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03-16-2023 , 03:39 PM

griffinbbb

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Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 18

I am going to vegas during WSOP this year. I have been to vegas several times but never during the WSOP. I have seen there is a thread about this topic before but it is talking about WSOP at the Rio before COVID.

Can someone who went to the WSOP at ballys in 2022 give some insight on what its like with the cash games in convention center?

Is there really no rake? How many games are there?
Do other rooms like aria really expand poker rooms to put more tables?
What are the wait times like?
Is everything 24/7?
Do you find games are harder or softer with the influx of poker players?

BTW: I only play 1/2 and 1/3

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03-17-2023 , 04:06 AM

Duncelanas

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Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6,334

Of course there is rake. Of course games are 24/7, it's Vegas. This goes for both the wsop convention area and most of the rooms around town. Some rooms expand, it depends.

Wait times can vary but there can be absurd lists depending on when you're there and trying to play. Utilize tools like bravo/atlas and try to call in or sign up for lists on the apps when possible. Sometimes lists are fine, sometimes waits can be hr+ easily.

For the most part I haven't found game quality to be particularly good during wsop, but the games are still plenty beatable. Don't be afraid to tablechange if you get a super grinder-heavy game.

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05-21-2023 , 11:26 AM

Red6

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Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 455

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Originally Posted by griffinbbb

Cash games during the early part of the series can be very good. I did find last year's cash games to be poor compared to previous years. The tournaments appeared to be a much better value last year. Bellagio has added an additional area in the past but lacked the dealers to do it last year. Horsehoe (previously Bally's) has added a new Poker Room. Aria is filled with a lot of backpack wearing youngsters. Great looking room and I would recommend a session. Staffing will be an issue at the WSOP and there will be times where cash games will limited or there might be none. These rooms are easily assessed from the Horseshoe.

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