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Jim Cushman
Four of a Kind
Joined: 15 Dec 2007
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Location: In front of the computer posting ....obviously.
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Gotta find the full pay VP machines (might have to venture downtown for those) and the 3-2 blackjack tables. Also, gotta remember to bring my own McDonald's nugget barbeque sauce. Your guys sauce sucks.
Btw, not sure if it's mentioned here already, but check out cheapovegas.com. Great site. |
BNS, on my Vegas trip last summer I went into almost every strip casino and never saw 3:2 blackjack. Downtown may be a different story, but plan on playing a lot of 6:5. |
I was in Vegas 2 weeks ago for a week. Stayed at the Luxor. ALL their BJ tables were 3:2. Played BJ and Poker @ Luxor as well as at Excalibur. My G/F won a tourny @ Luxor! Woot! I enjoyed the Excalibur poker room...they had 2/4 limit were as Luxor only offered 3/6 limit. Both always had 1/2 no-limit. Went to the Rio and watched some WSOP play for a day..sat and watched the final table of the $10,000 Limit Hold'em event. Was a great time! |
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bottlecapthief
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Joined: 10 Oct 2005
Posts: 4885
Location: At the craps table where I have an edge
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| Spearmint Rhino is top notch! |
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guitarguy178
Message Board Junkie
Joined: 24 Jul 2005
Posts: 2114
Location: At the crossroads
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| If you are interested in going to any of the clubs on the strip make sure you get your VIP ticket. Just hang out in the casino near the entrance to the club around dinner time and they almost always have a guy handing out VIP tickets. This worked at "light" in the Bellagio, "Tabu" in the MGM, and the club at Ceasar's, forgot the name. It gets you to the front of the line, which can be very long at the hotter clubs, and it usually gets ladies in free, guys free/or half price. Guys, make sure you have some ladies with you or you'll be waiting at the end of the line for a long time. Drinks are still very over priced, so get some free casino drinks in you before going. |
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TopToffee
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Joined: 25 Jul 2008
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I'm from the UK, but spent 6 months living out in vegas playing poker last year...
My favourite poker room by a long way was at TI.. not only the friendliest room on the strip, but also some of the softest cash games I found. Plus, the 1/3 NL game has a higher cap than most similar games on the Strip, at $500... The Tangerine Mixer mixed game is also great fun... If anyone plays it, PLEASE get one of them to deal Double Flop Omaha High Low... especially if Kurt is dealing, and when his head is suitably frazzled, tell him Jamie sent you 
IMHO, avoid the Bellagio like the plague (unless you need to play games that aren't offered elsewhere)... it's very very cramped, and you end up feeling a lot like a "number"... either that or cattle. Not only this, but the games are tougher than anywhere else in Vegas
The Venetian is easily the most comfortable, Opulent room in vegas, with gaps between tables big enough to push your (very comfortable) chair back and spin round 360... you know... if you wanted to...
The lateish (midnight or so iirc) tourney at the Sahara is probably the best value "small" tourney from what I remember, and with some REALLY weak play... could be a decent little bankroll builder that one...
I was also a big fan of the Rio - not the poker room, but the hotel itself - although this could just be cos staying there seems to be a bit of a lucky charm for me. (oh yeah, and you HAVE to try the fries at the All American Bar and Grill... mmmmmmm)... |
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moor rekop
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Joined: 01 Sep 2008
Posts: 4
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Looking for good vegas entertainment
Taking the in-laws to vegas for their first time.
Would like to see a few shows, can't decide between Mystere and LeReve for a circus show.
Also trying to decide between "V" and Scinta's for a varitey show
On the comedy show side ? any suggestions.
Also will be touring Hoover Dam, any other sites to see as long as we are out and about? Plan to rent a car.
Also might as well add some good food recommendations.
Thanks
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guitarguy178
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Joined: 24 Jul 2005
Posts: 2114
Location: At the crossroads
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| moor rekop wrote: |
Looking for good vegas entertainment
Taking the in-laws to vegas for their first time.
Would like to see a few shows, can't decide between Mystere and LeReve for a circus show.
Also trying to decide between "V" and Scinta's for a varitey show
On the comedy show side ? any suggestions.
Also will be touring Hoover Dam, any other sites to see as long as we are out and about? Plan to rent a car.
Also might as well add some good food recommendations.
Thanks
-Doc |
If you havent' already, try http://www.vegas.com There is so much info about shows and restaurants and sights to see. |
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BOYNAMEDSUE
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Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 9542
Location: Mypos
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| On the comedy show side ? any suggestions. |
I believe The Producers is still running in Vegas. I'm not a theatre guy, but I did see The Producers, and loved it. I loved it so much, my name on many online poker rooms is Bialystock.
If you like stand-up, try the Comedy Shop at the Tropicana. Supposed to be the best comedy club in Vegas. |
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fefimo
Message Board Junkie
Joined: 27 May 2008
Posts: 1132
Location: somewhere...over the rainbow
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| Anywhere you intend to play a fair bit get your players card. Especially Canadians so that when you hit a big one you have a much easier time getting the cash back the tax man takes. After you hit it go to the players desk and request a printout of the play on your card. Not sure if they give points on poker but i imagine they do since theres rake so no matter what you play give em the card. Only downside is you get inundated with junk mail asking you to come back and stay for free. |
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pkrplr4116
Two Pair
Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Posts: 56
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Yes, Sam's Town has $1-5 spread. Game starts early, about 11AM anf goes on till folks quite the Stud game; usually for the 7pm tournament. At the Carson Valley Inn (near lake Tahoe they have a Sat $1-5 Stud game. Hope this helps.
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probly not a place for a Q., but here goes...
been maybe 10 years since i've been to vegas...
do any of the casinos still spread 1-5$ stud? |
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bowlinga297
Two Pair
Joined: 17 Sep 2005
Posts: 56
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| the best place to stay is off the strip at the southpoint hotel and casino. Cheap rates nice rooms and new. |
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Gypsydc
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Joined: 03 Nov 2005
Posts: 5103
Location: In the desert, near a sinful city, just out of reach...
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Was just in Vegas this past weekend. Binions was such a soft game it was ridiculous. Tight-passive players and a couple of people talking about K2 suited. It was lol. I highly recommend.
MGM has a tendency to have better, more aggressive players. The tables suck-a$$ there too. They have this granite section that goes around the table. It's where you set your chips. It's kinda thick and doesn't leave enough room for the felt. I felt crammed in playing a full table there.
Of course I had to go check out the Bellagio. They have the WPT event going on so I saw many of the pros although my fave was seeing Harman...and happened to be walking by when Matasow decided to have a happy outburst because he won with a set. Hahaha. |
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1Harmonicat
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Joined: 14 Feb 2009
Posts: 18
Location: Wisconsin
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| Sounds like fun! I'llbe staying at Bally's right across the road from Bellagio so will HAVE to at least check that poker room out,, Can't wait! 11 more days! |
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KGBlovesOreos
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Joined: 28 Jun 2005
Posts: 5552
Location: lala land
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Was just in Vegas this past weekend. Binions was such a soft game it was ridiculous. Tight-passive players and a couple of people talking about K2 suited. It was lol. I highly recommend.
MGM has a tendency to have better, more aggressive players. The tables suck-a$$ there too. They have this granite section that goes around the table. It's where you set your chips. It's kinda thick and doesn't leave enough room for the felt. I felt crammed in playing a full table there.
Of course I had to go check out the Bellagio. They have the WPT event going on so I saw many of the pros although my fave was seeing Harman...and happened to be walking by when Matasow decided to have a happy outburst because he won with a set. Hahaha. |
About Binions and MGM, Gypsydc is absolutely right. I was rather annoyed with MGM for multiple reasons: smokey, lots of noise, and the poker room wasn't well-lit. I also found Mandalay Bay had similar tight-passive players just like at Binions.
Oh, and definitely check out the 1/1 NL game at the Fiesta casino. That game makes me L-O-L. |
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BOYNAMEDSUE
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Joined: 27 Jun 2005
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Location: Mypos
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A couple of good sites:
tripadvisor.com - Lots of reviews and traveler photos. See what a hotel is really like before you book your room.
http://www.bigeyeinthesky.com/Default.asp?CID=Las_Vegas - 360 degree full screen panoramic shots of Vegas. Makes Google Earth or Yahoo Maps (satellite view) look like crap. If you want to get a sense of just how big the hotels on the Strip are, visit this site. |
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KGBlovesOreos
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Location: lala land
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For anybody that will be in Vegas between May 30th and June 5th, I will be in town with a bunch of friends. According to what a friend told me earlier today, we'll be staying in a timeshare close to the Bellagio. So if you're interested in playing some poker, I'll be there.  |
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