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Wise Gamble · 03-13-2013, 01:47 AM

I am going with a friend. Still a few details needed to be worked out.

Where to stay: Looking at Craigslist for spots is an option. Quad is a cheap hotel located directly in the middle of the strip. Hostels are cheap but a bit of a walk from Aria/Venetian/Bellagio where we will be mostly playing poker. Rent is really cheap during the summer (cheap year round really) but I am sketched out by CL and would keep valuables in a safe at a hotel (passport, cash, etc.)

Another thing is comps. Usually get anywhere from $1-$3/hour when you play poker. My buddy and I will just hoard up for free buffets. Food is cheap anyways.

We are both playing 2/5-5/10 NL and also love to bet baseball. I've heard the Venetian is soft for 5/10 especially during the WSOP. We will be playing 10+ hours a day but also once in awhile I'd like to take a break and do some fun stuff. Clubs, bars, some shows. I've heard while playing poker here in Vancouver that the Beatles show at the Mirage is the best show on the strip.

I've been to Vegas 4 times with family but never gambled because I wasn't 21. I turn 21 in a few months so should be interesting.

03-13-2013, 01:47 AM	#530
Wise Gamble Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2010 Exp:	I am going with a friend. Still a few details needed to be worked out. Where to stay: Looking at Craigslist for spots is an option. Quad is a cheap hotel located directly in the middle of the strip. Hostels are cheap but a bit of a walk from Aria/Venetian/Bellagio where we will be mostly playing poker. Rent is really cheap during the summer (cheap year round really) but I am sketched out by CL and would keep valuables in a safe at a hotel (passport, cash, etc.) Another thing is comps. Usually get anywhere from $1-$3/hour when you play poker. My buddy and I will just hoard up for free buffets. Food is cheap anyways. We are both playing 2/5-5/10 NL and also love to bet baseball. I've heard the Venetian is soft for 5/10 especially during the WSOP. We will be playing 10+ hours a day but also once in awhile I'd like to take a break and do some fun stuff. Clubs, bars, some shows. I've heard while playing poker here in Vancouver that the Beatles show at the Mirage is the best show on the strip. I've been to Vegas 4 times with family but never gambled because I wasn't 21. I turn 21 in a few months so should be interesting.