1st time in vegas
 

So I'll be going to vegas for the 1st time this weekend. What do you rec. for "must do"s in vegas for a first timer?

Also - favorite places to player poker for a guy looking to play 10/20 - 20/40?

TIA

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For a good time to meet all your needs go here

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trip to the bunny ranch?

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Walk down the strip and every time you hear a "clack clack", say "Hey, can I have one of those cards?".

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Walk down the strip and every time you hear a "clack clack", say "Hey, can I have one of those cards?".

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Lol, so annoying...

.fs.

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You will want to play the $15/30 game at the Bellagio. Very beatable game, with good action, and average players.

Definitley check out the Wynn, Bellagio, MGM, Mirage, and Ceasers poker rooms. They are the best on the strip. If you get time, go to the Top of the World resaurant at the top of the Stratosphere tower. Amazing veiw, and excellent food. Dinners range from $35-$100, and lunches range from $10-$35. Definitely worth checking out, just make sure to make a reservation and dress nice.

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1. bellagio brunch
2. go watch the treasure island display: two actual size pirate ships fighting, cannons fire, one actually sinks and then real people fall into the water
3. excalibur has the loosest quarter slots
4. binions has the best tournaments

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Actually, Ceasers has the best tournaments. They run daily noon and 7 p.m. The buy-in's range from $80 up to $200+. The blind levels are 40 minutes. You won't find a better structure on the strip, especially for the lower buy-in tourney's.

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You will probably have to lower your limits, but go down to Fremont street and play at Binion's just 'cuz. I did and enjoyed myself and I'm happy to say that I have done it at least once. I hear the Golden Nugget has a nice room too, so make a day for downtown.

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You have to go see Cirque du Soleil. I haven't seen Zumanity but have seen the rest, any of the other three are great. Mystere at Treasure Island, O at Bellagio and Ka at MGM. You will not be disappointed.

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2. go watch the treasure island display: two actual size pirate ships fighting, cannons fire, one actually sinks and then real people fall into the water


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I'm pretty sure they got rid of this about 2 years ago and replaced it with the SIRENS show, which is even gayer

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I always enjoyed the view from the Stratosphere at night. Its just crazy to be that high above the earth on an open deck.

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What do you rec. for "must do"s in vegas for a first timer?


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1.) Eat at a buffet.
2.) Drink.
3.) Play craps.
4.) Drink.
5.) Play BJ.
6.) Drink.
7.) Blow $20 on a Wheel of Fortune quarter machine.
8.) Drink.
9.) Hit on a really hot girl, strike out, and lie to your friends about it.
10.)Drink.
11.) Play poker at Bellagio.
12.) Drink.
13.) Eat a very late night meal.
14.) Drink.
15.) Bang a Bellagio hooker.
16.) Pass out.
17.) Wake up, vomit, drink, and then pass out again.
18.) Repeat the next night.

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9.) Hit on a really hot girl, strike out, and lie to your friends about it.

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Whatever, man. She asked me if I wanted to get together later but she really wasn't all that hot up close, plus she was kind of annoying. I'd rather just hang out with you guys anyway.

(excellent list)

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Specifically, the Bellagio or Wynn buffets. Paris, Mirage, Rio also have pretty good ones. After those places (perhaps one or two others), the quality falls of pretty rapidly.

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Specifically, the Bellagio or Wynn buffets. Paris, Mirage, Rio also have pretty good ones. After those places (perhaps one or two others), the quality falls of pretty rapidly.

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I thought that Aladdin's was really good. It is billed as being voted or named one of Vegas' best or something like that. I could have been satisfied with my 25 entry fee just gorging myself on their deserts, let alone the hand carved NY Strip, crab legs, etc.

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What do you rec. for "must do"s in vegas for a first timer?


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1.) Eat at a buffet.
2.) Drink.
3.) Play craps.
4.) Drink.
5.) Play BJ.
6.) Drink.
7.) Blow $20 on a Wheel of Fortune quarter machine.
8.) Drink.
9.) Hit on a really hot girl, strike out, and lie to your friends about it.
10.)Drink.
11.) Play poker at Bellagio.
12.) Drink.
13.) Eat a very late night meal.
14.) Drink.
15.) Bang a Bellagio hooker.
16.) Pass out.
17.) Wake up, vomit, drink, and then pass out again.
18.) Repeat the next night.

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excelent advice