They have always had an "OFFICIAL" WSOP store just outside of the ballrooms and that won't change they will be more than happy to charge you their premium pricing . You can also buy every poker nick Knack known to mankind in the hallways that line the tourney area.

Re your table image - I will remember to bring my High quality 100% COVID filtering mask sometimes referred to as a bandana - But I do warn you the WSOP does reserve the right to remove a player for offensive odor

SECTION IV – PARTICIPANT CONDUCT AND TOURNAMENT INTEGRITY
This rule shall include, but is not limited to, any Participant whose personal hygiene has become disruptive to the
other Participants seated at their table. The determination as to whether an individual’s personal hygiene is
disruptive to other Participants shall be determined by the WSOP Tournament Staff which may, in its discretion,
implement sanctions upon any such Participant who refuses to remedy the situation in a manner satisfactory to
Host Properties.

So ADD a #11 to my list of ideas -- READ THE RULES

Are you devoid of a sense of humor? He was obviously joking

Man. They actually have a rule to protect people from immature idiots such as myself. I'm not so concerned with buying overpriced BS as just looking to see what they have. I often buy loved ones some sort of trinket while I'm there, but that's the extent of it. I will run across the street to the forums to the Armani store. That's some overpriced crap I can get behind.
I think this is gonna be fun.

Of course they do - the WSOP is dealing with poker players - as such we have over inflated ego's, dislike being told what to do, and search for any angle possible to take advantage of our fellow man............

They also have 50 years of cumulative experience dealing with us pompous immature Jack Asses.

PS I'm a 42 regular if you are feeling generous while at Armani

Tell you what, if I bink the bracelet, I'll buy you an Armani suit. You can hold me to that.

WOW Mr. McCoy mathematically you have 1:500 to 1: 20000 chance for Armani(Depending on the tournament)If we exclude skill factor.

Curiously my thoughts revolved around how good my body will look at my wake

Although the family has already suggested a closed casket ceremony for some strange reason

I just hope MHE cashes - that is a rush in your first WSOP try to be sure. Big is better but ANY CASH is good.

Back to Back cashes in Seniors and S Seniors is the best feeling !

Thank you Mr. McCoy. In a two day event like that, when does the money bubble usually happen? Deep into day 2? Just curious. I'd love to get a Hendon Mob entry.

Likely level 15 or 16 on day 1.

This is all excellent advice! Yes, registration and TR card booth is open 24/7 so definitely roll in after your flight lands and get the lay of the land, get your TR card and registered, etc. I would add that you may want to find not only the nearest restroom but perhaps one that is out of the way, as sometimes a bit of a walk actually makes it much faster. But the exact details will all be new since it's a new venue, sad to have to learn new paths haha.

Also, strongly rec making a reservation for breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris before you play. Steak and eggs and their wonderful coffee is a great way to launch the day!

Also in addition to snacks/water in your backpack, throw in a couple napkins, earbuds, and a phone charger.

GL and have fun!

Anyone have advice for guessing when the money will hit for certain events? I know wsop events pay 15% and the structures tend to be very good with longer levels for some events.

My basic rule for a standard 30-40min level mtt, if starting stack is say 30k….. my rule is you are around the money bubble for a 10-11% payout structure around 3-4bb of starting stack, so normally around 8 or 10k bb levels. Anyone have thoughts if this differs with wsop.

Am I goofing by not booking a hotel now? I’m waiting for the other schedules to post. I was told by Venetian TD, they would prolly post series 4-6 weeks after wsop release bc they have to formulate it based wsop schedule. Anyone have thoughts when other casino schedules will release and am I goofing by not booking now? I’m considering arriving the Thursday before the colussus and staying through the $777 mtt week. Probably going to play most of the smaller buy in wsop events. Kinda wondering if I’m goofing by not playing the Venetian weekend bigger gtn events. I’ve found the Venetian structures to be great and rally love the venue from my trips in 2021. Guess I’m just wondering if wsop is what it’s cracked up to be. The structures look amazing and even for the smaller buy in events.

Late day one on most of the faster events. Early-mid day two on the slower events. Later than that for the SLOW stuff like Marathon, Main Event, etc.

I'd venture to guess that every <$1000 WSOP event will hit the money by the end of the first day, probably around 10-11PM.

We popped the money bubble in the $600 Deep Stack Championship last year around 11:30PM if my files are correct.


I don't know if prices tend to rise or fall as we get closer. Personally, I would probably feel more comfortable if I booked early. That way you can lock in the rate. Most places offer free cancellation up to a certain point, so there's generally little risk in booking early. You can always change later.

Can't answer the questions about your schedule, as that's entirely up to you. For me, the WSOP is a special series that only runs once per year. At risk of sounding like I've completely swallowed the branding hook, it really does have a different feel in terms of atmosphere and prestige. With that in mind, if I'm in town during the WSOP then I'm going to prioritize WSOP events over playing at other venues. But there should be some great stuff at other venues and it could be very worthwhile to take some shots at other properties too.

Some good replies already. My thoughts going into my 4th year splashing around at the WSOP as a low stakes casual:

- If at all possible, spend some time getting comfortable in the venue before you play anything big. Walk around. Get the lay of the land. Figure out where concessions, bathrooms, and entrances are. Figure out where all the different rooms are. It's all changing this year, so it's going to be an adjustment for everyone. Maybe splash around in a budget MTT or some small cash games just to get comfortable in the space. It's not a huge deal, but walking in there on the morning of your first event with your head spinning is probably going to be a little overwhelming.

- I like to reg my events directly from the booth late at night. At the Rio, crowds would thin out massively around 9-10 PM. By then most people have busted their events and the venue starts to feel relatively empty. So if you are planning on playing something, you can visit the registration area the night before and hopefully walk right up to the windows with no real wait. If you try to go during rush hour, you're probably looking at a much bigger chunk of time.

- As another poster said, figure out a plan for food and snacks. Pack some snacks and maybe an extra water/tea/coffee drink in a small backpack. Have a plan for breaks. They're not very long and you don't want to be scrambling to fight the crowds, so it helps to have some quick sustenance in your stash. I try to use break time as a chance to relax. You may want to scout out some quiet spaces where you can get away from the din for even just a few minutes.

- From a poker standpoint, don't overthink it or try to radically change your identity. I've played some of these events and sat with some of the biggest crushers in the world, but also plenty of punters and clowns. Don't be awed by the moment. It's just poker. People are still going to make mistakes and give away stacks.

- Above all, like the other guy said, enjoy it. Even if you're not a huge poker fan, the WSOP is an awesome spectacle. The crowds are huge. Hundreds of tables. Thousands of players. You'll see people competing for life-changing money at final tables in small, roped off corners of the venue. The chip crickets from the main rooms are so loud that you can hear them through the walls. You're going to see name pros and familiar faces all around you. If you play some bracelet events and survive for a few hours, you're almost certainly going to rub elbows with some TV players or familiar faces. Win or lose, soak it in and appreciate the experience.

last time I went, I said I would confirm my registration around 3-4am, not liek thres gonna be a long line right?

well my line wait that night was about 30-40 mins, def shorter than the hours if i would have gone during the day!

Yes, 2021 was good to me I scored in my primary efforts.

BUT YOU Cashed the MAIN EVENT in 2021 - that is the Creme de la Creme for we serious Rec poker players and regardless of any other attempt no one can ever take that one off your Henderson Mob list .

For $1,000 multi day events 60 minute levels like the Senior / Super Senior the typical cash is Day two level 15 or 16 blinds around 3000/6000 but the starting stack is only 20,000

Each Event is different as it also depends on starting stack size - for the June 6th $600 buy in Event #11 I suspect your bubble would be level 19 6000/12000 so late in Day 1 - You can check last years results -the updates- to see if the mention it. but no sooner than 18 and no later than 20. So you can go to sleep with money in your pocket

WSOP typically pays top 15% so adjust downward slightly for the bubble but your approach seems like a decent estimation.

Dogface gave you good advice - BOOK your best guess now and just change it later after the secondary schedules get released. From personal experience the room rates only go higher in LV the closer the WSOP gets. Now a FANTASTIC tool for planning events is https://poker-schedule.com/table-view/ the site can be slow but its free and pretty damn accurate and SO HELPFUL if you are interested in other venues than just the WSOP it is a tremendous help.

That breakfast sounds good. I'll get on making reservations. You live in Vegas? I'll treat you to that breakfast if you want so I don't have to dine alone.

Everyone here has been cool with the advice. Trust me guys, I'm making notes.
Like I said, my flight is scheduled to arrive around 8:30 Sunday evening. I figure I'll check in, take care of my total rewards card, register for the tourney, do what you said, get a lay of the land. I would love to be able to do a little grocery shopping that evening if I can to stock up on snacks and drinks. I have a couple of acquaintances who live there, but I don't yet know if they'd be available to take me to a store. Is there anywhere within walking of the Flamingo where I could get such things without being taken advantage of?

Will be my first time as well - booked a comped room at Bellagio across the street for easy walking. Really excited to come out. Will be there the week of 6/20 firing in

Event #43 $500 NL Freezeout
Event #45 $1500 PLO
Event #49 $2k NL
Event #51 $400 Colossus

Super generous offer, thanks! But no I live in Austin, TX, but visit Vegas a few times a year. I'll be there for WSOP this year June 24-July 5 instead.

There are several CVS/Walgreens on the Strip, including one right in front of Bally's, which is next door to Flamingo across Flamingo Rd. Prices are higher than you're going to pay at a regular off-strip grocery store, but not too unbearable if you're just grabbing a pack of waters and some trail mix or jerky or whatever.

I'm on keto, so probably just water and jerky

I just booked my reservation for breakfast. 7:30 Monday morning. BOO YA!

Several times I’ve arranged a car via Bell Limousine for pick up at arrival and for airport drop off at the end of the trip.

The day you arrive they will stop on the way to the hotel and you can grab drinks, snacks, supplies, etc. from a shop and/or dispensary.
This way you can bring it all in with your bags - at the time of check-in rather than having to go out, find a place, buy stuff, lug it back to your room.

Quite convenient.

That is darn good advice - never tried it because I always rent a car for my trips and just hit a real grocery store instead of the CVS that Black Aces so nicely laid out for people to consider.

Hell I might even try the breakfast spot he suggested