Oaks Card Club has been part of the East Bay poker landscape for decades. Located on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville — the small city sandwiched between Berkeley and Oakland — the Oaks runs 35 tables across a full game spread that includes poker variants you won't find at most NorCal rooms.

The club has historically been a destination for players who want serious poker action close to Oakland and Berkeley without making the longer drive to Bay 101 or California Grand. Its jackpot program is among the largest in the region, with live counts regularly exceeding the $10,000–$60,000 range across multiple games.

The Room

35 tables, 24/7. The Oaks runs a notably diverse game selection — both the Texas Hold'em staples and some variants that have become rare at most California rooms, including Lo-Ball and Draw Poker on select schedules.

The room has a working-class character. This isn't a dressed-up casino trying to appeal to non-gamblers — it's a card room, built around the games. The regulars take it seriously, and the staff manages the floor efficiently.

Games Spread

• No-Limit Texas Hold'em
• Omaha Hi/Lo
• 7-Card Stud
• Lo-Ball (Lowball)
• Draw Poker (select schedules)
• Pai Gow Tiles
• Pai Gow Poker
• Three Card Poker
• Baccarat (Zoobac)
• California Blackjack

The Omaha, Stud, Lo-Ball, and Draw games make Oaks Card Club a legitimate destination for mixed-game players — a rare thing in Northern California outside of tournament settings.

Jackpots

The Oaks runs some of the largest standing jackpots in the Bay Area:

• Omaha Bad Beat Jackpot: $15,000 minimum (doubled every Monday)
• Hold'em Bad Beat Jackpot: $10,000 minimum
• Double Hand Jackpot: $63,000+ (as of early 2026)
• Pai Gow Jackpot: $25,000+
• $200 High Hand Promotion: Active ongoing

The Monday Omaha Bad Beat double is worth noting for Omaha players specifically — it's a significant bump on what's already a healthy jackpot.

Location

San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, close to the 80 freeway and accessible from both Oakland and Berkeley. Parking on-site. BART accessible from the nearby MacArthur and Ashby stations.

Contact: (510) 653-4456 | contact@oakscardclub.com

The Verdict

For East Bay players who want a genuine card club atmosphere — not a polished casino experience, but a place built around the games — Oaks Card Club delivers. The game variety (especially the mixed games and Lo-Ball), the large running jackpots, and the central East Bay location make it a consistent choice for serious players in the area.

Must be 21+.