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07-03-2018 , 11:47 PM

#601

NDfan

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Ok thanks guys

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07-04-2018 , 05:05 AM

#602

DogFace

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Not really related to the 2018 WSOP necessarily, but did Dan Kelly aka djk123 stop playing poker? I can't remember reading his name on PokerNews all summer.

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07-04-2018 , 07:07 AM

#603

rubixxcube

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Nevermind wrong dan

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07-04-2018 , 03:41 PM

#604

Utah_CUtiger

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Interesting that entry numbers at nearly every event were down from last year yet the main event is going to have an increase.

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07-04-2018 , 05:00 PM

#605

ZenForest

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this years main event starts at $75/$150 with $50k starting stack. two hr levels (i think). has the structure of the main event changed much ove the last several years ?

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07-04-2018 , 05:11 PM

#606

Utah_CUtiger

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Originally Posted by ZenForest

this years main event starts at $75/$150 with $50k starting stack. two hr levels (i think). has the structure of the main event changed much ove the last several years ?

2016 was the first year with a 50K starting stack. It had been 30K for a few years after traditionally being only 10K

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07-05-2018 , 09:13 AM

#607

plog

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I've scored and tracked structures since 2015. Here's what I have for WSOP Main Event:

2015 -- 290 S-Points
2016 -- 339 S-Points
2017 -- 339 S-Points
2018 -- 339 S-Points

It got better in 2016 and hasn't changed since.

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07-05-2018 , 01:35 PM

#608

michelle227

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Originally Posted by pig4bill

And pay 3.5% in fees.

With the banks being closed tomorrow, you may have to resort to using one of those cash transfer apps and finding someone with a pocketful of lammers to sell. Alternatively, visit the main cage at the hotel you're staying at and see if they will advance you the money.

Banks being closed would not preclude the use of even a non-rewards debit card. But beyond that, we GET it...you place ZERO value on your time wasted in line and you apparently have no clue how to maximize the credit card rewards.

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07-05-2018 , 02:08 PM

#609

TexasLexus

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Nothing but negativity from this chick in all her posts today. Jeez.

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07-08-2018 , 04:25 PM

#610

pig4bill

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Oh no!! You used to be able to count on Phil Ivey not to succumb to the sunglasses insanity, but he's wearing them today. So sad.

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07-10-2018 , 04:04 AM

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Billy723

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Originally Posted by DogFace

Not really related to the 2018 WSOP necessarily, but did Dan Kelly aka djk123 stop playing poker? I can't remember reading his name on PokerNews all summer.

I just looked him up on Hendon and he has no cashes since the WSOP ME in 2016 so looks like he hasn't played the WSOP the last two years. I got to play with him for all of day1 in his last cash in that 2016 WSOP ME. He was very quite and played extremely tight much to my surprise.

Anybody know if djk123 retired? I can't find any update info on here or google.

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07-10-2018 , 08:25 PM

#612

pig4bill

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They are using the shufflers on the tv tables. Never noticed that before.

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07-11-2018 , 01:50 AM

#613

DogFace

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Fletcher is the hero we need.

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07-15-2018 , 08:00 PM

#614

mitman25

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Were the chips larger at the FT of main event? they looked like cookies when they would put them in the pot.

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07-15-2018 , 08:23 PM

#615

DogFace

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The highest two denominations are indeed bigger than normal chips.

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07-16-2018 , 12:33 AM

#616

pig4bill

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Typical for flags, etc.

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07-16-2018 , 01:08 AM

#617

DogFace

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The Pavilion Room and Brasilia Rooms have been broken down.

The last Daily Deepstacks are running today. Yesterday's 1 PM attracted only 267 runners, down from the peak of 1,252 on June 26th.

Almost time to call curtains on the WSOP.

I had a blast. Hoping to return next year.

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07-16-2018 , 01:38 PM

#618

pig4bill

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Interesting the decline in Daily Deepstack entries over the years. I think many players have concluded what I did - that if you don't FT, it just isn't worth the time investment. Payouts are too top heavy. I played exactly zero of them this year.

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07-16-2018 , 03:23 PM

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carlo

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Originally Posted by pig4bill

Its the 15% pays , that money to pay the extra 50% comes from somewhere and gets sucked out from the middlings. Its the same with the higher buy ins only the winning numbers are a glare just as in the deep stacks.

The tournament director can inveigle and insure that the tops look good because there's always next year.

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07-16-2018 , 03:33 PM

#620

loonybird

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Originally Posted by pig4bill

There are so many good alternatives...

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07-17-2018 , 11:30 AM

#621

Can U Get This Out

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Just saw an article about Caesars breaking ground on a $375 Million Conference Center for 2020. Wonder how much space is used at the Rio for the WSOP.

From the article (because I’m a nit and don’t know how to include the link):

The 550,000-square-foot Caesars Forum will be located behind the LINQ, Harrah’s and Flamingo and connect with them via walkways.

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07-17-2018 , 11:35 AM

#622

rubixxcube

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Originally Posted by Can U Get This Out

I wouldn't get my hopes up that they move the WSOP. Wherever they host the WSOP in vegas the poker players will go. Convention space on the strip is more valuable than at the RIO for non-poker events. I doubt they would open brand new convention space on the strip, move the WSOP there and leave the rio convention space empty. Moving the WSOP to the strip i don't think really does anything for them.

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07-17-2018 , 11:40 AM

#623

Can U Get This Out

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Agree - but interesting to think of the positives that could exist if a move were to ever happen.

Such as: greater variety of food options within a closer space, more/larger restrooms, closer proximity to bed/lodging for those staying on the strip, reduced transportation costs, and lastly any ‘other’ bonuses that come (technology or comfort wise), from a building built this century.

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07-17-2018 , 12:57 PM

#624

pig4bill

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Ugh, I'd rather stay at the Rio than Harrah's or the Dirty Bird.

As far as the playing venue, they have really built out the convention rooms very well for poker. There's good lighting almost everywhere, and they add enough bathrooms so that it's not ridiculous on breaks. Look at some of the video of where they played at the Venetian this year and you'll appreciate the Rio more.

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07-17-2018 , 01:12 PM

#625

Black Aces 518

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Disagree. I think the whining about the Rio is largely overwrought, but being able to walk to WSOP while staying at tons of hotels, and being able to walk from WSOP to tons of food options would be great.

I also thought the Venetian venue was good, other than it was too far from most food options for dinner break, though there were decent food options in the venue itself. What were your specific complaints about the Venetian?

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