Top 10 US poker rooms

Poker has definitely evolved into a worldwide phenomenon over the years, but it remains primarily an American game despite the fact most players in the U.S. can’t legally play it online right now.

The lack of online poker in the U.S. makes the live scene even richer, with poker rooms across the country offering both cash and tournament poker games across different stakes.

If you haven’t toured the country and played poker too much in the U.S., you probably don’t know of all the amazing places you can play the game, from the East Coast to the West.

We take a look at the top 10 places to play poker in the U.S., with all 10 of the poker rooms on this list guaranteed to offer an experience you will never forget.

10. Borgata Hotel Poker Room – Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City used to be the country’s gambling capital, and it still remains a big part of the country’s gambling culture.

Of all the casinos in the city, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is one of the oldest and most renowned ones, and it features one of the few remaining poker rooms in AC. Borgata’s poker room hosts just over 50 poker tables and offers very attractive tournament poker options, along with regular cash games at lower stakes.

While high-stakes cash games don’t come together too often at the Bogata, recreational poker players and lower-stakes players looking for action will definitely find it at this old-school poker venue.

9. Seminole Hard Rock – Hollywood, FL
Florida poker players have quite a few options to pick from, but there is something about the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood poker room that just makes this place stand out from the rest.

The room offers over 50 poker tables, enough to host both cash games and tournaments on a regular basis.

Seminole Hard Rock is home to one of the biggest and most significant World Poker Tour (WPT) festivals on the yearly calendar, making it an attractive location for traveling players.

If you are ever in the South of Florida, make sure to hop on over to Hollywood and play a few hands at one of the most famous poker rooms in this part of the country.

8. Commerce Casino – Los Angeles, CA
One of the biggest and most famous poker rooms in the entire world, California’s Commerce Casino poker room was the first place that many legends of the game ever picked up cards.

With a massive floor that hosts 150 poker tables, Commerce Casino can host poker tournaments and cash games galore, all at the same time. At the Commerce, you will find a game you like, no matter who you are, as they run all stakes and game types at all hours of the day.

There are few poker rooms in the country where you will find more action on a random Wednesday afternoon, which makes this the ideal place for any true grinder out there.

7. Foxwoods Resort Casino – Ledyard, CT
If you live in Boston, New York, or other cities on the East Coast, the Foxwoods poker room is probably the best place for you to find some major poker action.

Another huge poker room with 150 tables in total, Foxwoods runs daily tournaments, yearly tournament series, and non-stop cash games in all the most popular poker games. The great thing about the Foxwoods poker room is that it gets visitors from all over the place, which means the games are always buzzing, and there are always new faces in the games.

This poker room is also not too attractive to international visitors who typically play in Las Vegas, making it ideal for local players looking to ply their trade any day of the week.

6. Hustler Casino – Los Angeles, CA
Made world-famous by the Hustler Casino Live stream that’s quickly turned into the world’s biggest TV show, the Hustler Casino poker room actually offers action for everyone.

While the streams might be all high-stakes and not too accessible to lower-stakes players, Hustler Casino hosts plenty of Texas Hold’em games around the clock every day. Hustler is not the place to go if you are looking for tournament action, but if you are on the prowl for good splashy cash games, it is one of the best places in the Los Angeles region.

The games get even better when the big streams are happening, as everyone wants to be close to where the big action is, and the pots at the lower stakes tables tend to swell up just as fast as those on the TV table.

5. The Bicycle – Los Angeles, CA
Not much needs to be said about Parkwest Bicycle Casino, as this is truly an iconic poker room that has had a massive impact on what poker has become over the years. With 185 poker tables in total, the Bicycle poker room is not only bigger but also more active than most other poker rooms in the country.

Home to the popular “Live at the Bike” show for so many years, the Bike is a place known to every poker player on the West Coast.

While the live stream no longer streams from this location, the games are running just as often as ever, and the action can get out of hand.

One thing to note is that the Bike is also home to quite a few grinders and very strong players, so be careful at first when you sit down in this poker room.

4. Resorts World – Las Vegas, NV
One of the newest and fanciest poker rooms in Sin City, this one is a great place for players looking for luxury, privacy, and regular games.

The Resorts World Las Vegas poker room may not be as massive as those of the Commerce and the Bike, but it is easily one of the most enjoyable places to play poker in Las Vegas. Tournament grinders looking for daily action can find great options at Resorts World every single day of the year, while cash games run from early morning hours until late in the night.

As is the case with all Las Vegas poker rooms, the games are best on the weekends, but you will find action at the lower stakes every day of the week.

Resorts World, which celebrated its grand opening on the Strip in June 2021, is also home to quite a few live streamers and professional poker players, which makes it a great place to bump into your favorite poker heroes.

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3. The Lodge Card Club – Austin, TX
Poker has been booming in Texas in recent years, and The Lodge Poker Club has been at the very center of that expansion.

With over 80 tables in total, The Lodge offers players the kind of luxury they would get in Las Vegas and games that get even wilder than anywhere else.

What’s more, Texas poker games are not raked, and the flat hourly fee you pay to be in these games is well worth it, considering just how big the games get, even at $1/3.

The Lodge is also home to the “Poker at The Lodge” live stream, which is quickly beginning to compete with Hustler Casino Live and other similar shows. If you are lucky, you will rub shoulders with the likes of Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owed at The Lodge, as the three famous poker players co-own this poker room.

The Lodge now runs regular tournaments with multi-million dollar guarantees and is set for further expansion into other cities in Texas in the months to come.

2. The Wynn – Las Vegas, NV
If you want to experience the full luxury of Las Vegas, The Wynn Las Vegas is one of the best places to do so, as The Wynn/Encore property truly stands close to the very top, even by Sin City standards.

The hotel and casino are at the very top in terms of service and hospitality, and the poker room does not lag behind either.

Although it only features some 30 tables in total, The Wynn poker room is always ready to offer a game, with stakes starting as low as $1/3. The Wynn is also home to massive daily tournaments and regular tournament series, including the yearly WPT World Championship, which is one of the biggest poker events in the world.

Both tournament and cash game players can feel right at home at The Wynn, and plenty of additional amenities are available to make their stay even more memorable.

1. Aria Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
Over the years, other poker rooms have held the top spot in Las Vegas, but Aria has climbed above them all in recent times.

The Aria poker room is home to many of the world’s most famous poker players, as well as the PokerGO Studio, which hosts many of the biggest tournaments and cash games in all of Las Vegas.

Not only is Aria ideal if you want to play in the PokerGO events, but also if you are looking for daily cash game and tournament action. For PLO players, no casino in the country comes close to Aria, as the majority of all PLO games in Vegas run right here.

The next time you are in Las Vegas, make sure to stop by Aria and find out what all the fuss is about, as this poker room is what the game is all about.