Yeah I figured there would be some added fees, as opposed to the Aussie Millions or ore... so tilting Will stick to cash then!

Any recommendations for vegetarian food options in or close to horseshoe/paris?

Definitely don't walk and compare your all in price with travel expenses and time spent. Plan to spend $30-40/day on uber plus tips and that might make staying on the strip worthwhile if its only a little bit more.

Check all the low end caesars. (Harrahs, linq, flamingo) and priceshop.

"Very" is a variable word. Early morning or evening on a cloudy day when it's 90 outside, it might seem close. It's on Koval iirc, a full city block away. At 2 pm when it's 105 outside, it won't seem very close at all.

Any place that can legit call itself a "hotel" is going to charge you resort fees, no matter how big of a dump it is, e.g. Rio or Circus Circus, or Gold Coast. Figure $30 to $50 per day. A "motel" will not, at least it shouldn't.

The days of free shuttles in Vegas is long gone, unfortunately.

Even a ninja can get stabbed going up against 3 scumbags with knives. Not to mention if they have Glocks. Not sure where you're from, but criminals in Vegas are none too kind. If you insist, at least have some sort of impact weapon and a blinding flashlight.

I think they killed that years ago. Regardless, that was when Rio was part of CET, now it's not.

I AM NOT ENCOURAGING IT BUT THESE ARE THE LAWS FOR FIREARM PROTECTION

(Spend $15 and just take an UBER )

Personal protection NEVADA firearms.
(Note various establishments like Casino's can and do BAN guns perfectly legally.)

Summarized

Possession
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun.

Carrying
It is unlawful to carry concealed upon the person a handgun or other firearm without a permit to carry. State law does not prohibit the open carrying of a firearm, but one should exercise caution when carrying a firearm in public.

https://www.therange702.com/blog/gui...vada-gun-laws/
https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/nevada/

So first we arm the elementary school teachers and then we arm the poker players?

I stayed 4 nights at the Tuscany last year. Not really a bargain - they claim it's a housekeeping suite but only has a sink and a small refrigerator, Room was okay and exercise facility was good. Also not really that close. I ended up driving my rental to the Horseshoe and then paying the $29 or so parking fee,

Just got an offer for the Rio at $49 per night and waiver of the resort fees. Free parking too, Not sure if that rate includes weekends.. That metro bus schedule is looking better and better

Thx for the responses, but definitely did not mean to derail the thread by the whole walking thingy (was more so responding to the other thread linked...)...

How/where did you get this offer!?!

I messaged Rio about public transportation/ways to get to Paris Hotel, so awaiting on their response...

Ride share prices fluctuate a great deal depending on time of day and demand. I would count on $10-$15 plus tip each way. Frankly, the last couple times I went to Vegas ride share was not nearly the bargain it used to be compared to cabs. And catching a cab is typically more convenient, depending again on time of day.

Either way, don’t forget the traffic **** show that could be a daily occurrence on the LVB/Famingo intersection. Check the traffic in your phone before you choose a destination. Horseshoe is most direct, but at times it might even be faster to get dropped off at the side entrance of Bellagio and walk across the pedestrian bridge to Horseshoe (through the grand bazaar area) or to Paris (side entrance behind CVS).

Alternate transportation… 3-day bus passes cost $20. Going up and down the street is reasonably convenient, but I’m not sure about going from Rio to the strip. And again, traffic could be an issue at times.

If you find staying away from let’s say Harahs or Flamingo saves you $60-75/ day, it might be worthwhile to do so. But honestly, if you will only save in the neighborhood of $30-$40, it may not be worth the extra hassle. I remember numerous times when I stayed on the strip and the WSOP was at the Rio, I would get back to my room at least 30 minutes later than I would have otherwise. All those extra minutes add up in lost sleep or time to do other things.

I remember about 12 years ago I went on a travel booking site to check hotel rates in Vegas. I sorted by cheapest and number one was the old youth hostel I stayed in in the 90’s. Price per night… $7. Plus a $3 resort fee.

I didn’t look into what the resort fee got you. Maybe an extra cockroach trap? Higher quality rubber sheets? An adventurous poker player on a budget ought to give it a try and report back here.

Thx for the detailed answer friend I guestimate that it saves me in the vicinity of $50 daily, which is significant, me thinks. And the bus seems quite convenient with the live app as to not waste any time waiting uselessly for it to arrive ; it also took a mere 5 minutes to get from the Rio to Paris Hotel (granted it was in the evening at 10:13pm though), so not too shabby! The time wasted will be -EV as far as I am concerned, as I will not be playing any online poker on this trip, so it is not as if I will be losing equity by compressing/focussing on my breathing on the bus...

Ok. Good luck. You will obviously learn what works and what doesn’t for any future trips.

How/where did you get this offer!?!

I stayed at the Rio one year and have a rewards card. They email me offers occasionally. Don't recall ever getting one that waived fees. Doesn't say weekdays only. This offer says it is valid only for me. Here is some fine print -

"No minimum length of stay and a maximum of 14 days. Blackout dates may apply. Valid now through August 31, 2024. Management reserves all rights."

You could always call 1 800 play rio and ask if they will give it to you. FWIW I didn't give them any action other than $20 or so of VP

Gotcha, thx!

Yeah, for sure, if I do come back (I really prefer international MTT stops, for traveling purposes). That being said, the Transit app is elite af and will make (not) waiting for the bus a thing of yesteryears

I deposited cash into my TBIC at the Paris cage yesterday, and it's not showing up when I log into Bravo, it's still showing a $0 balance. Are they using an app/program other than Bravo to register this year? Or does it just take a while to update?

I registered through Bravo

Did you establish a WSOP TOURNAMENT ACCOUNT ? Kevin Mathers references a difference between a BRAVO TBIC account and the above in his twitter posts.

I am NOT SURE but since you did it in person you should be able to get an official answer at the WSOP cage.

I will be playing Million $$ Bounty!

Any one playing interested in Last Longer ?

Hi everyone,

First time poster and first ever WSOP. And first time ever in the states. I will be flying down with with my bro from Australia. To say we are excited would be an understatement.

I have a few questions and I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread to hijack, I wasn't sure whether to create my own.

We are staying at the Paris Las Vegas. I have severe back issues (Sciatica) so walking long distances in the blistering heat was never going to be an option.

1. How do you suggest we register? We are staying for around 5 weeks and planning to play ~12-15 tournaments during our time here. I heard about the WSOP+ app or do you suggest queing up? We don't plan to late register into events.

2. What do you suggest as the best and also cheapest options for breakfast and late dinners? We are thinking about skipping lunch and having snacks instead and focusing on two main meals. Ideally somewhat health conscious. Fast food is fine as long as it has some healthy options.

3. I also have a stoma and require the use of a illeostomy bag. Was there any disabled toilets accessible near the poker floor or is it more convinient to head on up to our room?

4. Where is the most generally accepted place to vape live rosin during breaks? I plan to microdose to deal with my medical symptoms.

5. How does the tipping culture work? When and where? Sorry it's so strange to us lol

Any other tips or suggestions during our stay would be most welcome.

Thanks so much. We look forward to meeting many new faces, and best of luck to all of you on the felt. May your poker dreams come true.

DD91.

Welcome! Are you planning on visiting anywhere else out here or just Vegas? When will you be coming out?

1. I can’t be much help with this one as I’m not too familiar with the foreign wire transfer process and all that. But I will say that it seems the WSOP+ app was something they used for the Paradise series but they don’t seem to be using it anymore. Bravo appears to be the way to go.

2. I would actually recommend bringing your own meals if you want cheap and healthy. There are an abundance of restaurants to choose from but your room should already have a fridge and microwave so as long as you can make it work with those two appliances, bringing your own food is always best. We usually hit up a grocery store in Vegas and get snacks and things to make sandwiches, salads, etc.

3. The US has strict ADA guidelines so all public restrooms will have handicap/disability toilets. That being said, it’s usually one or two stalls and if it’s crowded, people will use the ADA stalls even if they’re not necessary for them to use. So toilets will be available but be prepared to go to your room if need be.

4. I don’t know but I’d imagine pretty much anywhere outside/in the parking lot would be fine.

5. Tipping culture is out of hand. Basically, anyone who helps you is expecting a tip now. Uber or taxi driver, valet, bellperson if they help with your luggage, maids who clean your room, restaurants, casino cage when cashing out, pretty much anything else. Just sort of follow what everyone else does. That being said, sometimes some fast food type places will have a tip option. My rule of thumb is - if nobody is bringing food to my table and/or cleaning up my mess, I don’t tip. So any fast food or casual dining place that asks for a tip won’t get one from me. Tipping culture is crazy but it’s especially crazy in Vegas. Everyone has a hand out for a tip.

Other tips - remember to have fun. Vegas for that long gets really old really fast. Try to mix it up, weather and physical abilities permitting, by exploring things other than casinos. Take in a show or two, leave the strip and check out downtown or even the Hoover Dam. Consider going to museums or something similar. Anything to take in some sites other than casinos. You’ll burn yourself out if you don’t.

1. I am only playing a couple of events and use BravoPokerLive and pay via credit card. You may want to check out the new Payfiniti option; it is tied in to Bravo and might be cheaper. Maybe someone on an extended stay playing multiple tournaments can chime in.
2. Horseshoe food court is OK for breakfast. While there I buy a Subway sub sandwich for dinner and bring it back and put it in my room refrigerator so it is waiting for me and I don't have to stand in line at dinner time.
3. I think there will be a stall reserved for disabled in the men's restroom off the main Paris ballroom.
4. Can't help with this one. Careful, they frown on this but it is a little more discreet than smoking a joint. Can you even travel with that? If not it can be purchased in a Vegas dispensary. Edibles are an option.
5. The food court registers all try to shame you into tipping. I don't like that. Maybe if I am running good I might tip. You can leave a tip for the housekeeper when you depart. That's about it for tipping.

Good luck on your adventure. I am old and have some physical ailments so I can relate.

Sound advice over here!

This thread has been quite awesome, tbh, the interwebz (and 2 + 2 in general) needs more like these

1. The main registration cage will be open 24 hours once the Series starts. The lines are shortest after dinner time, or during graveyard hours. If you try to register for a big weekend event the morning of the event, you might be in line two hours or more.

There are ways to register online with a tournament account, but I’m not familiar with the process, as I always reg in cash in person. I’ll let others elaborate.

There is always a fair bit of walking and standing around involved with the WSOP. If mobility issues bother you, you can rent a motorized scooter for I think around a hundred bucks a day. Might be worth looking into.

2. There are many, many food options in Paris and the Horseshoe that aren’t far from where WSOP is. The Horseshoe has a food court with chain franchise options. There’s a markup for being on the Strip, but it’s probably the cheapest with a wide selection in the closest proximity to WSOP.

3. There are multiple big bathrooms with lots of stalls in the convention center if you can do what you need with a standard toilet… but there’s not much room to turn around. You may need to go to your room to manage your ileostomy.

4. There’s no smoking or vaping in the convention centers, the ballrooms, or the hallways. You can go back to the casino floor to vape, and as long as you’re not blowing it in a security guard’s face, nobody’s going to bother you, or care if you’re vaping nicotine, or something else.

The de facto smoking area most convenient to the ballrooms is a bank of doors that lead to the outside just off the hallway back to the casino. Most people are smoking tobacco, but some definitely aren’t, and nobody will bother you.

5. Yes, I can see tipping culture being very strange to non-Americans! Basically, don’t be a stiff, and it won’t lead to getting poor service.

If you sit down to dine in for a meal with a server, you should tip at least 15-20% of the price of the meal. It would be a major breach of protocol to tip less than 15%, if for example you got horrible service. And if that happens, it would be more effective to tell that server’s manager rather than leaving a ****ty tip or no tip and walking away.

For cash poker, I tip $1 per pot I win that goes past a flop. If I take it down preflop, I don’t tip. If I get a double up, or win a big pot, I’ll tip $3-$5 bucks. There’s no “need” to tip more than that, but if you’re feeling good and having a good time, the people that are serving you will appreciate it.

If I hit a big tourney score, I’m tipping 2%. For a small tourney score, I tip off the odd dollars (like leaving $4 out of a $644 cash) There’s about 20% of the buyin withheld for the house and staff, so they’re not relying solely on tipped income, like restaurant servers are. But if I’m on vacation, and having a good time, I want to pay it forward.

For getting a drink from a cocktail server, the standard is $1 per drink. This includes water or nonalcoholic drinks. If they’re bringing you any drink to your table, just throw them a buck. I’ve had multiple servers tell me if 100% of people tipped at least $1 per drink, they’d be happy… it’s the stiffs they don’t like.

If youre playing cash games, and plan on drinking alcohol with purpose, you might want to tip $5 or more on your first drink… to make the server come around faster. That’s how the city works!

Welcome to my country, and have a great time!

Hope this helps.

If you need the handicapped stall just make sure to not wait until the break when every bathroom is a complete zoo.