online pros living in Vietnam thread - Page 62

Hey everyone! I'm going to be living in Saigon for a bit and was thinking of playing some online poker while I'm here. I'll probably just open an account on pokerstars. I'm assuming they'll ask for proof of residency, which shouldn't be a problem. What is the best way to go about depositing?

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04-28-2017 , 05:51 AM

#1529

meandi289

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 49

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Originally Posted by saswtr

the best way is to buy Skrill, Neteller or Pst from others

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05-03-2017 , 02:29 PM

#1530

jayloo87

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 186

Hey guys,

Gonna go to HCM for SCOOP in a few days. Will be stay at hostels. Anyone got any recommendation for a good late night place to grind online in HCM?

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05-08-2017 , 05:36 AM

#1531

Kaiwall

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 122

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Originally Posted by jayloo87

Hey guys,

Gonna go to HCM for SCOOP in a few days. Will be stay at hostels. Anyone got any recommendation for a good late night place to grind online in HCM?

I really recommend you to buy a 3G Key as back up if your a playing MTTs- connection can be sometimes very unstable.

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05-08-2017 , 10:32 AM

#1532

MatteoBounce

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,413

There are a bunch of coffee shops like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf that are open 24h and have stable wifi.

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06-15-2017 , 02:19 AM

#1533

waxies_dargle

adept

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 881

bump, been here about a month now, enjoying it, anyone else around who wants to get some beers/play some pool or something let me know

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07-21-2017 , 12:09 PM

#1534

CARDologist

stranger

Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2

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Originally Posted by sl4v3

I'm an online pro living in HCMC, Vietnam (district 2) and interested in starting a thread for those of us living here to exchange information and avoid duplication of effort in getting addresses changed with poker sites, banking, and advice in general about living here. Also possibly meet up for beers or dinner on occasion.

About myself, I'm an online limit pro from the US that moved here in January of this year after a year+ living in Buenos Aires.

My specific questions - what are the chances of successfully receiving checks by mail or courier here?

Who do you bank with? Those of you that have received transfers from poker sites to a bank in Vietnam, are there any problems? Does the bank/government require to show you a work contract or where the funds are coming from? Are transfers subject to Vietnamese tax?

I opened a bank account with ANZ with just my passport. I tried HSBC at first and they told me I need a Vietnamese ID card which I don't have. HSBC also had an $8000US limit on how much I could have in my account at anytime and told me I'd need to show a work contract for some types of deposits/transfers.

ANZ told me I there were no limits on the amount of money I could have in my account. And they didn't mention the need to show a work contract (which doesn't mean they won't be required at some point).

For those of you not doing money transfers, how are you getting your money here?

Also, it looks like my bank account which is in US dollars is of no use as it looks like the poker sites require transfers to bank accounts here be in Euros. So, it looks like I'm going to have to close my US dollar account and open a Euro account and a VND account.

I haven't played since April 15th. Stars has been extremely difficult, unreasonable, illogical and incompetent in getting my mailing address changed - but I'm praying I might get final approval this week and can hopefully start working again.

Hi Sl4v3,
Im also from the states and will spend few months in hcmc later this year. I would like to be able to play on Pokerstars while in HCMC.

Can you give me a quick summary on how this is done? local bk accts? neteller, skrills? wire or ACH transfers? any advice would be great.

If you are still in hcmc, beers on me, cheers!!!

PS - i am new to 2+2, how the hell can i PM you??

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07-26-2017 , 01:22 AM

#1535

Kaiwall

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 122

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Originally Posted by waxies_dargle

bump, been here about a month now, enjoying it, anyone else around who wants to get some beers/play some pool or something let me know

We used to have some 2+2 beers / dinners in HCMC but has been a while that nothing happened. Are you in the Skype Channel?

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07-26-2017 , 08:18 PM

#1536

waxies_dargle

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Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 881

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Originally Posted by Kaiwall

We used to have some 2+2 beers / dinners in HCMC but has been a while that nothing happened. Are you in the Skype Channel?

PMd

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08-17-2017 , 01:43 PM

#1537

winwin

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 487

Anyone live in Nha Trang? How is it as a beach town compared to other beaches in Vietnam? Initial research has us leaning towards there but I see some in here prefer Da Nang so perhaps that could be an option too.

Mostly just looking for nice accommodations (budget ~$2000 for 3 br) with stable internet (for grinding) in a safe beach town with a good food and party atmosphere.

This is all very preliminary but 2 buddies and I have been living in Costa Rica for 5+ years and are looking for a change of pace while still living on a beach. Nha Trang stood out after initial research but open to other places based on others advice.

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08-25-2017 , 07:16 AM

#1538

joomorrow

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 136

Just so you know, a new poker club is opening soon in Da Nang - the coastal city (disclaimer: I'm one of the shareholders).

Check it out here:
https://www.facebook.com/winpokerdan...66198933605118

I'm sure we have one of the best view among all the poker rooms in Asia

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08-27-2017 , 05:35 AM

#1539

viking1

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Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 907

Are Vietnamese girls shy or like Thai girls , get her into the bedroom and it will be a wild night.

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08-30-2017 , 01:53 PM

#1540

specie

newbie

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 28

My experience seems to be Viet girls are more shy than Thai.

Anyone have PokerStars they're willing to trade for Vietnamese currency or USD? Can meet in person for exchange. PM me, thanks.

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09-18-2017 , 08:55 AM

#1541

GonZo72

adept

Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 911

Any good recommendation for serviced apartment in HCMC?
Budget around 500 usd per month. Only 2 important factors are:
- quiet by daytime
- high speed internet (stable, ideally adsl)

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09-21-2017 , 07:02 AM

#1542

viking1

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Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 907

I'm visiting Hanoi for a few days in December. Any casinos with poker action in the city?

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10-06-2017 , 05:02 AM

#1543

Kaiwall

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 122

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Originally Posted by viking1

I'm visiting Hanoi for a few days in December. Any casinos with poker action in the city?

The poker table in Hanoi Hotel Casino has been removed. You can play now in some Poker Clubs but it's tournament only with a membership required. Rake is usually high. The biggest one in Hanoi should be Win Poker Club but I haven't visited it.

Nha Trang has a place where you can play Cash Games in a casino. ($1/$2 usually but sometimes a VIP Game $5/$10). Ho Chi Minh City will also host the kickoff event of the Asian Poker Tour: http://somuchpoker.com/asian-poker-t...18-in-vietnam/

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10-07-2017 , 05:43 PM

#1544

Marecki

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 419

How frequent are power outages in VN / Nha Trang? I mean, if I decided to bring my desktop pc there would UPS be necessary to grind?

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10-08-2017 , 08:47 AM

#1545

GonZo72

adept

Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 911

No idea for Nha Trang but in Da Nang about 1 power outage every two months

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10-08-2017 , 02:31 PM

#1546

Loc0dice

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 433

Nha trang has outages, depending on the season. When its really hot and busy for sure you will get 1 a day. So yea bring your ups, but you should always have one in Asia.. Nha trang is nice for 1 month after that you will be tired of that place for sure. Only nice place is sailing club and the cinema besides that there is not much else to do lol.

But if you want to focus on grinding, gym and beach its a great place and cheap.

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10-08-2017 , 03:54 PM

#1547

virukunn

grinder

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 482

Any info on how's the visa situation at the moment? Still 3months and extend for another 3 for 150$ or whatever? How many times can u extend before having to go on a visa run? Thanks for any help.

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10-08-2017 , 04:07 PM

#1548

GonZo72

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 911

You can get a 1 year visa (DN), multiple entries, paid mine 250 USD + 135 USD for the stamp at airport. 6 months multiple entries possible too.

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10-08-2017 , 11:50 PM

#1549

guedez

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Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,178

I've been in HCMC, Vietnam for almost 2 years but only noticed this thread now. I know that there are a few home games around the city (know at least of two - min 5k\10k).

If anyone needs help with anything feel free to ask and I might be able to help. It can be anything either related to poker, the city, the country, food, visas, wtv you guys might need.

It's an amazing country. We can also go for a beer! cheers and enjoy your traveling