Publishing has been the trump card always played by Larry Flynt. As a diverse businessman, Mr. Flynt not only has the very successful Hustler Magazine started in 1974, but also has an aviation company and a chain of retail stores. Filling out his royal flush, Mr. Flynt tapped the gaming market and built a beautiful new Casino in Gardena, a suburb of Los Angeles.
The bankrupt El Dorado was purchased by Mr. Flynt in 1998, razed and re-constructed as the 55,000-square foot Hustler Casino. After pouring $35 million into the establishment, the grand opening took place June 22, 2000. Mr. Flynt took personal pride in overseeing the design and decoration of the card room, dressing it out in first class luxury. He made certain the casino maintained an elegant architecture and unsurpassed furnishings. Beautiful reproductions of Gustav Klimt paintings adorn the walls, huge plasma-screen televisions are strategically placed throughout the casino to appeal to all clients, and best of all, there is a smoking atrium with a retractable roof, surrounded by a circular glass wall. It is truly a sight to behold and keeps players in the center of the action and not to feel like they have been “push out back” to a makeshift gaming area.
Hustler Casino offers a variety of amenities, including a sushi bar, a magnificent restaurant, aptly named The Royal Court, which provides a wonderful array of continental cuisine. Many clients enjoy the spectacular sports lounge with its beautiful circular bar. The sports lounge broadcasts regularly scheduled events and features live entertainment most nights. Hustler Casino also has a classy boutique for the finest in gift shopping and of course offers Hustler’s trademarked magazines. Hustler Casino brings to Los Angeles the Las Vegas experience without having to leave beautiful Southern California.
Craig Kaufman, Poker Manager for the casino, creates an atmosphere for all types of players. Although Texas Hold’em is by far the most popular poker game, he provides varied games and limits to give each player a choice for their poker desires. “This is turning out to be quite a force in L.A. gaming,” says Marketing Director Al Underwood. “Poker players have a unique way of conveying information through word of mouth, so when the word gets around, that the game is on, it spreads like wildfire.” Hustler Casino is unique in that it hosts the largest continuous $1500-$3000 stud game in the world. It also claims the highest blackjack limit in California - $6000 per hand.
Although Hustler Casino only entered the gaming market this millennium, it offers the perfect atmosphere for high rollers, movie stars, California visitors, and especially the beginning player. Pleasure and comfort abounds, and the Hustler Casino staff anxiously prepare for you one of the best all-round gambling experiences in the state.
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