I assumed zero, I've never met my host and sorta prefer it that way.

that's a tad surprising seeing how ever f'ing thing in vegas has someone with their hand out.

Really depends upon how much you use your host. If he is setting up shows, or arranging any reservations, or getting you any other special deals then a Benjamin would be in good taste. If he is just your assigned host does nothing for you other than say meeting you at arrival then a Jackson would seem fine. If you never see him at all and say only get a text or phone call then he hasn't earned a dime. In theory it could get to be a lot more than a Benjamin but everything revolves around what you are asking for and how hard it is to get . Legal or otherwise.

Don't tip your host; it creates a moral hazard, given that they have the discretion to steer actual money your way. I know of hosts who have gotten into hot water this way.

standard is 0.

This is just a shot in the dark, but if anyone is interested in joining up or staying together to talk strategy, save $$ on hotel costs, or just experience the WSOP together, then PM me.
This is my first time going and will be there from 6/26 - 7/3. Planning on playing during the following dates and events:

6/27 - Salute to Warriors
6/28 to 7/1 - Collossus (or other poker tournys on the strip with good structure)
7/2 - Mini Main Event

Are you Swedish woman of questionable morals?

My gf was considering going but I have no idea if that'll work out. This is my first time going to play and that's a pretty likely type schedule I was considering although I was looking at the $800 deepstack and monster stack if it aligned right. I was considering trying to find someone for the tag team event from 2+2 cause my buddy is a bitch and dropped out. Figured what the hell.

PM and we can chat

Entered in the 2+2 post of the year contest.

Why do these posts sound like the beginnings of a future Dateline episode lol?

hmm...on second thought. Nice catch Fly.

Haha tyty.

Yeah in general wouldn't recommend rooming with people you meet on public forums. Add in having a ton of cash to buy into tournaments and it's just an all around bad idea.

Came here to say get Caesar's diamond status if you haven't already. 12 nights at horseshoe booked for $150 total out the door due to a promo + no resort fees. Not $150/night. $150 total for 12 nights.

Dirty Harry's line is actually: "A man's got to know his limitations." Or did you amend it on purpose to make it look like a poker quote?

Sorry if that already has been answered, but how can I get that?

I have it through my Wyndham Rewards Business credit card. A lot of people have it through Founders Card but FC has stopped their agreement with Caesars so that’s no longer an option. The only other way I know of is to gamble a bunch.

I’m guessing the guy who made the post is prepping to share a link to Founders Card since then he’ll get a discount off of his. But again, they no longer work with Caesars and the poster may not be aware of that.

There’s an extremely long thread in Las Vegas Lifestyle about Diamond status and how to get it.

Lot of guys wait until Caesar’s does their 5x or even 10x points weekends and go hit the slots hard and basically get Diamond in a Day easy. Not sure how often they run 5x/10x promotions.

I'm in the process of getting that Wyndham business card. They sure are taking their sweet time though! But the benefits of the status and tier matching look incredible.

This. Haven't booked yet, but I'll likely be staying at the Flamingo, for even cheaper.

I had to call them a few times when I first got it last year. I can’t remember what the issue was but they wanted to talk to me via phone. I don’t know if they just wanted to make sure I was legit or what.

As an aside, is Wyndham Rewards worth having for its own sake? Should I match my Caesars Rewards status with them?

I only got the Wyndham Business Rewards card over another business card because of the Caesars match. I can’t really speak to the other rewards, though.

Ok so you get some kind of card, Wyndham or otherwise, that gets you Diamond Status. That doesn’t mean you’re necessarily getting comped rooms or unreal room deals. That would be based on play, right? Sure, you’ll get Resort Fee waived and parking or whatever is standard benefits, but room rates and/or comped rooms are based on play, not whether you suddenly show up as Diamond because you got a new credit card.

room rates are based on play. but even with minimal play you should get pretty cheap rooms at a lot of caesars properties s-thurs. fri and saturday rates are usually way higher.

No resort fees, no parking fees, no wait for cash games if there’s a list, expedited line for WSOP registration, $100 food voucher, and four free nights per year in Bahamas.

I get comped room offers and discounted room rates but I’m sure if I gambled more, I would get better comps.

I literally only play at WSOP every year and nothing else Caesars related. I was able to book my room at Paris for a week for $200 total, after taxes and everything. Could have stayed the week at Flamingo for $50 but wanted a nicer hotel and closer to WSOP. I’m continuing to check every day for lower rates (they change frequently) and hope to get the week for closer to $150. Oh and I get free suite upgrades at check-in time if any are available.

All because I got a new credit card.