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On the way back to Katy from Angleton on Saturday, 28 September 2024, I made the detour to Richmond to play at Broadway Poker Club. I'd seen this card room on Google Maps for several years, but never saw any other indication that the place was still opened and never saw any chips listed anywhere. I tracked down a phone number and called the owner a few days prior who said that they are only opened a few nights each week and alternate between NLHE and PLO. I was informed that Friday was PLO and Saturday was NLHE, but to call before driving there to make sure that they actually had enough players for a game. It was Saturday and when I called was told that they had 1 seat opened at the only table running this evening.
It's located in a tiny strip mall, with little signage, and players are buzzed in. There's a tiny anteroom big enough to fit 2 people until you're buzzed in a second door. I was greeted by the Indian gentleman I spoke with on the phone. I followed him to the cage where I bought in for $500. He returned to the table with me where he was also playing. Most players had stacks of $800 to $1,000. The dealer looked to be taking a $5 rake from each pot. There was also a double-board PLO bomb pot button in use, but I sat back when that was dealt and watched players lose their minds, and most of their chips. They had waters and soft drinks available, as well as snacks. There were 2 other tables sitting unused, and it didn’t look like they ever got that much play. It was already late when I arrived, so I only played for an hour or so. I can’t say that I’d find a reason to return, but the players and owner were welcoming.
