Two Plus Two Publishing LLC Two Plus Two Publishing LLC
 

Go Back   Two Plus Two Poker Forums > 2+2 Communities > Las Vegas Lifestyle

Notices

Las Vegas Lifestyle Discussion of all things Las Vegas. Ask questions about hotels/shows/etc., coordinate meetups with other 2+2ers and post Las Vegas trip reports.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-26-2012, 06:19 AM   #6991
Does not compute
 
doublejoker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,600
Quote:
Originally Posted by NickMPK View Post
I'm coming Vegas next week for the WSOP, and have a simpe question. How do I instruct the cab driver at the airport to take me to the Rio without getting long hauled? What should I expect the fare to be?
Take a shuttle only $6 cab will be much more
doublejoker is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2012, 06:20 AM   #6992
Does not compute
 
doublejoker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,600
Quote:
Originally Posted by Deelah View Post
Okay, so Ive spent the last hour making a $180 Vons delivery order. I did it two years ago and it worked out great, but now it wont. Absolutely last thing to fill in was my "VISA zip code" but they dont accept my Swedish zip or my LV zip (because the card is obv Swedish).

Do you know of any other delivery grocery stores that I can try?

Ill check into Vdara on monday, where is the nearest real grocery store? Not just Wahlgreens on the strip, I need more stuff I guess. Thanks.
There's a supermarket between arville and Decatur on flamingo across from palms. Closest one to you.
doublejoker is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2012, 10:55 AM   #6993

 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Click Avatar for Product Detail
Posts: 9,810
Quote:
Originally Posted by KiNgLeGa View Post
hi does anyone know if you can buy a prepaid sell phone at vegas airport arrivals?
had a hard time finding one last time i was here... thanks
You can try the store that is on the second floor, right above baggage claim. It is along the isle leading to C gate security.
Professionalpoker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2012, 01:54 PM   #6994
Pooh-Bah
 
KingBBinLV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vega$
Posts: 4,612
Quote:
Originally Posted by KiNgLeGa View Post
hi does anyone know if you can buy a prepaid sell phone at vegas airport arrivals?
had a hard time finding one last time i was here... thanks
You can get on at Walgreens or CVS, both have stores on the strip.
KingBBinLV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 11:03 AM   #6995
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
MSchu18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 7,752
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

Quote:
Originally Posted by doublejoker View Post
There's a supermarket between arville and Decatur on flamingo across from palms. Closest one to you.
Supermarket?
MSchu18 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 12:54 PM   #6996
Pooh-Bah
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: @billstraighten
Posts: 3,731
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

Hi, I have been to vegas twice already and am looking to go
7th July to 14th July.
I've stayed in MGM and Harrahs (won't be staying in either again)
I am probly going to play only 2 tournaments and then the rest will be cash games, mainly PLO.
I know the aria runs PLO off peak season but I'd imagine the Rio will have enough PLO action?
Really liked the Aria and am considering staying there, but if the Rio is where I will mostly be I will save some money and stay in gold coast.
billstraightener is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 12:55 PM   #6997
adept
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 949
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

Quote:
Supermarket?
It's a good place to go for food and sustenance last time I checked.


Quote:
Bank of America hands down. Locations all over the country including Vegas.
I keep hearing that they are still pretty scummy though. I know right before and after the crash/bailout they were tacking on a ton of extra little fees here and there. Not sure if they have gotten better since or not.

I guess if I was only going to have a savings account it would be ok.

How is BOA these days overall?



Quote:
a little clarification will help people answer you...

where do you live now? are you moving to vegas?

passport and SSN are probably enough to open an account. they may want proof of current residence as well.

why do you want a bank located in a casino? are you going to be using this as a personal checking/savings account to pay bills and stuff, or do you just want to access money for gambling?
I am currently in MA. Yes I am moving to Vegas to live there for a while.

I will probably have two separate accounts. One for poker BR, the other for life BR.

I guess the bank doesn't need to have a branch in the casino itself per say, just wanted to know if it did for convenience sake.

Do most banks at least have branches on the strip near the casinos, or are most bank branches off strip?

If off strip, how far off strip?

In the case of both Chase Bank, and BOA, when opening a savings account do I need anything more then U.S. Passport + SSN?
ITT666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 02:22 PM   #6998
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,878
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

Quote:
Originally Posted by ITT666 View Post
It's a good place to go for food and sustenance last time I checked.




I keep hearing that they are still pretty scummy though. I know right before and after the crash/bailout they were tacking on a ton of extra little fees here and there. Not sure if they have gotten better since or not.

I guess if I was only going to have a savings account it would be ok.

How is BOA these days overall?





I am currently in MA. Yes I am moving to Vegas to live there for a while.

I will probably have two separate accounts. One for poker BR, the other for life BR.

I guess the bank doesn't need to have a branch in the casino itself per say, just wanted to know if it did for convenience sake.

Do most banks at least have branches on the strip near the casinos, or are most bank branches off strip?

If off strip, how far off strip?

In the case of both Chase Bank, and BOA, when opening a savings account do I need anything more then U.S. Passport + SSN?

Yes, BofA has always been scummy and I doubt they're less scummy now. I ditched them years ago precisely because of the nickel-and-diming. There are plenty of better banks out there, but the big ones are probably much the same.

There are no bank branches in or near the strip casinos. Forget about that. All you'll find are ATMs.

And I know that you know how the google machine works, use that to find bank locations.
eco74 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 02:42 PM   #6999
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
Riverman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 51,664
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

Bank of America is awful, please do not open an account with them.

Chase is much better and has ATMs everywhere nationwide. They still aren't great but are the best of the megabanks.

For day to day banking, credit unions are best.
Riverman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 04:24 PM   #7000
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
MSchu18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 7,752
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

I WILL NEVER USE B OF A EVA... AGAIN... EVA.

EFF B OF A!
MSchu18 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 04:30 PM   #7001
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
Riverman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 51,664
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

PSA: if you are not going solo, the expedia discounts on package trips can be pretty great. if you book flight and hotel together, the savings are usually way more than just booking a flight and paying the poker rate. only exception is wynncore.
Riverman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 05:20 PM   #7002
enthusiast
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 60
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

I agree B of A is terrible for many reasons. However, they do have a branch fairly close to Rio (on Spring Mountain) which can be convenient when ye old ATM card is "broken" (ie maxed out).
acwachter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 05:41 PM   #7003
Pooh-Bah
 
homanga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Auburn, AL
Posts: 5,266
One great option IMO for banks is Schwab. Great customer service and FREE ATM fees anywhere in the world. They refund the amount at the end of the month so no need to find local branches
homanga is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2012, 05:58 PM   #7004
Carpal \'Tunnel
 
MSchu18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 7,752
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

american express in most malls near you
MSchu18 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-28-2012, 04:11 PM   #7005
Pooh-Bah
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: @billstraighten
Posts: 3,731
Re: LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc

I am planning on booking My trip tonight, (7th July -14th) I would love to know.
Where are the majority of PLO cash games running? as this will determine my Hotel.

Regards
billstraightener is offline   Reply With Quote

Reply
      

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright © 2008-2010, Two Plus Two Interactive