Commerce Casino

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Commerce Casino is located just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, off the 5 Freeway, Washington exit at 6131 East Telegraph Road in Commerce, California.

Commerce offers the largest card room in the world with a license for 270 tables and  there are currently 243 in action 24/7. There are two poker rooms; the lower limit room is on the lower level and the high limit games are played in a room closer to the hotel.

The hotel offers 194 rooms spread over 9 floors. There is also a spa and pool as well as several small eateries in the hotel. The casino is open 24 hours and has three dining venues plus 24/7 tableside dining.

California games that look just like what you would play in Las Vegas (except the action is against other players, rather than the house) are  spread throughout the venue on over 80 tables.

The poker rooms are host to a variety of big events including their signature L.A. Poker Classic.

On any given day about 10,000 people visit Commerce Casino, a 21+, non-smoking casino card room (smoking is allowed outside and in designated non-gaming smoking rooms).

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Commerce Casino Poker Room

The Commerce Casino is the largest poker room in the world with more than 240 total gaming tables, over 160 of which are dedicated to poker.  The card room is located directly off the 5 freeway in the City of Commerce, roughly 8-10 miles southeast of downtown LA.  The facility initially opened in 1983 and has since expanded several times including adding a hotel in 2001.  The Commerce now rivals a mid-size Las Vegas casino in size and amenities including multiple dining options.  The Crowne Plaza hotel, attached directly to the casino, is an award-winning property featuring 200 deluxe rooms, a spa, pool, entertainment and more.

The Commerce offers all games allowed in California including pai gow poker and tiles, pan, blackjack and baccarat variations and, of course, poker.  Poker variants offered include NL and limit hold'em, 7-card stud, Omaha, lowball, Mexican poker, pineapple and mixed games.  The Commerce also hosts daily tournaments and several major tournament series including the LA Poker Classic (a WPT event held in Jan-Feb), the WPT Celebrity Invitational, the California State Poker Championship and the Heavenly Hold'em series.

The casino is divided into several areas, all of which are cavernous.  Players used to smaller (<40 table rooms) may be overwhelmed by the size and have difficulty finding the game for which they're looking.  If it's poker-related, the Commerce probably spreads it; simply ask any floor person where to look.

With multiple tables at most limits, wait times are minimal for many games.  Wait lists are now automated throughout and the staff seats players quickly.  The tables (9-handed) and chairs (fixed leg) are all comfortable and all cash game tables have auto-shufflers to maximize the hands per hour.  Note:  unlike other rooms, the Commerce continually upgrades its facilities and gaming equipment; the tables, felt and chairs are always in first-rate condition.

Dealers are friendly and efficient, although given the size and volume of the room, it lacks the floor-dealer-player intimacy you'll find at smaller rooms.  Food and beverage service is available table-side thoughout the facility and responsive at all but peak times.  Note:  at 15/30 limit and $400 NL and above, food is free.

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Dining & Restaurants

Wood Dragon Restaurant

• Serving: Asian

Commerce Casino offers a variety of dining options to suit suit taste. The Asian cuisine at The Wood Dragon represents some of the best Oriental fare on offer in the L.A. area. Modern and traditional dishes populate the menu in an environment that offers fusion of modern flare and traditional Asian decor to set the mood. Experience a little bit of Asia right in your own backyard.

Arena Sports Bar & Grill

• Serving: Steak, Bar/Pub, Seafood, Pizza, International, Cafe/Variety

The Arena Sports Bar & Grill at Commerce Casino offers international variety with a selection of common and extraordinary dishes from around the world. Check this place out if you like a sports bar vibe for the vibrancy and energy. You can find a quieter corner as well and just enjoy your dinner and drinks while you enjoy the antics and interactions of others.  Open every night until 2am, except Mondays when dining closes at midnight. If you like the vibe of a sports bar featuring a large selection of dishes from around the world, there’s no better place for you than the Arena Sports Bar & Grill.

The Commerce Café

• Serving: Breakfast, Asian, American, Cafe/Variety

The Commerce Café is open twenty four hours a day, seven days a week come rain or shine. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between to sample wholesome fare from burgers and dogs, to burritos, hot and cold sandwiches and a variety of Asian offerings.  There's plenty of comfortable seating or you can take-away to your table or room. Burgers and more are available around the clock right at your table.

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