If you’re looking for funky, friendly atmosphere and high quality poker, The Peppermill is far removed from the daily grind. With it’s two-story penthouse “Roman Opulence” and “Safari Adventure” Super Suites and neon-lit gaming tables, it is the closest one can get to a classic Las Vegas high roller experience in Reno. If that wasn’t enough to entice visitors, it also boasts an excellent room for those poker players who are expert in the game.

There are 8 tables, with 3 to 5 of them usually going. The poker room is open to the casino, but hidden off to one side and is relatively quiet, with good chairs and is non-smoking. The spread for Hold-em starts at $4-$8 and goes all the way up to $20-$40. 7 Card Stud spreads are $3-$6 and there is the occasional Omaha Hi-Lo Split for $4-$8. The casino does not offer beginner’s games and, to be frank, the room is not friendly to newbies. While the tourists might be average players, the locals who frequent The Peppermill are extremely good, with an emphasis on extremely, as the room also attracts some of the better players out of Cali. The weekend nights are routinely crowded, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait an hour or more to get a seat. The Peppermill offers Progressive Bad-Beats for Hold-em and 7 Card, a high-hand jackpot and a 10% rake up to $3 max.

The Peppermill has won numerous accolades for its gaming, hospitality, and dining amenities from Casino Player, Nevada Magazine, and Strictly Slots Magazine. The clientele is largely upper-middle class and in their thirties and forties, with very few children in evidence. There are 14 lounges & bars and 9 dining facilities, including the award-winning White Orchid, which has garnered a four diamond rating from AAA.

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