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'River Rock Casino Resort — home of the BC Poker Championships.'
The Richmond, BC casino is still touting this claim on the poker room page on their website, but it is no longer the case. There will be no BCPC at River Rock this year.
The BCPC is the most popular annual poker series in the Vancouver area and has historically offered some of the biggest prize pools in Western Canada. It is supported by the large pool of local regular recreational players and talented pros, of which there are many in Vancouver, as well as career players from across the country and beyond. Their claim to poker relevance is that Daniel Negreanu won the BCPC Main Event in 2008.
Vancouver has actually been without the BCPC for a couple of years now, as the introduction of the World Series of Poker Circuit at River Rock bumped BCPC off the schedule. After running the WSOP Circuit for their Fall event the last two years, it was recently announced that WSOP Circuit will not be back to the Vancouver area this season, or to Canada at all, for that matter.
With the loss of WSOP Circuit, players were excited to see BCPC back as the big event to support, so it came as a bit of a surprise when rumours started circulating that there would be no BCPC either.
We spoke with Rochie Soriano, Poker Room Manager at River Rock. 'We just don't have the room. We're losing space and getting smaller. With only a 10-table poker room now, it's pretty hard to run something like BCPC.'
It's true that River Rock has reduced their poker offering to their customers, opting for more profitable games in their place. The general consensus among Vancouver players has been that River Rock's poker room is not what it was, and many prefer to play at one of the many other options available in the area.
As for the chance of any kind of poker tournament series at River Rock in the foreseeable future? 'Everyone knows — we're not trying to hide the fact — that cash games bring in more revenue,' said Soriano.
Fortunately, this does not necessarily mean that there will be no BCPC at all this year. River Rock is owned by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC), who also own the newly-renovated Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in nearby Coquitlam (previously called Boulevard Casino), as well as Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino a little further down the road in Surrey. Either of these GCGC sister properties would be able to pick up the BCPC name and format to run at their venue, and there is hope that it may still happen this year.
'We built this series and the structure and we're proud of it,' Soriano said. 'We're sad to lose it at River Rock, but we really hope it can carry on at Hard Rock or Fraser Downs.'
We will keep you informed as we learn more about the future of BCPC.
* Photo courtesy of River Rock Casino Resort.
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Sonoma County’s favorite entertainment destination.
Located in the heart of wine country, nestled among the rolling hills of the Alexander Valley, River Rock Casino is one of the closest, most accessible gaming facilities for the residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Owned and operated by the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, River Rock Casino was voted “Best Entertainment Venue in the North Bay” by Northbay biz readers in 2008 and 2009. The 62,000 square foot facility offers over 1,150 state-of-the-art slot machines, including video poker and progressives as well as 18 tables featuring Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Mini Baccarat.
Now after more than 15 years in operation, River Rock Casino provides guests with a complete entertainment experience including gaming, dining, and live entertainment.
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Wine country meets Pomo culture at River Rock Casino. Infused with warm earth tones, natural stone, oak wainscoting and arbors, River Rock Casino reflects the comfortable and inviting feel of wine country. Careful attention has been paid to the natural elements of the Rancheria and the surrounding community.
Casino
The latest in popular slot and table games make River Rock Casino a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. The 62,000 square-foot facility features several new slot machines including Mystical Dragon, Fortunes of the Caribbean and Buffalo Stampede just to name a few. Slot classics include Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. We cater to all levels of gaming with a wide range of denominations from 1 cent to $100 pulls.
River Rock Casino features 18 table games including the popular games of Pai Gow Poker, Mini Baccarat, Roulette, and Blackjack.
Guests will find the latest in comfort, style and technology with ticket-in ticket-out machines, non-smoking areas for and slots and a high volume air flow system designed to reduce cigarette smoke and impurities.
- Smoke–free gaming room
Dining
Dining at River Rock Casino offers spectacular views of the Alexander Valley countryside. From sunrise to sunset and anytime in between, enjoy spectacular views of the Valley from the patio on the Quail Run Café. Do you prefer being in the middle of it all? Center Stage Bar & Grill is the place for you! Fabulous food right in the casino. River Rock Casino offers a full beverage menu including local wine, beer, and specialty cocktails.
Quail Run Café offers A La Carte Dining now. Quail Run Cafe has a selected menu that offers breakfast, appetizers and all your favorite dishes from the Center Stage Bar & Grill.
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The Center Stage Bar & Grill, located in the middle of the excitement, full bar services only.
Fortune Café Closed until further notice.
Recent Improvements
Over the years, River Rock Casino completed more than $4 million dollars in capital improvements to the property including:
- Addition of Center Stage Bar & Grill
- Addition of Fortune Café
- New Players Club location
- Wider aisles, new carpeting and more comfortable chairs
Dry Creek Rancheria Band Of Pomo Indians
River Rock Casino is an enterprise of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, and opened in September 2002. Since then funding provided by the casino has been used to support the county of Sonoma as well as the communities of Geyserville, Healdsburg, Windsor and Santa Rosa through many donations to those school districts and hospitals, among others. River Rock Casino encompasses the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians’ commitment to community, culture, and creativity.