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Originally Posted by Truetellher
Do you have to be 21 to get inside the card room even though you wont drink or gamble? If so how hard is it to sneak in? And do they ID everyone?
Unless you look like your 16 should have no problem going in to watch, just walk in like a boss.
My first trip out for the series was in 2006 courtesy of pokerstars. I didn't cash in the main but had a great time and it only cost me $27.... took a few years off but have been going back for the last 7 years for at least a week playing in various smaller events. While I've only played in the main one other time (got my AA 5 bet all in to QQ villain spikes a Q on the flop to crack my aces) I've had good luck with the cash games (2/5 &5/10) and a few cashes in other bracelet events.
This year I plan to go out for the millionaire maker and stay for 8 or 9 days. Unfortunately I have a conference in Orlando 3 days prior so I'll be flying to Vegas Saturday night for a sunday start in the milly. The marathon looks interesting and may give that a go(structure like a miny main event). I like the 3k 6 max and will probably play that and finish with the senior event. Depending on how I run and how the cash games are I may try the venetian and planet Hollywood as both have decent structured tourneys.
Last year I stayed at the Gold Coast for the first time and didn't find it that bad. I saved almost $1,000 for my 10 day stay. The food options are a bit more reasonable (breakfast buffet $7 and dinner pretty cheap also) and the walk isn't bad at all, just be careful crossing the street as they were ticketing pedestrians for jaywalking and crossing without the light. This year I'm back at the rio as my wife may be coming out (rio has a much better pool). The free shuttle is convenient for getting over to the strip and runs all day just have to plan so your not waiting to long at the stop.
Good luck to all only 4 months to go..