Garrett Adelstein to sign Beneath the Cards then stream at Commerce Casino on Oct 6

Garrett Adelstein will hold a book signing for his memoir, Beneath the Cards, at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles at 2pm on October 6, 2026, then sit down to play a live-streamed $50/$100 No-Limit Hold'em cash game on Bally Poker Live the same day. The appearance reunites Adelstein with the venue where he established himself in live high-stakes cash games and follows the recent release of his ten-part memoir.

Adelstein returns to Commerce Casino with a book signing and streamed game

Adelstein's live schedule on October 6 centres on two public events at the Commerce Casino: a 2pm book signing for Beneath the Cards, then a seat in the room for Bally Poker Live's streamed $50/$100 NLH game later that day. The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles is explicitly referenced by Adelstein as the place where “it all began” for his live cash-game career.

He described his early Commerce routine in blunt terms:

"I was really working my ass off, playing the graveyard shift 10 to 12 hours a day, six days a week." — Garrett Adelstein

That grind at the Commerce pre-dated his wider recognition on livestreams and established the live-game credentials that underpin his current profile.

Why the timing: book release and Bally Poker Live coordination

Adelstein told Poker.org the appearance was timed to follow the release of Beneath the Cards by about a month, creating an opportunity to combine promotion with live play. He said Bally had been trying to set up the return for a while and that the current window fit his home life and other professional obligations.

The book is structured in ten parts and the first segment focuses on his life before poker. Adelstein said part one was the section he enjoyed most and that readers connected with it strongly, including material on family dysfunction, perfectionism and mental-health struggles.

Reader reaction and sales to Beneath the Cards

Adelstein reported strong sales and unexpected audience responses. He described the sales as "tremendous, much better than I ever could have imagined," and said the messages from readers have been meaningful.

He expected some readers would buy the book mainly for the Jack-Four episode, but found readers engaged broadly across other parts. He said many readers responded to non-poker material, naming family issues and relationships as resonant subjects.

"Sometimes I felt like something of a commodity to the poker fans. It was like that dumb expression, ‘Just shut up and dribble.’" — Garrett Adelstein

Adelstein said the personal feedback had been the most rewarding outcome of the project.

What the Commerce means to Adelstein and contemporary play

Adelstein traces his competitive development to the Commerce Casino's bigger live games. He contrasted his graveyard-shift schedule — driving the I-10 freeway at 8pm to arrive for long overnight sessions — with other players who worked daytime hours.

He praised the Commerce staff and welcomed the chance to appear in the casino's new live-stream room on occasions when scheduling allows. Adelstein also noted a practical advantage: streaming poker close to home avoids air travel.

Event logistics and what to expect at the signing and stream

The public programme on October 6 is straightforward:

1. 14:00 — Beneath the Cards book signing at the Commerce Casino, Los Angeles.

2. After the signing — Adelstein takes a seat in Bally Poker Live's streamed $50/$100 No-Limit Hold'em cash game.

Fans seeking to discuss the book with Adelstein in person will have the signing window. Those who want to watch the cash game can follow Bally Poker Live's stream on YouTube and X, where the production regularly posts live tables.

What this matters to the poker community and media

For live-game observers, the event marks the return of a recognisable cash-game figure to a venue integral to his rise. For the book trade and poker memoir readers, the Commerce signing is a chance to hear first‑hand about the non-poker sections that readers have repeatedly highlighted.

Adelstein expressed a simple aim for the memoir project: to write the best book he could and to reach people. He has spent four years on the book and the response so far has met or exceeded his expectations.

How to follow the events

Readers can attend the signing at the Commerce Casino or watch the subsequent $50/$100 streamed cash game on Bally Poker Live's channels. For broader coverage of the event and future appearances, the poker community will track Adelstein's posts on X and Bally Poker Live's updates on YouTube.