Post Your Basic WSOP Questions Here

So you're headed to Vegas this summer to play at the WSOP. You've fine-tuned your game, played some live events to warm up, tried a few of the deep stack tourneys on Poker Stars, and even worked on your chip tricks to try to attract the Day 1 cameras. But you realize that you might be missing one thing. What about all those little rules, regulations, restrictions and nuances that are unique to every casino and every tournament?

I don't know about you, but I don't want to do anything at my first WSOP that will either make me look like a jackass or even cost me some equity. As such, I thought I would start this thread as an open forum to ask any questions (stupid ones inclusive) to some of the WSOP vets out there in hopes that we can all go in there this summer like seasoned pros.

I'll start us off...

1. One thing I'm a little concerned about are certain betting rules. For instance:

-Is it technically a bet if your chips move in front of the cards?
-I assume verbal declarations are binding, like in most any tournaments.
-This one is kind of specific, but happened to me once. Is it a string bet if you grab chips with one hand, start putting them into the center of the table, and while that hand is still out there, your other hand grabs chips and joins in the other hands in stacking chips in the middle of the table. String bet or no?

[Kevmath]

http://worldseriesofpoker.com/downloads/2006_WSOP_RULES.pdf

Tournament rules start on page 5.

I stand silenced.

Nevertheless, this thread will be helpful. You'll see.

Thanks for the link though!

[Kevmath]

I totally agree with the intent of your thread, I just thought I'd include the link for those that read the thread.

[SlightlyMad]

Are pictures allowed to be taken while the tournament is in play?

For example, if my wife was coming down to Vegas to gawk at the WSOP for an hour or two before going shopping, and sees Phil Gordon playing at a table beside mine during Level 1 ... (I'm sure he gets it all the time) ... and she whips out a point-n-shoot camera to snap a shot of him, will anyone get upset? Or will she be required to check her camera at the door of the poker room? (Elsewhere in the forum, someone had stated that the rule was that non-flash cameras could be used in the poker room last year ... just wanted verification that that might still be true.)

Does the rule change if the players are on a break?

(If Phil Gordon is a bust, she just wants to snap a shot of me playing in the WSOP. Good to see that I'm on the list somewhere.)

[TomHimself]

that is def a string bet fwiw

[Kevmath]

Flash photography is definitely NOT allowed on the floor.

[gcDanno]

True; just don't use a flash and take as many pictures as you want.

I took my digital camera last year, and took a ton of them.

Not a single word was said.

gc

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that is def a string bet fwiw

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Was this a response to my question?

[Mama Poker]

Main Event 1st Day Question:
The schedule of play says each day one plays down to 800 people. Does this mean that day 1A may last until 4am and day 1B may last until 1:15 am, depending on how long it takes to get to 800? I think last year they played the same amount of time on each day one.

[belloc]

Is there a list of scheduled satellites for some of the more obscure preliminary events anywhere on the web? I've had a tough time searching/finding one. I'd like to qualify into some events like the $2000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split (Event #8), but I don't know when/if satellites are held for this event.

[belloc]

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Is there a list of scheduled satellites for some of the more obscure preliminary events anywhere on the web? I've had a tough time searching/finding one. I'd like to qualify into some events like the $2000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split (Event #8), but I don't know when/if satellites are held for this event.

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Ah, I just found my own answer in another thread:

"Single Table Satellites offer players the chance to win entry into a gold bracelet
event by winning a one-table tournament. The winner of a Single Table Satellite
receives tournament buy-in chips plus cash. Single Table Satellites for any
particular tournament are usually played during the 24-hour period immediately
preceding the start of that tournament. Single table satellites for all WSOP
events run 24 hours a day until the start of the World Championship Event on
July 28, 2006 in the Single Table Satellite area in the Amazon Room at the Rio
All Suite Hotel and Casino. There is no need to register, simply pay your buy-in
at the table."

This was taken from this flyer (http://worldseriesofpoker.com/structures/ME_Satellite_2006/2006_Rio_Satellite_Descriptions.pdf).

[drewjustdrew]

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Single Table Satellites for any particular tournament are usually played during the 24-hour period immediately preceding the start of that tournament.

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This didn't seem to be the case last year. Single tables were run at various buy-in amounts on any given day.

[BigPoppa]

If I am moved to a new table that has more than one open seat, do they tell me which one to take or can I choose?

[Temp Hutter]

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If I am moved to a new table that has more than one open seat, do they tell me which one to take or can I choose?

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Generally you will get a seat card that tells you the table and seat number unless they are moving you to balance another table in which case they may just grab you and say, "move to that seat there".

If you have never played in a live event, anytime someone busts out the dealer will announce that a seat is open and a tournament floor person will come over and collect the seat card for that empty seat that has the table number and seat number on it. Once they have ten of these seat cards they will break a table. They usually just toss the seat cards face down on the breaking table and ask everyone to grab one and head to their new seat.

[uclabruinz]

Can you cash traveler's checks at casino cages for chips or cash? I am sweating taking a big wad of cash with me.

[AcesUp]

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If I am moved to a new table that has more than one open seat, do they tell me which one to take or can I choose?

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If your entire table is being moved, they will give each player a card with a seat assignment on it; that's where you go.

If you're being moved individual (to balance tables, presumably), the rule is that you generally move to the worst position available on the new table. Though in the case of moving a person to balance tables, this generally occurs when only a few tables are left, and a floor-person will generally accompany you and your chips to your new table and show you your new seat.


-Aces

[AcesUp]

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Can you cash traveler's checks at casino cages for chips or cash? I am sweating taking a big wad of cash with me.

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Yes. You can also wire money to most casino cages pretty easily, and have it waiting for you when you get there.


-Aces

[scottc25]

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Can you cash traveler's checks at casino cages for chips or cash? I am sweating taking a big wad of cash with me.

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You can.

However, you can't cash travelers checks at the temporary cage in the room where the events are taking place. You have to go to the casino. Also, it can take upwards of 10 minutes to get them cashed (30 mins if you go to the Monte Carlo /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

This year I am just bringing cash and getting a box at the cage.

Not to thread jack, but, does it cost any money to rent a box at the cage?

[La Brujita]

I heard cash games are sick during wsop. are the cash games largely played at the rio or are they just pretty much equally spread out everywhere.

this sounds dumb, i've been to vegas and i know there are cash games everywhere but where will the sick 50-100 and higher llimit action be?

[BigPoppa]

Is the Rio a reasonable walk from the Strip?

I'm from the South, so I'm used to heat. Just don't want the walk to sap all my strength nor leave me soaked with sweat?

Is that strech of Flamingo safe? Well lit at night?

I've never been to Vegas and would really like to stay on the Strip, but don't want to get a rental car for such a short hop.

Thanks

100 minute rounds or 120 minute rounds? I've heard different views.

[tipperdog]

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Is the Rio a reasonable walk from the Strip?

I'm from the South, so I'm used to heat. Just don't want the walk to sap all my strength nor leave me soaked with sweat?

Is that strech of Flamingo safe? Well lit at night?

I've never been to Vegas and would really like to stay on the Strip, but don't want to get a rental car for such a short hop.

Thanks

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Yes, it is walkable. My guess is .75mi--of course, it depends on where you're going on the strip. It's closest to Caesars and Bellagio.

Personally, I enjoyed the walk at the end of the day--a nice way to clear my head and decompress before bed. It was also cooler around midnight. The walk is not well lit and few people walk it. However, I didn't fear for my safety.

[MyTurn2Raise]

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Is the Rio a reasonable walk from the Strip?

I'm from the South, so I'm used to heat. Just don't want the walk to sap all my strength nor leave me soaked with sweat?

Is that strech of Flamingo safe? Well lit at night?

I've never been to Vegas and would really like to stay on the Strip, but don't want to get a rental car for such a short hop.

Thanks

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free shuttle from Barbary Coast (corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd) to the Gold Coast from 9 am to 1 am

It is less than half an hour walk from the strip to the Rio and it is basically walking along Flamingo over the interstate.


someone else posted this beautiful link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=rio+suites,+las+vegas,+nv&ie=UTF8 &ll=36.117796,-115.189376&spn=0.007479,0.013282&t=h&om=1)
to the google aerial satellite view of the Rio...the strip is just to the right. Properties are labeled and scaled. Easy to see it all

[ShadowBJ21]

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someone else posted this beautiful link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=rio+suites,+las+vegas,+nv&ie=UTF8 &ll=36.117796,-115.189376&spn=0.007479,0.013282&t=h&om=1)
to the google aerial satellite view of the Rio...the strip is just to the right. Properties are labeled and scaled. Easy to see it all

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The Amazon room is north of the property (near W. Twain Ave.), correct?
Is the parking lot between Twain and the Amazon room a public parking area? At least people stated last year that there is a parking possibility on that side of the Rio.

Thanks
Shadow

[Botchman]

Ummm I'm staying at TI , how long of a walk to the Rio is this??? Probobly better off to cab it???

[split]

Seniors Event....#19 July 12th NLHE $1000

Does anyone know the age restrictions for this event. I know 2+2 isn't running the WSOP but any help would be appreciated.

People will definitely find this map helpful to answer a lot of these questions:

http://www.cheapovegas.com/images/vegas_strip_map.gif

[Kevmath]

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Seniors Event....#19 July 12th NLHE $1000

Does anyone know the age restrictions for this event. I know 2+2 isn't running the WSOP but any help would be appreciated.

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You have to be at least 50.

[gusmahler]

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Ummm I'm staying at TI , how long of a walk to the Rio is this??? Probobly better off to cab it???

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Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=3700+W+Flamingo+Rd,+Las+Vegas,+NV+89103 +%4036.115520,-115.187156&daddr=3300+las+vegas+blvd+s,+las+vegas, +nv&f=li&hl=en&cid=&ie=UTF8&om=1)

1.5 miles.

Not that long of a walk. But not one I'd voluntarily do in 110 degree heat.

[PokerFink]

1) Vegas is very hot during the day. Obviously. Let's say you're wearing shorts and a tshirt. Your arms, legs and face will be dry after taking a long walk because the sweat evaporates instantly. But your back will be SOAKED. I've walked down the strip (MGM-Venetian) a few times in the midday heat and ended up freezing in the casino due to being sweaty and lots of AC.

By evening (say 8pm) it's nicer out, but still hot. By about midnight it's very pleasant out. You could easily walk up the strip without breaking a sweat.

2) I'm sure this is posted somewhere, but here is the entire WSOP schedule. Click on any event for structure, buy-in, starting chips, rules, and defending champion information.

http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/2006wsop.asp

[gusmahler]

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Is the Rio a reasonable walk from the Strip?


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0.6 miles. But that's just to the Caesars corner. More walking if you're not at Caesars. I actually walked the stip once: from NYNY to Stratosphere. But that was in a November. I wouldn't recommend it in July.

Since you've never been to Vegas before, definitely get the car. You'll have days off, so you can get to see all the sights if you have a car. Even if all you want to do is play poker, you can get to more of the poker rooms if you drive.

[MicroBob]

I did some of these lengthy walks. But they can be REAL hikes.

Walking across Flamingo to the Rio means walking across the bridge overpass over the highway. Busy traffic.

So after I got through that I was sweaty from 110-degree heat PLUS all the car-exhaust fumes blowing in my face all the way across.

not fun.
I don't recommend it.


regarding procedure in the event:
You can play a couple of single-table satellites (to win $500 tourney-chips) to get the feel for live play and try to get yourself out of the habit of string-betting or whatever.


If you get moved to a different table:
DO NOT PUT ANY CHIPS IN YOUR POCKET!!!

It is an automatic disqualification.
If you have too many chips and are afraid of dropping them then request a plastic rack.

But if you get caught putting just ONE CHIP in your pocket then you are out of the tournament.

[sirio11]

Here, a Rio Hotel Map, last year the event was held at the Rio Pavillion (#32 in the map). Be prepared to walk a lot.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8025/riolvhotelmap3bj.gif

[MicroBob]

yes, from the front-entrance to the WSOP playing room it's about a 5-10 minute walk. Seriously, even inside the Rio it's a decent hike.

There are alternative entrances though which are closer but I think you kind of have to get familiar with the place first.

[peterchi]

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There are alternative entrances though which are closer but I think you kind of have to get familiar with the place first.

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Either that or get a knowledgable cab driver. The kind that says, "Hey, you two look like poker players. I think I know where I should drop you off." That was pretty sweet.

[AcesUp]

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I heard cash games are sick during wsop. are the cash games largely played at the rio or are they just pretty much equally spread out everywhere.

this sounds dumb, i've been to vegas and i know there are cash games everywhere but where will the sick 50-100 and higher llimit action be?

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For limit hold'em above $25/50, you'll probably have to go over to the Bellagio ($80/160, $100/200, $200/400, $400/800, etc).

For big limit mixed games ($100/200 and above), either the Rio or the Bellagio should do.


-Aces

[AcesUp]

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100 minute rounds or 120 minute rounds? I've heard different views.

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60 minute rounds for the preliminary events. 120 minute rounds for the main event.


-Aces

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100 minute rounds or 120 minute rounds? I've heard different views.

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60 minute rounds for the preliminary events. 120 minute rounds for the main event.


-Aces

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Boy, is it going to be like culture shock when I realize how much time there is to play compared to an online tourney?

[OrcaDK]

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100 minute rounds or 120 minute rounds? I've heard different views.

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60 minute rounds for the preliminary events. 120 minute rounds for the main event.


-Aces

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Boy, is it going to be like culture shock when I realize how much time there is to play compared to an online tourney?

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Just remember that while there's more time to play, play is also like 1/3 as fast.

[uclabruinz]

If you have not played live, it's not really the pace of play or the length of levels that will be the shock, it will be the greatly magnified ability to get reads and how careful you have to be about your own image/tells.

[MicroBob]

right. you get more time to think on any single hand YOU are involved in.
But you really don't get THAT many more hands in there then a longer-structured online-tourney.


60 minute levels live probably work out similarly to 20 minute levels online.


For the online-exclusive player it's a bit confusing in the ME I think.
Because after 5 or 6 hours you can start to FEEL LIKE, 'man, I should have made my move a long time ago. But here I am having not done a damn thing practically.'

So you have to be careful about kinda half-freaking-out in your head and suddenly getting crazier than you should trying to steal blinds and playing too recklessly and so forth.

At the 6th level (near the end of day 1 for the ME) you just have to remind yourself that the 6th level in a typical online-tourney (with 15 minute levels) is only 1:30 in.

You haven't even made it to the 2nd break yet in online-tourney-mode (even though you've played 10 hours or more live).

[CardSharpCook]

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I heard cash games are sick during wsop. are the cash games largely played at the rio or are they just pretty much equally spread out everywhere.

this sounds dumb, i've been to vegas and i know there are cash games everywhere but where will the sick 50-100 and higher llimit action be?

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The Wynn and Venetian are the only other 2 rooms that offer games above 20-40 (to my knowledge). I'd bet substantial sums of money that the Ventian will be a good place to play during the series. They have more tables, more space btwn tables, better dealers and floor people, and just a better room. However, the Bellagio is still the default high stakes Vegas pokerroom unfortunetly.

[GrannyMae]

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There are alternative entrances though which are closer but I think you kind of have to get familiar with the place first.

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tell cab driver "rio convention center", in back of rio.

that cab drop off puts you at entrance to main WSOP hallway.

[GrannyMae]

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At the 6th level (near the end of day 1 for the ME) you just have to remind yourself that the 6th level in a typical online-tourney (with 15 minute levels) is only 1:30 in.

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this is GREAT advice.

[MicroBob]

Just thinking about that long walk from the main-entrance:

Along the way you will pass the WSOP trade-show (now called the Gaming trade show or something) and it's really worth checking out.

Lots of stuff to look at. Gambler's Book Shop had a booth with all kinds of poker-books (including some new releases, I bought Ace on the River, Weighing the Odds and Middle-Limit Holdem).

Doyle had a booth one day where he was signing special hard-cover copies of SS2 (although I think he would sign any pics or the paperback version or whatever).

And others had some autograph/pic booths as well.


these are NOT the 5 or 6 vendors who are set up right outside the playing-area. This is the bigger trade-show in a convention room mid-way between the casino and the playing room.

I think the trade-show runs through the day 1 heats of the main-event and it's free.

[Kevmath]

This year it's running from July 27-31.

http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/gaminglifeexpo.asp

[GrannyMae]

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Just thinking about that long walk from the main-entrance:

Along the way you will pass the WSOP trade-show (now called the Gaming trade show or something) and it's really worth checking out.

Lots of stuff to look at. Gambler's Book Shop had a booth with all kinds of poker-books (including some new releases, I bought Ace on the River, Weighing the Odds and Middle-Limit Holdem).

Doyle had a booth one day where he was signing special hard-cover copies of SS2 (although I think he would sign any pics or the paperback version or whatever).

And others had some autograph/pic booths as well.


these are NOT the 5 or 6 vendors who are set up right outside the playing-area. This is the bigger trade-show in a convention room mid-way between the casino and the playing room.

I think the trade-show runs through the day 1 heats of the main-event and it's free.

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trade show was a huge highlight for me last year. every site is represented, and almost every pro either has a booth or is mingling.

mass-ass of freebies too.

[CardSharpCook]

anyone know when we can start registering in person?

[Lawman007]

The structure sheet on the internet for the Main Event is inconsistent. In one place it says that first day play will end after the 6th level, while elsewhere it says that first day play will end when it gets down to 800 players. Which is it? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[CardSharpCook]

Law, it will be 6 levels or 12 hours. At least, last year they never had a day that lasted longer than 12 hours play time unless all the players agreed (Razz event ended at 7am).

[Lawman007]

What if you get down to 800 players prior to the end of the 6th level? Do you stop then or keep playing to the end of the 6th level?

[brick]

Do you guys think I need to pre-register for event 17?

http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/structures/MainEvent/Event17.html

I want to make sure I get a seat. I'll be arriving the night before.

[Kevmath]

It would be nice if Harrah's put up something on their WSOP website saying how many people have registered for each event.

[Temp Hutter]

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It would be nice if Harrah's put up something on their WSOP website saying how many people have registered for each event.

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At Binions in 2004 they had a chalk board that displayed the number of entrants into the main event. They were only updating it a few times a day, but it got everyone's attention when they erased the last number and posted the new one. It would be nice to track the progress.

In 2004, I arrived on Thursday and the ME started on Saturday. I had heard rumors that they were going to break 1,000 and some people even suggested 1,200. When I arrived I saw the board already read over 1,600. As the number grew over 2,000 everyone was in shock. They started taking out slot machines and putting in poker tables. They closed a large section of the entrance to Freemont street and put tables out by the doors. The took over the sports book area. It was wild to watch them scramble to find space.

[CardSharpCook]

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What if you get down to 800 players prior to the end of the 6th level? Do you stop then or keep playing to the end of the 6th level?

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They keep playing. All four start days must play the same amount of poker.

[Lawman007]

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What if you get down to 800 players prior to the end of the 6th level? Do you stop then or keep playing to the end of the 6th level?

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They keep playing. All four start days must play the same amount of poker.

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That's what I figured, but what if the end of level 6 arrives and they are not down to 800 players yet? Do they keep playing until they are down to 800 players? If so, then the 4 start days would not be playing the same amount of time.

Therefore, I assume that they would play until the end of level 6 and then stop regardless of how many players are left at that time. Is this correct?

If it is, then playing down to 800 players is irrelevant, so why is that mentioned on the structure sheet? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[CardSharpCook]

Calm down, Sparky. Everything will be alright. They say down to 800 on the sheet to give you an idea of what will happen, but I assure you, all 4 days will play the same amount of time.

[goofball]

CSC-

I'm trying to scrape together some WSOP bankroll, whaddya say we find time for more beer pong?

[CardSharpCook]

YES!!!!! I'm back in town tonight. It'd be a good night to get drunk. Doesn't the shindig start tuesday? When does bugstud get back in town? I'll be making some phonecalls on my way in.

[goofball]

shindig? I think he's in town already. lmk.

I'm debating abotu stopping off at the rio tonight.

[WSOPChump]

im guessing at least 30 mins late eh?

[People_Mover]

I broke my back in a car accident a few years ago and it's more comfortable to sit with the back of the chair against the table. Is this allowed?

[scottc25]

It is allowed, at least last year it was. The massage people have you turn your chair around so I assume it is OK.

[shayneon]

What websites are the best to follow WSOP events in semi-real time? CardPlayer? Official WSOP site?

Are there any sites that have blog type entries that detail specific hands, how many players remaning, chip counts, etc? How far do these lag behind?

Thank you for any info on any sites large or small that provide this information.

pokerwire.com

[THEOSU]

all,

it's fzcking hot. i would not plan on walking anywhere.

the websites are going to be hit and miss for the first few days because there are just so damn many people playing poker.

thank God they changed the blinds back to 120 minutes per level the whole tournament. 100 would have just made it even more lotteryish.

[Kevmath]

Cardplayer and Pokerwire will definitely be the best.

Taopoker.blogspot.com is also another site worth the bookmark.
You may also want to consider Pokerpages and Gutshot as a backup, Pokertrails.com had a pretty good start but petered out (if they're even doing it this year).

The official WSOP site is getting its content from Cardplayer.

[cwsiggy]

I think the big question people who will be playing want to know is -- where is that secret bathroom that Scott Fischman talked about last year?

[shayneon]

Awesome. Perfect. Thanks guys.

[CardSharpCook]

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it's fzcking hot. i would not plan on walking anywhere.

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WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!! It is HOT!!!!! WTF!?!??! That is so [censored] lame. SO LAME. That's really messed up. I'm [censored] going home.

[THEOSU]

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it's fzcking hot. i would not plan on walking anywhere.

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WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!! It is HOT!!!!! WTF!?!??! That is so [censored] lame. SO LAME. That's really messed up. I'm [censored] going home.

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well you can probably handle it, what with you working aroudn fiah. I'm a giant sissy.

[rageatm]

sirius radio has live play by play 10 hrs a day

[McMelchior]

Seems like Harrah's took the structure sheets and starting chips and round lenghts down from the WSOP web site???

Anybody's got a sugggestion to an alternate place to find it (I'm NOT in Vegas, $%^&!)

/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[bav]

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Seems like Harrah's took the structure sheets and starting chips and round lenghts down from the WSOP web site???

Anybody's got a sugggestion to an alternate place to find it (I'm NOT in Vegas, $%^&!)

/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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I can't find it now, either. Looks like they've completely change the worldseriesofpoker.com web site right in the middle of the event.

First Cardplayer screwed up their web site (I *HATE* the new format for tourney info--the old pages were far easier to use). Now Harrah's monkeys with the WSOP site.

[ShadowBJ21]

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Seems like Harrah's took the structure sheets and starting chips and round lenghts down from the WSOP web site???
Anybody's got a sugggestion to an alternate place to find it (I'm NOT in Vegas, $%^&!) /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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I've taken this from the $1,000 event (#17) and $2,000 event (#18)
General Rules
Players begin with $1,000 in Tournament Chips.
All levels up to the Final Table will last 60 minutes. Final Table levels will last 90 minutes.
Breaks will be every two rounds. A 60-minute dinner break will follow Levels 6 and 14.
Play will continue on Day 1 until the completion of Level 10. Play will resume on Day 2 at 2 PM, July 11, 2006 and continue until the Final Table is determined.
The Final Table on Day 3 will resume at 2 PM on July 12, 2006. 9% of the total entry pool will be withheld.

General Rules
Players begin with $2,000 in Tournament Chips.
All levels up to the Final Table will last 60 minutes. Final Table levels will last 90 minutes.
Breaks will be every two rounds. A 60-minute dinner break will follow Levels 6 and 15.
Play will last the first day until we are down to the Final Table or upon completion of the Level 11 (whichever comes first).
Play will resume at 2 PM on July 12, 2006.
9% of the total entry pool will be withheld.

In general this should be similar to most events (starting chips = buy-in size)

For the blind-structures i copied those for the two mentioned events - that's all I have /images/graemlins/frown.gif

Shadow


EVENT 17
TEXAS HOLD'EM (NO-LIMIT)
$1,000 BUY-IN
Monday, July 10, 2006, 12 P.M.
3 Day Event

Schedule of Play
LEVEL ANTE BLINDS
1 - $25-$25
2 - $25-$50
3 - $50-$100
4 - $100-$200
5 $25 $100-$200
6 $25 $150-$300
7 $50 $200-$400
8 $75 $300-$600
Remove $25 Chips
9 $100 $400-$800
10 $200 $600-$1,200
11 $200 $800-$1,600
12 $300 $1,200-$2,400
13 $400 $1,500-$3,000
Remove $100 Chips
14 $500 $2,000-$4,000
15 $500 $2,500-$5,000
Remove $500 Chips
16 $1,000 $3,000-$6,000
17 $1,000 $4,000-$8,000
18 $2,000 $6,000-$12,000
19 $2,000 $8,000-$16,000
20 $3,000 $10,000-$20,000
21 $4,000 $12,000-$24,000
Remove $1000 Chips
22 $5,000 $15,000-$30,000
23 $5,000 $20,000-$40,000
24 $5,000 $25,000-$50,000


EVENT 18
POT LIMIT HOLD'EM
$2,000 BUY-IN
Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 12 P.M.
2 Day Event

Schedule of Play
LEVEL BLINDS CALL OR MAKE IT
1 $25-$25 $25 $50 to $100
2 $25-$50 $50 $100 to $175
3 $50-$100 $100 $200 to $350
4 $75-$150 $150 $300 to $525
5 $100-$200 $200 $400 to $700
6 $150-$300 $300 $600 to $1,050
Remove $25 Chips
7 $200-$400 $400 $800 to $1,400
8 $300-$600 $600 $1,200 to $2,100
9 $400-$800 $800 $1,600 to $2,800
10 $600-$1,200 $1,200 $2,400 to $4,200
Remove $100 Chips
11 $1,000-$2,000 $2,000 $4,000 to $7,000
12 $1,500-$3,000 $3,000 $6,000 to $10,500
Remove $500 Chips
13 $2,000-$4,000 $4,000 $8,000 to $14,000
14 $3,000-$6,000 $6,000 $12,000 to $21,000
15 $4,000-$8,000 $8,000 $16,000 to $28,000
16 $6,000-$12,000 $12,000 $24,000 to $42,000
17 $8,000-$16,000 $16,000 $32,000 to $56,000
18 $10,000-$20,000 $20,000 $40,000 to $70,000
19 $15,000-$30,000 $30,000 $60,000 to $105,000
20 $20,000-$40,000 $40,000 $80,000 to $140,000

[Mattazuma]

Check out pokerlistings.com, they seem to have the structures for all of the events. Here's the listing for event 17. (http://www.pokerlistings.com/world-series-of-poker/2006/event17/blind-structure)

Matt

[sublime]

i was originally only going to go out for the main event, but have deciced to go a little earlier to warm up. anyways i was going to arrive on the 26th and am thinking of changing that to a july 19th arrival to play ina few of the last events.

do i need to pre register for any of these?

event 31 (2k NL)
event 34 (1K +r)
event 36 (limit shootout)

[EdmondDantes]

http://www.tworags.com/files/individual%20events.pdf

[jar]

Out of curiousity, what are the chip colors, and what mix of denominations do you get in the starting ME stack? I remember someone posted this in '04, but I couldn't ever find it again.

[DOMIT]

OK, here's a question that I have (espec'ly after reading the thread about the guy having trouble getting paid):

Should you be lucky (and, yes, skillfull) enough to cash in an event, what are all the hoops that you need to jump through?

Apparently you're given some kind of receipt that should be signed...?

[mlagoo]

[ QUOTE ]
CSC-

I'm trying to scrape together some WSOP bankroll, whaddya say we find time for more beer pong?

[/ QUOTE ]

just wanted to say that this quote is kinda funny now /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Soul Rebel]

Let's say I win more entries to prelim events than I am planning on playing. How easy is it to convert the tournament chips for the prelim events to cash?

[invisibleleadsoup]

are there any online satellites for the $2k,nl holdem,3 day event starting on the 21st july?
i just qualified for the main event but i've only played a couple of low stakes live mtt's before so i'd like to get some practice...

[La Brujita]

couple of questions:

1. does wsop withhold taxes from winnings

2. what are options for receiving money if you get a big score

3. has anyone listed the other tourneys with decent structures going on at the same time? when are the second chance events?

[bwana devil]

[ QUOTE ]
Out of curiousity, what are the chip colors, and what mix of denominations do you get in the starting ME stack? I remember someone posted this in '04, but I couldn't ever find it again.

[/ QUOTE ]

someone posted last year about his first bet trying to make it $100 and then realizing he had just placed a $1000 chip in the center. he announced he had mistakenly misbet and asked if he could take his bet back. he was denied and a player pounced on his mis-step. he was down 10% of his stack before he even knew what happened.

know your colors.

[DJE]

[ QUOTE ]
someone posted last year about his first bet trying to make it $100 and then realizing he had just placed a $1000 chip in the center. he announced he had mistakenly misbet and asked if he could take his bet back. he was denied and a player pounced on his mis-step. he was down 10% of his stack before he even knew what happened.

know your colors.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sounds like a good move to do when you have a monster hand. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bav]

[ QUOTE ]

someone posted last year about his first bet trying to make it $100 and then realizing he had just placed a $1000 chip in the center. he announced he had mistakenly misbet and asked if he could take his bet back. he was denied and a player pounced on his mis-step. he was down 10% of his stack before he even knew what happened.

know your colors.

[/ QUOTE ]

I think it was two years ago someone accidentally tossed a 25K chip into a pot early on, betting 25100 instead of 600, or whatever he was aiming for. It had to stay.

Generates an interesting quandry for all involved in that hand. Did the guy REALLY put that in by accident, or does he have AA? If you look down at KK, whachoo gonna do? And even if it WAS an accident, if someone all-in's, he'll be faced with putting 25K in to win a 100K pot... hard to say no to those odds regardless what two cards are in the poor guy's hand.

[ QUOTE ]
http://worldseriesofpoker.com/downloads/2006_WSOP_RULES.pdf

Tournament rules start on page 5.

[/ QUOTE ]

Kev -

You know where this pdf can currently be found? Doesn't seem to exist anymore.