Poker Room reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 216 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Poker Room brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/poker, r/tampa, r/Biloxi, r/vegaslocals, r/ireland. Top-rated brands include Aria (4.8/5), Venetian (4.7/5), Hard Rock (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews216
Subreddits9
Posts63
Brands92
Products13
216 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
Aria
4.8
(15)
"Made the most money at the aria."
"I like Aria the best"
"Aria is about the best one for me too. It's got an amazing vibe too."
"Aria's room is nice. Comfortable with good food service."
"I would highly recommend the $1/$3 cash games at Aria."
"Played at Aria for the first time... great $1/$3 games."
"Venetian is the best followed closely by Aria."
"Aria is pretty awesome."
"The Aria also is just a nice room to be in"
"Aria. Nicest chairs, best food and better poker players."
#2
Venetian
4.7
(10)
"Bellagio, Aria, Venitian are all going to be your best bet."
"I was able to beat 1000NL at both locations for a week."
"Venetian Venetian Venetian."
"Venetian is the best followed closely by Aria."
"Venetian"
"Best assortment of 1-2 or 1-3 games currently in Vegas"
"Venetian, Aria are far better than any other rooms."
"Venetian is very good, lots of games and good tourneys."
"Venetian is more spacious and seems to get more fish."
"I enjoyed playing at the Venetian quite a bit when I was in Vegas."
#3
Hard Rock
4.3
(9)
"Hard rock is certainly the best and most action smaller rooms like derby and tgt have good promotions and often soft clientele making them pretty solid as well."
"Hard Rock by far."
"The Hard Rock is the nuts if you wanna play 5/10."
"Hard Rock for NL"
"Hard rock if you’re in Tampa proper."
"I think it’s a great place to start."
"Just go to hard rock."
"Thanks for the thread. I knew nothing about the tampa poker scene other than hard rock."
"Hard Rock is OK if you're on the other side."
#4
Bellagio
4.7
(7)
"Great card room and will have tables all night long."
"Just play 2/5 at Bellagio."
"Bellagio, Aria, Venitian are all going to be your best bet."
"I was able to beat 1000NL at both locations for a week."
"Super good 1-2"
"If looking to play at one in particular, I'd go for the nicer rooms as 1/2 or 1/3 will be soft regardless. Look at Wynn, Bellagio, Aria or Resorts World."
"Bellagio was only a buck an hour."
#5
Ameristar
4.3
(7)
"I prefer Ameristar over Hollywood and wouldn’t go to Lumiere bc it’s not in the best location."
"Loved all the comps and free drinks out at Blackhawk. While Ameristar is the best room."
"Ameristar is where I’ve seen the best action."
"I prefer Ameristar but Hollywood is decent as well."
"I prefer Ameristar over Hollywood and wouldn’t go to Lumiere bc it’s not in the best location."
"Ameristar for cash games."
"Ameristar"
#6
MGM
4.5
(6)
"For cash games - MGM is the only place to play at."
"The always say MGM is the best and now it’s the weekend so it will be busy"
"Super good 1-2"
"The 2/5 is pretty soft the 5/10 is tougher"
"Generally for cash games, MGM is the place to go."
"On a weekend ... go to MGM for $1/2. Bigger buy-in, more action, enough tables."
#7
Wynn
4.8
(5)
"Wynn."
"Wynn is probably the best room."
"Wynn for quality of life , bellagio to make money, aria if you want a younger crowd."
"Wynn"
"If looking to play at one in particular, I'd go for the nicer rooms as 1/2 or 1/3 will be soft regardless. Look at Wynn, Bellagio, Aria or Resorts World."
#8
Lodge
4.8
(5)
"Lodge in Austin for PLO"
"Lodge is best for PLO in Austin."
"Lodge 1/2/5 game is legendary."
"Lodge is only place you need to go."
"Lodge for tournaments, Monarch or Ameristar for cash play."
#9
Poker Room
4.6
(5)
"Most poker players, biggest games."
"Oldest cardroom in London I think, refurbished not long ago, spreads 1/1 upwards, also spreads PLO and tournaments. Would recommend."
"I play the short stacked 1-2 NL (max 40 buyin) and slay."
"Enjoyed myself greatly and won significant money over a couple of hours. Can recommend."
"Has a good 5-5, but the best place to go if you're in San Diego is Tijuana."
#10
PokerStars
4.4
(5)
"Pokerstars and it's not even close...."
"Yeah, Stars. No question."
"Your best bet would be pokerstars"
"Thanks! I used to play on Stars, then moved to FTP, then miraculously got bored and cashed out just in time. Will check 'em out again."
"Wait, you're from Canada? Pokerstars then, I guess."
#11
MGM Grand
4.0
(5)
"Mgm always seems chill, most people are just having fun there."
"I recommend the 1/2 game at the MGM Grand if you want more casuals and weak players."
"MGM Grand before and when the club starts up has been profitable for me."
"I particularly like that room because it has the most interesting people passing by."
"I liked the MGM Grand the last time I was there. It felt the softest to me out of all the rooms I played in."
#12
Harrah's
4.0
(5)
"I was at harrahs for a few nights this week and really enjoyed myself."
"I personally had a better experience at harrahs but I can see why people are saying borgata much bigger room."
"I personally had a better experience at harrahs but I can see why people are saying borgata much bigger room."
"Next stop is Harrahs in New Orleans."
"Personally I prefer Harrah's but it's way out in Maricopa."
#13
Winstar
4.8
(4)
"Winstar is definantly the best."
"The Westbrook poker room at Winstar."
"Winstar poker is bananas on the weekends. Go play solid and print money."
"Winstar is the one I normally go to when I’m in Dallas."
#14
Borgata
4.8
(4)
"No reason to play anywhere other than Borgata."
"Borgata for sure. Harrahs room is too small."
"Borgata hands down."
"Borgata with a slight edge over Parx."
#15
Talking Stick Resort
4.5
(4)
"Talking stick is not just the best in the valley but it is by far the best poker room i've ever seen."
"Casino AZ @ Talking Stick has the best poker room in the area."
"Their 2/3 no limit game is pretty good, and the 3/5 no limit plays really deep."
"Closest decent room would be Talking Stick for sure."
#16
Hard Rock Casino
4.0
(4)
"Hard rock"
"Hard rock casino"
"Hardrock if you've already got a bank roll."
"If you are looking for an easy win, i would say Hard Rock Casino."
#17
Thunder Valley
4.0
(4)
"Thunder Valley or Stones"
"Thunder Valley."
"Thunder Valley which has a great poker room with a lot of good action"
"Thunder Valley."
#18
Flamingo
4.3
(3)
"I’ll say it, it’s no longer there but before COVID the flamingo was the best."
"The 2 biggest casinos are in Gevgelija, at the greek border. Flamingo and Princess."
"I have always liked Flamingo's poker room."
#19
Hollywood Park
4.0
(3)
"Hollywood park tournament is literally free money if you go and play like a nit."
"Hollywood park tournament is literally free money if you go and play like a nit."
"Now I've heard Hollywood park is ghetto af but they have max buyin 100 on 1/2."
#20
TCH
3.7
(3)
"TCH has more money on the table."
"I think I like playing at poker house a little better."
"I would not recommend TCH Dallas."
#21
Beau Rivage
5.0
(2)
"By far the Beau. IP has a room, but it has less action."
"Beau rivage is really nice."
#22
GGPoker
5.0
(2)
"I haven't experienced any tech issues with GG Poker whatsoever."
"The biggest player pool poker room right now is GG Poker."
#23
The Lodge
5.0
(2)
"The Lodge"
"Best bet is to drive to round rock. [https://thelodgepokerclub.com/](https://thelodgepokerclub.com/)"
#24
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5.0
(2)
"Hollywood Hard Rock is the nuts."
"Hollywood Hard Rock is the nuts."
#25
Portland Meadows
5.0
(2)
"Portland Meadows is the best far beyond Oregon."
"However Portland Meadows is the best by far."
#26
Metro
4.5
(2)
"If u want cheap games metro card club is the place to be."
"I played at Metro recently and it was good."
#27
Resorts World
4.5
(2)
"Resorts World looks incredible + Mixed games available!"
"If looking to play at one in particular, I'd go for the nicer rooms as 1/2 or 1/3 will be soft regardless. Look at Wynn, Bellagio, Aria or Resorts World."
#28
Derby Lane
4.0
(2)
"Derby lane if you wanna grind your way up."
"Head to Derby Lane."
#29
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4.0
(2)
"Seminole hard rock hotel & casino"
"Lots of regs, I recommend playing on the weekends when you run into the spewy Colombians."
#30
Kansas Star Casino
4.0
(2)
"They do Tournaments and stuff."
"Kansas Star Casino is your best bet."
#31
Okada
4.0
(2)
"Imo it's worth paying the extra rake for Okada over Manila."
"I think there's probably more action at Okada."
#32
BTConTilt.com
4.0
(2)
"Btcontilt.com, It's a poker client that uses bitcoins as currency, It's great tho because you can easily cash in and out."
"You can try BTConTilt.com. They have lots of freerolls so you can try it out for free."
#33
Agua Caliente
4.0
(2)
"Looks like agua Caliente is closer to where I’m staying so I’ll prob go there."
"Agua Caliente, but they have 3 properties in PS so make sure you go to the Rancho Mirage location for poker room."
#34
Palm Beach Kennel Club
4.0
(2)
"Palm Beach Kennel Club has recently renovated their poker room."
"Palm Beach Kennel club has better games than the hard rock usually."
#35
Planet Hollywood
4.0
(2)
"Planet Hollywood has always been full of drunks and recreational players when I've gone."
"Planet Hollywood, easily."
#36
Sycuan
4.0
(2)
"If you want something a bit more vegas like with decent action try Sycuan."
"Sycuan is probably the best for 1/2, 40-200 buyin."
#37
Windsor
4.0
(2)
"I heard windsor is nice."
"The best option is probably drive that extra 20 minutes and go to windsor."
#38
Seven Mile
4.0
(2)
"I had a good time playing at Seven Mile in Chula Vista."
"It feels like more of a dive than a Vegas casino, but definitely not dirty."
#39
Horseshoe Hammond
3.5
(2)
"If you're going to play in Chicago I'd go horseshoe Hammond day 1."
"Horseshoe Hammond is my go to room, it feels kind of dirty and old to me."
#40
Motor City
3.5
(2)
"I enjoyed Motor City."
"A little better is motor city is more action than mgm but the mgm room is nicer."
#41
Speedway American Legion
3.5
(2)
"Best one imo is the Speedway American Legion that plays Tuesday, Friday, Saturday."
"They run tournaments on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm."
#42
Seven Mile Casino
3.5
(2)
"If you want action try Seven Mile Casino."
"There is Seven Mile Casino... That is going to the the closest poker room to San Diego."
#43
Caesars Palace
3.5
(2)
"Runner-up for me would probably be Caesar's Palace."
"Caesars Palace is 34/hr all games."
#44
888
3.5
(2)
"The safest bets will be the large publicly traded companies that do not and have not accepted American players recently. So Party and 888."
"Bigger ipoker rooms like 888"
#45
The Arena
3.5
(2)
"It's really nice there, lots of variety, great dealers, great specials/jackpots, food is fantastic."
"The Arena! That is the only one I have went to but I have read bad things about Wild horse pass."
#46
Ocean's 11
3.5
(2)
"Ocean's 11 in Oceanside, anyone with half a brain cell can beat the 2/3 400 max game."
"Ocean's 11 in Oceanside"
#47
Horseshoe Southern Indiana
3.0
(2)
"Horseshoe Southern Indiana has good action."
"Horseshoe southern Indiana is dirty and old."
#48
Bally's
3.0
(2)
"Bally's is 34/hr for 2/3 and 3/5 and 17/hr at 1/3."
"Ballys are really the only ones in CNET affiliation right now."
#49
Silks
3.0
(2)
"Check out Silks."
"Silks which is kinda meh, but they run some decent tournys."
#50
The Bike
2.5
(2)
"Play the 2/3 at the bike"
"If you are going to play in an LA room, dont play at the bike."
#51
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
5.0
(1)
"Hollywood Hard Rock is the nuts."
#52
South Point
5.0
(1)
"Came to south point and it was great. Thanks!"
#53
Mirage
5.0
(1)
"Super good 1-2"
#54
WSOP Rio
5.0
(1)
"Good 1-3"
#55
Village Green Card Club
5.0
(1)
"Ran a great room in the village green card club in tallaght. Played there plenty when I lived in Dublin and highly recommended."
#56
Talking Stick
5.0
(1)
"Talking Stick is the best by a large margin."
#57
The Lodge Card Club
5.0
(1)
"Drive to Round Rock, Tx (Austin) and play at The Lodge Card Club."
#58
Tampa Hardrock
5.0
(1)
"Tampa Hardrock is one of the best poker rooms in the country."
#59
Meadows
5.0
(1)
"Meadows is the #1 room."
#60
Greektown
2.0
(2)
"I think Greektown has the easiest competition."
"Greektown is the worst poker room you'll ever step foot in."
#61
PokerNow Club
4.0
(1)
"Simple, free, no registration, browser only."
#62
Pokerrrr 2
4.0
(1)
"Pokerrrr2 is an app you can join clubs, or you can do your table."
#63
Gardens Casino
4.0
(1)
"Go to gardens during the day, then HP or hustler at night."
#64
Stones Gambling Hall
4.0
(1)
"Probably stay clear of there and just go to stones where it’s safer/cleaner/more professional."
#65
Boulder Station
4.0
(1)
"Boulder station is prob your closest option. Decent promotions."
#66
Caesars Entertainment
4.0
(1)
"I've NEVER have had to wait for a seat at Caesars."
#67
Parx Casino
4.0
(1)
"**Parx** is likely your closest casino. I'm in North NJ as well and that's the closest casino with poker."
#68
River Rock Casino
4.0
(1)
"River rock casino > edgewater > grand villa > hard rock."
#69
Hollywood Park Casino
4.0
(1)
"Hollywood Park has the same."
#70
Global Poker
4.0
(1)
"Global poker now has the ability to run private games with your friends for the free currency. Might be worth looking into"
#71
ClubGG
4.0
(1)
"ClubGG or pokernow"
#72
Unmasked Poker
4.0
(1)
"Https://unmasked.poker"
#73
Parx
4.0
(1)
"Parx is the clear winner all things being equal, though."
#74
All Vegas Poker
4.0
(1)
"Go here. AllVegasPoker The link will take you to a searchable/sortable database of every room in Las Vegas."
#75
BWI
4.0
(1)
"The one by BWI has the softest 1/3 I’ve ever played."
#76
Thackerville
4.0
(1)
"Clean, safe, good action and good food."
#77
West Palm Kennel Club
4.0
(1)
"Man do I love the west palm kennel club"
#78
Commerce
4.0
(1)
"Commerce is probably the best."
#79
Win Derby
4.0
(1)
"Win Derby is a great poker room if you're close to the St. Pete side of Tampa."
#80
The Game
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend The Game on 99. Branko runs an excellent room."
#81
Private Club
4.0
(1)
"I was blown away at how amazing and well-kept this place."
#82
Commerce Casino
4.0
(1)
"My favorite was always Commerce Casino largely because there were always a lot of tables going."
#83
Caesar’s
4.0
(1)
"Caesar’s is my go to poker room."
#84
Ignition
4.0
(1)
"I do suggest sticking with ignition though, the games there are softer."
#85
4Kings
4.0
(1)
"Check out 4kings in Swords, I know Larry Santo does tourneys there and his are normally very good."
#86
Pechanga
4.0
(1)
"$100 Pechanga 1/2 is great because of the tourists who have played poker twice in their lives."
#87
Windsor Casino
3.0
(1)
"Goto windsor."
#88
Barona Resort & Casino
3.0
(1)
"I've never actually been there myself, but Barona is in SD."
#89
Donkhouse
3.0
(1)
"During the pandemic my friends used Donkhouse.com to keep our game going. I liked it, but haven't used it for about a year."
#90
National Harbor
3.0
(1)
"NH is the only casino I play at anymore unless I'm playing a good PLO game at the Shoe."
#91
Horseshoe Indy
3.0
(1)
"I thought their room was pretty decent."
#92
MotorCity
3.0
(1)
"MotorCity."
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
