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06-19-2008 , 08:19 PM

#426

too eazy

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,082

Could you not just bring Traveler's Cheques and cash them at the cage, then pay for the entry in chips/cash.

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06-19-2008 , 08:24 PM

#427

m_reed05

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Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,611

Do I need to notify Bellagio ahead of time, before I wire money there? Or do I just need to send it and then call to verify that they got it?

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06-19-2008 , 08:50 PM

#428

Bobo Fett

Carpe Diem

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 56,895

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Originally Posted by walrus_poker

Just want to ask them how long it takes a traveler's cheque to clear, if I was to bring it on the 2nd.

Could anyone please help?

Walrus, the fact that you say "a traveller's cheque" and the replies you're getting make me concerned that what you're talking about isn't a traveller's cheque at all. Did you read my explanations below (or look them up on Wiki for better), and if so, which one is/are yours?

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Originally Posted by Bobo Fett

A traveller's cheque is not made out to anybody. They are preprinted in fixed denominations (IE $20, $50, $100, etc), and you sign them when you buy them, and then again when you cash them. They are meant to be used in place of cash at any place that takes them (just about any retailer should), most often by, go figure, travellers. American Express is the biggest issuer of these. The advantage over cash is if you lose them, they can be cancelled and replaced. These are always treated as cash if they are accepted.

A cashier's cheque is similar to a bank draft, or a certified cheque. It will be made out in somebody's name specifically, so it can only be used at whatever place it is made out to. They are meant to be used for a specific purchase. To my mind, they should also be treated as cash, but often aren't when they are from a foreign bank. I found this out when I sent one to Newegg.

I might consider making the call if I have time, but you need to be 100% clear on your terminology here.

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06-19-2008 , 09:09 PM

#429

walrus_poker

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

I haven't got it yet, but it will be a traveler's cheque

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06-19-2008 , 10:19 PM

#430

Josem

human chemical weapon

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18,189

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Originally Posted by walrus_poker

I haven't got it yet, but it will be a traveler's cheque

A traveler's cheque is issued by banks (and, in Australia, a few other financial retail locations).

I'd suggest that instead of getting such a cheque, you just wire your money to the Rio. That way you can't lose the thing, and it'll be possible to confirm transmission of it well before you even leave Australia.

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06-20-2008 , 12:55 AM

#431

walrus_poker

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

Have no idea how wiring works but really prefer to use a traveler's cheque.

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06-20-2008 , 01:18 AM

#432

Bobo Fett

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Originally Posted by walrus_poker

I haven't got it yet, but it will be a traveler's cheque

So this will be one single traveller's cheque? A large denomination for a traveller's cheque. Perhaps that's why the wait time...can't say as I've ever tried to cash a $10,000 traveller's cheque before.

And it won't be made out in anybody's name?

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06-20-2008 , 01:24 AM

#433

walrus_poker

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

I never got a traveler's cheque before, but it will my under my name. Btw, if anyone does decide to call, pm after please, thanks

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06-20-2008 , 01:35 AM

#434

Bobo Fett

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Originally Posted by walrus_poker

I never got a traveler's cheque before, but it will my under my name. Btw, if anyone does decide to call, pm after please, thanks

Any idea what kind? IE American Express, Mastercard, Thomas Cook, etc.

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06-20-2008 , 02:23 AM

#435

walrus_poker

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

No idea, I guess I'll buy the one thats quickest. Didnt know there was different types.

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06-20-2008 , 07:51 AM

#436

Josem

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Originally Posted by Josem

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06-20-2008 , 10:06 AM

#437

4_2_it

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Originally Posted by walrus_poker

Have no idea how wiring works but really prefer to use a traveler's cheque.

Wiring is easy. Just get the rio cage wire instructions (somebody will probably post them here) head to your bank and tell them you want to do a wire transfer. Your money will be waiting at the Rio when you arrive.

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06-20-2008 , 10:43 AM

#438

walrus_poker

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

I really would prefer to do a traveler's cheque, but I guess I could try to wire? Argh

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06-20-2008 , 01:03 PM

#439

MissT74

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Walrus: You are confusing the term traveler's cheque with cashier's cheque. They are NOT the same and the cashier's cheque will take time to clear, so will NOT work for you.

Traveler's Cheque's come in denominations of 10/20/50/100 ONLY and you have to sign each individual "bill" when you buy them at the bank, and then sign again in front of the cashier at the casino cage. THESE do NOT have a "wait" time, and is good right away, but will take you 10-15 mins if not more to sign them all.

Know the difference in the above 2.

T

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06-20-2008 , 02:10 PM

#440

m_reed05

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What was the final word on Ipod touches at the WSOP? I know there was some debate, but never heard if they are allowing them.

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06-20-2008 , 04:15 PM

#441

DoGGz

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Originally Posted by m_reed05

What was the final word on Ipod touches at the WSOP? I know there was some debate, but never heard if they are allowing them.

There hasn't been any debate. No devices with communication technology allowed. Period.

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06-20-2008 , 05:01 PM

#442

theobv

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anybody got a tramadol contact in lv? can pay good.

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06-20-2008 , 06:39 PM

#443

walrus_poker

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 215

Strange the original email I sent clearly said "traveler's cheque" to stars, and they replied back with cashier's cheque. JRo called for me, ty very much

See you all there

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06-20-2008 , 09:33 PM

#444

Guil

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I'm debating on where to stay. I was looking at the Excalibur, and the tropicana since I dont wanna pay a fortune on hotels. Any recommandation on wich is best, or eaven other choises I might want to consider. I want to be staying on/near the strip.

Thanks

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06-20-2008 , 10:01 PM

#445

Bobo Fett

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Originally Posted by Guil

The Excalibur's not bad; certainly nicer than the Tropicana. They were redoing the pool at Excalibur when I was there last summer; I'm not sure if they're done yet.

The Imperial Palace is close to everything and usually pretty cheap...but probably one of the dumpier strip casinos. When I'm just down with friends to drink and gamboool I don't much care about the hotel, so I'd have no problem staying there. When I go with the wife, I'd stay elsewhere.

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06-20-2008 , 10:13 PM

#446

JRo

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Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 545

Called Rio Cage today.

They said that they accept wire, traveler ceck, or cashier check. They said wait on cashier check is only a few minutes. I double and triple checked this "even from australia?". This kind of surprised me. They confirmed only a few minutes for cashiers check.

I asjed for wire info and they referred me to the wsop website.. i couldn't find it off hand.

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06-20-2008 , 10:21 PM

#447

jakhamma

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,521

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Originally Posted by JRo

go here
http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/registration/

click "Click here for Wire Transfer and Check Payment Instructions"

your welcome

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06-20-2008 , 10:44 PM

#448

Bobo Fett

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Originally Posted by JRo

As long as they know it's a legit bank, there's no reason this shouldn't be the case, really. A cashier's cheque is basically a cheque that the bank itself has written to the Rio, so as long as the bank is legit and solvent, they shouldn't have anything to worry about. I would imagine that Vegas casinos who cater to tourists around the world should be familiar with all sorts of different forms of currency.

That being said, I've been surprised before by merchants that don't see it that way, so it's always best to check beforehand as you did.

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06-21-2008 , 02:24 AM

#449

JRo

grinder

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 545

i am avin my friend in nigeria cut me a $10k check for the wsop next week.. if anyone else is interested, will trade nigerian cashiers checks for W$ 10,000.. they should work at Rio, right?

anyone getting in late tue night [1030ish] and want to split a cab or ride to palms/?

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06-21-2008 , 02:54 AM

#450

ThaHero

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Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,791

How long does it take for Stars to send you a check?

I had some car trouble that wiped out some of my cash, so I may cash out some of my BR if I have time. \

Depending on how long it takes is there anyone willing to do a transfer for cash? We can even do it in person cuz I'll probably be bringing my laptop out there.

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