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For those that know me from my years at rounding local LA tournament poker, it's me Cam, the tall asian/white dude in the flipflops with the messy hair that always has a beer(s) in his hand. I have found the gardens to be a fair casino since they reopened after covid. However my experience yesterday (10/21/2023) was completely the opposite. I participated in their $250 buying 25k guaranteed tournament and was unfairly penalized during the final 13 players remaining. The player in question starred me down after beating him in a hand and when I looked back at him after 30 seconds of acknowledging him glaring at me through my peripherals, he asked "what was I looking at?" in an aggressive tone. I then rebuttaled with a smirk remark as well which caused said player to call the floorman over. There was only 6 players at the table and only 1 player witnessed the comments said (big hand was being played). Many of you know Sam, the older asian dude with the scars on his face (was the one that witnessed what happened), lied to the floorman (I was on his right with the biggest chip stack[angled me]) and as a result I received a pretty bad penalty which made me sit out 7 hands when everyone had 10Big Blinds in a crucial spot in the tournament. I still final tabled and cashed (8th), so this isn't because of any other reason besides this kind of corruption should have not be tolerated by our scene. For those that know me, trust me everything I said is true. My LA tournament poker volume is near 6 figures a year, I don't think I'll back. I'm in good relationships with Cedric (BBB Poker), Jim the Mayor, and John if you want to ask for a reference. I have a positive track record with every LA casino except crytstal(no poker). You can ask any floorman
The Gardens Casino
- Phone:
- (562) 860-5887
- Poker Tables:
- 184 Tables
- Hours:
- Open Now (All Day)
- Minimum Age:
- 21
Recent The Gardens Reviews
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Good action. Good atmosphere. Very capable staff. I bit out of my way, when I am in the area I make an effort to stop... Read More
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Probably the best overall room in LA. Wish it wasn't so far though. Great food. Best tournaments. Great action in... Read More
I found this place to be very welcoming, clean and comfortable. Nice everything. Looks brand new and futuristic... Read More
Great action! Always a table open for most cash levels....overall Good poker tournaments. Good isn't the best not the... Read More
This place is as crooked as a 3 dollar bill. It's impossible to win here. Don't waste your time. I legit didn't see... Read More
Can't find one good thing to say, avoid at all costs! Rude, dirty and the rake is criminal, save your time and money... Read More
Look out... lot of scam games here. And scam artists. They even follow you around in California if you stay in the... Read More
Need to wait in long line to show ID to get into building . Covid is over, no need for this nonsense. For love of... Read More
What a massive card room, lots of games and stakes with a table game side that is worth bragging for. Comfortable... Read More
Big poker room and a lot of games running. I was there on a Friday, so it was definitely packed. They have a lot of... Read More
Every time I come here it is a great experience. Players and employees are friendly. Good variety of games. Only... Read More
Came here while visiting in Disneyland. Nice and expansive poker room with stud, Omaha and no limit and my favorite... Read More
I been going here long @#$% time coming from Texas. I'm never coming back. I guess they have a new stupid policy with... Read More
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