POKER ROOM REVIEW…PALMS HOTEL & CASINO
It certainly isn’t the biggest resort on the Las Vegas Strip, in fact, its not even on the strip; but, Maloof’s Palms Resort is a most desirable place to be in Las Vegas. Having quickly become the playground for the new generation of hip culture, the Palms is where you go to see the rich and famous, the beautiful people, the sports superstars, movie stars and music giants. Owner George Maloof pulled another coup out of his enchanted bag when he landed the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards at the property and focused the world’s attention on the Palms Las Vegas.
More than 700 guest rooms and suites await the lucky Palms visitors. The Palm’s ultra-suites are known throughout the world for their gigantic size, unique features and list of super star guests that have made the Palms Hotel their Las Vegas home. All guest rooms come with a long list of amenities for the most discriminating traveler. Tour the Palms’ fabulous Fantasy Suites on VH1 where you can check out a recording studio or a regulation size basketball court then make your reservations on the Palms’ website for the best rates. If you prefer to phone call Toll Free: 1-866-942-7770 for a Palms’ reservations specialist.
Dining at the Palms can be a most memorable experience. Acclaimed world chefs prepare tempting fare in restaurants that have served a long list of stars. The N9NE Steakhouse is one of the best places on the planet to enjoy steak, seafood and drink, even a champagne and caviar bar. Want gourmet Italian? Nove Italiano, it’s that good.
Gourmet dining at the Palms takes a quantum leap to the top floor of the resort. Chef Andre Rochat’s ALIZE combines his culinary expertise with the fabulous top-story views to create one of the great dining experiences. Closer to the ground are the earthy flavors of authentic ‘New Mexican’ food at Gardunos, a Sushi bar and Asian menu at Little Buddha, Blue Agave is a Mexican coast style oyster and chile bar. Bistro Buffet offers a multitude of selections. Vegas coffee shop food served round the clock at 24/7 Cafe.
Entertainment at the Palms can range from people watching (considered to be the best place in Vegas to spot a celebrity) up to the world’s only Playboy Club and Casino located on the 52nd floor of the Fantasy Tower, just below the Moon Nightclub with the retractable roof. The Pearl Showroom features major name entertainers.
Almost a hundred thousand square feet of casino space is filled with thousands of the latest slots and video poker. All of the classic casino table games are represented plus a KENO lounge, a Race and Sports Book with seats and personal TV’s for 180 bettors, and the Palms includes a great Poker Room.
Palm’s Poker Room features ten tables in two adjacent rooms located in the center of the main casino. Limit games in one room, No Limit in the other. Limit Hold’em comes in two sizes, $2-$4 and $4-$8 with occasional higher and sometimes much higher limits. No-Limit Hold’em is offered in a $1-$2 blind with a $100-$200 buy-in and a $2-$5 blinds with a nice $200-$1,000 buy-in.
The Palms Poker Room is managed by C.J. Graham, Director of Table Games. Expect an announcement of a newly selected Poker Room manager within a few days.
The Palm’s Poker Room does not currently offer any scheduled daily or weekly tournaments, cash games only.
Players earn comps at the rate of $1 per hour with no max-limit rule, play all day get $24 bucks you can use practically everywhere in the Palms including all food outlets and the gift shop. Comp time credit is tracked through your Club Palms player’s card so register for your free card before you play. Click here to sign up online.
A couple of seasonal poker room promos are under way with “Monday Poker Football Cash Bash” and the “Diamonds are Forever.” Make a diamond flush for the cash giveaway. A High Hand giveaway offers differing cash amounts for all Quads, Straight Flushes and Royals. Call the Limit room direct at 702.942.6961, the No Limit Room direct at 702.942.6896 for complete details.
And finally, if I haven’t convinced you to try the Palms Poker Room let me take one more shot. The Palms Poker Room has the lowest rake in town. $3 max rake…any game, all the time…the lowest rake in Vegas.