Stakes, Hours and Getting In
Crown Perth operates a dedicated poker room inside the main casino complex at Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100. The core action runs at $2/$5 no-limit Texas Hold’em, all in Australian dollars. Rake is set at 10% and capped at three big blinds for that game. Occasionally there are bigger games and some Pot-Limit Omaha, but these depend entirely on demand, so do not expect them every single night.
Opening hours move a bit with the day of the week. From Monday to Thursday the poker room starts at 6:00 pm and usually shuts around 3:30 am or 4:00 am. Friday, Saturday and Sunday it kicks off earlier at 12:00 pm, with the same late finish window. Public holidays such as Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day can be a different story altogether - reduced hours or no access at all, which makes a quick call ahead worth the effort.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main game | $2/$5 No-Limit Texas Hold’em |
| Currency | AUD |
| Rake | 10%, capped at 3 big blinds |
| Weekday open | 6:00 pm (Mon-Thu) |
| Weekend open | 12:00 pm (Fri-Sun) |
| Closing time | ~3:30-4:00 am daily |
| Entry requirement | Valid photo ID + smart-casual dress |
To get into the casino and poker room you need valid photo ID. An Australian driver licence works, as does a passport or similar government-issued identification. The dress code is smart-casual: clean clothes, nothing torn, no thongs, no singlets. Players who turn up looking too casual or messy can be turned away at the entrance. If there is any doubt about what you are planning to wear, the Dress Smart Information Line at +61 8 9362 7693 will clear it up.
Planning a Session Without the Usual Headaches
There are a few practical details that matter before you start driving in or booking a ride.
Timetables sometimes move around, particularly around events or public holidays, so calling ahead is sensible. The main switchboard number is +61 8 9362 7777 and the official poker information page sits at crownperth.com.au/casino/table-games/crown-poker. On-site parking is available across the complex, which helps if you are coming from outside Burswood and prefer to drive.
During the working week the poker room does not open before 6:00 pm. Turning up earlier just leaves you killing time on the main gaming floor or around the bars, which may be fine but still useful to know. From Friday afternoon into the weekend, traffic increases a lot - by peak evening, waitlists for a seat at $2/$5 are common.
A typical path to getting seated:
- Check the current poker room hours and any event changes before leaving home
- Take government-issued photo ID that matches the entry rules
- Dress to the smart-casual standard - if unsure, call +61 8 9362 7693
- Walk through to the Crown Poker area on the casino floor
- Put your name on the list for a seat with staff at the desk
- Swap cash for chips either at the table or at the cage, keeping in mind that each table has its own minimum and maximum buy-in levels
One general poker point that applies here like everywhere else: if you plan a long grind, have a proper meal first. After six hours without food, decision quality drops, and that has nothing to do with Crown Perth itself.
Crown Perth enforces play-period caps as part of its harm minimisation obligations. The venue limits poker play to 12 hours per day and a total of 48 hours in any one week. These limits sit under Western Australian gambling regulations, overseen by the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
