The Venetian Poker Room

This is the only poker room I've played at so far this go around in Vegas. When you get to the main casino floor its only a few feet from the escalators. It's a very spacious room that accomodates 39 tables. Games run 24/7 with a variety of types of poker and limits to choose from. They have 6/12 mixed games, 9/18 limit, 1-3 NL and a few other limits that are a changeup from your regular games.

Even during peak times you dont have to wait very long to get on a table. The longest i waited, was the first time i went when it took about 10 minutes to get on one. Other than that i get there and go right to playing.

The staff there is great. They are very friendly and treat the players well. I haven't had nor seen 1 complaint since i have been there.

The dealers vary like any other poker room. Some get in lots of hands an hour while there are 2-3 of them who take a little bit of time to get the cards in the air.

Skill levels vary depending on what game you're playing. I've only played 1-2 so i cant comment on the higher skill sets. I did run into Jean-Robert Bellande last night, as i was cashing out. I asked what he was playing and he said 10-20 NL. I wished him luck in the Main Event and was on my way.

You're also able to get food orders sent directly to your table. There are waiters who give you a menu and you can order a variety of foods and they bring it to you in a good amount of time. The food is pretty good and its not really that expensive either.

The only real complaint that i would make, which the other players make a fuss about also is the amount of time it takes to get a cocktail waitress in the room. There usually is around 2-3 of them and they take forever to get.

Other than that i give The Venetian Poker Room an 8.5/10.