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I'll be heading up to Seattle for the weekend and wanted to find out where to find some decent low-limit games? Also, if anyone from 2+2 plays regularly out there, let me know, I'd like to meet some 2+2ers this weekend.
I'd also be interested in tournaments if anywhere closeby runs weekly Saturday/Sunday ones. Thanks in advance, Al |
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Where are you staying? In Seattle itself, or one of the 'burbs?
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My in-laws live in Bothell and I've played in several games. I'm not regular there but here are my reviews:
Castle: This is a small room, only 3 tables. They only spread 2-4 the few times I went there. I really enjoyed this place for several reasons: close by my in-laws house, very friendly staff, very soft games, they cater to the "younger" crowd (even though I'm in my 30's I prefer this). They also have some low buy-in tournaments but don't know the schedule off hand. Kenmore Lanes: In a bowling alley, with several tables. I think the lowest spread game is a 3-6 with a Kill. I played during the work day and the cliente was working class or retirees - nothing wrong with that just noting it. They served free food - chicken fingers when I was there. Nice place but wasn't my cup of tea. Tulalip: An Indian casino north of Seattle. A nice and clean room. I again went during the work day in the morning and they had some trouble getting the first 4-8 game going even with props and a dealer playing but several hours there was 2 4-8's and I think a 6-12. Nice place but for me the commute was pretty far. Goldies: I thought there was a rougher cliente and the room was small and somewhat dingy. I believe I played either a 2-4 or 3-6 game there. Again games were soft here. There are several other rooms nearby such as the Hideaway, etc. Overall I thought the Castle at low limits was the best especially on the weekends or nights. You may also try the Muckleshoot (The Muck) as I hear there are good games there. I've never been there. |
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Sunday there's the lils (Diamond Lil's in renton) $45/20 addon / 20 rebuys for the first hour at diamond lils. Tournament starts at 10 but you'll want to be there by 9:10-9:15 at the latest to register.
The only tournament i've played at saturdays is the Golden Nugget in Tukwila. It's 25+5 and fills anywhere from 1-2, maybe three tables on a really good week. It's a very soft tournament. Tournament starts at 8:30am (i think they also run one in the evening, maybe 5:30?). If you decide to play either of them PM me, i'll be playing one or the other for sure this weekend. As far as limit goes your options change a lot depending on the exact limit you want to play and where you will be staying / how far you want to drive. 4/8 or 6/12 I'd go to diamond lils unless you have a big problem with smoke. If that's the case go to the non-smoking casino in the area (Tulalip) for 4/8. 3/6 and 4/8 at the muckleshoot (in auburn). It's the biggest cardroom in the area. For 2/4 and 3/6 there are a variety of smaller cardrooms if you want to play in a little backwater 3-6 table room. If that's the case let us know and i can give some reccomendations for those depending on where in seattle you'll be. |
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Where are you staying? In Seattle itself, or one of the 'burbs? [/ QUOTE ] Smack in the middle of Downtown, 4th street I believe. Al |
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Sunday there's the lils (Diamond Lil's in renton) $45/20 addon / 20 rebuys for the first hour at diamond lils. Tournament starts at 10 but you'll want to be there by 9:10-9:15 at the latest to register. The only tournament i've played at saturdays is the Golden Nugget in Tukwila. It's 25+5 and fills anywhere from 1-2, maybe three tables on a really good week. It's a very soft tournament. Tournament starts at 8:30am (i think they also run one in the evening, maybe 5:30?). [/ QUOTE ] How far away are these from downtown? I haven't had the opportunity yet to try any live tournaments, so these may be fun. I won't get in until around noon Saturday, so I'll have to pass on the earlier one. I'll most likely try to get in something between 2-4 and 4-8, but I'd also be interestedin watching you Seattle people that know what you're doing, rather than just my normal fumble at small stakes [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. Al |
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Lil's is about 20 minutes south of downtown seattle. The closest to the north is the shoreline strip which has several casinos. You'd probably want to go to parker's which is supposed to be the best in that area these days. It's the wrong direction for me, so i've never actually played there. It's also about 20 minutes from downtown seattle. I think they have a tournament at either 11:30 or 12:00 daily.
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Muck is a good room- just a bit far for a tourist to go if they don't know the area (Lil's is closer but probably harder to find). Best bet is the Shoreline casinos for easy access.
bernie- did you take Sunday off? I played for about 5 hours but didn't see ya there. I may have been too early- left about 6. |
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Where is Castle? Don't think I've heard about this one.
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