[viennagreen]

i used to live in berkeley, and have played at the oaks and lucky chances.

i like the oaks much better... last time i was there was in june--- i think that they even have 1/2 games...

but don't play the 1/2... if you can beat the 1/2 games on party, you should be able to beat the 6/12 at the oaks (on the weekends at least)--- not sure if the games are really tight during the week...

also-- late at night (early in the morning), the oaks has props... they wear a badge designating themselves as that though. from my experience, the props are rocks-- they don't get very creative with hands, and only get involved with premium hands.

hope this helps.