Montreal Poker: Leaving You Flush

Poker is the biggest card game in the world and, though Las Vegas is still king, Montreal has become an international destination for poker players of every skill level. Even local celebrity Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque de Soleil, is known as a huge fan. From the VIP poker room at the Montreal Casino to some other spots you may not have heard of, Montreal is holding all the cards necessary to take care of all your poker needs...

The Casino de Montréal should be your first stop. Their new VIP Poker area is high class, very sleek and sophisticated, centered about a long neon-lit bar. A perfect choice for a bachelor party in Montreal. The casino now has 15 Texas Hold'em Poker tables, Limit and No Limit games, and 10 electronic Texas Hold'em poker machines for those who prefer winning their money from robots.

Poker tournaments are also held regularly at the Casino de Montréal. And between games you can chew over your strategies while enjoying some legendary Montreal smoked meat while you're there.

For real poker buffs, there's the Montreal Open in March where you can try your hand at winning tons of money and a trip to Las Vegas. For that, register online now. And finally, Montreal Poker Info is a great resource for anyone looking for the latest news on poker happenings about town.

For more about nightlife in Montreal, read Brendan Murphy's Montreal travel blog.