Please tell me about Commerce

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I made a post a few days ago asking for info on Bay101. Now there's a change of plans and I'm going to LA so I guess I'll be playing at Commerce,Bike.
Some questions:

1) How many tables of between 8-16 and 15-30 are there at any given time? What's the rake?
2) Is the place nice like in Vegas (Bellagio,Wynn etc)
3) Comps?
I know there's a Crown Plaza hotel in there....is it worth 150 bucks a night or is there something decent witthin walking distance for cheaper?
4) Good restaurants in the casino?nearby?
5) How far away are the other big name poker rooms by car?

Anything else I should know?

Thanks

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I made a post a few days ago asking for info on Bay101. Now there's a change of plans and I'm going to LA so I guess I'll be playing at Commerce,Bike.
Some questions:

1) How many tables of between 8-16 and 15-30 are there at any given time? What's the rake? - More than anywhere else in the world, the rake is also rather high. They dont have a no-flop no drop policy there.

2) Is the place nice like in Vegas (Bellagio,Wynn etc) its the largest card room in the world... its not a casino like you are familiar with. Even the table games are different due to California laws. No worries, you will love it but its not glamorous.

3) Comps? free food in the high limit room
I know there's a Crown Plaza hotel in there....is it worth 150 bucks a night or is there something decent within walking distance for cheaper? stay at the hotel, book the room at full price, then ask the floor to get you the poker room rate - its retroactive

4) Good restaurants in the casino?nearby? if your driving you can find decent food close enough to the casino. But most people choose to order from the house menu which has significant Asian tones, a lot of Korean dishes. It reminds me of Asian English pub food, really sticks to the ribs and tastey but not fancy or gourmet.

5) How far away are the other big name poker rooms by car? The Bike is the closest, but you might want to check out Hollywood Park which also has great games at your limits, its close to the airport

Anything else I should know? Buy a rack of yellow with the intention of losing it all playing Chinese Poker, playing that game is the true sign of a degenerate.Get drunk and play 1/2 Stud, cracking up at how everyone at the table wants to see 7th street no matter what they hold. Drink Boba tea, and Thai Ice Coffee!


My notes in bold.

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Are Royalties used at Commerce?

Brian

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Are Royalties used at Commerce?

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Yes, its played Mandarin style - which is different from the way its usually played in Vegas mixed games. Its a serious gambling game with an edge. Instruction booklets are available there.

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[slim]

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Anything else I should know? Buy a rack of yellow with the intention of losing it all playing Chinese Poker, playing that game is the true sign of a degenerate.Get drunk and play 1/2 Stud, cracking up at how everyone at the table wants to see 7th street no matter what they hold. Drink Boba tea, and Thai Ice Coffee!


My notes in bold.

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I will def try the Boba tea and Thai tea. I don't even know what it is but they sound great.

[bernie]

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2) Is the place nice like in Vegas (Bellagio,Wynn etc) its the largest card room in the world... its not a casino like you are familiar with. Even the table games are different due to California laws. No worries, you will love it but its not glamorous.



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It was kind of odd to walk in there and not see/or hear slot machines. To me it's just an effing huge cardroom. Not really a casino. Not a whole lot for non-players to do.

It was kind of overwhelming for me when I first saw it. They weren't lying when people told me it was like a football field full of poker tables. It really is incredible to see. Bring something to catch the drool. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I can't wait to actually play there.

I take it with a drop with no flop rule that you're not chopping blinds?

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2) Is the place nice like in Vegas (Bellagio,Wynn etc) its the largest card room in the world... its not a casino like you are familiar with. Even the table games are different due to California laws. No worries, you will love it but its not glamorous.



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It was kind of odd to walk in there and not see/or hear slot machines. To me it's just an effing huge cardroom. Not really a casino. Not a whole lot for non-players to do.

It was kind of overwhelming for me when I first saw it. They weren't lying when people told me it was like a football field full of poker tables. It really is incredible to see. Bring something to catch the drool. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I can't wait to actually play there.

I take it with a drop with no flop rule that you're not chopping blinds?

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How many tables are there? I thought Foxwoods was the biggest casino in the world.

Catching drool as in lots of hot chicks or lots of juicy games?

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How many tables are there? I thought Foxwoods was the biggest casino in the world.

Catching drool as in lots of hot chicks or lots of juicy games?

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Commerce is NOT the place to go looking for hot chicks, unless you have an old Asian lady fetish, but there are plenty of great games. The 9/18 is a particularly good game, though it has less of a mystique since they got rid of the terrace to make room for more tables.

If you want someplace that actually looks nice, go to The Bike. If you want someplace with more competent dealers and floor, go to Commerce. And get the passion fruit bubble tea (or boba tea, if you never lived in Manhattan); it's my personal favorite.

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How many tables are there? I thought Foxwoods was the biggest casino in the world.

Catching drool as in lots of hot chicks or lots of juicy games?

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Commerce is NOT the place to go looking for hot chicks, unless you have an old Asian lady fetish, but there are plenty of great games. The 9/18 is a particularly good game, though it has less of a mystique since they got rid of the terrace to make room for more tables.

If you want someplace that actually looks nice, go to The Bike. If you want someplace with more competent dealers and floor, go to Commerce. And get the passion fruit bubble tea (or boba tea, if you never lived in Manhattan); it's my personal favorite.

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Nothing sexier than an old Asian lady saying "I lelaze"

Are drinks free at the tables? Even booze?

[slim]

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How many tables are there? I thought Foxwoods was the biggest casino in the world.

Catching drool as in lots of hot chicks or lots of juicy games?

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Commerce is NOT the place to go looking for hot chicks, unless you have an old Asian lady fetish, but there are plenty of great games. The 9/18 is a particularly good game, though it has less of a mystique since they got rid of the terrace to make room for more tables.

If you want someplace that actually looks nice, go to The Bike. If you want someplace with more competent dealers and floor, go to Commerce. And get the passion fruit bubble tea (or boba tea, if you never lived in Manhattan); it's my personal favorite.

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I thought Commerce was kinda a Hollywood celeb hangout....people like Shanon Elizabeth, J Tilley etc etc...no?