That's awesome, thanks. Fwiw pay structure is
1st- 20k
2nd- 10k
3rd- 7k
4th- 5k
6th-10th - 2k ea
11th-20th- 1500 ea
21st-50th- 1k ea
51st-100th- 500 ea
101st-200th- 200 ea
201st- 250th- 100 ea

Problem is, no idea how many runners

Thanks for chiming in tringlomane!

I think this is a graduated payout. So playing pretty straight forward seems to be the way to go. Only thing I was considering was keeping 3 to a Royal no matter what, sans aces. But I guess if you had 3OK jacks or better, keeping that due to odds of hitting 4OK would be better. May have to think about 3 to a Royal with a 10 vs. a jacks or better pair as well. Hmmm?

I hope you are right about the format being DDB. My game of choice so I won't have to think much when playing fast.

Edit: Canoe found more info on pay structure. Cool!

Have a question re a hospital bill I received

Was in Vegas on October 10th and rolled my ankle quite badly on a step in Hakkasan, I was taken to hospital in an ambulance to get looked at because I couldnt put an ounce of weight on my leg

Went to Freemont Emergency, got x-rayed but no bone damage, just badly strained. I was strapped up and sent on my way without a whole lot of advice, but on the way out I had to pay the bill. I was charged (what I was told) was a fraction of the actual cost, I was given an 80% discount of about 3.5k. I paid the few hundred in cash and hobbled out

A week later I went to Harmon Medical to get it checked out again because it wasnt tracking very well, but I dont think thats important in this story

Back home now, over a month later I receive a bill from Fremont Emergency Services for $1257.00 for Level IV Evaluation the strapping of my leg I assume

Obviously I'm confused, I hear stories of the US medical system and my mates joked that I'd get a bill when I got home but I didnt think it would happen. I was never told Id be getting a bill, as far as I was concerned and understood when I left the hospital after paying it was all square

Could someone shed some light on the situation that maybe I'm missing?

I played in a CET VP tourney once, the machines were DDB also got a plush blanket as a gift for playing in it. I think they were 10 min rounds but not 100% sure on that. You pretty much need to hit a royal to be in the top of the payouts. There was probably 500+ entrants and I played at the Flamingo. I play VP like a court stenographer but couldn't hit any premium hands so finished really low in the standings.

I would say just play as fast as you can to get in the most hands.

Good luck!

Hey Vegas pros, a couple questions. Sorry if already posted, but 641 pages is a lot ^^

- Where can I find the best french bakery ? I can't live without my croissants every morning. It doesn't matter it it's off-strip, I'll have a car.

- Same question for thai massage. I'm talking about REAL traditional thai massage (kind of assisted yoga), not the ones in crappy parlours. If anyone has a good tip on it it would be great !

- Then, about the Strip Clubs. It's been about 10 times I go to Vegas, but never been in any strip club... I'll give a try next time, but would prefer a club with pole dancers. I mean real pole performances & shows. I heard that the Rhino & the Sapphire are not the best place for that. Any recommendations ?

- And finally, any advices on a good book store where to find books about LV history ? I guess Borders has it, but if you know about small independant stores let me know


Many thanks for your help !

Yes, they can and usually do send out bills for any unpaid services. I don't know the situation as you left, but I'm guessing there was confusion over what you were paying, or there were delayed charges that weren't included at the time. Often physicians bill separately from the hospital, too. Yes, you are supposed to pay it. If you don't pay it they can and often do take you to court. If you show up, you can make a case as to why you shouldn't pay, but "I don't want to" won't get you far. If you don't show up, the provider will get a summary judgement against you. And then they can get more help from the courts to tap your paycheck directly from your employer if you still don't pay.

Medical debt is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the US (say the headlines). The medical industry is absolutely cut-throat about it. If you have three hours, read: http://content.time.com/time/magazin...136864,00.html

If you're from a far off land, I'm not sure there's a lot they can do to force payment. But IANAL. I have no idea how a civil judgment rendered by a US court would impact someone from Canada or Australia or wherever.

Cool indeed. I don't have time to do it now, but I am probably going to look into what kind of score distributions we get with the "all royal strategy" when I get the time, and compare this to playing straight up to look at "EV considerations" for various field sizes. Hopefully in the next week or two.

Hey KingBB, do you remember how many rounds? Did only your top score count? Or were they added together?

Yeah Im from a far off land (aus)

Not really the money thats the issue, just the 'what the hell' at receiving a bill I thought I already paid

Also the bill is out dated, it was due a few days before it arrived at my house here in Australia.

I was insured for the trip so I'll contact my insurer and hopefully its not an issue (only thing that worries me is the time passed and if theres some time limit on lodging a claim since the insurance expires)

If they dont help me I'll call the hospital and get some clarification but if I've gotta pay I've gotta pay, def wont try and take them on or anything

I had a similar situation and was confused too why I received another bill. I let some time pass too because at first I mistakenly thought this was a receipt for what I already paid (the amounts were very similar). Then I contacted them and found out that the doctor bills seperately from the hospital which is something I wasn't made aware of earlier. Then I just paid up and handed in the bill to my travel insurance which reimbursed me no problem. I am from a different country then you though and thus obv have a different insurer so I can't speculate whether it will be a problem with your insurance company or not.

I have found Gambler's Bookstore to be the most interesting. They have moved since I've been there and I am not sure of the location See: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/33...-vegas-685129/
Google-ing I find something called Gamblers book shop, but I do not know if they are the same.

Paris casino for french bakery

Bouchon bakery at the V.

no


yes


I mean neither is going to feel terribly authentic, but at least one of them is good.

Thanks, because that's the point : I'm looking for authentic, being myself a french bakery owner in BC.
I heard about "Bonjour Bakery & Café". Anyone tried it ?

it is actually the Gamblers Book Club, now located on Eastern Ave, just east of the airport.

http://gamblersbookclub.com/

I searched for this and I know it was talked about at some point (not sure if it was ITT or its' own thread) but can anyone tell me which, if any, casinos on the strip will let you order smoothies, or a "smoothie-type," non-alchohol type drink?

Just ask for strawberry juluius or orange julius at most any casino.

Every casino will be happy to serve you non-alcoholic versions of most cocktails (obv. not martinis). Try a Virgin Pina Colada, usually served with whipped cream and a little umbrella, or a Virgin Strawberry Daquiri. Also you can get pineapple juice, or pineappple juice with a splash of cranberry (The latter was suggested to me by a cocktail waitress to whom I will be forever grateful.) Ask them.

Question for all of you: Where can I get a frozen banana Pina Colada?

just a guess - FAT TUESDAYs?

the strawberry/orange julius at the aria is killer. and by that i mean when you blend the flavors.

No real frozen banana pina coladas at FT, just their premix, but I learned something. I thought I'd have to go back to Louisiana to visit one of their daquiri bars (in greater New Orleans they are as common as McDs). I don't suppose any of their Las Vegas locations are drive-thru....

Best strawberry Julius I found was at Ceasars, but I did not try Aria.

I booked a free room through a Total Rewards offer and am wondering if I skip my reservation entirely, will I be charged anything? All I could see was this:

Cancellations and date changes must be received 24 hours prior to your arrival date (no later than 6pm local hotel time). Failure to do so will result in a no-show fee or a charge of one night's room and tax. No refunds will be accepted without a valid cancellation number. For any changes or cancellations, please call 1-800-991-8888.


Even if its a free room, do they charge a "no-show" fee?

Not a no show fee, but it will ding your future comps pretty bad

Say you booked 3 nights comped, those days will show in their system as three days you played $0 and drag your Average Daily Theoretical Loss down.

Cancel 25 hours before your reservation date if youre not going to make it if you want to continue to be able to get free rooms/freeplay etc

why don't you call them up and find out duh