So here is the thing. I am a diagnosed bipolar person with multiple suicide attempts. I lost my career due to missing too much time from work. I have a very healthy retirement account that I can cash out. I have decided I want to go to Vegas and give it a shot. Will I make it? Probably not, but I will have fun trying to do so. I can live off my account for about 20 years but am going to set aside a small amount as a bankroll to see how far I can run it up. I am finally taking my lithium and my mood is stable and am no longer suicidal. The best thing is I will no longer have to pay for cocktails so I will save a lot of money that way. What is the best/ most fishy place to play NL hold em in las vegas? I am going to be there tomorrow and want to get started right away. I haven't gotten a place yet but figure I could rent a room and just pay cash for a years rent. It will have to be near transportation as I already have 2 DUIs and cannot afford a 3rd one but have no desire not to enjoy cocktails. I actually play better buzzed than sober. Anyhow I am off topic so where should I start? I get in tomorrow afternoon. It is WSOP time so the action should be aplenty. Wish me luck!

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this should end well.

It may or may not but one has to follow ones dreams no? Back to topic where should I play?

I am thinking maybe I should start at the RIP WSOP cash games tomorrow. Not a bad place to start. Feel free to come say hi if you don't believe me. I probably can't hold a job because of how erratic I can be so why not try this

Ever hear of rate of ruin?

Have you considered the possibility that what you are attempting would be harder than holding a job for a lot of people? There are plenty of reasons not to try this. One really obvious reason is you make money from a job. Almost everyone that plays poker loses money.

I hope this is a level because it would be sad if it isn't. I would say this has to be a level, but then there is the fact that people actually do stuff like this. It probably is a level though because why else would you give yourself that SN?


How much are you setting aside?

I'll trade my level moods for 20 years worth of living expenses.

I was a CPA in my previous life and I was very lucky investing since 2009. I was able to save up a lot of money as I had little expenses and a lot of money to put into the market/IRAs. The problem is I never took care of my mental health. I have attempted suicide 4 times and always failed. I know this is probably going to be a fail but ya I am one of those dweebs that enjoyed rounders. I just want to see how long I can make a roll of 10k last. I only plan on playing 1/2 and maybe 2/5 if I can run well. This is money I can afford to lose. Bipolar has devastated my family but I found a way to actually function. If it weren't for the suicide attempts I would still be employed. This is a journey that has bust spelled all over it but why not try. Ya I have a serious substance abuse problem but that comes with the disorder and I don't plan on stopping drinking. I want to know where I should play but I don't want to be a regular anywhere. I am staying in St. George and will be there tomorrow afternoon. I have failed at life. My relationships have failed my career has failed and my family is ashamed of me. What do I have Is a once in a lifetime opportunity. My shrink told me I am a runaway train with no brakes and he is probably right. I just want to live the life if only for a month or two. If I lose the entire 10k I am done. I am just worried about employment because I can't guarantee I won't attempt suicide again. Again advice please where should I play. Feel free to meet up with me tomorrow and say hi. I think I will start at the RIO. I know this is a pipe dream but what do I have left?

Good luck man.. If stuff goes sour, don't kill yourself, just brush it off and travel around the U.S. Working odd jobs, and enjoying life

What do you have left? Sounds like you have a lot of money. Appreciate that you have the opportunity to do anything or live anywhere you want. That's not an option for most people.

You don't mention your poker experience if any and if you can't make it with 2k why burn thru the other 8k just a thought.

Ok for rooms, try them all they all have there nuances start with the V, PH, MGM, Bellagio, Flamingo, Ceasars and see what works for you. The V tends to be the nittier place depending on time of day. PH is a bit more of a looser night place.

If you can afford to lose the money and can take a month or two off, then why not look at this as a fun vacation? That way if you lose, that's okay because you can afford to lose it, and a bunch of people come to Vegas on vacation and lose at the poker tables. You'll just be another guy who had a fun time in Vegas, did some gambling, and tried to see if he could run it up at the poker tables. Nothing wrong with that. A lot of people get the itch to try it out for a short while because they watched Rounders. If you struggle, remember that there are a lot of people who are smart and successful at life who are terrible poker players, so struggling at poker doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. Almost everyone I play against loses at poker, even the regulars.

Don't look at it as "I'm going to try and be a pro and yeah I'll probably fail and if I fail I'll be hard on myself." Almost everyone who looks at it that way is going to be disappointed. In other words, don't come in with really high expectations.

Vegas is a pretty rough town though and there are a lot of negative things that can be really bad for people who are down on themselves or have trouble controlling themselves.

If you think that times have been rough lately, try to use this as a chance to relax. Don't stress out and start thinking you have to succeed at this. Then it would start to feel like another job instead of a fun, relaxing vacation.

Good luck to you and see you at the felt.

One word of advice, if you want any longevity, dont play impetuously.

Las Vegas is a horrible place to go for someone with a substance abuse issue/depression problems.

The combination of the booze/drugs, the parasitic nature of the town in general, and the lack of nature/diversity will suck away whatever soul you have left. I am not saying it does this to everyone, and some people lead very happy lives in LV, but it has an almost 100% success rate against people with your issues.

If I were you and I wanted to try this, I would go somewhere like South Florida. Plenty of games, relatively low cost of living, and the ocean/beach is right there for therapeutic relief. Just some food for thought.

For now I plan on staying at the four queens but would love to find a room to rent that is month to month, or perhaps an extended stay hotel. How is the action downtown? I assume it is much better on the strip. I am looking at this as a midlife crisis/vacation even though I am in my 30s. I think I am still employable if I can keep my crap together. I know the substance abuse is a huge issue, in fact my liver enzymes are already a little bit elevated. That being said I think it is worth a shot. My poker experience is just average/below average. I play in home games all the time but it is your usual low stakes. I generally play ABC poker raise with big hands fold with crap hands. I have taken several trips to Vegas sometimes I win sometimes I lose. I figure either way it will at least make a good story.

If I go bust I won't look at it as a failure but an adventure. Honestly an accountants life is quite boring lol. I think I can get a job in accounting again as long as I take my medicine. This is just one of those things where I have to see how far I can go with this. I will use my 10k to pay for living expenses and everything else. I do not want to be one of those guys that blows his life savings chasing a dream. I am leaving St. George around 3pm or so to get started. I have already booked a couple nights at the four queens. My priority will be to find an extended stay or a room to rent. I just have to make sure I can use public transit because I refuse to drive under the influence ever again.

I would suggest against this. However, good luck and remain well!

Most people play poker for the money. If you already have 20 years worth, why are you taking a shot? If you just invest your money, you'll probably make more than the average low limit grinder. Be in Vegas to enjoy it for everything except gambling. Random boobs in a man's face washes all problems away.

I hate seeing posts like these and hope you turn your life around. If you decide to go through with your plan, post some pics for our entertainment

This either is a Level or the makings of a classic LVL thread..time will tell..

Nic cage?

This does not end well

Level? But if leveling, why make the username look like a level? Either way subbed.

This is pretty close to what I think too.

Vegas can be a depressing place even for the average person. Try and eat healthy, get rest, and get out in nature once in a while. This will do a lot to help you emotional/psychological state.

Because getting "out in nature" is not easy in Vegas maybe you could even just chill by the pool a couple hours each afternoon to help clear your head.

I recommend playing at Planet Hollywood.