Poker City Spotlight: Boston, Massachusetts

There are no casinos in Boston. Subsequently, the only poker games which can be played are illegal home games and those for charity events. If you are going to Boston and are hoping to get in a few games, you will be forced to choose one of the above options and most likely either of the first two.

A couple words of advice, stay away from illegal games which are mostly hosted in homes around the city. These games have the potential to end very badly. Being thrown in jail on account of illegal poker play would be a waste of bail money, time and comfort. Home games should also be avoided, unless you are well acquainted with the host and the people that will be there. There has been a rash of poker game robberies across the country, so be careful even if you decide to participate in a home game hosted by someone you know and trust.

Many Bostonians who have the itch to play poker will drive to Foxwoods, which is located in Connecticut and is about an hour and 45 minute trip by car. Foxwood is a mega casino and well worth the trip. It is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and has been open since 1986. They have more then 6000 slot machines and nearly 400 tables for games, 100 of them are designated exclusively for poker.

Individuals within the city limits of Boston who want to play poker will find it a bit difficult to do so. Home games and charity games are about the only two options. Due to this, many Boston residents will travel to Connecticut to play poker at Foxwoods Resort and Casino.

This is a really nice casino with lots of opportunity to participate in poker games. One hundred tables in the casino are set aside for poker play. Individuals will also be able to play 16 other table games as well as slots.

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