- Year Opened
- 1960
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Licensed Card Room
- Regulator
- California Gambling Control Commission
- Owner
- Barbara Mikacich
- Table Games
- 7
- Poker Tables
- 3
About Limelight Cardroom
Limelight Cardroom has operated at 1014 Alhambra Boulevard in Sacramento since 1960 under owner Barbara Mikacich. The property runs 7 table games with 3 Card Poker and Blackjack, a 3-table poker section, a café, a bar, and a restaurant. Operating continuously since 1960 makes Limelight one of the older licensed card rooms still active in the Sacramento area.
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Limelight Cardroom
Sacramento, California
Games at Limelight Cardroom
Limelight Cardroom spreads 3 Card Poker and standard Blackjack across 7 table games. The focused two-game spread suits a neighborhood card room format.
Blackjack is the table anchor, and 3 Card Poker adds the carnival-style side-bet format for players who want more action per hand.
The 3-table poker section provides live card play; specific game formats and stakes should be confirmed with the room directly.
Games at Limelight Cardroom
Location & Access
Limelight Cardroom is at 1014 Alhambra Boulevard in Sacramento, California. Alhambra Boulevard runs through the midtown Sacramento residential and commercial area, accessible from Highway 50 and Business Interstate 80 via the Alhambra or P Street exits. Self-parking is available at the property.
How Limelight Cardroom compares locally
Directory comparison: Limelight Cardroom vs nearby venues
We track 4 properties in Sacramento. The comparison below uses directory data only — machine counts and hours should still be confirmed with each casino.
| Property | Limelight Cardroom
This property
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Sacramento | Sacramento | Sacramento | Citrus Heights |
| Address | 1014 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento | 6010 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento | 411 N 16th St, Sacramento | 6508 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights |
| Games in directory | 2 game types | 5 game types | 4 game types | 7 game types |
| Live poker room | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel / resort | No | No | No | No |
| Open 24/7 (tag) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Table games (reported) | 7 | — | — | — |
| Poker tables (reported) | 3 | — | — | — |
| Read more | This page | Visit page | Visit page | Visit page |
Amenity checklist: Sacramento casinos (3 listed)
| Amenity / Game | Capitol Casino | Silver Fox Card Room | Limelight Cardroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slot Machines | — | — | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | — | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | — | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | — | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | — | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🚗 Valet Parking | — | — | — |
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and peer count in our CSV-backed directory — not a substitute for a property visit.
Strengths
2- 2 game type(s) on file for this property
- On-site dining tag in directory
Watch-outs
4- No hotel/resort tag — confirm lodging before an overnight trip
- No dedicated poker room in directory tags
- 4 venues in Sacramento; compare amenities in the table below
- Narrow game mix in directory — floor may offer more than listed
Worth a stop for Sacramento visitors
Limelight Cardroom is one of 3 venue(s) we list in Sacramento. Use the comparison tables above, then confirm table minimums and hours on property.
1014 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Sacramento, CA 95816
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Limelight Cardroom opened in 1960, predating the major California card room licensing expansion by decades. Its longevity on Alhambra Boulevard reflects the neighborhood-card-room tradition in Sacramento that has supported a consistent local player base across changing California gaming regulations.
Licensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
