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| A '''cardroom''' (also spelled '''card room''') is a ] establishment that exclsively offers card games for play by the public. The term '''poker room''' is generally synonymous, since the gambling games played in such establishments are typically, and sometimes exclusively, variations of ] such as ]. | A '''cardroom''' (also spelled '''card room''') is a ] establishment that exclsively offers card games for play by the public. The term '''poker room''' is generally synonymous, since the gambling games played in such establishments are typically, and sometimes exclusively, variations of ] such as ]. | ||
| Such rooms typically do not offer ]s or ], or other table games such as ] as found in ]s. However, a casino will often use the term "cardroom" or "poker room" (usually the latter) to refer to a separate room that offers card games where players typically |
Such rooms typically do not offer ]s or ], or other table games such as ] as found in ]s. However, a casino will often use the term "cardroom" or "poker room" (usually the latter) to refer to a separate room that offers card games where players typically compete against each other, instead of against "the house." In the ], stand-alone cardrooms are typically the result of local or state laws and regulations, which often prohibit full-fledged casino gambling. This was typically the case in ] until the advent of casino gambling offered by ] tribes in the 1990s, though card rooms continue to flourish and even expand there. | ||
| Since games played in card rooms are usually player-against-player instead of player-against-house, card room operators typically derive their revenues in one of two ways. In most, the dealer of each game (employed by the establishment) will collect a ], a portion of the pot from each hand. At other times, a charge will be levied against each player for a specific time period, typically each half hour. | Since games played in card rooms are usually player-against-player instead of player-against-house, card room operators typically derive their revenues in one of two ways. In most, the dealer of each game (employed by the establishment) will collect a ], a portion of the pot from each hand. At other times, a charge will be levied against each player for a specific time period, typically each half hour. | ||
| Though traditional poker variants such as |
Though traditional poker variants such as Texas hold 'em, ] and ] are by far the most popular games offered by card rooms (and sometimes the only games), others may offer games such as ], ], and variations on ]. So-called "California games" are those that may resemble traditional casino games like blackjack, ] and even ], but have rules changed that comply with various state restrictions. | ||
| The majority of stand-alone card rooms are located in California, with more than a hundred such clubs licensed in 2006. Some are modest establishments with just a few tables, while others are |
The majority of stand-alone card rooms are located in California, with more than a hundred such clubs licensed in 2006. Some are modest establishments with just a few tables, while others are the largest poker rooms in the world, offering as much as five times as many tables as the largest ] cardroom. Some even call themselves "casinos," even though their lack of electronic games would normally disqualify the use of such a term by modern standards. ], a ] ] in ], has an elaborate card room on its premises. Other large cardrooms are ] in ], the ] in ] and the ] in ]. All these clubs host major ]s, which attract the game's top players and ] coverage. | ||
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A cardroom (also spelled card room) is a gambling establishment that exclsively offers card games for play by the public. The term poker room is generally synonymous, since the gambling games played in such establishments are typically, and sometimes exclusively, variations of poker such as Texas hold 'em.
Such rooms typically do not offer slot machines or video poker, or other table games such as craps as found in casinos. However, a casino will often use the term "cardroom" or "poker room" (usually the latter) to refer to a separate room that offers card games where players typically compete against each other, instead of against "the house." In the United States, stand-alone cardrooms are typically the result of local or state laws and regulations, which often prohibit full-fledged casino gambling. This was typically the case in California until the advent of casino gambling offered by American Indian tribes in the 1990s, though card rooms continue to flourish and even expand there.
Since games played in card rooms are usually player-against-player instead of player-against-house, card room operators typically derive their revenues in one of two ways. In most, the dealer of each game (employed by the establishment) will collect a rake, a portion of the pot from each hand. At other times, a charge will be levied against each player for a specific time period, typically each half hour.
Though traditional poker variants such as Texas hold 'em, Omaha hold 'em and seven-card stud are by far the most popular games offered by card rooms (and sometimes the only games), others may offer games such as pai gow, Chinese poker, and variations on blackjack. So-called "California games" are those that may resemble traditional casino games like blackjack, baccarat and even craps, but have rules changed that comply with various state restrictions.
The majority of stand-alone card rooms are located in California, with more than a hundred such clubs licensed in 2006. Some are modest establishments with just a few tables, while others are the largest poker rooms in the world, offering as much as five times as many tables as the largest Las Vegas cardroom. Some even call themselves "casinos," even though their lack of electronic games would normally disqualify the use of such a term by modern standards. Hollywood Park, a Thoroughbred race track in Inglewood, California, has an elaborate card room on its premises. Other large cardrooms are Bay 101 in San Jose, the Commerce Casino in Commerce and the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens. All these clubs host major poker tournaments, which attract the game's top players and television coverage.
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