Vegas! June 15-20

pkrfce9pkrfce9
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Is anyone else headed down during this period? Looks like there is at least 1 survivor tournament on and at least 1 low buy-in VSE deep stack. Plus tons of 1/3 and 2/5 cash action.

Flights out of Detroit are ~$300 less than Toronto. Anyone have any experience with this? Like where to park safely for a few days? Is the poker action in Windsor/Detroit worth a stop before/after the trip?

Best Western Plus Casino Royale is in the heart of the Strip and pretty cheap compared to nearby Treasure Island and the others. Anyone stayed there before?

I'm looking for pointers from Vegas veterans.

TIA.
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  • moosemoose
    www.daysinndtw.com

    There is usually some coupon rate you have to mention when you book.
  • SteveKerrSteveKerr
    will be there June 12 to 19

    Never stayed at the Best Western Plus Casino Royale, but judging by the casino, I would not stay there.
  • hiphopopotamushiphopopotamus
    What is your budget for hotel? I'd recommend spending a bit more and staying at least on the strip.
  • moosemoose
    *cough* Casino Royale is on the strip.

    https://www.google.ca/search?q=casino+royale&oq=casino+royale&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.5089j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=casino+royale+las+vegas&lrd=lrd

    Since they tore down O'Shea's and Bill's though it is now the shitholiest casino left on the strip. Wouldn't be surprised if the regulars can get it by the hour.
  • BlondeFishBlondeFish
    I'm thinking of June ~6-17 to play the Venetian Survivor, LCS, SPT, & WSOP satellites. I want to stay at the Rio All Suites (or nearby) to grind the satellites, and near the Golden Nugget for the June 7-11 downtown tourneys.

    I would like to play in the June 14 WSOP Deep Stack Satellite at Caesars Windsor too, but may still be in Las Vegas for the June 16 Survivor. I'm hoping to soon hear from Howard, pokerJAH, StinkyFingers, my WPT CSC roommates & all my other friends that claimed they will go to Las Vegas this summer so that I can book my flight & rooms.
    pkrfce9 wrote: »
    Is anyone else headed down during this period? Looks like there is at least 1 survivor tournament on ...
  • magsmags
    Are the schedules out for Venetian and Caesers for June?
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    Not planning to go to the casino. I will play at Venetian, bellagio and Rio. The location is great and there is no ripoff resort fee so it ends up about 50 bucks a day cheaper than TI or more.

    Just curious if anyone has any horror stories. Reviews seem OK but there might be s problem with noise in the rooms at the back?

    I need a place for a few hours sleep, a morning workout and a shower.

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  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    mags wrote: »
    Are the schedules out for Venetian and Caesers for June?

    Venetian for sure. I had to hunt around a bit for it though.

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  • BfillmaffBfillmaff
    Havent flown out of Detroit but Buffalo is so much cheaper than YYZ that I woudn't even consider flying out of Toronto anymore.

    Is it just you going? I have had very good results when booking Flight + Hotel for two, versus singles.

    For the love of god don't stay at the Best Western Casino Royale.
  • Shopsy2Shopsy2
    I'll be down there June 13-21st staying at Harrah's we'll definitely have to get together for drinks and a session or two
  • Shopsy2Shopsy2
    I like this one already...

    Information
    Date: Mon June 16th, 2014
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Total Buy In: $300
    Game: NL Holdem
    Late Registration: 8:15 PM

    Starting Chips: 12,000
    Level Length: 30 min
    Breaks: Every 4 levels; 15 min each
    Admin Fee: $46
    Admin Fee %: 15%


    Notes:
    Late entry and re-entry allowed for the first 4 levels.

    The Tournament will end when there is exactly 10% of the field remaining. All remaining players will be awarded $2,500 in casino chips. Any odd monies will be awarded as one additional payout
  • JimmyHoJimmyHo
    Planet Hollywood is $48 for 15 to 18 plus $20 resort fee. Just have to find something for the last night. Great hotel for the price!

    hotels.com
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    12% discount on hotels. com if you do it right but it won't count towards welcome rewards. those are kind of worth 10% so maybe the discount isn't that great...
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    Bfillmaff wrote: »
    god don't stay at the Best Western Casino Royale.

    do you have experience? do tell!

    I'm hoping I can convince at least one other to go...
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    Shopsy2 wrote: »
    I'll be down there June 13-21st staying at Harrah's we'll definitely have to get together for drinks and a session or two
    that would be a lot of fun! let's see how many times you can catch your flush vs my overpair in this decade
  • BfillmaffBfillmaff
    pkrfce9 wrote: »
    do you have experience? do tell


    My exerience is that its a dump. Only been to the casino portion, but were talking about 10 bucks more per night for a 40% reduction in the amount of jizz on your pillow.*

    *stats are approximate
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    usually I pay extra for the jizz

    where is 10 bucks more? the resort fee alone is 28...
  • BfillmaffBfillmaff
    Well, shit... You are right - Seems every property on the strip is charging one these days.

    I guess gone are the days of the Excalibur for $18 a night and a free upgrade when you hand the kiosk girl a $20.

    Our last trip we stayed at the Wynn, so we had planned on the fee. Had no idea this had spread to the whole damn strip.
  • BfillmaffBfillmaff
    How much are you looking at all in for the flight and Best Western? I'll let you know if I come across anything better.
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    I think flight from Detroit and 5 sleeps at best western was around 600us all in for that time frame.

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  • BlondeFishBlondeFish
    Wow, what makes Best Western Casino Royale even worse than bringing my kid to children-friendly Circus Circus Resort?? I've stayed at a Best Western in Las Vegas off the strip before, and it was perfectly fine for sleep, shower then leave the room for the rest of the day.
    Bfillmaff wrote: »
    For the love of god don't stay at the Best Western Casino Royale.
  • westside8westside8
    Bfillmaff wrote: »
    Well, shit... You are right - Seems every property on the strip is charging one these days.

    Ever since CET changed their stance and started charging, that's basically the case. TI will allow you to waive the fee though but sounds like it's not an option as price is significantly higher.
  • PocketsTwosPocketsTwos
    pkrfce9 wrote: »
    I think flight from Detroit and 5 sleeps at best western was around 600us all in for that time frame.

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    What's the deal with flying out of Detroit/Buffalo anyway? I have never found good enough deals to consider this option. A few weeks ago on bookit.com I found 7 nights at Treasure Island, westjet flight (upgraded to noon arrival in Vegas and afternoon flight home), and two tickets to a show for under $1000.00 all-in (Can. Funds). With the extra gas and time it takes, I don't get it. If only westjet were offering flights to Vegas out of Waterloo Wellington!
  • pkrfce9pkrfce9
    Remember to add an extra 200us for the TI resort fee.

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  • JimmyHoJimmyHo
    I'm staying at the Mandarin, after my direct flight from Toronto. You are welcome to hitch a ride in my limo to the Best Western or whatever other shithole you are staying in lol :)
  • westside8westside8
    pkrfce9 wrote: »
    Remember to add an extra 200us for the TI resort fee.

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    TI will waive if you ask.
  • westside8westside8
    PocketsTwos wrote: »
    What's the deal with flying out of Detroit/Buffalo anyway? I have never found good enough deals to consider this option. A few weeks ago on bookit.com I found 7 nights at Treasure Island, westjet flight (upgraded to noon arrival in Vegas and afternoon flight home), and two tickets to a show for under $1000.00 all-in (Can. Funds). With the extra gas and time it takes, I don't get it. If only westjet were offering flights to Vegas out of Waterloo Wellington!

    I've found Vegas flights for low to mid $200s before, but even now at $330~ consistently and if you're going with 3-4 others it's potentially worth it
  • BfillmaffBfillmaff
    PocketsTwos wrote: »
    What's the deal with flying out of Detroit/Buffalo anyway? I have never found good enough deals to consider this option. A few weeks ago on bookit.com I found 7 nights at Treasure Island, westjet flight (upgraded to noon arrival in Vegas and afternoon flight home), and two tickets to a show for under $1000.00 all-in (Can. Funds). With the extra gas and time it takes, I don't get it. If only westjet were offering flights to Vegas out of Waterloo Wellington!

    With the flight out of buffalo we stayed at the Wynn for $700 all in (plus resort fee) - Well over 1k if we flew from Canada. I am biased though as BUF is the same distance for me as YYZ. If you can find a non stop from Toronto for a reasonable price, yeah of course!
  • PocketsTwosPocketsTwos
    Bfillmaff wrote: »
    With the flight out of buffalo we stayed at the Wynn for $700 all in (plus resort fee) - Well over 1k if we flew from Canada. I am biased though as BUF is the same distance for me as YYZ. If you can find a non stop from Toronto for a reasonable price, yeah of course!

    Sounds like a good deal, how many nights was that?
  • PocketsTwosPocketsTwos
    westside8 wrote: »
    TI will waive if you ask.

    Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately I haven't stayed anywhere on strip that doesn't
    charge a resort fee.
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