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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.

It's because there have been so many high-quality counterfeits.

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06-21-2008 , 11:39 AM

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EMc

EVP of Threads and GM

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,479

I just got my check from stars today, I ordered it on monday.

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06-21-2008 , 01:48 PM

#453

ThaHero

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,792

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Originally Posted by EMc

I just got my check from stars today, I ordered it on monday.

So I should have time.

Thanks.

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06-21-2008 , 06:22 PM

#454

__seth

newbie

Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24

in vegas right now, and am looking to trade cash for some online dough. want about $10,000 spread over stars/tilt but if you have less and can help out let me know (well, at least 2,500). i figure there's got to be a lot of people out here now with plenty of cash on them. we'd meet in person (i'm at the wynn) and i'd give you a small % for the favor. thanks.

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06-22-2008 , 02:40 AM

#455

robracing

grinder

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 634

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Originally Posted by JRo

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/?

No disrespect intended bud, but considering that Nigeria is the home to more than 3/4 of the financial scams on Earth, I wouldn't trade a $10 Rio food voucher for a $10k Nigerian cashiers check!

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06-22-2008 , 10:33 AM

#456

Guil

centurion

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 159

Will I be able to buy in to a WSOP event using my Visa?

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06-22-2008 , 12:00 PM

#457

Guil

centurion

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 159

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Originally Posted by Guil

Will I be able to buy in to a WSOP event using my Visa?

Nvm I just got my answer after reading the hole thread.... but will I at least be able to use it at restaurants, shows, etc. and will I be able to withdraw some funds at a local bank/atm. thanks

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06-22-2008 , 01:40 PM

#458

MFCMark

grinder

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 664

Any good wifi spots? Foolishly booked a hotel with only cable connections, but 4 of us want to play the Sunday majors.

Cafes are good, free is good but don't mind paying, hotel lobbies with details of SSIDs are good.

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06-22-2008 , 01:46 PM

#459

robinsons

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 242

where's the best place to buy some prepaid mobile phones close to the strip and how much are these likely to cost?

due to roaming charges don't want to have to use my own phone while there, thanks!

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06-22-2008 , 03:38 PM

#460

pig4bill

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,895

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Originally Posted by Guil

Nvm I just got my answer after reading the hole thread.... but will I at least be able to use it at restaurants, shows, etc. and will I be able to withdraw some funds at a local bank/atm. thanks

Yes, if you're talking about a plastic card and not a document that allows you to travel to foreign lands.

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06-22-2008 , 03:45 PM

#461

lost vegas

centurion

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 123

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Originally Posted by MFCMark

pretty much everywhere has wifi. mcdonalds has wifi out here.

just a random suggestion would be coffee bean on maryland. take tropicana east away from the strip to maryland, then turn left and it'll be on your right.

depending on traffic it'll be 5-10 minutes from the strip.

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06-22-2008 , 06:34 PM

#462

Christophers

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,516

A quick noob Q - if I wire $40k to the Bellagio, how much of it will they typically allow me to take out in cash right away? (I'm only thinking of a few k in walk-around money)

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06-22-2008 , 09:47 PM

#463

DoGGz

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Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

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Originally Posted by Christophers

A quick noob Q - if I wire $40k to the Bellagio, how much of it will they typically allow me to take out in cash right away? (I'm only thinking of a few k in walk-around money)

I think the answer will be 0.

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06-22-2008 , 10:19 PM

#464

JRo

grinder

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 545

..was totally leveling on the nigerian check LOL..

Question, Can you just have stars wire money to the Rio and picj it up there [for WSOP, table games, sats, or eventual cashout??].. this seems like the best move for me vs wire to my account then wire to rio. I have a question in at support on this as well.

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06-22-2008 , 10:36 PM

#465

Josem

human chemical weapon

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18,193

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Originally Posted by Guil

Nvm I just got my answer after reading the hole thread.... but will I at least be able to use it at restaurants, shows, etc. and will I be able to withdraw some funds at a local bank/atm. thanks

Yeah, the whole idea of Visa (and Mastercard) is that you can use it across the world.

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Originally Posted by MFCMark

The four of you should each chip in $15 and buy a wireless router. Shouldn't be too hard to set up.

If you have decent stakes, it's probably worthwhile to use your own router so you can secure it.

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Originally Posted by robinsons

where's the best place to buy some prepaid mobile phones close to the strip and how much are these likely to cost?

due to roaming charges don't want to have to use my own phone while there, thanks!

I went to Walmart, and got a Net10 phone - $30 for 300 minutes of talk time, including the handset and no contracts/ongoing fees.

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06-23-2008 , 02:22 AM

#466

JamesAt15

adept

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 740

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Originally Posted by Josem

I went to Walmart, and got a Net10 phone - $30 for 300 minutes of talk time, including the handset and no contracts/ongoing fees.

This is a great idea. Unfortunately the Walmart I went to in Vegas was pretty far off the strip. We got a cab out to one (flight lost our luggage and we wanted to get some cheap toiletries and change of clothes) but getting a cab to come pick us up afterwards was near impossible. I think you'd better have your own rental car if you want to try this.

Can you buy these phones in the airport anywhere, or would that be too convenient to be allowed or too expensive to be practical?

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06-23-2008 , 05:07 AM

#467

T_Mac

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,939

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Originally Posted by Christophers

A quick noob Q - if I wire $40k to the Bellagio, how much of it will they typically allow me to take out in cash right away? (I'm only thinking of a few k in walk-around money)

Apparently it is up to their "discretion" but I got 10% I believe. I think 10-15% is the max. Be nice to the clerk.

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06-23-2008 , 08:07 AM

#468

Praetor

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 11,807

how does dentistry work in the US? I think I just broke a filling

Do i just look up a dentist and get an appointment or what? how expensive?

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06-23-2008 , 09:26 AM

#469

4_2_it

Preventer

Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 24,744

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Originally Posted by Praetor

Do i just look up a dentist and get an appointment or what? how expensive?

Pretty much. I'd call two or three and ask them the price to get a filling replaced. No idea how much it costs as my insurance covers it.

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06-23-2008 , 11:09 AM

#470

feesjah

adept

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 789

I have a room at the wynn for 2 weeks and invited a friend along with me. Now suddenly my best friend says he wants to come too (at first he didnt wanna go) so i said yeh thats cool but you ll have to sleep on the floor. (he s in the army and used to stuff like that lol).

also, friend nr 1 will only be there for 1 week. (so the other week there wont be a problem)

so would it be a problem if there were 3 people staying in the room instead of 2 ?

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06-23-2008 , 12:09 PM

#471

MichaelB

adept

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,012

I don't want to deal with taking too much cash on a flight, so I was going to just take a small amount of cash with me and bring the rest of my money in a cashiers check. Sadly, I really have no idea how a cashiers check works with a casino.

Do I have the check made out to The Rio? Will they just give me cash/chips? Will they deposit it into an account at the Rio for me that I can take out whenever I want? Do I have to have an account with them before I get there with my cashiers check? Help please, I am clueless =]

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06-23-2008 , 12:23 PM

#472

jakhamma

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,521

just wire it.

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06-23-2008 , 12:33 PM

#473

too eazy

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,082

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Originally Posted by Praetor

how does dentistry work in the US? I think I just broke a filling

Do i just look up a dentist and get an appointment or what? how expensive?

wait until you get back to your homeland if you don't want a 3k+ bill

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06-23-2008 , 12:49 PM

#474

DoGGz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17,315

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Originally Posted by too eazy

wait until you get back to your homeland if you don't want a 3k+ bill

Replacing a filling doesn't cost 3k. Stop feeding him bull****. Shouldn't run over $200.

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06-23-2008 , 06:28 PM

#475

Bobo Fett

Carpe Diem

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 56,909

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Originally Posted by feesjah

I wouldn't sweat it, I'm sure I've stayed with similar arrangements many times.

Worst case if they figured it out (and I have no idea how they would nor do I think they really care to monitor this), I would think you would just have to pay the extra $$ they normally charge for an extra person.

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