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07-08-2010 , 05:06 PM

CoachKirby

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I will be out in Vegas next week and would love to watch some professionals play, if only for a few minutes in between my own sessions.

I plan on moving up and down the strip and visiting the big name casinos and was wondering if anyone knows where I could spot any big names. Or is it possible that a lot of pros could be taking some time off after the WSOP?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

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07-08-2010 , 05:19 PM

slickpoppa

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The poker room at the Mirage in Vegas is the center of the poker universe. Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth...The legends consider it their office.

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07-08-2010 , 05:33 PM

B00M

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Originally Posted by slickpoppa

The poker room at the Mirage in Vegas is the center of the poker universe. Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth...The legends consider it their office.

lol

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07-08-2010 , 07:30 PM

medonkyou

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bill's gambling hall. I saw vinny favorito's roommate there the other day. (sick brag)

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07-08-2010 , 08:11 PM

Steven Segal's Dad

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Originally Posted by slickpoppa

The poker room at the Mirage in Vegas is the center of the poker universe. Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth...The legends consider it their office.

pretty much priceless...sorry, had to tap the tank

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07-08-2010 , 08:13 PM

Caponeny

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bellagio and aria, broke ones hang around 0sheas

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07-08-2010 , 10:32 PM

Pork Fri Rize

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Originally Posted by Caponeny

bellagio and aria, broke ones hang around Fremont St.

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07-08-2010 , 11:34 PM

llGotPhshll

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Online.

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07-08-2010 , 11:37 PM

Vlorg

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Originally Posted by medonkyou

bill's gambling hall. I saw vinny favorito's roommate there the other day. (sick brag)

That guy is a reg at Bill's. Tilts super easy. I way overbet a river. He declared to the table I was bluffing, in an extremely sure of himself manner. He called his stack. I flipped over quads. (sick brag)

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07-09-2010 , 05:38 AM

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madlex

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Just walk into Bobby's Room (you'll prolly have to show the guy at the entrance some chips worth 50k), ask for some autographs and play a bit with them..

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07-09-2010 , 03:41 PM

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Rev3Poker

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santa fe station

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07-09-2010 , 04:52 PM

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ucantcme63

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Bobby's room

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07-09-2010 , 05:43 PM

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medonkyou

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Originally Posted by Vlorg

he seemed very douchey imo. He bragged about being vinny's best friend and i brought up the thread i saw on here about him cheating people out of money (borrowing and never re-paying) and he said he knew him well and it was 100% untrue. Then, within 20 minutes of conversation, I find out he's only lived with vinny for like 2 weeks and he already loaned him money! (sick beat)

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07-09-2010 , 06:25 PM

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Vlorg

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Originally Posted by medonkyou

Ha...this may not be the same person. This was about 3-4 months ago when I first saw him (and about 8 sightings after) and although "very douchey" is exactly what I would use to describe him, AND he bragged about being vinny's "best friend" I now realize that Vinny probably rotates through room mates quite often if he is borrowing money from them as well.

This guy also (according to the dealers) used to play poker at higher stakes, was somewhat known, was good, etc....but all I ever see of him was buying into the .5/1 Bills game at $40 at a time. Maybe he loaned Vinny a little too much money.

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07-09-2010 , 07:00 PM

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medonkyou

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Originally Posted by Vlorg

haha i'm guessing it was a different roommate/best friend. The guy i'm thinking of was very overweight. Definitely same type tho: short buying into a .50/1 game yet continuing to brag about all his monies. Either way, f*ck vinny and his roommate(s)

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07-09-2010 , 07:10 PM

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Saklad

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Originally Posted by slickpoppa

The poker room at the Mirage in Vegas is the center of the poker universe. Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Phil Helmuth...The legends consider it their office.

I stayed at the Mirage last weekend and they were all there. I didn't see Chan though, but Ivey, Greenstein and a few Whales from Europe had some crazy mixed games going. It's a must see! Have fun OP.

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07-10-2010 , 05:09 PM

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Moneymaker was in my 2/5 game at MGM Grand last Thursday night (true story, unlike about 75% of this thread). One guy at the table took it upon himself to act like a total jackass by virtual-fellating him every chance he could and even paid for his massage. Absolutely embarassing. He even said it was an honor and privilege to play with him, and to pay for the massage. Good god. Is this really how people react in the presence of any random pseudo-pro? Can't imagine what this guy would have done if Doyle had sat down. Probably would have been a mess to clean up.

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07-10-2010 , 05:11 PM

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medonkyou

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i played with paul wasicka for about 6 hours last summer at mgm. Good times. I had just moved from the place where he's from. I did not pay for his massage however...

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07-11-2010 , 04:16 PM

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PwnedDonk

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Probably just trying to keep him at the table

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07-11-2010 , 06:21 PM

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Pr0digy

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the pros play at fulltiltpoker.com

thank me later

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07-11-2010 , 06:32 PM

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blane

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Actually all pros play in the Poker Palace. Secret spot, no tourists go up there.

http://www.allvegaspoker.com/room_62.html

It's also an awesome room.

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07-13-2010 , 04:19 PM

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abb1987

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Originally Posted by blane

Actually all pros play in the Poker Palace. Secret spot, no tourists go up there.

http://www.allvegaspoker.com/room_62.html

It's also an awesome room.

lolz

but seriously...lolz

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07-13-2010 , 04:22 PM

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blane

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I actually plan on visting the place on this year's trip. The review sounds so funny I have to see this once

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