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Originally Posted by DrawingDead91
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.