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At WANAAHA CASINO, we always strive to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for our guests and employees. We recognize the concern in our communities regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and feel it is important to communicate the steps we are taking to keep your visits safe and enjoyable.
Since we’ve reopened, we’re prioritizing your safety by taking cleanliness to a new level. While we’ve always maintained the highest level of cleanliness and safety, we have taken advantage of the recent closure to inspect, clean, and sanitize every inch of the property. Upon opening, we will be implementing a health and safety program to help prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19. It’s our goal to provide a fun and safe place to play your favorite casino games, so while your playing you will notice multiple safety measures implemented to ensure your well being.
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- All Guests and Team Members will be subject to a non-contact temporal scan prior to entry.
- Any Guest or Team Member exhibiting signs or symptoms of illness will be directed to return at a later date.
- A mask must be worn at all times by Guests and Team Members.
- Smoking will not be permitted inside the casino until further notice.
- Guests and Team Members will be required to practice social distancing at all times.
- Additional hand sanitizer dispensers have been installed throughout the casino.
- The casino will have all cleaning and sanitation regularly.
- Limited capacity.
Formerly known as the Palace Card Club, this neighborhood card club on Mission Boulevard in downtown Hayward offers decent action and generous jackpots in an unpretentious setting. Be warned: Parking is hard to come by because there is no dedicated casino lot. Thanks to loose players, though, the visit can be lucrative if you play your cards right.
The history
After decades of operating as the Palace Card Club, the facility changed its name recently to reflect an emphasis on poker. Rumor has it that the change also was made to change the image; management has been trying to move to a bigger and newer location for years. An aside: Gambling is a big part of history in these parts; 19th century landholder Don Guillermo Castro lost most of his more than 20,000 acres, including downtown Hayward, gambling.
The games
As the name suggests, the primary game at the Palace is poker. Most gamblers play limit ($3/$6, $4/$8 and $6/$12) or no-limit ($1/$2/$2) Texas hold 'em; the no-limit game has a minimum buy-in of $100 and no maximum buy-in (which is rare for Bay Area cardrooms). Regular promotions and jackpots include $100 for Aces Cracked between 3-9 a.m. and a Bad Beat Jackpot that starts at $50,000 any time quad 7s or better loses. When someone does hit a Bad Beat, at least 20 percent of the jackpot is distributed to everyone playing on the floor at that time.
Other games at the casino include Omaha Hi/Lo, No Bust Blackjack and Double-Hand Poker. Palace floor managers let players phone in spots on waiting lists, meaning that at peak times, walk-ins can expect to wait for up to an hour.
The layout
One room, eight gaming tables (including six poker tables) in all. A deli counter lines one wall, and the cashier (also known as a 'cage') is in the back corner, opposite the restrooms.
The feel
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The Palace certainly isn't palatial. Walls are mostly barren and there's a gas fireplace in the back. Fans of the 1980s also will love the cardroom's LED message boards, which scroll up-to-the-minute information about jackpots. As if the vibe weren't eclectic enough, a burly security guard greets all players at the front door; when I visited, he inspected my man-purse and required me to stash it near the host station (without explaining why).
The eats
The Palace Cafe, a deli counter, serves up surprisingly tasty grub. The menu lists standard diner fare - sandwiches, hamburgers and the like. As I visited in the morning, I opted for a breakfast sandwich of egg, cheese, bacon and sausage on wheat bread ($5.75). If only my cards were as good as the meal.
The nuts
Save for the parking situation and the guard out front, the Palace is a great place to sharpen your game for some of the area's larger casinos.
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Palace Poker Casino, 22821 Mission Blvd., Hayward. (510) 582-1166. www.thepalacepokercasino.com.