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I played it recently. If I remember correctly it is 1-2 5-to-go, open raise to 15, add 5 for each caller. Utg or button straddle for 10, open raise to 35, add 10 for each caller. With a button straddle, pre-flop action starts with the small blind. $500 max buy-in. I think it is the same structure as the Venetian 1-2. The exact details may differ slightly for either game.

Last edited by Critical; 12-30-2015 at 11:23 PM. Reason: They might not allow straddling.

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12-31-2015 , 02:54 PM

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rrb

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Its the same as the Venetian. Or they probably inherited the 1-2 Venetian plo game. Its too bad, I liked the 1-3 structure. Pot limit pre-flop, open for 12 (plus 3 for every limper); then pot limit after the flop in increments of 5's.
And Thank you for the updates.

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12-31-2015 , 04:28 PM

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Bdywax

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Originally Posted by rrb

This is surprising. They kept it 1-3 with no straddle to keep the game smaller and be more inviting to lower level players. I mean the 2-5 game has plenty of action, especially if it's the 2-5-10 (rock) game. The 5-10 game back in March was uncapped and played really big.

I hope this room doesn't turn into crap with bad floor people like the Bellagio.

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12-31-2015 , 05:18 PM

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TheDudeJoe

tournament director at ARIA

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Originally Posted by Critical

If I remember correctly it is 1-2 5-to-go, open raise to 15, add 5 for each caller.

This is correct. Buy-in $200 - $500
Still no straddle allowed in this game.

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04-04-2016 , 11:39 PM

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mattc74

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Speaking of 1/2 PLO, there was a game running very late on Saturday night....until around 3am at table 23 or 24. I noticed that major security had been called to the game, but it kept running. When the game broke, they had very direct conversation with one of the players who was obviously drunk. They took pictures of him, also read comments off a scripted card so can only imagine a lifetime ban from Aria or MGM.

Was anyone there that can verify what happened? I heard a rumour that perhaps he angled his way out of losing a pot or refused to pay off a bet.

Was handled very professionally by Aria FWIW

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04-04-2016 , 11:39 PM

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mattc74

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This thread should be renamed as Kat no longer works there

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04-05-2016 , 07:31 AM

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Lattimer

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Originally Posted by mattc74

This thread should be renamed as Kat no longer works there

Done! She also hasn't logged in in 4 years, it was a long time coming.

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12-09-2016 , 07:52 AM

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ProfessorEd

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Anyone that can help answer is appreciated.

The $200/$400 mixed or higher that goes at the Aria...line up Matusow, Hellmuth, Brunson. Is this game private? I'm aware of the no private games. I am sure a $100/$200NL or Higher with fish will not allow new players. (Many $10/$20 & $25/$50NL players claim they cannot get into those games)

But is this different for mixed games? Are all welcomed?

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12-10-2016 , 02:05 PM

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Nash_equilibria

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Does anybody know where she is working now, along with all the other ex-Aria managers?

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This thread should be renamed as Kat no longer works there

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12-13-2016 , 12:22 PM

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the drill

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Does anyone have a definitive list of restaurants the poker comps are good for? I know the Buffet, Five50 pizza and Lemongrass are on the list. Have they expanded the list to anywhere else? Thanks for any info.

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12-13-2016 , 12:45 PM

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bigfishead

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Burger Lounge & Aria Cafe

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12-13-2016 , 02:06 PM

#889

the drill

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Thanks bigfishhead. Sure wish they would add a few of the nicer places...

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12-13-2016 , 04:12 PM

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SMPoker

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Jean Philippe Patisserie is also on the list, the spicy chicken sandwich is not bad.

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01-13-2017 , 12:14 AM

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Alternate Identity

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How is the 11am $240 buy-in tournament?

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01-13-2017 , 05:54 PM

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TheDudeJoe

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Originally Posted by Alternate Identity

How is the 11am $240 buy-in tournament?

Pretty good. They have been averaging a bit over 100 players a day.

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01-13-2017 , 08:15 PM

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Alternate Identity

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How is the 11am $240 buy-in tournament?

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Originally Posted by TheDudeJoe

Pretty good. They have been averaging a bit over 100 players a day.

So how long should I plan on it taking me to win it?

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01-18-2017 , 04:45 PM

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Alternate Identity

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Originally Posted by TheDudeJoe

Pretty good. They have been averaging a bit over 100 players a day.

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Originally Posted by Alternate Identity

So how long should I plan on it taking me to win it?

Seriously, how long should I plan on it taking for the $240 buy-in tourney in the best case scenario?

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01-18-2017 , 04:53 PM

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TheDudeJoe

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With 20,000 starting chips, 30 minute levels and a great structure, you should expect a 10-11 hour day if you are expecting to take home the championship hat.

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01-18-2017 , 07:15 PM

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rzw

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Originally Posted by Alternate Identity

Seriously, how long should I plan on it taking for the $240 buy-in tourney in the best case scenario?

Assuming 100 entries, the tournament is down to 20 big blinds at level 24 (50k/100k/15k); at that point, the tournament will have had 11:30 in playing time plus 1:10 in breaks, so it would be about 11:40pm at that point.

Seriously, I would expect it to take not nearly that long (more likely about 9 or 9:30pm, which is about level 19 or 20).

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01-18-2017 , 08:23 PM

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Alternate Identity

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I don't quite understand why you are measuring big blinds for the tournament as a whole.

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01-18-2017 , 09:14 PM

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Lattimer

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Because at that point, there are only 20 BB left in the tournament that is spread among the remaining players. It's extremely likely that if it even gets to that point, either a chop will occur or the tournament will be ending shortly. You were interested in the realistic max time the tournament could take - he answered you along with an explanation of his reasoning.

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01-19-2017 , 12:12 PM

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DaveC95818

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Originally Posted by Alternate Identity

I don't quite understand why you are measuring big blinds for the tournament as a whole.

For a deeper, textbook explanation, consider reading Poker Tournament Formula, BY Arnold Snyder. He formulates this into a cogent, easy to understand concept about nearing end of tournaments, and how much your own stack will need to be at various times and levels.