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VEGAS: who is going this year?

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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Yes i'm going Vegas this year with the girlfriend. We're going for 2 weeks in August as this was the only time of the year we could go. (we both turn 21 this year so it's a 21st present for each other lol) I'm not going to play poker specifically, more of a holiday, of course i'll be playing a little poker ;) We are staying at the Venetian, any advice from things to do to poker tournaments/cash games worth playing if i get chance? Much appreciated. p.s i've also heard August is a bad time to go due to the heat, anyone been at this time of the year?
    Posted by Swog
    July & August are almost identical as to weather, though July is slightly hotter, see....


     http://www.vegas.com/weather/averages.html

    Have to say, it is unbearably hot outside all day, every day, & all night, too. But in the Casinos, Cardoooms & Hotels, they all have Aircon, & it is often a touch too cold.

    If you plan to play poker (i.e., sit around for hours at a time) you WILL need a coat, or jumper, it really is very cold in some places, as the Aircon is set to max.

    Don't underestimate how hot it is, though, in July & August. Jeez, it takes your breath away.       
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  • SwogSwog
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year? : July & August are almost identical as to weather, though July is slightly hotter, see....   http://www.vegas.com/weather/averages.html Have to say, it is unbearably hot outside all day, every day, & all night, too. But in the Casinos, Cardoooms & Hotels, they all have Aircon, & it is often a touch too cold. If you plan to play poker (i.e., sit around for hours at a time) you WILL need a coat, or jumper, it really is very cold in some places, as the Aircon is set to max. Don't underestimate how hot it is, though, in July & August. Jeez, it takes your breath away.    
    Posted by Tikay10

    This may be the inexperience in myself, as I never knew of these unbearable temperatures when booking, but hopefully i'll still enjoy it.

    I doubt i'll be playing poker for long stints given that i'm with my girlfriend.
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  • sikassikas
    edited February 2014
    melt: add me on FB 'Cristo Katsikas'
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  • chicknMeltchicknMelt
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    ryan s post have jus got me proper up for goin.. supprisingly i havnt been before so im jus gonna put it out there and say im defo gonna aim for goin late may/early june - gonna jus get a hotel room somewhere close as ryan says will only spend the difference in taxi's anyway- im gonna try to quali for vegas too and not sure if sky are runnin sats so could get away with goin twice lol.. who wants to look into booking summin up with me..?
    Posted by LnarinOO
    interested.

    whats dates you thinking?


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  • aok25aok25
    edited February 2014
    Just a quick one has anyone ever tried this $20/$50 sandwich trick and has it worked 
    i feel pretty cheeky trying just wondering if theres been any successors. staying at the vdara this time so anyobe know any good poker tournaments nearby.

    Appreciate any replys

     
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  • LnarinOOLnarinOO
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year? : interested. whats dates you thinking?
    Posted by chicknMelt
    im thinking around the start of the series .. that way if i quali later i may go again :)
    when are u in notts we'll meet ?? add on fb or pm me ur number 
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  • LARSON7LARSON7
    edited February 2014
    Thinking about going,

    What's the plans?
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Thinking about going, What's the plans?
    Posted by LARSON7
    *tumbleweed* ;)
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  • BigBlusterBigBluster
    edited February 2014
    I'm in a similar position to the OP and would love a Vegas trip. Married with kids, I'd need permission for 2 weeks but 7-10 days will be no problem as long as it's not a school holiday! Pencil me in.

    Please keep this thread updated with dates/deposits etc.

    BB.


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  • bolly580bolly580
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Would like to get on board but i'm supposed to be going to tomorrowland the month after and don't think i can afford both :( Haven't booked anything yet though so just posting an interest. Sounds like it would be a belter if we could get a lil poker firm together. I'm in the same boat regarding mates, there's a few that like to play a home game or an occasional trip to the casino but organising a holiday revolving around poker just isn't going to happen.
    Posted by foldUfairy
    Tomorrowland...Nice Life!
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  • foldUfairyfoldUfairy
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year? : Tomorrowland...Nice Life!
    Posted by bolly580
    I waited in an online queue for over an hour to be told all the tickets had been sold out, FML.

    These ticket tout sites like viagogo buy loads with different cards, there was a program on about them last year it's a joke tbh.

    The tickets are on for like 3x face value, and i'm not getting raped like that, looks like i'm not going again sigh...

    Defo considering jumping on this vegas trip though so not all that bad.
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  • Bromley023Bromley023
    edited February 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year? : July & August are almost identical as to weather, though July is slightly hotter, see....   http://www.vegas.com/weather/averages.html Have to say, it is unbearably hot outside all day, every day, & all night, too. But in the Casinos, Cardoooms & Hotels, they all have Aircon, & it is often a touch too cold. If you plan to play poker (i.e., sit around for hours at a time) you WILL need a coat, or jumper, it really is very cold in some places, as the Aircon is set to max. Don't underestimate how hot it is, though, in July & August. Jeez, it takes your breath away.    
    Posted by Tikay10
    I have a smashing coat for this year's World Series Mr Kendall.

    You will love it!

    Ps we are confirmed as being out there by the end of June.  Will land in time for the Ladies on 27 June 2014 and play from there. Probs be out 10 days to 2 weeks, depending on work.

    Excite.

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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited April 2014
    Virgin have their sale on for the next few days so anyone sitting on the fence then be quick about it.  I saved about £250 from the prices of a few days ago.
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited April 2014
    Just had a look on the Virgin website, they have decent availability for mid June. A lot of return flights hovering around the £600 price mark. Can get as low as £587 on some dates (Monday 9th June to Tuesday 17th for example), which is a very good price these days for direct flights to Vegas on a reputable carrier.

    Also try to be as flexible as possible. If you did Sunday 8th June to Saturday 14th, its over £2k return. Fly back a day later and its £640, ridiculous difference.

    Just call me Thomas Cook :)
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited April 2014
    Also doing outward in economy and return in premium economy for the £870+ mark, again not bad considering you can sometimes pay that for your bog standard seats both ways, and it's a 10.5 hour overnight flight home, so the extra space will be very much welcome.

    FWIW, PE return starts from about £1200, economy one way/upper class coming back kicks off at £1677, and if you win FT jackpots and Rollers on a weekly basis, mentioning no names ;), full upper class returns are £2800 upwards.
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  • ACEGOONERACEGOONER
    edited April 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Also doing outward in economy and return in premium economy for the £870+ mark, again not bad considering you can sometimes pay that for your bog standard seats both ways, and it's a 10.5 hour overnight flight home, so the extra space will be very much welcome. FWIW, PE return starts from about £1200, economy one way/upper class coming back kicks off at £1677, and if you win FT jackpots and Rollers on a weekly basis, mentioning no names ;), full upper class returns are £2800 upwards.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr

    Its a bit late for this year, but for future vegas trips it really is worth joining the BA Executive Club or the Virgin Frequent Flyer program which I would be surprised if the pros havent already enrolled. 

    You get miles for flying and paying cash, but you can collect airmiles (avios) from partners such as tescos,hotel chains etc. These miles can be used to redeem flight seats or pay for hotel stays.

    Just your normal weekly spend can build up enough avios for virtually a free flight to Vegas within a few years (unfortunately you still have to pay the tax). There are also sites out there that will help you maximise your avios stash to the extent that you could travel in style (either business or first class) which then opens up the lounges for free food and booze pre flight amongst other things. I should imagine you would see tikay in the concorde lounge at heathrow on his way to vegas every year! 
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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited April 2014
    The Virgin sale is over but BA have some decent deals on select dates but sorting ASAP is best!

    I'm all booked up and ready to go - flight, condo and car sorted and also twisted Mr Nick Pryce's arm to join for a couple of weeks.

    Who else is going to be there?
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  • nickd49931nickd49931
    edited April 2014
    Just booked up myself! 16th of june for two weeks. Need to now find a way to balance cash games, watching world cup matches, railing wsop events, sight seeing and keeping the girlfriend happy (help!!)
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  • pryce6pryce6
    edited April 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Just booked up myself! 16th of june for two weeks. Need to now find a way to balance cash games, watching world cup matches, railing wsop events, sight seeing and keeping the girlfriend happy (help!!)
    Posted by nickd49931

    Yeah, gl with that!

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  • THEROCK573THEROCK573
    edited April 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Just booked up myself! 16th of june for two weeks. Need to now find a way to balance cash games, watching world cup matches, railing wsop events, sight seeing and keeping the girlfriend happy (help!!)
    Posted by nickd49931
    if there was ever a dilemma id like to be in this would be it :-)
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  • jimb0d1jimb0d1
    edited April 2014
    In Response to Re: VEGAS: who is going this year?:
    Just booked up myself! 16th of june for two weeks. Need to now find a way to balance cash games, watching world cup matches, railing wsop events, sight seeing and keeping the girlfriend happy (help!!)
    Posted by nickd49931
    Lose her ticket but book her a 5 star spa package in Mauritious with her best freind instead? *May require winning and not railing WSOP*
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