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05-11-2011 , 12:39 AM

#101

Jason Young

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Originally Posted by ZBTHorton

I actually don't think the Poker Kitchen is THAT bad as long as you are getting food as it is being cooked and not that has been sitting around for a while.

Obviously it's not something to eat everyday. But if you're in the middle of a session and go grab a burger and waffle fries, I've had far worse meals for 12 bucks including a drink.

agreed...

i actually rather enjoyed the chicken burritos

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05-11-2011 , 12:40 AM

#102

the_snail03

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During break I used to just walk about 15mins to Subway. Never had any time issues.

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05-11-2011 , 12:41 AM

#103

loK2thabrain

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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23,204

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Originally Posted by mement_mori

I know you are just making fun but would this actually be an option? I love biking I would guess most places in the us are not very bike friendly.

It's a bit hot to be biking around methinks, but if you don't mind being a little sweaty I'm sure you'd be fine for most of your travels.

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05-11-2011 , 12:44 AM

#104

mikeymer

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Originally Posted by JP OSU

Taking a cab home isn't that bad but having to call cabs to your house to get places sucks balls...

this.

giant pain in the ass when you are trying to go out at night. easier to take a car, leave it parked for free at the casino, pick it up the next day. take a cab home after drinking

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05-11-2011 , 12:44 AM

#105

Pigga

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2 questions:

Any tips you can provide to a first timer to WSOP (playing 1, maybe 2 events) and will be in town for 11 days about.

General amount I should try to "tip" the hotel to try to get a complimentary upgrade for part or entire stay? (likely staying at a dive like IP or something)

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05-11-2011 , 12:46 AM

#106

ZBTHorton

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Originally Posted by Pigga

Vague tips were posted above.

As for the "tip". It's called the twenty dollar trick for a reason. But if you're at IP, there isn't much to get. If you decide the actual hotel you are staying at, then ask, each hotel has little things to avoid.

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05-11-2011 , 12:48 AM

#107

Banned4Life

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Originally Posted by Jason Young

1) all of the restaurants are actually really accomodating on the dinner breaks, and if you tell them they make it a point to get you out in time.

2) even though it may not be gobbo approved----cafe martorano is pretty solid in my book...they are known for there meatballs that are like the size of softballs, and my favorite dish there is chicken downtown...its basically a jacked up better version of chicken parm.

cool, thanks. I've seen so many anti-martorano posts (mostly from gobbo) that I'm a little gun shy, but I sure could go for a good chicken parm.
I remember checking out all-american, running over just ahead of the pack when a break started and they definitely seemed accomodating, ended up going somewhere else for some reason, but I think I'll give them a try this year. I'm a big fan of 9fineirishmen at NYNY, so that's sort of my standard for vegas-style irish pubs, i wonder if mcfaddens will disappoint.

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05-11-2011 , 12:50 AM

#108

gobbo

Trust the fat man.

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I don't tip extra for harrahs tourneys. Way too much rake already.

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05-11-2011 , 12:52 AM

#109

Pigga

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Originally Posted by ZBTHorton

Thanks, sorry to be more specific, for the first event i play (event 20 $1k 2 day1's) do i need to pre-reg or can i just go there the day before when i get in and reg then?

Are the single table sattelites fairly soft?

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05-11-2011 , 12:53 AM

#110

AHanrath

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Originally Posted by Pigga

$20 trick is standard for the try at comps, but at IP, I don't think there is anything worth it...

As someone who comes in solo for the side events without a roll to grind WSOP, I stay at IP and just sleep, **** and shower there.

I suppose if you book a capri or classic room you could try to $20 trick into a deluxe (doubtful if it'd work and my deluxe room is cheaper than the alternatives with my total rewards offer). Any other upgrade you could probably get complimentary if you just asked politely (higher floor, not noisy, etc...)

Just know that you get what you pay for with the IP, location is awesome though.

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05-11-2011 , 12:53 AM

#111

ZBTHorton

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Originally Posted by Pigga

The day before is fine. The day before the day before is better. The day of will be chaos unless you go do it at like 8am or something.

The single table satellites are insanely soft, but they're pretty disorganized at times.

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05-11-2011 , 12:54 AM

#112

Banned4Life

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Originally Posted by Pigga

Pigga, you need to book your room NOW. In my experience with Harrahs/CET, booking early is way more valuable than the $20 trick. Most things that people get with tipping when they arrive I get simply by asking for it when I book my room at least a month ahead of time.

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05-11-2011 , 12:54 AM

#113

ZBTHorton

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Originally Posted by AHanrath

$20 trick is standard for the try at comps, but at IP, I don't think there is anything worth it...

As someone who comes in solo for the side events without a roll to grind WSOP, I stay at IP and just sleep, **** and shower there.

I suppose if you book a capri or classic room you could try to $20 trick into a deluxe (doubtful if it'd work). Any other upgrade you could probably get complimentary if you just asked politely (higher floor, not noisy, etc...)

Just know that you get what you pay for with the IP.

The main thing to know at IP is that you want a room as far away from the strip as possible. The bar area outside plays loud music until 4AM.

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05-11-2011 , 12:58 AM

#114

desperad0oo7

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why wouldn't 2p2 pool some mannies and contract a couple of cab drivers to be "on call" during certain periods? would solve the calling a cab issue a little

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05-11-2011 , 01:00 AM

#115

AHanrath

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Originally Posted by Banned4Life

This.

+My rates went up 14% for my 17 night stay @ IP because I didn't book fast enough and they'll go up even more as they become more booked (booked a couple weeks ago). If I would've realized that they only charge your credit card for the first night and it's fully refundable as long as you cancel 3 days before arrival, I definitely would've booked when I first researched the rates. Granted it's only a difference of about $100, but my inner nit thinks I could've bought some rando girls $100 more in drinks with that

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Originally Posted by ZBTHorton

The main thing to know at IP is that you want a room as far away from the strip as possible. The bar area outside plays loud music until 4AM.

Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely ask for that.

Last edited by AHanrath; 05-11-2011 at 01:13 AM.

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05-11-2011 , 01:01 AM

#116

Pigga

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Yeah im booking hotel likely tonight. Thanks for the info. I figured the $20 trick might not work if its a longer stay, and try $50 or more. My brother did this at IP and got a decent suite there so wasnt sure.

Thank you for the quick answers

Last edited by Pigga; 05-11-2011 at 01:01 AM. Reason: ^thanks

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05-11-2011 , 01:04 AM

#117

ZBTHorton

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Originally Posted by Pigga

Upgrades in general are tougher, regardless of how long you are there.

But I think it's still largely a "can or can't" type deal. As long as it isn't a single, I think they'll do what they can.

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05-11-2011 , 01:14 AM

#118

Cyluscylus

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gaylord in the rio is delicious

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05-11-2011 , 01:15 AM

#119

Banned4Life

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Originally Posted by Pigga

Also, the last few times I've booked at a CET property, I called it in, rather than online, and they told me there would be a $10 charge for reserving over the phone, but then they waived it because the first night of my stay was comped...so don't worry about that extra charge, its likely to get waived once they add up your total. And, since the first night was comped, there was no deposit charged to my card. It wouldn't matter for me if there was a deposit, but I know some people care about that.

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05-11-2011 , 01:16 AM

#120

Pigga

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Thanks again. Yeah went to book right now, but the totalrewards site is down its telling me so i have to wait to see the deals im eligible for.

"Ooops!

Sorry to interrupt your visit, but our Total Rewards system is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later. "

/sadface

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05-11-2011 , 01:20 AM

#121

Billy Bibbit

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Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,286

For Vegas food this awesome post by MrTimCaum deserves a bump. I'm skeptical about #2 food city in the US though.

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05-11-2011 , 01:29 AM

#122

HotKarlMC

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turning 21 right before the main, pretty excited

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05-11-2011 , 01:43 AM

#123

Dantes

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Originally Posted by Cyluscylus

gaylord in the rio is delicious

I agree, Mint is cheaper and better but suffers from being not in the Rio

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05-11-2011 , 03:11 AM

#124

Thecronic420

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Il Mulino(Caesars) or Carne Vino(Palazzo) for Italian

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05-11-2011 , 03:18 AM

#125

Thecronic420

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also Anythingyouwantdelivery.com is a necessity. They will delivery literally anything from food to a bong. They do rape u a bit on charge, but its pretty much the closest thing to a personal asst. They will also deliver food and stuff directly to your table during WSOP events

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