The tournament rake is more reasonable, but note there is a 3% prize pool surcharge.

For cash games, it's 10% capped at 4 Big Blinds. Given wages in the Philippines are generally lower, the rake is considered quite high. While dealers are very efficient, there are no card shuffling machines that can slow down the game. Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary, and chip runners and massages are readily available. Metro Card Club excels with a high number of staff. Daily and weekly tournaments are also available, making it appealing even to international travelers. While the stakes stay relatively small due to the local crowd, Metro stands out for its exciting tournaments with substantial prize pools. I recommend booking a Grab or Taxi a bit earlier to compensate for traffic.įor beginners and budget-conscious players, Metro offers incredibly low-stakes games starting at just $0.20/$0.40 USD with a maximum buy-in of $40 USD. Located in Ortigas Pasig, it's surrounded by major shopping centers like SM Megamall, Robinson's Galleria, and Shangri La Plaza, making it a shopper's paradise. Metro Card Club might be a bit of a trek from the airport due to Manila's notorious traffic, but it's well worth it. Read other reviews and you'll understand. To Okada's management, you have to revisit your staff's attitude as this does not represent you very well. My mistake to take video since it was not allowed, but the way I was apprehended by the crew was so rude! It felt like I was a criminal. I also went inside the casino for membership circle. They also did not grant a higher floor room that I requested before hand, again, quite understandable, but it just added more minus points to my initial disappointment. Don't you value your customers' satisfaction? I have stayed in several 5-star hotels, and this is the very first time that I waited for the actual check-in time.

She didn't even offer that I could wait on any restaurant inside the hotel.

The way the reception also told me this made me feel very insulted it's like she said that 'you know the standard check-in is 3pm right, I have no rooms for you yet. But I really doubt there are no rooms available yet because, let's face it, this is a big hotel. They also did not allow early check-in, which is quite understandable if there are no rooms available yet. They don't greet you when they passed you by. The staff were so snob! You will not feel the supposed warmth of a luxury hotel. The moment I stepped into Okada, I didn't feel very welcomed.

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