Advice for my first WSOP tourney?

[mtgordon]

Dress in layers. It seems like there have been some very hot (temperature wise) seats in the tent and other really cold ones. I would suggest something like a T-shirt, a long sleeve shirt, and possibly a light jacket.

Anyone who has been this year want to confirm/deny?

[Your Mom]

try to win all the monies

[Adam D]

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Dress in layers. It seems like there have been some very hot (temperature wise) seats in the tent and other really cold ones. I would suggest something like a T-shirt, a long sleeve shirt, and possibly a light jacket.

Anyone who has been this year want to confirm/deny?

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The tent can get very hot during the day and freezing once the sun goes down/the tables start to break and there are less bodies in there. In general casinos are cold so prepare accordingly. As far as where to eat, the poker kitchen, which is the closest, is over-priced and the food is average. The buffet is good, the all american burger place is good. good luck

[beermankirk]

yeah wear a hockey jersey or pullover / hoodie, you can always take it off. The 2 buffets are awesome at the Rio. Avoid the $10 hot dog next to the sportsbook.

If you wanna relax goto the pool and have a swim, than shower up, and head down for your event. This kept me quite refreshed. Sleep is always a good idea.

The poker kitchen has $5 wings and $7 sandwiches. Avoid the pizza there. The hidden gem are the Wasabi/soy sauce blue diamond almonds for $1.50 / pack.

All your booze and beverages are free, when playing your event.

Good luck!

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[Solitare]

Stay hydrated. Last year it wasn't too hot, but it was VERY dry. I got dehydrated during the first two levels and got a huge headache. Started ordering non stop bottles of water and got better.

Oh, and flop good.

[dogsballs]

yeah, its ridiculously dry. Grab 2 bottles of water off the servers every time. Always carry a bunch of singles to tip em.

Take a sweatshirt/hoodie; it's cold in there.

Play the cash games and win money if you're not playing a tourney.

They closed my favourite eating spot from previous years (the mexican place upstairs; the mobs never got there). Poker kitchen is ok and right there - philly cheese steak was a good fill up and they have some healthier options. The curry restaurant in teh casino is decent, if you like that kinda thing.

Every break, I turbo walk down into the main casino & back via the outside route - get some outside air, a wee bit of heat & also stretch the legs. Plus the bathrooms aren't mobbed.

The rio has free shuttles to the strip if you wanna go there (from teh side entrance of the main casino). Sometimes I just walk it, though.

Live players in teh tourneys really do suck. Lots weak tight and loose passive, esp early. Watch out for the odd tough aggro internet type and adjust to each accordingly.

[Beachman42]

A few random thoughts (from playing event 35)

- a backpack for your crap is a good idea. Keep it around one leg while seated to keep it out of the way and safe. Plus, you cannot forget it if you trip over it getting up!

- have a plan for every hand you play, even the freebies when in the BB

- when you get to <= 10BBs, get a beer. Your thinking is over for the day.

- Appreciate the moment while it happens. Anticipation is awesome, but when you get there, live in the moment and take as many memories for later recollection as possible. I'll never forget open-pushing J6o into the table CL AND LAGs BB from the Button, watching him hem & haw, finally fold, and sh*t a brick when I showed. It was the only hand I voluntarily showed all day execpt for my two all-ins.

- Be at least courteous if not friendly. It doesn't cost anything to be pleasant to be around. Most players are too weak to give you props for being better than you are.

- Accept that if it isn't your day, then there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. 9 out of 10 will go home with nada but the experience.

- Go down swinging. If you do get below 10BBs, you are no threat to your table. Take a stand while you still have some FE.

- Above ALL else get AT LEAST ONE freakin' hand higher than 99 in the first 4 levels. In my case, the post tourney analysis was < 1 beer - no cards, no flops, no chance.

[regression]

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Dress in layers. It seems like there have been some very hot (temperature wise) seats in the tent and other really cold ones. I would suggest something like a T-shirt, a long sleeve shirt, and possibly a light jacket.

Anyone who has been this year want to confirm/deny?

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I was out early to pick up the cash for my ME buyin. I alternately sweltered (in the tent) and froze (in the Amazon room). For the ME and cash action this week and next I am wearing pants (not shorts) and a t-shirt under a sweatshirt or sweater.

I figure two layers is enough. One layer ought to be comfortable at normal room temperatures and slightly higher, and the outer layer ought to be comfortable at like, 60 degrees F. Good luck -- hope to see you at the final table.