Westchase, a bustling district in Houston, Texas, recently welcomed a new addition to its vibrant scene – a luxury hotel with a private poker room. Champions Club Texas is a plush locale that’s set to offer guests a lavish experience, whether they’re looking for a comfortable stay or an enticing gambling escapade.
Phil Hellmuth & Champions Club Texas
Phil Hellmuth, a living legend in the poker world with a record-breaking 16 World Series of Poker championships under his belt, is one of the co-owners of this exciting venture. “As someone whose career is built upon striving for excellence and collaborating with the best, Champions Club represents a continuation of this journey,” Hellmuth elaborated. “We aspire to create an unparalleled poker club experience in Texas.”
Located in the heart of Houston’s Asiatown at 6440 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Champions Club Texas is open to public patrons in its bar and lounge. Entrance to the poker club is priced at $10, with an additional charge of $12 per hour of play.
Guests at Champions Club Texas can indulge in a diverse culinary palette, thanks to Executive Chef Connie Trujillo. The establishment’s bar and lounge serve up an array of delicacies daily, from traditional Vietnamese pho and barbecue banh mi burgers to a delightful Vietnamese coffee creme brulee.
The hotel boasts 71 rooms and a poker room equipped with 19 tables. The poker room, featuring VIP seating and livestreaming capabilities, is monitored round-the-clock by on-site security personnel.
A Silver Lining for Poker Clubs in Texas
While direct gambling is forbidden in Texas, some advocates argue that a loophole exists, permitting clubs like Champions Club to operate by levying membership fees instead of taking a share from an individual’s winnings, according to the Texas Bar Blog, the official blog for the State Bar of Texas.
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