Poker

For many players, there simply is no substitute for a rollicking game of Texas Hold 'Em poker. This game first captivated the public's attention in the 1960s, and its global popularity surged in the 2000s because of its exposure in literature, the internet, and television. The widespread appeal of this game is owed in part to the simplicity and entertainment value inherent in it. Players are tasked with forming the best 5-card hand possible. It's a simple proposition, but mastering this game certainly takes tremendous insight, practice, and poker smarts. It has been called the game that "takes a minute to learn but a lifetime to master". Thanks to the inclusion of pot limit, fixed limit and no limit Hold 'Em, everyone scores with this feature rich attraction.

In Texas Hold 'Em, players are dealt two face-down cards, called "hole cards". Afterwards, each player gets a chance to exercise their betting options. Next, three cards are dealt simultaneously on the table for all players to share. This is called the flop, and it is followed by another round of betting. A fourth card, called the turn, is then dealt, and it too is followed by a round of betting. One final community card called the river is dealt followed by a final round of betting. When all bets have concluded, there is a showdown, in which the highest ranking hand in play wins the pot.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Blinds and Buy-In Information

No Limit:
$1 / $3 Blinds: $100 - $500 Buy-In
$2 / $5 Blinds: $300 - $1,000 Buy-In

Limit:
$3 / $6 Blinds: $50 Minimum Buy-In

*Other limits available upon request.

One of the most popular variations of Poker, Omaha is a fun, more complex game that engages, thrills, and excites!  At it’s core, Omaha is played similarly to Texas Hold ‘em, Each player receives face down cards and there are five community cards,  But, here’s where it gets interesting: In Omaha, players are dealt four face-down cards and they make their hands using a combination of 2 hole cards and 3 community cards.  Omaha is usually played in different fun, exciting formats.  In Pot-Limit Omaha, players can raise up to the total Pot size, making the betting fun and fast-paced.  Omaha also has a popular variation called “Hi-Low,” where the pot is split between the best High Poker Hand and the Lowest 5-card hand (8 or lower).  Of course, the 2-hole card/ 3-community card rule still applies, making Hi-Low a fun, challenging variation where the possibilities are endless.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Blinds and Buy-In Information

Pot Limit (PLO):
$1 / $2 Blinds: $100 - $500 Buy-In
$2 / $5 Blinds: $300 - $1,000 Buy-In

Limit Hi-Low:
$3 / $6 Blinds: $60 Minimum Buy-In

*Other limits available upon request.

Guests that want to play in the poker room must ask to be put on a waiting list for the game of their choice. We ask that you provide your name, number, and service provider. You will then receive a text message when your seat is available. After receiving the text message, you will have five (5) minutes to report to the poker podium with your first buy-in and ready to play. Your first buy-in must come from the Cashier Cage. If you come to the poker podium late, or without poker chips provided by the Cage, you will be removed from the list and your seat will become available for the next person in the queue.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford reserves the right to cancel or modify these rules at any time for any reason, and without advance notice to the public. Hard Rock Casino Rockford will notify the Illinois Gaming Board in the event of any modifications or cancellations. To see the House Rules and Table Rules, click here.