I happened to be browsing the web and ran into a really cool site. It’s called the Poker Atlas. If you are looking for a poker game or tournament near you then this is a great site to visit. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click on your state and all of your local poker rooms pop up along with a map for directions. Each room has a brief description that pops up on the side bar.

Each listing also gives you the spread at each casino along with the tournament schedule if there is one available. It’s certainly worth exploring if you have the time.

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The following poker rooms accept e-checks from US poker players:

• Doyles Room
• Full Tilt
• PokerStars
• Carbon Poker

Should there be any additional rooms we will be sure to update the post.

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What is the eCheck?

An eCheck is the electronic version or representation of a paper check.

eChecks:

• contain the same information as paper checks contain
• are based on the same rich legal framework as paper checks
• can be linked with unlimited information and exchanged directly between parties
• can be used in any and all remote transactions where paper checks are used today
• enhance the functions and features provided by bank checking accounts
• expand on the usefulness of paper checks by providing value-added information

How do echecks work?

eChecks work the same way a check does.

• the check writer “writes” the eCheck using one of many types of electronic devices and “gives” the eCheck to the payee electronically.
• the payee “deposits” the Electronic Check, receives credit, and the payee’s bank “clears” the eCheck to the paying bank.
• the paying bank validates the eCheck and then “charges” the check writer’s account for the check.

If your looking for a good bargain then the Sahara is the place to play. This room is usually occupied by locals and beginners. The room has 11 tables albeit they are fairly old. This room could be considerably better than it is with just a little love and care from management.

They spread a $2/$4 and $3/$6 Limit game and the action goes around the clock.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

NL Hold’em Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 11AM $45+$16
NL Hold’em Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 11PM $45+$16
NL Hold’em Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 7:PM $45+$16

If you are new to tournament play then this is the place for you. Where else on the strip can you play for $60 bucks, actually $62, and gain valueable tournament experience with a decent structure? The dealers are mediocre at best. They make mistakes from time to time but nothing major and they have always been polite when I have played here. They do have a daily room rate for poker players. The rooms bread and butter are it’s tournaments. If you catch the 7p.m. tournament you can even get a free sandwich. Not a bad deal. The tourneys usually have around 60 – 80 players or so. If you can get over the manual shuffling then stop by and take a shot. It’s a small field and usually a pretty decent pay day.

The Wynn poker room is one of the most elegant and quaint rooms on the strip. I stopped by on my last trip and railed a few of the games just to get a feel for it. I must say it was a very nice experience. Even though we were not playing the manager still stopped by to say hello and invite me to join the game. Unfortunately, I was waiting for a friend and only had a few minutes.

Everything here is brand spanking new as the room had just opened. This room is for the high end amatuer and the locals here tend to play a bit tight from what I observed. There is some profit to be had but you will have to grind it out to get there. Automatic shufflers and competent dealers are the norm. The chairs are comfortable but the room is still just a little small.

They spread $4/$8 to $30/$60 Limit Holdem along with $1/$3 $2/$5 and $5/$10 No Limit cash games with no maximum.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

NL Hold’em Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr, 2PM $120+$23

They also have a $300+30 Noon tournament and $500+30 tournament with a long structure that caters to the poker purist.

The management at the Wynn was very good and seemed to really look after the players. The waitresses were responsive and stopped by on a regular basis to take orders as well. They do have special rates for poker players that stay at their hotel. You must play at least six hours to qualify.