poker rooms in cali

BrianSwa · #1 12-05-04, 02:40 AM

anyone got the low down in cost of living in california supposenly they have some of the nicest casinos in USA. One room even has 160 poker tables, seems like it be much easier to get a job after my school in cali then it would in vegas so if anyone got the low-down let me know hey and check out this website this is what ive been using to look for jobs but is also good for players looking for local card rooms. ........... click on the state you want and check it out

BrianSwa · #2 12-05-04, 02:43 AM

sorry wrong link try this one that one is right one this one gives u number of tables to.

BrianSwa · #3 12-05-04, 07:03 AM

check out this casino

nutbag · #4 12-05-04, 07:39 AM

Hi, Brain. Lived and played in Cali for about a year and went to most of the major casino's. Mabye 5 major card houses in the L.A. area (The bicycle, Commerce, Hustler, Hollywood park, and I if there was another one). I doubt getting a job would be tough, but I think I remember talking to a dealer and he said that they only hire experienced or in-house trained dealers. Also, dealers really get treated like crap there(especially at HP). Obviously not the cheapest place to live, but I had a few friends that weren't paying the usual exhorbitant rent, so it might not be to tough to find a modest place. alot of the dealers I saw seemed like they were trapped in their job and just did it in their sleep(players basically moving the action for them). Hope this is helpful, if you have any specific questions ask.

Andy

Penguinfan · #5 12-05-04, 08:39 AM

I have heard it is not wise to visit this casino without carrying a gun

Is it as bad as I have heard?

nutbag · #6 12-05-04, 04:39 PM

It's not in the nicest part of town, but if you get valet you have nothing to worry about. There were actually two robberies at The Bicycle when I lived there, I think one of the guys is "Men the Master's" crew was involved.

Penguinfan · #7 12-05-04, 04:57 PM

Involved on which end, robbed or being robbed?

nutbag · #8 12-05-04, 07:56 PM

Maybe both, from what I've heard about those guys. But I think he was on the being robbed end. It was a little while ago, not clear on the facts. Although it was a day after I played there.

BrianSwa · #9 12-05-04, 11:55 PM

my school is in sacramento and the find me a job around there so might have to live there for a year ive found a couple decent places for around 800 a month so we shall see.

Poker Bookshelf · #10 12-10-04, 03:33 PM

Hollywood Park is generally OK. I've never heard of any problems for players carrying normal amounts of cash and don't feel at all concerned when I go there. Just take Century Blvd directly to and from the 405 - it's well lit. There are stories of players leaving with very large rolls and getting followed, robbed & killed. So, if you do end up a big winner, be smart about how you handle it - this goes for any cardroom.