Switzerland heads
up the list of European countries with most casinos (Based on the number of
inhabitants). Besides, the structure was reworked some years ago a completely new
casino was built. Baden belongs to the new locations
with an A licence (they can call themselves Grand Casino) which may also offer
games like poker and Blackjack. Like in all Swiss casinos there exists an
identification card obligation. Even if there is no special collar and tie
compulsory and jacket constraint, a cultivated exterior is demanded. The entry
amount is ten Swiss francs (SFR/approx. $1.05). Certainly, Switzerland
still resists firmly against the Euro in the casino it becomes naturally accepted
(even with a relatively bad exchange rate).
The atmosphere and interior is very modern but keeping a
touch of classic style with lots of beige to brown, crystal chandeliers and a standard
illumination. There are three separate game halls from which one is reserved exclusively
for poker. Besides six poker tables with mixing machines you can also find a
bar, seats and a big flat screen for the announcements and data and an own
cashier. In the hall the smoking is allowed, however, visitors are not allowed to smoke while playing on the tables. The Limit games are very extensive, but it is more for the bigger money-bag.
The usual Limit lies at SFR30/60 or SFR40/80 with a minimum Buy-in of SFR300 or
SFR500. However, during separate days the Limit reduced to SFR5/10 or SFR10/20.
The No-Limit area begins with SFR5/5-Blinds with a minimum
stake of SFR200 and a maximum of SFR1.000. A little bit strange is the manner
how the Rake is drawn. This is taken at the end of the hand from the pot and
then not sunk as usual, but putting in the tray by the dealer. Tournaments are
offer every Monday till Thursday with a Buy in from SFR70 to SFR300. On Mondays
a Lady's competition takes place with a Buy-in of SFR110. All the tournaments
are Texas No Limit Hold’em freez out except on Wednesday, this is a 1 time
Rebuy with a SFR300 Buy-in. The casino demands no fee for the poker tournaments, so
the complete Buy-in floats into the prize pool! The Blinds start at 20/40 with
a level change every 15 or 20 minutes depends which day you playing. Maximum of
entrants are always 88 and starting time is at 19.30 CET (Central European
Time).
Over the weekend you have the possibility to qualify
for the Grand Casino Baden Open 2008 which is going to be held from the 12th-14th
of December 2008. Satellites are starting for only SFR50-800 at 20.00 CET.
Modus is One-Table-Satellites or One-Hand-Satellites. Baden proudly calls
itself the center of Poker in Switzerland
and you cannot disagree with these words. Poker is the main attraction of the
casino, Roulette (from SFR2) and Blackjack (from SFR10) seem to play a rather
supporting part.
The tournaments are full for at least two months in
advance and the Cash game tables fill up quickly as long as seats are
available. So, if you are visiting Zurich
someday, it is a must to stop by at the Grand Casino and play your game.
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