Vegas Planning

[MannyIsGod]

I have several trips to Vegas I need to take this summer, where can I go to get the best all inclusive deals?

[tlongII]

Hotwire.com

[MannyIsGod]

Also, tips and tricks on anything having to do with Vegas trips would be appreciated.

[scott]

Not all inclusive, but I got (what I think is) a good hotel deal for my June trip...

$89/night at Treasure Island includes upgrade to a strip view room, $20 free play, $15 lunch/dinner credit and a complementary beverage upon arrival.

[MannyIsGod]

Damn, thats not bad at all. I don't care about what kind of room I get, though. I don't plan on being in it very much.

[scott]

I'm only staying for one night (all the extras are per stay, not per night) so it makes it a better deal.

[SequSpur]

Damn, thats not bad at all. I don't care about what kind of room I get, though. I don't plan on being in it very much.

Motel 6 then.

[JoeChalupa]

I would share but what happens in Vegas....stays in Vegas.

[nickbroken]

Why in the world would anyone want to come here? :P

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manny seriously, your gambling is getting out of control.
I'm worried dawg. Seriously.

[Kori Ellis]

Southwest Airlines has good vacation packages to Vegas.

If you don't care what time of day you fly (6am to 10pm anytime) priceline.com is good.

[sa_butta]

last time I went to a hotel, I got pissed at the maid, so I shit between the matresses and proceeded to check out.I can tell you where not to stay, but try Funjet.com.

[MannyIsGod]

Manny seriously, your gambling is getting out of control.
I'm worried dawg. Seriously.WTF? :lol

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Manny this is your 13th thread in a row about Gambling if you dont count your spurs games mini blogs

[tlongII]

laid back gambling at Orleans.(you can lose and nobody cares)
great brazilian food at Samba(mirage)
the pancake house for breakfast
mimi's restuarant(also for breakfast)
claim jumper(great home style menu)
the steak house at circus circus is awesome but you have to make reservations 10-14 days in advance.


The Steak House is my favorite.

[MannyIsGod]

Manny this is your 13th thread in a row about Gambling if you dont count your spurs games mini blogsThis therad has nothing to do with gambling. :)

This thread is for planning purposes to a city in the desert. Thats all.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

LOL

and I'm going to Amsterdam to try their unique brews of coffee

[MannyIsGod]

I want to go see Hoover dam!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

And I want to see Anne Frank's house

[RealEstateDude]

I want to go see Hoover dam!


It's really cool and worth the trip. I may post a pic or 2 later...

[SpursWoman]

And I want to see Anne Frank's house


:lol :lol

[Pistons < Spurs]

All Star game in 2007 is in Vegas. Anyone considered a GTG for it?

I've never been to either Vegas or an All Star Weekend. I'm strongly considering going this time.

[Vashner]

Find a good travel agent...

If you want to save $$$ stay outside the strip and just taxi or shuttle into the strip.

[MannyIsGod]

It's really cool and worth the trip. I may post a pic or 2 later...Man, I was just kidding CBF and I both know I'll be pulling marathon sessions at the poker tables.

:lol

[scott]

Maybe you should try to beat my homegame first before you make a run at the Mirage

[Carie]

I was about to 2nd Hoover Dam, never mind :lol

What are you interested in? Just gambling? Shows and nice restaurants?

ETA: "need" to take? Check out GA Manny, before it's too late :D

[MannyIsGod]

Maybe you should try to beat my homegame first before you make a run at the MirageI think I'm crushing Poker more than enough to beat any small stakes game in Vegas quite handily.

[MannyIsGod]

I was about to 2nd Hoover Dam, never mind :lol

What are you interested in? Just gambling? Shows and nice restaurants?

ETA: "need" to take? Check out GA Manny, before it's too late :DGamblers lose money! I make money, therefore I have no problem. :D

[scott]

If you are scared of JohnnyBlaze, just say so bro.

[King]

Also, tips and tricks on anything having to do with Vegas trips would be appreciated.

Tip the cocktail waitresses and tip the dealers. It makes everyone a lot happier.

And the obvious ones - when a table goes cold, walk away quickly.

Don't be afraid to walk away when you're hot, also.

[scott]

On a serious note... most places have gone to automatic shufflers and two decks alternating hands, Manny. Not sure if this is a concern of yours or not.

Mandalay Bay is one of my favorite rooms just for the layout... it's nice and open, and near the sportsbook. If you are positioned right, this is good because it helps pass the time on a marathon 2/4 session.

Most casinos are offering a $200 buy in NL game these days and some will have $50 or $100 buy in.

My other favorite room is at the Mirage. The Plaza downtown is a surprisingly good place to get a late night game against dealers coming off their shifts, at least it was a few years ago. Obviously, this is a tougher game - but at the limits I was playing at (2/4) against the dealers there was a lot of info you could learn from their experiences watching thousands of other players.

And my favorite tip: stradling is a good way to break the ice and make friends at a quiet table.

[MannyIsGod]

If you are scared of JohnnyBlaze, just say so bro.:lol

It's his impecable asian math skills that are scarying me all the way to vegas.

I actually want to see if we can get a group to go to Coushata sometime. I want to play in some of the tourneys they have over there.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

hyeah

[Cant_Be_Faded]

-horry

[MannyIsGod]

I think the game I'll be playing the most will be 100 or 200 NL. Thats what I've been playing with the majority of my time lately, and I'm in a comfort zone. The level of competition live has to be worse, so this boads well for me.

[Trainwreck2100]

Also, tips and tricks on anything having to do with Vegas trips would be appreciated.


Just cause that kinda stuff is legal and has it's own HBO show don't make it right

[Carie]

Are you at all interested in where to eat and what shows to see? Do you plan on eating or will alcohol sustain you for the amount of time you will be there? :D

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

I would hope to hit up some of the cool restaurants, but ti would largely depend on who accompanies me. Jess doesnt' like to gamble, so I'm pretty sure I she wont' be going with me everytime if at all.

But hey, anyone know where to get good sushi in Vegas? :-D

[scott]

I think the game I'll be playing the most will be 100 or 200 NL. Thats what I've been playing with the majority of my time lately, and I'm in a comfort zone. The level of competition live has to be worse, so this boads well for me.

From my experience, the competition at the $200 NL games vary between people who have too much money on their hands and people who realize they can make $1000/day. It won't take you long to figure out who is who at the table and adjust your play accordingly. Be cautious though... Vegas is full of "pros" you've never heard of/seen who make a living off the $200 NL internet hotshots. But I would say that a live $200 NL game feels faster than one on the net.

[scott]

:lol

I would hope to hit up some of the cool restaurants, but ti would largely depend on who accompanies me. Jess doesnt' like to gamble, so I'm pretty sure I she wont' be going with me everytime if at all.

But hey, anyone know where to get good sushi in Vegas? :-D

Luxor had a really good sushi bar, but it wasn't open as of last August. Don't know about anywhere else... :(

[MannyIsGod]

I've made it a point to research what the main tells online players give off are. I don't think i'll eliminate them all, but I have a decent feel to what they are and I can build off of that. Either way, I think after a few orbits it will become clear who I should avoid and who I should go after. The beauty of NL is that you only need to target one or 2 people to force play against and you can do just fine. ABC poker will probably get it done there.

[Vashner]

I have not been there since a microsoft conference in 2001. One of the guys that was with our group... he stayed up all night long playing poker and we found him just cashing out at 9 am lol... he was still screaming.. $110,000 grand I think.

Then he went to his room and went to sleep drunk...

And yes... he was a govt employee like me at the time haha.. taxpayer money at work.

Edit: This was at the Flaminco Hilton.. nice holtel.

[Carie]

Nice restaurants (you need to have someplace to spend all the money you win)

Picasso's at the Bellagio. 13 pieces of his art, view of the fountains, amazing food (best ever exception below) and service $$$$$ and make your reservations now. Also, you'll have to dress up. I think they have sample menus online.

Aqua at the Bellagio - GREAT seafood, fun atmosphere, chic dress as opposed to dressy.

Del Monico's at Venetian. Emeril's steak house. Delicious. We were just wondering around when we found it and were lucky to get in, the place was full for an early dinner. Also, we were wearing jeans and felt a little under dressed, but of course they acted as if they didn't notice.

Isis at the Luxor. The steak here was actually better than at Picasso's, which in and of itself is amazing. Dark with ancient egypt decor. It wasn't busy at all, and I think we went on a Sunday night, so reservations may not be needed. Wouldn't wear jeans. $$$$$

Shows:

I've never met you but think you'd enjoy Blue Man Group. Their Vegas show is supposed to be the best. Get there early for pre-show entertainment.

Cirque de Soleil's "O" and "Mystere". Best shows I've ever seen. Truly amazing. Our jaws were on the floor the entire time. If you have seen one of their travelling shows (we've only seen Delirium) they don't even begin to compare. John enjoyed "Mystere" more, which surprises me because it's more about human emotion. I've read that their new burlesque show "Ka" is not that great. (I think that's the name). The woman are all natural, but they're supposed to look like gymnasts. I'm disappointed because we wanted to see it next time we were in town.

Don't laugh. Wayne Newton. Can't stand the man but I went because I love my husband. It was a great show, lots of fun.

As soon as you make your reservation you can work with the concierge to get good seats to the events and restaurants.

For Jess to do while you're gambling, there is a museum in the Venetian, the Hoover Dam, lots of different types of tours of the Grand Canyon, and all of the fun rides at the top of the Stratosphere.

So, I'm nosy, why do you HAVE to go? And why many shorter trips instead of one long one?

[MannyIsGod]

I play poker professionaly Carrie, so it would be a good idea to make a few trips there for writeoff purposes as well as World Series Of Poker reasons.

[Carie]

And by professionally you mean...? Sorry, I'm not much into gambling myself. I mean, I'm as happy to sit around and throw money away as the next person, and have a great time doing it. I just don't watch all of those shows or have a clue what I'm doing.

So do you have a seperate job, or you make enough money doing this? Online playing or here in town?

ETA: not to be snarky at all, but it's CaRie. One 'R'. I understood when the boobs were below the name, but now it's just a bouncing ball. :lol

[Vashner]

Bellagio is fukn sweet... I wish I had some $$$ to blow in teh vegas.

[Carie]

And if you're going for write-off purposes live it up! Try ALL of thsoe restaurants and shows that I recommended :D

[Carie]

Bellagio is fukn sweet... I wish I had some $$$ to blow in teh vegas.
Yeah, we'd never been before and it was my 30th bday. We went a little crazy. Don't regret a cent.

[MannyIsGod]

And by professionally you mean...? Sorry, I'm not much into gambling myself. I mean, I'm as happy to sit around and throw money away as the next person, and have a great time doing it. I just don't watch all of those shows or have a clue what I'm doing.

So do you have a seperate job, or you make enough money doing this? Online playing or here in town?

ETA: not to be snarky at all, but it's CaRie. One 'R'. I understood when the boobs were below the name, but now it's just a bouncing ball. :lolI'm sorry about the name. My only job is playing poker. That about sums it up. I play mainly online, but I've made some trips to the casino down in Eagle Pass as well.

[Carie]

I'm sorry about the name. My only job is playing poker. That about sums it up. I play mainly online, but I've made some trips to the casino down in Eagle Pass as well.
No biggie.

Do you go to LA at all? Have you been to the new one in Lake Charles? We wanted to go but they were booked every week-end for the rest of the year.

That sounds like fun. I hope you have great ergo support at your desk though!

[TheSanityAnnex]

Manny-


My only tip would be if you are going to play Craps, you must only play in the Imperial Palace.



And if you go broke and lose a lot of money in your poker games......................head to the nickel slots and collect your free drinks.

[jcrod]

I think I'm crushing Poker more than enough to beat any small stakes game in Vegas quite handily.


:lol This is coming from a guy who lost to TPARK :lol .





Just messing with you dude, good luck! I've played some poker at some tables and won all of them. But when I tried online, everytime i lose. I always have two pairs, a set or a straight and seem to lose every good hand. I feel like they're cheating, but who knows. I've been wanting to try vegas myself.

[SequSpur]

I know some dudes that own the holdem game on the net and for some reason in Reno and Baton Rouge they lost their asses every day we were there.

Lucky game.

[kris]

If you only have 1 lifetime tournament victory in which myself, Kori, or LJ have played in, then you might want to rethink this whole live thing at a Las Vegas Casino. I have no clue what happens in your internet games, but seeing Tpark take you down majorly shortstacked makes me think you're not ready for the big boys.

[MannyIsGod]

I don't know what I was thinking. Thanks for all the advice, I've decided I suck at poker and I'm not planning on going to Vegas after all. Tomorrow, I'm going to start searching for a real job.

Thanks, no seriously, THANKS.

:)

[SequSpur]

Sitting at a table with egos is alot different than playing on the internet.

[SequSpur]

Hey Good Luck, shit Phil Ivey lost in the first round of the one on one tourney, so anything can happen.

It's all about luck.

[MannyIsGod]

Sitting at a table with egos is alot different than playing on the internet.Yeah, I realize now that the whole game changes when I sit at an actual table. I think the times I've won down at Eagle Pass or local cash games I must have gotten really lucky. After all, Poker is nothing but luck! And com'on, TPARK beat me!

It is obvious you guys just care about my well being and would never just be trying to get under my skin. I appreciate all the concern, and I think you guys have made me see the error in my ways. Thanks. I owe this change in my life's direction to people like you Kevin. And that means a lot to me. Feel free to come up to me at the next GTG like everything is OK.

I feel relieved now.

[kris]

Oh stop being a baby. You said you can dish it out and you can take it so take it. There's certainly no shame in losing to me or Kori. Just a small bit to LJ and Tparks an up and comer.

I am trying to get under your skin poker professional. Poker is a lot of luck, but I think there is skill in being able to read people. I watched the movie Rounders so I feel like I'm ready to take my game to the next level.

[MannyIsGod]

Ok, but seriously, I'm not big on hotels but is there any places that people completely avoid? I'd rather not end up in a complete dump.

[MannyIsGod]

Oh stop being a baby. You said you can dish it out and you can take it so take it. There's certainly no shame in losing to me or Kori. Just a small bit to LJ and Tparks an up and comer.

I am trying to get under your skin poker professional. Poker is a lot of luck, but I think there is skill in being able to read people. I watched the movie Rounders so I feel like I'm ready to take my game to the next level.I've got an interview already! Thanks Kris! http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smielephant.gif

[kris]

I've got an interview already! Thanks Kris! http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smielephant.gif

Hey I'm just a guy making 8.50 an hour working 6:30 am to 2:30 pm right now. Don't let me hold you down/piss you off like Sequ does.

[MannyIsGod]

Meh, you guys can screw with me all you want, its all good. If nothing else, it cures the boredom.

[Vashner]

Na the hotels in vegas are clean.. well as clean as any other... Since you will be gambling you will be happier in a nice casino hotel...

[Kori Ellis]

There's not any bad hotel rooms on the strip. So if you don't care about room/hotel amenities, then just pick the cheapest room for the dates you are going.

http://www.vegas.com/resorts/index_gl.html?ic_campID=26

[AlamoSpursFan]

"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned." -- Paul Newman, The Color Of Money

http://www.rp-online.de/layout/fotos/180x143/200506_147712_1.jpg

Vegas ROCKS!!!!

I've only been once, so I don't have any insider tips or anything, but there is NOTHING funnier than walking down the strip and seeing those kids handing out hooker flyers to old farts.

Oh wait, I do have one tip: if you see a buffet full of Japanese tourists, there's a pretty good chance there will be plenty of fried shrimp available. We did the buffet at Bally's at the same time as a Japanese tourist group and they avoided the shrimp like the plague. I chowed down!

But here's how dated my info is: the seafood buffet at The Sands sucks ass. :lmao

[batman2883]

iVE BEATEN MANNY PLENTY OF TIMES

[Vashner]

They have deals "play and stay" for people that are gonna throw down.
http://www.caesars.com/Flamingo/LasVegas/

[katyon6th]

I watched the movie Rounders so I feel like I'm ready to take my game to the next level.


:lmao

I felt the same way after I watched that movie. I said to myself, "I got this". :elephant

[Bartzini]

Not sure if its been said already...


but airefare to vegas is abnormally expensive this summer.

[tlongII]

The best hotel deals are on Hotwire.com. Guaransheed!

[pache100]

Tip: If you want to go anywhere outside your hotel, even downtown to Fremont Street (light show is a must see at night), there is a bus that you can get a day-pass for $5. You can ride as many times as you want, go anywhere the bus goes. Even if you want to go from one end of the strip to the other (or anywhere in between), that bus is a great deal and time saver. There are so many streets you cannot cross on the street level and it takes a lot of time and energy to climb all those sets of steps to cross over (and some of them are not really right on the corner).

Also, there is a monorail that goes from Mandalay Bay to the Sahara. It was still under construction the last time I was there, but it is open now. I have heard that you can get a pass for it, too, for $20/day, and it's super fast. I don't know where it stops in between those two places, though, and it does not go downtown.

Couple of places I recommend seeing: The NASCAR Cafe (it is a super cool place, even if you are not into racing), the Harley Davidson Cafe, the Coca Cola museum and M&M world. The Imperial Palace has an permanent antique car show (I think it's on the 5th floor) that is something to see, and I think it's pretty cheap.

I have only been to Vegas twice; once I stayed at the New Frontier (it's very old, but a very cool place, especially if you're a beginner) and once at the Imperial Palace. The location of the Imperial Palace is ideal, plenty of strip in either direction.

I also recommend the Wayne Newton show. He is excellent in a live show, and the Stardust is his home theater. It's a great variety show with excellent music.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Hey Good Luck, shit Phil Ivey lost in the first round of the one on one tourney, so anything can happen.

It's all about luck.

Yup, and Phil Ivey also took over 15 Million from Andy Beal a Texas billionaire in a span of 3 day long sessions..... luck I suppose

[Vashner]

Watch out 4 the hookerz... since you will be high rollin they will be all over ya.


EDIT ADD: Just kidding.. geeze.. it was only a joke.

[scott]

Manny, if you are looking for somewhere decent bordering on nice, but still cost efficient, check out the Sahara. You can usually get in for $39-59/night. I've never seen one of the rooms, but the casino is decent given it's location (North Strip - the old part).

Also... I've got Karo's Book of Poker Tells if you want to barrow it. You're game is good enough where you don't need it, but it couldn't hurt - especially if you are going to be playing 18 hours a day of live poker.

[Ginofan]

you can play poker on the internet??? AND MAKE MONEY!!!???!!!???!!?!?!?!?

[Vashner]

The number 1 thing I liked about Vegas was the observation deck at the stratosphere.

Talk about head rush... and the bar has a fantastic view of the strip.

[MannyIsGod]

Scott, I've been meaning to get my own copy. If I don't before I see you next, I'll definetly like to borrow it.

[Nbadan]

I've taken two-day trips out of Austin flying America West at odd hours that's just over $200 RT, but if you break down and need a room you might as well get a nifty $300 package flying out of SA if you want to stay on the strip. Ive heard they finally tore down the Westward Ho motel and are gonna soon tear down the Stardust and the Circus/Circus to build a larger resort. The Frontier is scary and the Stratesphere will costs you plenty in cab fees to get around. I usually stay at the Excalibur because it's economical, easy to get to In&Out burger (my favorite), they have a 24-hour poker-room at the Luxor next door, and your not gonna walk far to all the best (over-priced) hotels on the strip. TI is nice too, but if you want old-school vegas on the strip, with Sammy and Dean, at a nice price, the Tropicana is the best choice. The Aladin was just redone, but those rooms go for over $100/night.

If your gonna play on the live tables watch out for marks, these are guys who gamble for the hotel who's job it is to throw off a hot hand. Vegas isn't in business to just give cash away. Under Nevada gambling law, if you ask a employee of the Casino if anyone at your table besides the dealer is working for the Casino they must answer you truthfully.

I'm working on a machine-gambling theory.