Top-Ranked Poker Club in Kazakhstan, 2016
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Looking to find the top poker club in Kazakhstan for the year 2016? Here's your chance to cast your vote! Just keep in mind, you can only vote for one poker club.
The selection criteria for the club can encompass:
- Regular availability of tournaments and cash games;
- Quality of dealers and staff;
- Overall atmosphere and comfort;
- Promotions;
- Service;
- Transfer.
Let's take a look at the poker clubs in Kazakhstan participating in the voting:
- Alma CityWith its opening in March for the KazPokerTour tournament, things didn't go as smoothly as planned. The main event was even cancelled, for instance. But after April, regular play kicked off. Alma City quickly claimed its niche, with games played in the local currency, and affordable limits and tournaments. The club's mission, "Making poker accessible," perfectly encapsulates its approach. They hold regular weekly tournaments and could be a strong contender for "Club of the Year."
- BombayNow in its third year, Bombay maintains a reputation for a solid, even luxurious club. In 2016, only one EAPT stage was held. Notably, a local player by the name of Asiken emerged victorious, and the APoker.kz Cup tournament was successfully completed. Mid-year, weekly tournaments were held, and a car was given away as part of the jackpot. In the last few months, Bombay has ceased holding tournaments. Regular daily play, high levels of comfort, and service attract its cash clients.
- CashVilleCashVille hosted only one EAPT series this year, but the author made it to the final. Afterwards, the club moved into the casino's premises (previously, it was a bit separate). Weekends always offer games, but only cash games are available. Disputes over prices at the Rixos Hotel prevented CashVille from becoming a fully-fledged tournament venue at least 3-4 times a year. Despite this, CashVille offers one series, cash games on weekends, great service, and comfort.
- FlamingoFlamingo opened its doors as a new poker club in the Flamingo casino during the autumn. It started with promising conditions, good cash games, and a loud tournament with a buy-in of $200 and a guarantee of $500. However, following this, it seemed that nothing significant continued. While there was still some play in November and December, things have become almost non-existent now. Perhaps the location is too crowded for three clubs in Kapchagai?
- MacaoMacao refused to cooperate with any information-sharing and even banned reporting about the club (we're talking about its second opening). They also cancelled tournaments during a series in spring 2016. Forum member of the year participant Valera has already shared thoughts on Macao.
But it's clear that the Macao-Bellagio duo will eventually have its own poker club. The location, room fund, and space allow for it.
Macao might not be the best in the 2016 poll, but the future remains uncertain.
Note: Unfortunately, there's no direct information about specific club rankings or comparisons of Alma City, Bombay, CashVille, Flamingo, and Macau poker clubs in Kazakhstan for 2016. For 2016-specific evaluations, historical archives or local player forums from that year would be necessary as the provided resources lack this granularity.
- I'm playing poker at Alma City, a club in Kazakhstan that aims to make poker accessible to all, with regular weekly tournaments and affordable limits.
- The criteria for selecting the top poker club in Kazakhstan can include the quality of dealers, staff, atmosphere, promotions, service, and transfer, among other factors.
- Bombay, a luxurious poker club in Kazakhstan, has ceased holding tournaments in the last few months but offers regular daily play and high levels of comfort and service to its cash clients.
- Macao, a club that refuses to share information and cancelled tournaments in the spring of 2016, might not rank high in the 2016 poll but could be a contender in the future.
