The place is a combination dance hall, sports bar, and card casino. Interior of the poker area at the NorthStar Casino in Seatac, WA Atmosphere (As of November, 2006, HH did not appear to be in effect.) (As of November, 2006, floor reports that tourneys are only scheduled for Sundays at 2:30, and that other days are discretionary.) Apparently it gets busier on Friday and Saturday nights.
Even with only three tables, they were struggling to fill even one early on a Saturday evening. Wait Time: NorthStar seems to have gone downhill a bit as a poker destination. Game Character: Generally loose and passive players at the lower limits. 2/8 spread has $1 and 2 blinds, or a single $2 when short. May play without the small blind if the table is shorthanded, at the dealer's discretion. Rake: The rake is 10% to max $3 + jackpot rake of $1 or $2 depending on pot size.īlinds on 3/6 the blinds are 1/3. As of November, 2006, a 2/8 spread limit game was in effect.
Limit hold 'em: 3/6 4/8 and maybe 6/12 if there is demand.
