what do you think of 211 poker.. its a game thats always been in my head.. i bet its really fun

Poker is a lot of fun and strangely enough always in my head also?

Not sure what 211 poker is?

^^^

New variant of Omaha(4 community cards, 4 hole cards, must use 2 OR 3 from your hand).

Matt- any reason why FTP is running bay 101 sattys but no sattys for LAPC 10K?

Add a hi end stud 8 omaha 8 event. This has been popular on ftp for some time.

Schedule and structures finalized here Schedule and Structures

much improved matt. All my complaining must have sunk in. Finally no more play 2 hours then 10 bets a person limit Mixed game events.

Now, if they could only announce chip colorups.....

I'm all about having more OE events, and am planning to play $535 in LA, but where do you get the notion that "This has been popular on ftp for some time"? I have never seen a single OE tournament on full tilt, and outside of a very very rare microstakes cash game, OE cash never runs.

It runs at high limits quite often

Anybody know where to stay close to commerce casino?
I checked the rate with double tree for 3 weeks including the internet and it is $129 per night. Total of a little over 3k for 3 weeks(jan18-feb8). Looking for something in the 2k range for 3 weeks. You guys know any better deals? Last year Matt recommended embassy suites and I stayed there and it was very nice and all but far from commerce and the shuttles didnt run. Looking to stay somewhere closer.

Guest house inn on telegraph road. Clean nice free internet and breakfast but no shuttle.

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Thank you sir. Will look into that one.

and is anybody stayin at embassy suites at downey this year?
does the shuttle bus actually run to commerce casino and back?
thats what i ve been told last year but it didnt.

That is actually a good rate for the Doubletree. We have also made arrangements with the following hotels nearby:

Embassy Suite-Downey (5.8 miles)
8425 Firestone Boulevard
Downey, California 90241
Tel: 1-562-861-1900

Less than 5 nights-$140/night
More than 5 nights-$129/night

All rooms are two-room suites with your choice of either 2 double beds or 1 king. Each suite is beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room and are fully equipped with two televisions, a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, two telephones with data ports and a well lit dining/work table. We have also arrange them to waive the $9.99 daily internet charge during the extent of your stay. They will provide shuttle service to the casino upon request based on availability. The Commerce will also provide shuttle services as well. Just mention the LAPC to secure this rate.

Hilton Garden Inn-Montebello (3.1 miles)
801 N. Via San Clemente
Montebello, California 90640
Tel: 1-323-724-5900

$129/night

One King or 2 Queen Beds, chair with ottoman, large work desk, Herman Miller Mirra chair, complimentary high speed & wireless internet access, 2 phones, each with 2 lines, data port and voice mail, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. The Commerce will provide shuttle services to this hotel. Just mention the LAPC to secure this rate.


http://www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/picorivera

As Allen says, this is a clean option that is 3.3 miles away. After checking the site, you can secure a queen bed for $65/nt or 2 queens for $75/nt.

Thank you for the great info guys. Will most likely be booking with embassy suite again this year as I have some company. Just wanted to make sure I get the shuttle service. They did not have that last year for me.

Sorry it did not happen last year. I have been working with Isela Ramos from the Embassy Suites and she has told me that the hotel shuttle will be available as long as it does not have prior commitments. Also, we will be making a schedule for our shuttle to go to/from the casino. Just figuring out the intervals right now.

Thank you very much Skinny. Taxi rides in LA was very expensive for me last year lol. That is great news for me. =)
Please let me know where to find the schedule when possible. Thanks for the quick replies sir.

Ok Skinny, when do regular sattys start up for LAPC? I believe I went down a week before the first event or at least 4 days before. Can you give me when and what times and if they will be downstairs again (until tournament starts up)?

confirmed embassy is the nuts

Single Table Satellites will start on Friday, January 14th at 10AM and will run til midnight. Buy-ins will range from $40-$120 for about the 1st week. They will be downstairs in the Galleria from the 14th-18th of January. From the 19th on, they will obviously be in the ballroom.

just called embassy suite at downey toll free number and the guy had no idea what lapc was and the rate was $133 and he didnt know about the internet fee covered etc....
i asked him if i can talk to Isela Ramos or manager whoever that you mentioned and he said he cannot transfer and hes the only one i can talk to. I said I'll call back.
Do I just book with this rate and tell the front desk about LAPC? I just wanna make sure.
Thanks.

I apologize for the inconvenience. I spoke to Isela Ramos and she said that the rates are in the computer. She believe that since you called the 800 number, you were sent to central booking for all Embassy Suites Resorts rather than the Downey location and they are not aware of special rates given by any individual property. Below is the flyer for the LAPC from Embassy Suites. If you follow these direction, I am sure you will be able to secure your room. Let me know if you any other problem.

8425 Firestone Boulevard Downey, CA 90241
Tel: (562) 861-1900 Fax: (562)861-8885

The Commerce Casino Group Rate
L.A Poker Classic 2011
Rates valid: January 17, 2011 – March 7, 2011.
Rates subject to availability and length of stay restrictions may apply.
Hotel occupancy tax still applies (9.07% per night).

Enjoy the “Suitest” deal around!

Complimentary Full cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
Complimentary Full bar and light snacks served nightly (5:30 pm to 7:30pm)
Complimentary Parking for all guests
Internet Included with rate
EARN *** Hilton HHonors Rewards & Airline Miles ***
Reservations can be made via fax, e-mail, or by phone!

NAME:
ADDRESS:
STATE:


ARRIVAL DAY: Su M T W Th F Sa

DEPARTURE DAY: Su M T W Th F Sa

BED TYPE: (Please circle) KING DOUBLE SMOKING NON-SMOKING


I AGREE TO COVER THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF CHARGES: (Please circle)

All Charges Room & Tax Food & Beverages

Incidental Charges


(HOTEL USE ONLY) Guest Reservation Confirmation: #_____________

Standard Best Available Rate: $__________ Discounted Rate: $___________




NEW SUITES! Hotel completed $8 million dollar renovation in May 2009!

Thank you again. Will be confirming my reservation as soon as possible.
Everything looks great again this year. Thanks Matt and SkinnyTD.
gl everyone.

Doubletree is the nuts as far as location and cookies. $129 is a little high... you can book the room for $110 if you prepay. Not a ton cheaper, but a bit.

If you're looking for straight up cheap, then there's a Motel 6 in Bell Gardens for $56/night, but of course that's a couple of miles away and no shuttle.

Your only other shot is to try your hand at Priceline.com and hope to get the Doubletree. I've got it as cheap as $59/night that way, but I doubt you'll be able to lock it up for 2-3 weeks.

Hope this helps, good luck.