Niagara Falls/ Buffalo poker?
 

I don't see too many posts for poker in the Niagara Falls and Western NY area so hopefully someone has some info. I will be in Buffalo for about 5 days on family business but I think I will be able to squeeze in a small amount of time to play. I grew up in the area but have never been to any of the "newly" available casinos.

Wondering if anyone know about the games in the falls (CAN and USA side) or games at Seneca "casino" in Irving. Both are about equidistant from where I will be staying so drive time is not an issue. Is Irving worth my time at all?

Thanks in advance

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here's one thread there are a bunch more if you just search last 3 months. link

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Sorry it doesnt work but go to search and enter -re: +Niagara then set search parameter for the past year and you will see several recent threads.

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here's one thread there are a bunch more if you just search last 3 months. link

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BTW, there is going to be a WPT event at a Niagara Falls Casino on the Canadian side:

North American Poker Championship 10/26/07 - 11/02/07 Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

http://www.worldpokertour.com/tourna...9&type=wpt

Best part is (for those of you young kids in the area) you only have to be 19 yrs of age, to participate. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Be aware though, you do need a passport if you are a US Citizen:

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If you are a citizen of the United States, you do need a passport to enter Canada. You should also carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., you should bring your Permanent Resident Card (i.e. green card) with you.


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And right now it's taking months to obtain one. So, if you are event just THINKING about going, best to start the passport process now.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Passport processing times here (BTW, it takes even longer than what it says at the site below. I have a friend who did an expedited process, and it took far longer than the promised 3 weeks):

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get...sing_1740.html

Link to (office finder) where you can apply in person in your area:

http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/DefaultForm.aspx

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its my understanding that only air and sea travel require passports at this time meaning if you drive, you are cool with regular id. i would bring a copy of birth certificate just to be sure.

the requierment that ALL travellers between US and CAN will need a passport was suppose to take effect shortly but the backlog of applicications has postponed the deadline till next year.

in short, if you are planning are going to CA, might as well apply.

Re: Niagara Falls/ Buffalo poker?
 

http://poker.wikia.com/wiki/Seneca_Niagara - somewhat dated, feel free to update. And also to add articles on missing rooms.

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its my understanding that only air and sea travel require passports at this time meaning if you drive, you are cool with regular id. i would bring a copy of birth certificate just to be sure.

the requierment that ALL travellers between US and CAN will need a passport was suppose to take effect shortly but the backlog of applicications has postponed the deadline till next year.

in short, if you are planning are going to CA, might as well apply.

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Actually, that's not the case, as it's Canada that's requiring the Passport for you to gain entry into their country (even if you are driving there).

I have a passport and have had one for years now, but I think if you don't have one it's a good idea to get one as they are good for 10 years. This especially since it (now) takes such a long time to get one.

Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

BTW, according to here:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

the exemption appears to only apply if you have already applied for your passport, but it's being held up or something, and it's not expected for it to arrive prior to your going.

According to the WPT website (at the link I provided in my earlier post):

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CROSSING THE BORDER

About 30 million visitors cross the border every year from the United States into Canada and an additional 18 million visitors arrive by boat or airplane from the USA and every other nation on earth. Visit the Canada Customs website for more information to make the crossing easier.

If you are a citizen of the United States, you do need a passport to enter Canada. You should also carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., you should bring your Permanent Resident Card (i.e. green card) with you.

U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. from Canada are currently exempt from passport requirements.


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Cincy Lady - the WPT is wrong about US citizens needing a passport to enter Canada

Here is the current policy:

http://cbsa.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4161/rc4161-e.html

and an excerpt:

isitors to Canada
Arriving in Canada

Our border services officers are at the ports of entry to ensure that people entering Canada respect Canadian laws. They are authorized to examine people and goods entering Canada to determine their admissibility. Their goal is to facilitate the entry of legitimate travellers and goods as quickly as possible.

When you enter Canada, a border services officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, when necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada; however, you should carry proof of your citizenship such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization or a Certificate of Indian Status, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you. For more information on admissibility into Canada, read the fact sheet called Managing Access to Canada. It is available on our Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca.