal session instead of a real session. The reason being "I'm not going to let this pulled pork sandwich cost me a couple hundred bucks again!"

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09-17-2016 , 01:49 AM

#573

Iuomo

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 212

Lol. I usually don't let it affect my play/style, just funny/sad to think after the session, "Man, I could have legitimately bought a cheap car instead of that piece of fish."

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11-10-2016 , 09:01 PM

#574

AAmbass

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Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 226

Reviews of new Hollywood Park?

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11-11-2016 , 12:30 AM

#575

DaveC95818

adept

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,129

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Originally Posted by AAmbass

Reviews of new Hollywood Park?

Beautiful new room, better access off of Century, better valet parking, better porte cochere, happier dealers, very clean.

Inadequate check-in desk, poor player waitlist board.

Didn't see the menu, did not eat. Plan to next time.

Overall, quite an improvement. Needs to get with the times and get some sort of waitlist/app/smartphone compatibility.

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