My plans are in a state of flux as well!... I have some major work commitments in June and I have not yet booked my trip as I first need to lock down a few things...
I may have to move my trip to late June... like June 27 - July 2/3... I am still trying to find a window closer to mid-June when the OPT and PFC pros are down there...
Not worried about flights, there are still some good flight options from Ottawa via Newark for $462...
Thanks for putting this together. What time you leaving on the 19th? With everyone's committed tourneys, it looks like the night of the 19th is the best night to get everyone together. At the Rio is the obvious choice. Say 10pm to midnite.
Stay at Palazzo, newer rooms and usually same price. Assume they share pools with V.
Yeah, same price...can't see much about the pool. Was considering MBay for the pool but location is brutal...will be going with gfriend so a good pool would be nice for her while I play poker
Yeah, same price...can't see much about the pool. Was considering MBay for the pool but location is brutal...will be going with gfriend so a good pool would be nice for her while I play poker
MB has best pool apparently but location is very brutal!
Venetian
A romantic pool that is great for couples. Five stunning pools filled with fountains and flowers. The feel of sunbathing in Venice. Guests staying in the Venetian's new tower - Venezia - are treated to their own pool modeled after a Venetian garden. Here the main swimming pool is surrounded by three spas, ornate gazebos and topiary that create a Venice garden under the Las Vegas sun.
Number and size of pools: Three pools and spa in the main area, one pool and three spas at the Venezia Tower.
Indoor or outdoors: Outdoors.
Heated: Yes.
Hours: June - October, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. November - March, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. March - June, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pool is heated in the winter to 80 degrees.
Towel service: Provided by the hotel.
Jacuzzi: Yes at both the main pool complex and the Venezia Tower.
Food/Drink service: Cocktail service and a walk-up bar and grill are available in the summer season at the main pool. Cocktail service is also available during the summer months at the Venezia pool.
Chairs and chaises: Provided but cannot be reserved.
Cabanas: Cabanas are available for rental. Contact the hotel for pricing information.
Inner tubes, rafts or other pool toys for rent: Rafts for rent.
Amenities: A shop that sells beach accessories poolside is available at the main pool area.
Handicap accessible: Yes, at both the Venetian and Venezia Tower pools.
You still like the action at V better than Rio during the WSOP? I have never been to Vegas during this time frame. Last trip I was back and forth between V/Bellagio. Likely add Wynn and Rio to the circuit this time.
You still like the action at V better than Rio during the WSOP? I have never been to Vegas during this time frame. Last trip I was back and forth between V/Bellagio. Likely add Wynn and Rio to the circuit this time.
Never gone during WSOP...I assume cash games everywhere in the 5/5 5/10 range will be soft at that time...I haven't even been to the Rio in my 10+ trips to Vegas. I'm probably just going to play a couple VDS events while I'm there...I can play cash anytime here in Cali
Thanks for putting this together. What time you leaving on the 19th? With everyone's committed tourneys, it looks like the night of the 19th is the best night to get everyone together. At the Rio is the obvious choice. Say 10pm to midnite.
I haven't even been to the Rio in my 10+ trips to Vegas. I'm probably just going to play a couple VDS events while I'm there...I can play cash anytime here in Cali
I have only been to the Rio once for a concert and wasn't really impressed. Although during the series its likely a poker mecca. Don't recall any 5/5 spread in Vegas?
im a vegas newb, what sort of cash games run? 200NL the lowest?
I have never seen below $1/$2 on the strip casinos, likely have lower limits downtown, etc. The min buy-in is $100 for $1/$2 so it is affordable for most. If you play live cash games locally, I wouldn't be afraid to play your usual limits just because you are in 'Vegas'. The player pool is no different really. More of an international pool of players.
I have only been to the Rio once for a concert and wasn't really impressed. Although during the series its likely a poker mecca. Don't recall any 5/5 spread in Vegas?
2/5 and 5/5 are the exact same thing to me...2/5 1k+ cap is the same or better than most 5/5 games
For the Ontario guys arriving that day, it's 3am. For those of us there already, it's a good time to start playing cash. And we can all still make breakfast. And be ready for Day 1. And I only qualify for the Senior's event by 1 year. Smartass.
At the Rio the 2/5 game has a min buy-in of $100 and a max of $500. During past WSOPs, my experience and others I know is that the RIO tables were tight compared to potentially juicier games on the strip. I think there is better action at Aria and MGM for 2/5.
There is a $0.50/$1 NL game at Bill's... It is the only one on the strip... but you are talking about 2 or 3 tables crammed into the front corner of Bill's casino. At least play 1/2 at a decent poker room.
At the Rio the 2/5 game has a min buy-in of $100 and a max of $500. During past WSOPs, my experience and others I know is that the RIO tables were tight compared to potentially juicier games on the strip. I think there is better action at Aria and MGM for 2/5.
There is a $0.50/$1 NL game at Bill's... It is the only one on the strip... but you are talking about 2 or 3 tables crammed into the front corner of Bill's casino. At least play 1/2 at a decent poker room.
2/5 500max generally wouldn't be a very good game...I wouldn't sit at a 2/5 game in Vegas that didn't at least offer 1k max. I've always just enjoyed crushing the 1k cap at the V in non WSOP times and I can't imagine the games would be tougher during WSOP anywhere you can find them on the strip.
im a vegas newb, what sort of cash games run? 200NL the lowest?
is there any like 2/4 HORSE or 8-10 game that runs anywhere?
if i brick my mtt's im gonna have a couple days to just kick it, and i want to get as much out of my short time there as possible lol
Venetian will be your best bet for low limit mixed games.
Played my first live HORSE there a couple years ago......can't remember if it was 3/6 or 6/12, but they were using brown $3 chips.
They will pretty much start any list u want. I've played 1-2 PLO, 2-5 PLO, horse, hose.....u name it, they'll run it. Best chance to get it going is obv Friday / Saturday.
Venetian will be your best bet for low limit mixed games.
Played my first live HORSE there a couple years ago......can't remember if it was 3/6 or 6/12, but they were using brown $3 chips.
They will pretty much start any list u want. I've played 1-2 PLO, 2-5 PLO, horse, hose.....u name it, they'll run it. Best chance to get it going is obv Friday / Saturday.
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I may have to move my trip to late June... like June 27 - July 2/3... I am still trying to find a window closer to mid-June when the OPT and PFC pros are down there...
Not worried about flights, there are still some good flight options from Ottawa via Newark for $462...
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Thinking of staying at the V...anyone know if they have a decent pool?
Stay at Palazzo, newer rooms and usually same price. Assume they share pools with V.
Thanks for putting this together. What time you leaving on the 19th? With everyone's committed tourneys, it looks like the night of the 19th is the best night to get everyone together. At the Rio is the obvious choice. Say 10pm to midnite.
Yeah, same price...can't see much about the pool. Was considering MBay for the pool but location is brutal...will be going with gfriend so a good pool would be nice for her while I play poker
MB has best pool apparently but location is very brutal!
Venetian
A romantic pool that is great for couples. Five stunning pools filled with fountains and flowers. The feel of sunbathing in Venice. Guests staying in the Venetian's new tower - Venezia - are treated to their own pool modeled after a Venetian garden. Here the main swimming pool is surrounded by three spas, ornate gazebos and topiary that create a Venice garden under the Las Vegas sun.
Number and size of pools: Three pools and spa in the main area, one pool and three spas at the Venezia Tower.
Indoor or outdoors: Outdoors.
Heated: Yes.
Hours: June - October, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. November - March, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. March - June, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Pool is heated in the winter to 80 degrees.
Towel service: Provided by the hotel.
Jacuzzi: Yes at both the main pool complex and the Venezia Tower.
Food/Drink service: Cocktail service and a walk-up bar and grill are available in the summer season at the main pool. Cocktail service is also available during the summer months at the Venezia pool.
Chairs and chaises: Provided but cannot be reserved.
Cabanas: Cabanas are available for rental. Contact the hotel for pricing information.
Inner tubes, rafts or other pool toys for rent: Rafts for rent.
Amenities: A shop that sells beach accessories poolside is available at the main pool area.
Handicap accessible: Yes, at both the Venetian and Venezia Tower pools.
You still like the action at V better than Rio during the WSOP? I have never been to Vegas during this time frame. Last trip I was back and forth between V/Bellagio. Likely add Wynn and Rio to the circuit this time.
Never gone during WSOP...I assume cash games everywhere in the 5/5 5/10 range will be soft at that time...I haven't even been to the Rio in my 10+ trips to Vegas. I'm probably just going to play a couple VDS events while I'm there...I can play cash anytime here in Cali
Is that your curfew?
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is there any like 2/4 HORSE or 8-10 game that runs anywhere?
if i brick my mtt's im gonna have a couple days to just kick it, and i want to get as much out of my short time there as possible lol
I was there in 2010 and I dont remember any mixed games that low. There is some 50/1 nl at bill's I never played it but I think the rake is huge.
I have only been to the Rio once for a concert and wasn't really impressed. Although during the series its likely a poker mecca. Don't recall any 5/5 spread in Vegas?
I have never seen below $1/$2 on the strip casinos, likely have lower limits downtown, etc. The min buy-in is $100 for $1/$2 so it is affordable for most. If you play live cash games locally, I wouldn't be afraid to play your usual limits just because you are in 'Vegas'. The player pool is no different really. More of an international pool of players.
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2/5 and 5/5 are the exact same thing to me...2/5 1k+ cap is the same or better than most 5/5 games
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For the Ontario guys arriving that day, it's 3am. For those of us there already, it's a good time to start playing cash. And we can all still make breakfast. And be ready for Day 1. And I only qualify for the Senior's event by 1 year. Smartass.
There is a $0.50/$1 NL game at Bill's... It is the only one on the strip... but you are talking about 2 or 3 tables crammed into the front corner of Bill's casino. At least play 1/2 at a decent poker room.
2/5 500max generally wouldn't be a very good game...I wouldn't sit at a 2/5 game in Vegas that didn't at least offer 1k max. I've always just enjoyed crushing the 1k cap at the V in non WSOP times and I can't imagine the games would be tougher during WSOP anywhere you can find them on the strip.
Bellagio and Rio are capped at $500 and other rooms may not have 2/5 running all the time.
Venetian will be your best bet for low limit mixed games.
Played my first live HORSE there a couple years ago......can't remember if it was 3/6 or 6/12, but they were using brown $3 chips.
They will pretty much start any list u want. I've played 1-2 PLO, 2-5 PLO, horse, hose.....u name it, they'll run it. Best chance to get it going is obv Friday / Saturday.
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