I can get some of these.
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i) Are the free buses that run from Ballys to the Rio just for paying guests or for anyone?
Anyone. Tip the driver.
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ii) Is the vast majority of action at the Rio everyday or is it worth a trip to Aria etc?
The WSOP room is insane with action, and game types you're likely not to find anywhere else. 1/2 6-card Omaha hi/lo? Sure, why not. 20/40 Razzdugi? Let's make it happen. And a LOT of low stakes PLO, which coming from UK I imagine you might want. Note that the WSOP cash games are not the same as the Rio poker room cash games. The WSOP is back in the convention center.
Other rooms are also awesome during the summer. Visit a whole bunch. There are also cheap and mid-range daily tournaments EVERYWHERE, including at Rio on the real live WSOP tables that aren't being used for bracelet events at the moment.
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v) $1500 events includes registration fee etc or is that extra?
Registration fee is included.
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vi) I arrive late-ish Saturday and want to play in event #9b starting at 12pm Sunday. If I need to go and get a total rewards card before I register, will this take 3 hours standing in a queue? What are the chances of event #9b selling out completely?
If you're staying at Rio, register as soon as you arrive. It's open 24/7. The Total Rewards booth is across the hall from the WSOP registration.
Lines on the days of tournaments can get VERY long. I wouldn't be surprised if even 9am is a long wait. These things probably won't sell out, but you never know. They are very popular, and 1b's tend to have more players. However, last year they extended late registration to four hours, and I can neither confirm nor deny anybody being locked out.
It's a finite space and only getting more popular. Register as soon as you can.
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vii) Any other random tips for a first time visitor to WSOP would be appreciated!
There will be poker celebrities everywhere. Try not to gawk. Don't ask for autographs during breaks of tournaments, no matter how graciously they react. They're there to work, and this is their busiest time of the year.
There's a bathroom in the atrium, to the left if you come in the back entrance with the red carpet. To the right and behind you if you're coming from the Rio.
There's a bathroom down the hallway between the Rio and convention.
There's a bathroom across from the Total Rewards center, a bit before the primary intersection between the banquet halls.
The WSOP is in (at least) two of the banquet halls. Some people completely miss that there's a whole lot more going on in the other room. It's moved around through the years, but I believe last year was Pavilion and Amazon. One of 'em has a big display of bracelets. One has the kickass Final Table stage. You won't believe this thing up close, it's incredible.
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Welcome to Vegas, I hope you have fun!
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