Westgate Bowling Poker Room
The poker room at The Strat, formerly known as the Stratosphere, closed Friday, October 18. The four-table poker room recently moved from its downstairs location near the tower escalators where it had been for more than a decade. Its new location was on the second level at the top of the escalator near the table games pit.
The poker room at the Westgate is a hidden gem. Located in the sports book this poker room is a small room, but has a big heart. The floor Johnathan Celaya, is professional, friendly, and courteous, and runs a great operation. An added compliment to the room is that it is located in the sports book, so all sporting events can be viewed while. Games will be determined by Westgate Poker Room Supervisor/Manager on duty. $50 in Chips will be rewarded every half on select games with no minimum qualifier. There is no carry over from half to half. Player must be present to win. Westgate Bowl has leagues, open bowling, cosmic bowling, birthday party packages, etc. Let us host your event! Poker Room Fun for adults!
The Strat downsized the poker room in 2018. It went from twelve tables to four during the property’s renovation.
The news was first reported by Rob Solomon:
Haven't seen anyone report this. The Strat closed its poker room a few days ago.
— Robvegaspoker (@Robvegaspoker) October 20, 2019
A note on the poker room podium at The Strat tells players that the casino is no longer offering poker. The phone number to the poker room no longer rings. The poker room was quickly scrubbed from The Strat’s website.
Golden Entertainment removing tables from its Las Vegas casinos
This is the second Las Vegas poker room Golden Entertainment closed after its acquisition of American Casino and Entertainment Properties (ACEP). The other was Arizona Charlie’s Decatur. The poker room there closed in August 2018.
The company also removed table games from the Arizona Charlie’s on Boulder Highway in the past year. Stratosphere and two Arizona Charlie’s casinos were a part of the ACEP transaction.
Strat poker room struggled
The poker room at The Strat struggled in recent years. The only game it typically offered was 1/2 no limit Texas Hold’em. The game was often shorthanded, if it ran at all.
Stratosphere once spread three daily tournaments with times of 11am, 7pm and 11pm. These tournaments, particularly the 7pm one, would draw 60 to 80 players some nights in the year or two after Sahara closed. The tournament and its structure moved from Sahara, as well as many of its players and dealers.
Towards the end, the 11am tournament was removed from the schedule. The 11pm one was dropped, except on weekends, if it managed to get off the ground. The 7pm tournament only drew a table or two most nights.
The 7pm tournament featured free pizza during the first break. All tournaments offered a good structure with a reasonable rake and a $20 add-on.
SLS Las Vegas recently rebranded back to Sahara. The property is expected to open a poker room in the next year.
Las Vegas poker rooms closed since 2012
The Strat’s poker room became the 27th to close in Las Vegas since 2012. The others are listed below:
- Arizona Charlie’s Decatur: August 2018
- Treasure Island: August 2018
- Suncoast: April 2018
- Luxor: June 2017
- Monte Carlo: April 2017
- Hard Rock: March 2017
- The Linq: August 2016
- Eastside Cannery: April 2016
- Plaza: March 2016
- Aliante Casino: March 2016
- Westgate: June 2015 (Reopened August 2017)
- Hooters: March 2015
- Texas Station: August 2014
- Palms: June 2014
- Sunset Station: May 2014
- El Cortez: December 2013
- Circus Circus: September 2013
- M Resort: August 2013
- Riviera: June 2013
- Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall: February 2013
- Jokers Wild: October 2012
- Ellis Island: September 2012
- Tropicana: September 2012
- O’Sheas: April 2012
- Fitzgeralds: January 2012
- Silverton: January 2012
Westgate Poker Room
The Westgate poker room is temporarily closed through at least December 27.
The Westgate poker room opened on September 10. There are six poker tables at Westgate. The poker room is adjacent to the world-famous SuperBook. It is one of the best sportsbooks in Las Vegas.
Plexiglass partitions were installed at tables. This allows it to seat eight players at each.
Westgate Bowling Poker Room Games
The main game is 1/2 no limit Texas Hold’em. There may also be some fixed limit action from time to time.
Only cash games are spread at the Westgate poker room. There are no tournaments.
Players may check the cash game status at Westgate by downloading the PokerAtlas TableCaptain app. The games may also be found on the PokerAtlas site. The poker room opens at 4pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10am on Saturdays and Sundays. It closes when the last game breaks. It is dark on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Westgate poker cash games
The most common poker game at Westgate is 1/2 no limit Texas Hold’em. The buy-in range is $50 to $300. A 3/6 or 4/8 fixed limit Hold’em game may pop up during busy times.
Westgate poker tournaments
Westgate does not offer poker tournaments. It did before the closure. These were generally smaller no limit Texas Hold’em tournaments with a buy-in under $100.
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Westgate poker promotions
Westgate offers several promotions in its poker room. Players that are clocked in with a loyalty card receive $2 an hour in comps that may be used throughout the property. Players that give 30 hours of action in a week receive $200 in cash. A week runs from Monday to Sunday. Table starters receive a $20 bonus.
Environment
The Westgate poker room is a typical small room with little game selection. Its location next to the SuperBook adds an energy to it that is not found at most other poker rooms. Players can take in the sportsbook experience at the same time they play live poker.
Westgate poker rake
Westgate rakes 10% up to $4. The jackpot drop is $1.
Westgate poker FAQ
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Is the Westgate poker room open 24 hours a day?
No. It opens at 4pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and at 10am on weekend days. It is dark on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It is open until the last game breaks.
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What cash games are spread at the Westgate poker room?
The main game at the Westgate poker room is 1/2 no limit Hold’em. Buy-ins from $50 to $300 are permitted. You may also find a fixed limit game during busy times.
How many seats are at Westgate poker tables?
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Westgate has a maximum of eight seats per table. Plexiglass partitions are on each table.
Are there any poker tournaments at Westgate?
No. Tournaments are currently suspended.
What is Westgate’s poker comp rate?
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Players earn $2 an hour in comps. There is a separate promotion that pays players $200 for giving 30 hours of cash game action in a week.
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Last update: December 2, 2020