Monday, January 5, 2009
Texas Hold 'Em, Hawaiian Style
I’ve played a few games along the Kona coast and in Kohala on the Big Island. If you’re ever lucky enough to find yourself in paradise, poker games are not hard to find:
Big Island Poker
Scott Keen not only runs a good game, but he builds and sells quality tables.
Hungry players, be aware that, unlike the mainland, the only place available for late night dining is Denny’s. However, you can order from Doorstep Dining and get meals delivered from just about every restaurant in Kailua Kona between 930 am and 930 pm, 7 days/ wk. The bonus is that Scott Krueger has the scoops on every game in town worth a visit. Tip him right and he’s likely to reciprocate.
There are regular nightly games in and around “town” that you would easily be welcomed to. However, like some of the renown surf spots, the Hawaiian Homes and Kamuela games may be more difficult to penetrate without someone to vouch for you. Also, as you may already know, there is a shitload of money on the island, and not a whole lot to do; High Stakes home games exist, but that’s a whole different league, entirely. But for the Average Joe, you will find a good range, from $1/2 to $5/10, always No Limit, even on games like Omaha H/L. And da kine like play cahds.
It’s not confirmed but I expect to be back on the island for a week or two later this month. Rather than go off of memory, I’ll give you the low-down on a couple of the Kona games in real time.
Big Island Poker
Scott Keen not only runs a good game, but he builds and sells quality tables.
Hungry players, be aware that, unlike the mainland, the only place available for late night dining is Denny’s. However, you can order from Doorstep Dining and get meals delivered from just about every restaurant in Kailua Kona between 930 am and 930 pm, 7 days/ wk. The bonus is that Scott Krueger has the scoops on every game in town worth a visit. Tip him right and he’s likely to reciprocate.
There are regular nightly games in and around “town” that you would easily be welcomed to. However, like some of the renown surf spots, the Hawaiian Homes and Kamuela games may be more difficult to penetrate without someone to vouch for you. Also, as you may already know, there is a shitload of money on the island, and not a whole lot to do; High Stakes home games exist, but that’s a whole different league, entirely. But for the Average Joe, you will find a good range, from $1/2 to $5/10, always No Limit, even on games like Omaha H/L. And da kine like play cahds.
It’s not confirmed but I expect to be back on the island for a week or two later this month. Rather than go off of memory, I’ll give you the low-down on a couple of the Kona games in real time.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday Shoreline No Limit
A simple Google search will reveal that Seattle's Shoreline has plenty of poker action all along Aurora:
Shown above include the following casinos that boast different kinds of poker games and feature tournaments on various days of the week:
Club Hollywood at The Drift On Inn
Hideaway
Golden Nugget
Goldie's
Parkers
I advise you to call first, however, as some of the content on their websites is outdated.
But if what you're looking for is a "home" poker game in that area, you ought to check out this one on Saturday afternoons:
With brick and mortar quality at home game prices, this cardroom cannot be beat. The Godfather, let's call him, though he's more akin to Steven Colbert, can comfortably host up to 30 players at 3 casino quality tables, each with its own dealer.
You will be playing in a smoke-, alcohol-, and substance-free, climate controlled environment. No food or drinks provided but you're right off Aurora.
".25/.50 Cash-Game No-limit Hold'em. The buy-in is whatever you so choose between $20-50." The game play is steady and rarely, if ever, does anyone need to be called back to attention, despite "distractions." In this case, it was the San Diego Chargers' victory over the Indianapolis Colts, televised, but muted.
I digress. Alas, I am a Chargers fan.
Card room comfort: Ideal
Average skill level: Not a donk in sight
Buy in: $20-50 (no limit)
Gaming supplies: Casino quality
RECOMMENDED!
Shown above include the following casinos that boast different kinds of poker games and feature tournaments on various days of the week:
Club Hollywood at The Drift On Inn
Hideaway
Golden Nugget
Goldie's
Parkers
I advise you to call first, however, as some of the content on their websites is outdated.
But if what you're looking for is a "home" poker game in that area, you ought to check out this one on Saturday afternoons:
With brick and mortar quality at home game prices, this cardroom cannot be beat. The Godfather, let's call him, though he's more akin to Steven Colbert, can comfortably host up to 30 players at 3 casino quality tables, each with its own dealer.
You will be playing in a smoke-, alcohol-, and substance-free, climate controlled environment. No food or drinks provided but you're right off Aurora.
".25/.50 Cash-Game No-limit Hold'em. The buy-in is whatever you so choose between $20-50." The game play is steady and rarely, if ever, does anyone need to be called back to attention, despite "distractions." In this case, it was the San Diego Chargers' victory over the Indianapolis Colts, televised, but muted.
I digress. Alas, I am a Chargers fan.
Card room comfort: Ideal
Average skill level: Not a donk in sight
Buy in: $20-50 (no limit)
Gaming supplies: Casino quality
RECOMMENDED!
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