Advice for my first WSOP tourney?
 

I've decided to go ahead and go to the WSOP ME next week. Room at the Rio, flight and money arranged.

What tips do you more experienced players have that have that would make it easier and more enjoyable all around?

It's the little things you pick up from experience. What to wear; how much sleep to get; what/where to eat; things to avoid; if you need a backpack to carry things around; how to manage breaks or - anything.

What advice do you have for a noob going to the WSOP (the main event, no less), for the first time? I'd appreciate anything, not matter how minor.

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Try not to laugh at how bad live players are, it's kind of rude.

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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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try to win all the monies

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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

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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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Dont be afraid to overbet your good hands in the early rounds. With 20k starting stacks bad players will gamble and draw on you, make em pay.

If your cabbing it to the Rio, get dropped off at the convention center entrance, not the main entrance.

Bring a couple filling snack bars like Cliff bars with you in case you get hungry between breaks.

Be ready to play 14 or 15 hours the first day. If you have'nt done that for awhile, do it before the ME.

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DO NOT put your chips in your pockets! [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

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Your First World Series of Poker by Andrew Brokos

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Your First World Series of Poker by Andrew Brokos

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The writer seems to be rather weak/tight. I would not recommend playing this way since there are too many people preying on those players. The Vehedi quote about being willing to die is better advice. Do not play scared because a good player will smell it and exploit you.