Week by week
What's actually on the floor, night by night?
Different games suit different nights — here's roughly which tables are busiest when, though regulars know the dealer will always find room for one more.
The week
Which night suits which game?
Monday—
Closed — the room rests
TuesdayFive hundred
Newer players, the dealer talks you through it
WednesdayCrib and rummy
Smaller tables, a quieter room
ThursdayCanasta
Regulars — ask for a seat
FridayFriendly poker, no buy-in
The busiest night of the week
SaturdayFull floor, every game
Book ahead if there are more than four of you
SundayBridge
An early close, 11 pm
In short
So which night should you actually pick?
A quiet first visitTuesday or Wednesday
Fewer tables full, more room to ask questions
A full house on the floorFriday or Saturday
Every table running, standing room at the rail
An early nightSunday
Doors close by 11 pm