Vegas Tournaments in January 06?
Hey all,
It's been a looong time since my last post, but I'm back. Been busy saving up some money and working on my game. I have a question about Las Vegas. I'm going to be in Vegas from January 11th to 15th for a buddies stag. I'd really like to play in a tournament, or even a few satelites into a bigger tourney. Any idea how I can find out if there are any such events at any of the casinos while I'm there?
Cheers,
Acesfull
It's been a looong time since my last post, but I'm back. Been busy saving up some money and working on my game. I have a question about Las Vegas. I'm going to be in Vegas from January 11th to 15th for a buddies stag. I'd really like to play in a tournament, or even a few satelites into a bigger tourney. Any idea how I can find out if there are any such events at any of the casinos while I'm there?
Cheers,
Acesfull
Comments
http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/poker/tournaments.php
Saraha - 11 pm
Venue - not that great (tables worn)
Bar Service - Good
Rebuy - Yes
Dealer Mistakes - Lots
Limit/No Limit - All Tourney was No Limit
Competition Level - Loose game and no obvious sharks though there were a couple of guys who had played in many LV tournaments. 1 guy said he played in 13 tournaments in 3 days!
Locals - Yes
Luxor - 12 noon
Venue - Nice - well run.
Bar Service - Good
Rebuy - No
Dealer Mistakes - None (that I saw)
Limit/No Limit - 1st hour was limit then rest was no limit
Competition Level - A few good players but mainly average.
Locals - Don't think so - all were tourists
Stratosphere - 9 am
Venue - Nice.
Bar Service - Good
Rebuy - Yes
Dealer Mistakes - A few. Poker Room manager was busy yapping with other employees and not paying attention to tournament.
Limit/No Limit - All No Limit
Competition Level - pretty high level but no obvious sharks
Locals - Yes - none were great players though.
Mandalay Bay - 10 am
A repeat of the Luxor tournament.
Competition Level - some good players.
Flamingo - 6 pm
Venue - Average - well run. Blinds increase rapidly - almost mimics on-line play.
Bar Service - Good
Rebuy - No
Dealer Mistakes - Only at the end when a dealer who admitted he didn't normally deal No Limit started.
Limit/No Limit - All No limit
Competition Level - high (see below).
Locals - Lots and a few who knew all the dealers and admitted to playing allot. One "local' got slow played by a tourist who had AA UTG and lost it. "Slow roll me with a pair of Aces! I'll get it back in a cash game" - quote when he was knocked out.
Overall a great experience. I have been to Vegas twice this year - last trip on the cheap ($235 can for flight(s) and room - Mon to Fri). I would recommend staying somewhere between NYNY and Bally's if you are playing Poker. All the best tournaments (in the $40 to $60 range) are located in this area and within walking distance (or $2 for the bus). Paris, Alladin and Bally's all have cheaper daytime tourney's. I stayed at Circus Circus and rented a car - what I saved on a crappy room I spent on the car. The manor Rooms at Circus are crappy (but clean) and very noisy however the buffet was great.
If you are a high roller check out the 12 noon Wynn tournament. Great room (the Bellagio is also great) and nice ~$12,500 first prize for your $300 entry fee.