| Hours | 10 AM - 2 AM Sun-Thu, 9 AM - 3 AM Fri-Sat, 12 PM - 12 AM Sun |
|---|---|
| # Tables | 35 |
| Address | 4404 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| Region | Florida, Southern USA |
| Phone | (941) 355-7744 |
| Website | betjacks.com |
Located in Sarasota, this poker room is in a former big box store in a strip mall. The building also houses a full-service restaurant and bar.
Games[]
No-limit hold 'em: 1/2 and 1/3 are most popular, with 2/5 running a table or two at best.
- 1/2
- 1/3
- 2/5
- 2-4
- 1/2
Game Info: As you might imagine, at these low limits, most players are fairly bad or inexperienced players. They seem to fall into one of three categories:
- Passive rocks who call preflop with almost anything, and will call the turn with any pair, but usually fold the river, and never bet or raise unless they have a huge hand.
- Chasers who call preflop and on all streets with almost anything
- Aggressive gamblers who raise on draws or bluffs, and reraise with nothing even against large fields of rocks.
Categorize your opponents and win their money.
Rake: 10% of the pot, max $6, plus $2 for the jackpot once the pot hits $20.
Posting: New players do not need to post to enter the game.
Wait Time: Varies greatly due to low player count; can be as much as 30-60 minutes if there is no current seat available.
Tournaments[]
Tournament entries range from $45 to $220. Tournaments are run multiple times daily.
Jackpots and Promotions[]
High hand jackpots are offered every day, though the payouts vary by time. The high hand jackpot is paid after every hand, quad 2's, the pot must be $20 or more, 4 or more players need to have been dealt into the hand, and both hole cards must play. The jackpot is paid in chips.
For the high hand jackpot, players are not supposed to announce that they're on a jackpot draw, but some players will state "I need a little help," to indicate their situation. Most players will gladly see a flop and check down, understanding what a $10 bet means; ideally a jackpot winner would return the bet when possible.
There is no bad-beat jackpot
Atmosphere[]
The poker room is well-lit and clean. There is no smoking in the poker room. If you are on the waiting list, there is a lounge area by the entrance podium, as well as table games.
Neighborhood: In a strip mall with a dance studio, fitness center, and several restaurants, this isn't in the best part of town, although the parking lot is well lit.
Parking: In dozens of visits, I've never had trouble finding a parking spot, although spots close to the doors are often hard to come by.
Tables and Chairs: Standard 9-player tables with drink holders on the rail. Felt has seen some use, though it still has good padding and a clean commit line. Felt runs all the way to the rail. Tables feel slightly lower than average, compared to the chairs. Side tables for drinks and food are available.
Service and Comps[]
Semi-frequent cocktail service (standard casino cocktails). Free soda and coffee.
Fairly frequent visits by a wandering masseuse offering massages.