Is that with players card? if not you should call them and ask what they can do i know they have PC discount which should be around $140.
That's for Bike

I don't have any players cards yet, but you are probably right, I should call and ask them...

I only pick DTLA because it is close to casino and schools. I understand traffic is ridiculous and I don't want to spend 4hrs commute on a daily basis. If you have a suggestion for other area to live in LA to get the whole California experience and still be able to get to any casino quick I'm open to new idea.

What are the min/max buy ins for the NL games at commerce?

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Hi there!!

Can anyone update me on any "special" deals on drops for the $8-16 OE , etc, types of games, if applicable ?!

The southern Cali drop has gotten way too SICK.
Hoping against hope that there are some bright spots , somewhere ?!
HECK, even "double jackpots" for a few hours a day, lol.

Is it mostly still 4 + 1, 5 + 1 ???? Along with that annoying $1 taken out for "no flop" ?

I'm planning a trip to CA, for a few weeks. Would luv to play live , but will mostly just play in a few tourneys, unless I hear some bright "DROP" news here !

I was gonna start my own thread, but figured I'd just jump on this real COOL, active thread !!

HAPPY & LUCKY 2017 to all !!! Happy New Year !!!!
May the FLOPS be with you !!!

Try 6+1 for most games.

YIKES, it's gotten EXTRA sick !!!

In that case, I'll most likely take a side trip to play my $8-16 Omaha game at the Orleans , Vegas, babyyyyyy !!!
Gotta luv their 3 + 1 on the rake.

8/16 at Orleans changed to 3+2 a few months ago. They did add some extra promos, but they're for things only regulars will be able to qualify for, so for non-regs it's the same as a dollar extra rake.

Good to know, THX !!
I hear u , as I was last there in October. And, it was like reading a book, to try & figure out how all their promotions worked.

What I was trying to say is that our suggestions would be meaningless if we don't know what kind of "California experience" you're looking for. Do you need to be by the beach? What kind of restaurants do you like? Are you a hipster? How old are you? what do you like to do besides play poker? You don't have to answer here, but your answers will help you decide where to live. The LA area is way bigger than you're thinking. Like I said, go there, drive around A LOT (Uber and zip cars won't work, you'll need to rent or borrow a car). When you find a neighborhood you might like, check traffic maps at all times of day or practice commuting to/from the casinos you want to play. Play at all of them, you will probably find yourself more comfortable with one more than the others.

Wherever you live, you're going to be commuting from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours to any casino, depending on traffic. The same goes for getting from anywhere in LA to anywhere else. That's just how it is. You can't tell how long a commute will be by looking at google maps once. You'll understand when you get here.

P.S., I gave you examples of a few areas also close to your school (LACC, right?) that you might want to check out. Silver lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, West Hollywood are all nearby neighborhoods, they all have pluses and minuses. I would NOT recommend Korea Town for a lot of reasons but some people like it. All these areas are close to downtown LA, but downtown itself is very small and very expensive. With your budget you'll end up in one of the shadier areas of downtown so you'll probably want to expand your search to the surrounding areas.

PSS, Vacancy rate is at like 2%, so there will be a lot of competition for apartments. Most will ask for proof of income, bank statements, pay stubs, etc. if you don't have all that, you'll might want to look to move in with one or more roommates until you do.

ANYONE?

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$40 minimum, $40 maximum for the $1-$2 NL blinds

I personally don't play there because of the poor buy in structure, but I think they they are 1/2NL - $40 min/max, 2/3NL - $100 min/max, 2/5NL - $200 min/max (do they still have this game?), 5/5NL - $300-$500, 5/10NL $500-$1500, 10/20NL $600-uncapped.

Not sure what the drop is for 1/2 and 2/3, but I believe the others are $5+1, plus $1 if the hand goes to the river. Last time I played 2/3 there several years ago, if there was no flop, there was a $2 modified drop. Obviously the lower stakes are unplayable.

What kind of car?

A small Sedan

This is very useful, thanks

hi guys, was hoping you lot could help me out

im in town from 27th May to 31st May this year (saturday to wednesday)

im needing recommendations on a hotel that would be nearby the commerce or the bike as im looking to get some hours in at the tables (1/3 to 2/5 mainly)

also, any good restaurant's you guys could recommend? taking a group of friends out (6 total) and wanted something decent and not just overpriced tourist crap

thanks

I've heard the Bike's hotel is nice..not sure about price tho. Crown Plaza at Commerce is pretty overpriced for what you get, but the perks of both are that you can go downstairs and play poker immediately. Otherwise, there are other hotels in the area (Embassy Suites in Downey is usually a good option) that could work, though I would not hesitate to inquire here before booking any specific one. The Bike and Commerce are only a couple miles from each other, and the area is not the best, though I wouldn't feel unsafe on premises at either place.

As for 1/3 and 2/5, The Bike's 1/2 game is a 60 dollar buyin and the 1/3 is like an 80-120 iirc. You'd be better off playing the 2/3 game (100-300 buyin) or the 5/5 (I believe 300-1k) game there. Commerce's 1/2 is a 40 buyin, 2/3 is 100, 3/5 is 200, and 5/5 is 300-500. You really shouldn't play anything below 5/5 at Commerce.

Also, even the level of play at the 5/5 game at Commerce is atrocious, so I wouldn't be concerned about the skill level being an issue.

Restaurants depend on what you're looking for cuisine-wise and price-wise. There are tons of amazing places, but more info would be necessary to send you in the right direction on that one as well. There also may be more info on all of your questions if you search the thread.

You will have a car, presumably?

I've stayed at both Bike and Commerce. Would lean towards Bike for hotel and dining, especially like the new Bike Brewery for food. Pretty decent new coffee/bakery adjacent.
Hotel rooms superior to Commerce, and may be a shade lower price as well.
Poker choice still falls to the Commerce side, for me, up to $300 max. Over that, it depends who's playing, table choices, etc.
I just think there is more variety and table selection at Commerce on all levels.

thanks for the heads up, would want to buy in for at least 100bb minimum, happy to play 5/5 if its a decent game

as for a car, my friend who's driving us from vegas will be with me for the first few days of the trip, and then il be solo before heading back down to vegas

price wise, the bike is coming out nearly half the price of the commerce and is within budget, so will likely book there for convenience

thanks for all the help

What kinda food are you interested in? I have good recommendations on that front too

me personally i like a variety just not too kean on sea food, but i won't know what peoples preferences are until i make my trip, im traveling from London and meeting friends in vegas for a few days, then we are heading to LA and meeting another group of friends (i don't know them that well) so won't know their personal preference

open to all ideas tho, want something max $300 pp, and maybe a cheaper option for another night say $100 pp

for me, half the local junk food places are a real treat so i know il be happy, just wanted a real nice venue for a celebration meal for 6-8 people that has a good wine list

figured you local's are the best to ask

will do my own research prior and check some reviews

thanks

Some of my personal favs are

Fogo De Chao - AYCE Brazilian steakhouse in Beverly Hills
Tagine - Moroccan restaurant in BH
C&O Trattoria - lower price, massive portions, delicious Italian food in Venice Beach
Hae Jang Chon - KBBQ in K-Town
Petit Trois - French

Others I've heard very good things about but cannot speak for myself on, though you should def check out


Providence, though it is seafood
Republique - French
Animal

I'm currently in LA and havent made a trip to casino yet but am planning to go tonight. I dont want to play anything below 5/5 or 20/40lhe I am rather confused at the buyins on Bravo. What should I be looking for that means its an NL or PLO 5/5+ game?

Also at the cashier desk I assume I can just withdraw using my ATM card? Slightly worried I wont be able to get enough $ out to play anything I would usually play though.

Any tips before i head down to Commerce or Bike tonight would be great - do you think Commerce has more action tonight because of LAPC?


Thanks