Crown Casino (Melbourne, Australia)
I recently spent a week playing tournaments at Crown Melbourne and played some cash games, when I was trying to find information on the poker games I found limited info so I figured I would post my newfound knowledge! I only played up to 5/10/20 NLHE and PLO.
Limits:
1/2-2/5 are always running and often at least one 5/5+ game. Limits 2/3 and lower are probably not beatable due to the rake.
Rake:
1/2 - $5/hr + 10%/$8 - $80 max buy-in. Don't play this.
2/3 - $5/hr + 10%/$8 - $200 max buy-in. Don't play this.
2/5 - $10/hr + 10%/$6 - $500 max buy-in.
5/5/str - $25/hr - $1000 max buy-in.
5/10/str - $25/hr - $2000 max buy-in.
5/5/str PLO - $25/hr - $1000 max buy-in.
5/10/str PLO - $25/hr - uncapped buy-in.
The 5/5+ games have live straddles and often get placed by all players when agreed upon.
Other games:
There were a few other games running during my stay at various times: 1/2 plo, 10/20 limit omaha, 20/40 limit omaha/hold-em, 25/50 plo, 100/200 plo.
Hope this helps!
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They put the results on the crown website now.(only July tournament results at the moment)
Looks like some movement on the Hendonmob! My scores are up so I'm happy - I asked last Friday and was told all results have been sent out but might take some time as it's like 200 tournaments they've ran
You’re right, CPS results up, and 2023 regular tournaments:. What’s missing: 2024 regular tournaments. Probably coming soon.
If I’m being pedantic, and I am, they should remove the 2020 VPC which did not run.
The Riverside Room is now open to the public, previously had to be a Silver Tier member. Free coffee and soft drinks.
Dealer told me they are considering a tournament series in either October or November. He also said they are considering using the basement (old poker room) for some tournaments when larger series happen.
Crown Poker Series next week: https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/casino...
I love me a Mystery Bounty so I'm keen.
They’re restricting basement parking more than usual lately, Gold card minimum.
Did anyone go to the old Sports Bar at Crown? I think it was where the Poker Room is now. And before that it was Planet Hollywood. I remember watching Liverpool defeat Arsenal 2-1 in the 2001 FA Cup Final at the old Sports Bar, so Planet Hollywood must have closed within 2-3 years of operation.
Gold, Black and Platinum (yes, free). It’s not every day but it has been noticeably more often lately than in recent years.
The old Riverside Lounge is open again, they didn’t change the carpet though. Don’t think it’s actually called Riverside anymore, probably doesn’t have a name and it’s now open to everyone, previously required at least Silver membership. Drinks area was barricaded, I presume they won’t be offering free (non-alcoholic) drinks anymore.
I’m sure it’s happened before but I’ve never seen it. They converted a cash table to a tournament table and put the 8 players back on the list. They had a lot more tables when poker was downstairs so maybe it’s quite rare.
Anyone hear the poker tournament at 2nd-8th December??
I can’t find anynews on crown website.
Yeah, quite ridiculous that a poker tournament series is advertised on the main casino page but not on the poker page.
There is a question.
can I sell the main event ticket if I win from satellite tournament?
Thanks!
I think the rule used to be if you win multiple seats, you only have to keep the first one.
Thanks for the info.
