Hollywood Poker Room Columbus Ohio

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Bring your 'A' game to the only 34-table live poker room in Columbus, featuring Omaha, Texas Hold'Em and much more! Unsure of how to play? Check out our list of poker rankings, featured games and how to play them, as well as a list of the limit and no limit games. Hollywood Casino Columbus: Address, Phone Number, Hollywood Casino Columbus Reviews: 3.5/5. United States; Ohio (OH). Website +1 614-308-3333. The progressive poker. The Poker Room is officially open at its new location! Come see our new room with 13 live tables, 16 big screen TV's and two sports betting kiosks. Please note the following rules and guidelines: All live. Open 24 hours a day, the Hollywood Casino St. Louis Poker Room is non-smoking with free WiFi, USB ports on tables, cashier, self-service soda/coffee station, and $15 food vouchers for 4 hours of live.

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Bring your 'A' game to the only 34-table live poker room in Columbus, featuring Omaha, Texas Hold'Em and much more!

Unsure of how to play? Check out our list of poker rankings, featured games and how to play them, as well as a list of the limit and no limit games, blinds, and buy-ins we offer.

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Hours

  1. It is the player’s responsibility to protect their hand at all times.
  2. One player to a hand. A player may not seek advice as to the play of their hand.
  3. The English only rule will be enforced.
  4. Player’s cards must remain in plain view of the dealer and other players at all times.
  5. Cards speak for themselves.
  6. Verbal declarations in turn are binding. Other verbal declarations may be binding.
  7. The poker room is not responsible for chips or cash left on the table in the player’s absence.
  8. The player is responsible for turning his/her hand over at the showdown.
  9. The best five cards determine the winning hand.
  10. Every game has a minimum buy-in. Short buys are not allowed.
  11. Check and raise is permitted.
  12. All games are “table stakes” meaning all chips must remain on the table and in play, until the player leaves the game. When cashing out, a player may not return to the same table for 60 minutes, unless he/she buys-in for at least the amount with which he/she had previously left.
  13. A bet and three raises will be allowed each betting round in limit games. There will be an unlimited amount of raises in no-limit games.
  14. If a betting round begins with only two players, there is no limit to the raises allowed.
  15. No string bets allowed. In limit games if a player puts in half the required raise, he/she must complete the raise. In no limit or pot limit games, any amount less than a full raise will be considered a call, unless the player is all-in.
  16. No splashing the pot.
  17. Only one live straddle (live bet) is allowed in limit, no-limit, and pot limit games. A player may place a live straddle from the position in front of the big blind or from the button position. The button position has first preference to place a live straddle.
  18. Show one player, show all players. If a player shows one or both of his/her cards to another player at the table, the player must show the exposed card(s) to everyone at the table.
  19. There will be no objects allowed on the table other than chips, cards or a reasonably sized “card capper.” Electronic devices may not be actively used while a player has cards and must be kept on the rail or other area off of the playing surface of the table.
  20. Players may leave their seat for a maximum of 3 missed blinds. Upon the 4th missed blind or 45 minutes (whichever is time is greater) a player may be picked up. If a player has zero chips, they have 15 minutes to return. If there is no waiting list and no seat open, a player’s chips may be picked up in order to give the remaining players an opportunity to get a new player in the absent player’s seat. Management reserves the right to pick up players chips and open the seat to waiting players.
  21. “Third Man Walking” rule will be strictly enforced. This means if two players are absent from the table, the 3rd player that gets up from the table may not miss a blind. If that player misses a blind, the seat will be given to the next player on the list.
  22. No smoking (including electronic cigarettes) or chewing tobacco allowed in the poker room.
  23. No rabbit hunting. (A player may not ask to see the “turn” or “river” card if all other players have folded). Additionally, once a new hand has begun, no decision can be rendered concerning the previous hand.
  24. Any player dealt in a hand may ask to see a discarded hand at showdown, if that player has called all bets.
  25. Verbal abuse, disruptive behavior, or vulgarity will not be tolerated.
  26. Any dispute or situation not covered in these house rules will be resolved by Hollywood Casino Columbus Poker.

Management in a manner deemed by them to be fairest to all concerned.

Limit Texas Hold'Em

• $4-$8 Hold'Em Blinds: $2, $4 Buy-In: $40/No Max
• $5-$10 Hold'Em Blinds: $2, $5 Buy-In: $50/No Max
• $10-$20 Hold'Em Blinds: $2, $10 Buy-In: $100/No Max
• $15-$30 Hold'Em Blinds: $5, $15 Buy-In: $150/No Max
• $30-$60 Hold'Em Blinds: $10, $30 Buy-In: $300/No Max

NoLimit Texas Hold'Em

• $1-$2 No Limit Blinds: $1, $2 Buy-In: $100/$400
• $2-$5 No Limit Blinds: $2, $5 Buy-In: $300/$1,000
• $2-$10 No Limit Blinds: $5, $10 Buy-In: $500/$2,000
• $5-$25 No Limit Blinds: $10, $25 Buy-In: $1,000/No Max

Omaha & Omaha Hi/Lo

• $3-$6 Omaha Hi/Lo Blinds: $1, $3 Buy-In: $30/No Max
• $4-$8 Omaha Hi/Lo Blinds: $2, $4 Buy-In: $40/No Max
• $5-$10 Omaha Hi/Lo Blinds: $2, $5 Buy-In: $50/No Max
• $10-$20 Omaha Hi/Lo Blinds: $2, $10 Buy-In: $100/No Max
• $1-$2 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo Blinds: $1, $2 Buy-In: $100/$500 ($5 Bring In)
• $1-$2 Pot Limit Omaha Blinds: $1, $2 Buy-In: $100/$500 ($5 Bring In)
• $5-$5 Pot Limit Omaha Blinds: $5, $5 Buy-In: $300/$1,000
• $5-$10 Pot Limit Omaha Blinds: $5, $10 Buy-In: $500/$2,000

1. ROYAL FLUSH
10, J, Q, K, A all of the same suit

2. STRAIGHT FLUSH
any five card sequence in the same suit (Ex: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

3. FOUR OF A KIND
all four cards of the same rank (Ex: A, A, A, A)

4. FULL HOUSE
three of a kind combined with a pair (Ex: K, K, A, A, A)

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5. FLUSH
any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence (Ex: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

6. STRAIGHT
any five cards in sequence, but not in the same suit

7. THREE OF A KIND
three cards of the same rank without a pair (Ex: K, K, K)

8. TWO PAIR
two separate pairs (Ex: 5, 5, K, K)

9. ONE PAIR
two cards of the same rank

10. HIGH CARD
highest card in your hand

A flat disk called the “Button” shall be used to indicate an imaginary dealer.

At the commencement of play, the dealer will deal each player one card face up to determine the placement of the Button. Whoever receives the highest-ranking card will start with the Button.

The Button will move around the table in a clockwise manner after each round of play.

The player to the immediate left of the Button is required to place a Small Blind bet. The player to the immediate left of the Small Blind bet is required to place a Big Blind bet. The amount and number of blind bets will be posted on a Poker table sign.

Starting with the player to the immediate left of the Button and continuing in a clockwise rotation around the Poker table, the dealer shall deal two rounds of cards face down to each player, the player with the Button being the last player to receive a card each time.

Each player in turn, in a clockwise rotation starting with the player after the Big Blind bet, has the option to call, raise or fold. If no player has raised the bet, then the option to raise is given to both Blind bet(s). After the last player has responded to the most recent bet, the betting round shall be considered complete.

The dealer will Tap the table in front of the rack, burn the top card of the deck and place it under the pot. The dealer will proceed to deal three community cards (the Flop) face up in the center of the table.

The next betting round will begin with the option to bet or check belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded. Each player may, in clockwise rotation, fold, call, raise or, if preceding players have not made a bet, make an opening bet or check. The betting round shall be considered complete when each player has either folded or called in response to the most recent bet.

Upon completion of the betting round, the dealer will again burn the top card of the deck and then deal a fourth community card (the Turn) face up to the right of the Flop.

The next betting round will begin with the option to bet or check belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded.

Upon completion of the betting round the dealer will again burn the top card of the deck and then deal a fifth community card (the River) face up to the right of the Turn card.

The final betting round will begin with the option to check or bet belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded.

If more than one player remains in the round of play after the final betting round has been completed, a showdown shall be used to determine the winner of the pot.

Each player remaining in the game will turn their cards over and the dealer will read the cards to determine the highest-ranking five-card high poker hand using, in any combination, their own two cards and the five community cards.

The winner of the pot will be the player with the highest-ranking five-card high poker hand.

In the event of a tie the excess chip is awarded to the first player with cards, clockwise from the dealer Button.

A flat disk called the “Button” shall be used to indicate an imaginary dealer.

At the commencement of play, the dealer will deal each player one card face up to determine the placement of the Button. Whoever receives the highest-ranking card will start with the Button.

The Button will move around the table in a clockwise manner after each round of play.

The player to the immediate left of the Button is required to place a Small Blind bet. The player to the immediate left of the Small Blind bet is required to place a Big Blind bet. The amount and number of all Blind bets will be posted on a Poker table sign.

Starting with the player to the immediate left of the Button and continuing in a clockwise rotation around the Poker table, the dealer shall deal four rounds of cards face down to each player. The player with the Button will be the last player to receive a card each time.

Each player in turn, in a clockwise rotation starting with the player after the Big Blind bet, has the option to call, raise or fold. If no player has raised the bet, then the option to raise is given to both Blind bet(s). After the last player has responded to the most recent bet, the betting round shall be considered complete.

The dealer will Tap the table in front of the rack, burn the top card of the deck and place it under the chips in the pot, and proceed to deal three community cards (the Flop) face up in the center of the table.

The next betting round shall commence with the option to bet or check belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded. Each player may, in clockwise rotation, fold, call, raise or, if preceding players have not made a bet, make an opening bet or check. The betting round shall be considered complete when each player has either folded or called in response to the most recent bet.

Upon completion of the betting round, the dealer will again burn the top card of the deck and then deal a fourth community card (the Turn) face up to the right of the Flop.

The next betting round will begin with the option to bet or check belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded.

Upon completion of the betting round, the dealer will again burn the top card of the deck and then deal a fifth community card (the River) face up to the right of the Turn.

The final betting round will begin with the option to bet or check belonging to the first player to the left of the Button who has not folded.

If more than one player remains in the round of play after the final betting round has been completed, a showdown shall be used to determine the winner of the pot.

Each player remaining in the game shall form a five-card poker hand by using two of the four cards dealt to the player and three of the five community cards.

In High-Low Split Eight or Better poker, the player with the highest-ranking five-card Poker hand and the player with the lowest-ranking five-card Poker hand, will divide the pot equally. If there is an extra $1, that chip will be given to the player with the High hand.

In Omaha High-Low Split Eight or Better poker, if none of the remaining players has a low-hand, the entire pot will be awarded to the player with the highest-ranking High Poker hand.

A player may form two different hands of five cards each, enabling that player to contend for both the High hand and Low hand share of the pot.

A player may use the same five-card grouping to make a High hand and a Low hand. An Ace may be used concurrently as a low-ranking card to satisfy a Low hand and as a high-ranking card to satisfy a High hand.

Each poker table shall be restricted to a maximum of eight players. Each player who plays in a round of play may be required to place an ante.

Starting with the first player to the left of the dealer and continuing in a clockwise rotation around the poker table, the dealer will deal two rounds of cards face down and one round of cards face up to each player.

Once each player has received three cards, the first betting round shall begin by comparing the up-card of each player. The player with the lowest card will start the betting round. In the event that two or more up-cards are of the same rank, the up-cards shall then be ranked by suit with the highest to lowest ranked suits in order as follows: Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs.

Following the bet placed by the player with the low card, each following player, proceeding in a clockwise rotation, may fold, call or raise the bet. After the last player has responded to the most recent bet, the betting round is complete.

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Upon completion of the first betting round, the dealer will bring the chips into the center of the table and burn the top card of the deck and place it under the pot. Starting with the first remaining player to the dealer’s left, a fourth card face up will be dealt to each player remaining in the game. The player with the highest-ranking poker hand showing will initiate the action by betting or checking. If the highest-ranking poker hand showing is held by two or more players, the player closest to the left of the dealershall be required to bet or check.

Following the initial bet or check, each subsequent player, proceeding in a clockwise rotation, may fold, call, raise or, if the preceding players have not made a bet, check. Each player may check until a bet has been made. Once a bet has been made, the next player in the clockwise rotation may fold, call or raise. After the last player has responded to the most recent bet, the betting round is complete.

The dealer will then deal two additional rounds of cards, face up, to each player remaining in the game. Each round will be followed by a betting round. Prior to each round of cards being dealt, the dealer shall burn the top card of the deck and place it under the pot.

If there are enough cards remaining in the deck/stub, each remaining player will be dealt a seventh and final card.

If there are not enough cards remaining in the deck to give each remaining player a seventh card, the dealer may shuffle the burn cards, burn a card, then deal a seventh card to each player. If there are not enough cards remaining including the burn cards to issue a seventh card, the top card of the deck shall be burned and a common card shall be dealt face up in the center of the table. If there is one or no card remaining in the deck when a common card is to be dealt, the dealer shall shuffle the burn cards, burn a card and then deal the common card.

If more than one player remains after the final betting round, a showdown will be used to determine the winner of the pot. Each player remaining in the game shall form a five-card poker hand from the seven cards that they were dealt. The winner of the pot will be the player with the highest ranking five-card high hand.

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Tournaments

Sunday $10K – $10,000 Guaranteed
Sundays 12:15 p.m.
No Limit Hold'Em 20 minute levels
$150 Buy-In: 21,000 chips $10 Add-On: 9,000 chips

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Mondays – Thursdays 12:15 p.m.
No Limit Hold'Em 15 minute levels
$45 Buy-In: 7,000 chips $5 Add-On: 3,000 chips

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Mondays 7:15 p.m.
No Limit Hold'Em 15 minute levels
$90 Buy-In: 10,000 chips $10 Add-On: 5,000 chips

Re-Buy Madness ($20 Re-Buys) – $3,000 Guaranteed
Tuesdays 7:15 p.m.
No Limit Hold'Em 15 minute levels
$40 Buy-In: 7,000 chips $10 Add-On: 3,000 chips

Power Stacks – $5,000 Guaranteed
Thursdays 7:15 p.m.
No Limit Hold'Em 15 minute levels
$90 Buy-In: 17,000 chips $10 Add-On: 8,000 chips

If you live in Ohio and play poker, then hopefully you’re
near the capital of Columbus. Most of the big poker rooms are
located around this city, although you’ll find some action in
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo also.

Most of the play is in the casinos with a few private clubs
that require membership. Because of the limited rooms, those
that do exist are quite large and offer a lot of tournament play
and cash games.

Although no limit holdem is still king in Ohio, you’ll find
Omaha, limit holdem and HORSE games in most of the larger rooms.
If you’re a professional in these games you should be able to
capitalise on the weaker no limit holdem players.

The standard of play in Ohio is decent, and the poker middle
class has certainly risen to the top. This means the economy of
the game is struggling a bit, but most regulars and poker room
staff know they need to make newer players and visitors feel
welcome to keep the game thriving. So if you play poker in an
Ohio poker room make sure you do your bit in this respect.

Columbus

If you love Las Vegas style poker rooms then you’ll find
similar rooms in Ohio, which is a great thing. Because we all
know Vegas does it best, so why try to do anything else.

List of Ohio Poker Rooms

Here is our compiled list of all the poker rooms you can find
in the state of Ohio:

Hollywood Casino Columbus

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 36
  • Games: In this poker room you’ll find a daily no limit holdem
    tournament with the buy in ranging from $160 up to $550
    depending on the day of the week. For the cash players they
    spread $1 / $2, $2 / $5, $5 / $10 and $5 / $25 no limit holdem,
    $1 / $2 pot limit Omaha high, $4 / $8 and $5 / $10 limit holdem,
    $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8 or better and $5 / $10 HORSE.
  • Ambience: This large poker room is quite spacious and
    features TVs on the walls to keep you entertained between hands
    and it’s completely non smoking. The room is made up of red,
    brown, and beige decor and the lighting is soft enough so that
    you can put in a long session without too many troubles.
  • Hospitality: You’ll be served cocktails and food at the table
    while playing in this poker room. On top of this they run a
    series of jackpots and promotions to keep you coming back for
    more. Comps are earned at a starting rate of 50 cents per hour,
    provided you play at least 60 hours in the month. These are
    earned through the Marquee Rewards program.
  • Players: Overall the play here is quite decent although
    you’ll be able to catch a lot of bluffs and get great value for
    good hands. The play is dominated by regulars but they aren’t of
    the caliber of other poker rooms which is a great thing.
    Management is OK and the dealers are great at making you feel
    welcome. It’s a fun and enjoyable place to play poker and is one
    of the best options in Columbus.

Hollywood Casino Toledo

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  • Location: Toledo, Ohio
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 20
  • Games: If you are looking for tournaments you’ll find
    multiple offerings on most days at the Hollywood Casino Toledo
    poker room. The main game is no limit holdem and the buy in
    ranges from $25 up to $300. For cash players they spread $1 /
    $2, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $1 / $3 pot limit
    Omaha high and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: The poker room in this casino is non smoking for
    comfort and features TVs around the tables so you can watch
    sport while you play. The chairs are comfortable for long
    sessions and the tables are well maintained and have automatic
    shufflers so you can play more hands per hour.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing here at a rate
    of $1 per hour through the Marquee Rewards program. They also
    have a bad beat jackpot and offer players cocktails and food
    service at the table. This means you can push your session out
    even longer.
  • Players: You’ll come up against solid competition in this
    poker room, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a winning
    session. If you are looking for loose action then visit on
    weekend evenings once the alcohol has kicked in.

Hollywood Casino Aurora

  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 31
  • Games: If you are look for a tournament this poker room holds
    up to two no limit holdem events per day with the buy in ranging
    from $75 up to $390. If ring games are your thing you’ll come
    across $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $1 / $2 pot limit
    Omaha high, $3 / $6 limit holdem and $6 / $12 limit Omaha 8 or
    better tables.
  • Ambience: This no smoking poker room has TVs strategically
    placed around the tables and brown and gold decor which matches
    well with the clean tables and comfortable chairs. The lighting
    is just right for a casino poker room.
  • Hospitality: Comps can be earned by players at a rate of $1
    per hour through the Club JACK rewards program. On top of this
    you’ll be served cocktails while at the table. If you want food
    you’ll need to up and leave to get it. This poker room also runs
    a range of promotions and a bad beat jackpot.
  • Players: This casino used to be the Horseshoe and has since
    gone through some changes. You’ll still find some good action at
    the felt though with a good mix of regular players and amateurs.
    This mix makes for a lot of fun at the table and ensures that
    there are some great spots for you to attain maximum value.

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  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 30
  • Games: No limit holdem and dealer’s choice tournaments are
    held on Monday and Wednesday with a buy in of $100. If you are
    looking for a ring game they spread $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 /
    $10 no limit holdem, $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha high,
    $3 / $6 limit Omaha 8 or better and $2 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: The bright green table felt in this poker room
    clashes wonderfully with the brown and beige carpet and decor.
    The room is open and spacious and has comfortable chairs and TVs
    place around the walls so you can watch sports between hands.
    It’s also no smoking for your comfort.
  • Hospitality: Comps can be earned through the Club JACK
    program at a rate of $1 per hour. On top of this you can get
    food served to you at the table and also cocktails. They also
    run a range of promotions and a bad beat jackpot to push your
    rake dollars further.
  • Players: This poker room has recently undergone some changes
    which aren’t too favourable for the player. This is a real shame
    as it’s driven away a lot of the market, even though there isn’t
    really another option in Cleveland. The play you’ll come across
    is decent and competitive which is also great if you are a
    recreational player and want to see where you are at.

Shark Tank Poker Club

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Hours: Monday and Friday from 3pm until 4am, Tuesday to
    Thursday from 5pm until 4am, Saturday to Sunday from 11am until
    4am.
  • Tables: 8
  • Games: If you are after a cash game this poker club spreads
    $1 / $2 no limit holdem and $20 / $40 HORSE. For the tournament
    players they run up to two no limit holdem tournaments per day
    with a buy in between $50 and $115.
  • Ambience: This poker club is non smoking and has TVs on the
    wall to watch when the guy on the button tanks pre flop. Basic
    tables and chairs are clean and comfortable enough for a long
    session in a home game atmosphere.
  • Hospitality: Snacks and drinks are available as part of
    membership in this club. They also run a bad beat jackpot.
  • Players: You must be a member to play in this poker club.
    Membership is available for $20 per year and a daily usage fee
    which depends on what you’ll be playing. Once you have paid
    these fees you are good to go and no further rake is taking from
    any games. The players are quite solid here and it will be a
    good challenge. Everyone who is a member of this club takes
    their poker seriously so it’s more like a big group of friends
    who all play together. They are very welcoming though and ensure
    that new comers have fun and enjoy it.

The Ruggles Club

  • Location: Dayton, Ohio
  • Hours: Saturday to Thursday from 7pm until 3.30am, Friday
    from 2pm until 3.30pm
  • Tables: 8
  • Games: This room runs up to two tournaments per day in no
    limit holdem format with a buy in ranging from $50 up to $150.
    If you are looking for a cash game to exploit you’ll come across
    $1 / $2 no limit holdem tables here.
  • Ambience: This room is non smoking and has TVs on the walls
    and basic chairs and tables which aren’t that comfortable.
  • Hospitality: Food and refreshments are served to players at
    the table in this poker room.
  • Players: This place has a very questionable reputation. There
    have been reports of cheating and dealer’s that don’t really
    understand the game, so proceed with caution if you choose to
    play here.

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Conclusion

Ohio didn’t have any legal casinos or poker rooms until the
2000’s, forcing residents to travel to Indiana or West Virginia
to gamble. Now anyone in the state can be in a poker room in two
hours or less, with the majority of the population only minutes
away from Texas holdem action.