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What is the softest game at the Oaks casino in Emeryville? I understand they have no NLHE? How is the NL action at Lucky Chances?

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Others can respond about the Oaks.

As to Lucky Chances, until January 1 they only have spread limit - as opposed to no limit. The 1-1-2 blind game has a max buy-in of $200. The 2-3-5 game has an uncapped buy-in. Both games have a capped betting structure of no more than $200 per bet.

The 1-1-2 game is generally pretty soft, although sometimes there are a handful of decent players. The quality of the 2-3-5 game is more dependent on who is at your table. Sometimes it is a tough game filled with aspiring pros and semi-pros; whereas at other times the table is filled with loose donks and tight-passive players - making the game very easy to beat in a big way.

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The 1-1-2 at Lucky Chances is usually super soft on weekends. During the week, the games are usually a little bit tougher. If you want a good table look for the asians!!!

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How bout Oaks??

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All the small stakes stuff at the Oaks is super soft and generally passive. Not sure on games above 6/12...

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Artichoke Joes has a $2000 min buy-in NLHE game that runs on Friday nights.

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can we please get a 2+2 bay area game going? i'm so sick of playing online right now....

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In.

Small stakes please.

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In

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The Oaks does not have NL cash games. The softest games are any game with "Hold EM" in the title. They have 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, 6/12, 15/30, and 30/60(Tuesdays and Fridays 1pm)
Most days there are 2 15 games(must move) going in the evening. Also, the 15 game plays with OVERS buttons on days when the 30 isn't going. There are usually at least 3-4 people using them.
If you want to play 30 you should call and put your name on the list a couple days early. The 30 is the only game that can be kinda tough, depending on the lineup. last week on Friday, they got a 2nd(must move) 30 game going.
Supposedly, the 30 game will become a daily game very soon.

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I'm soon to be moving to the bay area, so I'm in for a 2+2 game ... I'll be there in about a month.

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Anyone play at Lucky Chances or Cal Grand Casino regularly?

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In.

Small stakes please.

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Count me in too. I'll make the drive up from Freak town.

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Anyone play at Lucky Chances or Cal Grand Casino regularly?

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Where is Cal Grand?

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Where is Cal Grand?


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It is in Pacheco. They spread 3/6, 6/12, 12/24 and 2-2-3NL ($200 max buyin).

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Never heard of Pacheco either, lol.

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other bay area cardrooms:

bay 101 has probably the highest stake limit game in the bay area, if thats what you are looking for

casino san pablo is my common playground.. my usual games are 6/12 and 8/16 (easy games to beat), and on wed nights they have a pretty wild 12/24 game

they also have 2 NL tables that have a low stake, 100max buy in (1-1-2)

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can we please get a 2+2 bay area game going? i'm so sick of playing online right now....

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Small stakes please.

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Count me in too. I'll make the drive up from Freak town.

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Battle of the Bay

Last one was a blast. I won't be around for this one, though.

Onaflag.........

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can we please get a 2+2 bay area game going? i'm so sick of playing online right now....

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Small stakes please.

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Count me in too. I'll make the drive up from Freak town.

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Battle of the Bay

Last one was a blast. I won't be around for this one, though.

Onaflag.........

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Artichoke Joes has a $2000 min buy-in NLHE game that runs on Friday nights.

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Lately I've seen that 5-5-10 game on more days than just Friday, though it is sometimes rather short handed.

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Count me in for a 2p2 game of any reasonable stakes, although I must warn you that your dollars are not safe if I can't play online anymore [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]