The Venetian Resort Las Vegas opened their new poker site this week, unveiling a brand new area on the second ground of the Grand Canal Shoppes at Palazzo.
Boasting 14,000 sq. ft. with room for 50 tables, the poker site is the biggest on the Las Vegas Strip, and the brand new location now gives far more handy entry to quite a few eating choices and the parking storage.
“We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new poker site on the Venetian Resort,” the on line casino posted on Twitter. “When will we see you on the tables?”
The official opening was attended by plenty of notables, together with poker professionals Matt Berkey, Maria Konnikova, Jeremy Ausmus, Scott Blumstein, and Jamie Kerstetter, in addition to poker podcaster Joey Ingram, actress Farah Galfond, magician Shin Lim, and rapper Nelly, who has performed in lots of poker occasions through the years.
After a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Venetian Director of Poker Operations Tommy LaRosa, it was time for the ceremonial first hand. The $1-$3 sport noticed eight of the 9 gamers go all in preflop, with Blumstein and Ingram chopping the $2,400 pot with a queen-high straight.
To advertise the kickoff, Venetian introduced that gamers would obtain $3 per hour comps for any money sport play from now till Dec. 31.
The brand new room gives gamers complimentary self-serve espresso and soda, USB and USB-C charging ports at each seat, tableside restaurant ordering, and free parking for anybody who performs greater than three hours. There are quite a few TVs all through the venue, a sports activities betting kiosk, and a devoted restroom.
Gamers who attended the opening reported that they have been pleased with the quieter environment, now not having to cope with loud slot machines ringing close by. Others commented on the higher air high quality, as smoking is prohibited within the Grand Canal Shoppes.
Later this yr, the Venetian will start working a reside streaming room devoted to filming vlogging periods, massive money video games, and match ultimate tables. The property may also proceed to host their player-favorite Deepstack collection, and function a cease on a number of excursions.
We’re all in! Relive the thrill from our new Poker Room Grand Opening, with particular appearances by @ShinLimMagic and Nelly. pic.twitter.com/Z4uM8IthVL
— The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (@VenetianVegas) August 2, 2024
Can’t wait to open the doorways tomorrow on the model new @VenetianPoker on degree 2 of the Palazzo Grand Canal Shoppes.
$3 an hour in Poker Rewards for any money sport performed by way of December thirty first. That’s all video games 24/7.
We hope you come see the brand new room. #morecomps pic.twitter.com/IJWvAkiKOp
— Tommy LaRosa (@VenetianTD) July 31, 2024
New Venetian Poker Room is open! 49 tables 2nd ground Palazzo. Close to parking storage, brief stroll round nook to Sushi Samba, Grimaldi’s Pizza, Struggle Membership darts, Standing Lounge, Its Sugar. No sportsbook, however many TVs. Extra @PokerNews & Occasions. Latest go to. https://t.co/LvQJmsqSZD pic.twitter.com/HwP5BuTwG3
— Fairway Jay (@FairwayJay) August 1, 2024
*Images by Venetian Resort Las Vegas
