Vegas Trip, Poker Room Questions - help please

resboard · #1 08-14-2007, 09:03 AM

I am going Oct 28 - Nov 2 and will be staying at Harrahs. The reason for the trip is my dads company is part of the SEMA Show (convention for after market parts for cars). I was there 2 years ago for this same show and stayed at the MGM and didn't play anywhere other than MGM. This time i would like to try some other rooms. What rooms would be good for me. I currently play $25NL (6max) and am about to move up to $50 since i am 7.5BB/100 over 20k. Will i be able to handle $1/2NL or $2/5NL?

The rooms are booked, but is there anyway I can play the required poker hours to get a discount taken off of the room?

Thanks.

NevadaKaz · #2 08-14-2007, 09:12 AM

AFAIK Harrahs has no poker rate.

1/2 nl is a total donkfest and I assume any winning online player can beat it.
I would hasten to guess you can beat 2/5 too if your bank roll can handle it.

resboard · #3 08-14-2007, 09:22 AM

Any rooms you suggest i visit to play $1/2NL in?

CincyLady · #4 08-14-2007, 09:34 AM

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AFAIK Harrahs has no poker rate.

1/2 nl is a total donkfest and I assume any winning online player can beat it.
I would hasten to guess you can beat 2/5 too if your bank roll can handle it.

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That whole room is a donkfest, if I was the OP, I'd go downtown to Binions and play in the 1/2 NL game. Very soft game, and easy to win there (stay away from the limit games there though).

Best part about Binions is that they have tourneys 4 times a day. The 2pm is the best IMO, followed by the 8PM and then the 10 am and finally the 2 am. tourney.

Poshua · #5 08-14-2007, 11:36 AM

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That whole room is a donkfest, if I was the OP, I'd go downtown to Binions and play in the 1/2 NL game. Very soft game, and easy to win there (stay away from the limit games there though).

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1/2 NL plays basically the same in any room on the strip, so why bother going all the way downtown? The main difference among strip rooms is maximum buy-in, which varies from $100 to $500 (most commonly $200-$300).

My personal recommendation is the Venetian, next door to Harrah's. This is the plushest room on the strip and has outstanding drink service. IIRC, the 1/2 buy-in is $300.

Dondoh · #6 08-14-2007, 09:26 PM

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That whole room is a donkfest, if I was the OP, I'd go downtown to Binions and play in the 1/2 NL game. Very soft game, and easy to win there (stay away from the limit games there though).

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Are Binion's limit games really tough?

WayAbvPar · #7 08-15-2007, 05:42 PM

I only played in one, but it was a locals infested rock garden.

cmoke · #8 08-15-2007, 07:18 PM

This is from someone who was there during the series...

First of all I would try to hit up a bunch of rooms. I just would sit down and play for a couple hours and then move on unless I was on a heater. I had so much fun being able to say I played in soo many different rooms.

Also you will find the one you like best by doing this. Every casino is different and draws different people. If you go to IP, there are usually beginners there and usually no grinders. I suggest you start here. Bonus for checking out the dealertainers!!

then make your way down to Bellagio cuz you gotta see this place along with the infamous Bobby's room and maybe spot a few fanboy favorites. Hit up Venitian for the most beautiful room, try out Caesars for a well run great room.

The talent will vary slightly, but if you are beating 25nl online you will do really well in these games. the biggest difference is the bet sizes are totally different. You cannot raise pocket kings for 3x the big blind and expect less than 4 or 5 people calling you. Also there is alot more chasing so get ready for varience. The lowest nl game in terms of buyin and talent is probably Luxor. They have a 40min and 100max and there are nothing but beginners in that game.

Also lol to whoever said the limit game is a rock garden at Binions. NOBODY folds in that game. My dad played that one all 5 days and whenever I sweated him no matter what table he was at NOONE folds. Have fun and know you will crush.

My favs: T.I., I.P., and MGM
My worst Palms, HP, Hooters

Also use this map to plan your trip..GL

vegas casino map

Wardfish · #9 08-14-2007, 09:31 AM

Harrahs, Imperial Palace, Mirage, Flamingo, Ballys, Venetian all within easy waking distance and all offer $1/$2 NL.

If you have any idea how to play you should be able to win. Compared to the internet, you will notice that people are happy to call pre-flop for a lot more money. "What the hell: its only 15 bucks."

At 2/5, there are typically more solid players but there are still plenty of donks, you just need to find a hand or two against them. You will find 2/5 nearby at Mirage, Venetian, Bellagio, Caesars.

I thought that Caesars was the toughest room to play in over-all, although I was only there for a week, so it could vary tremendously.

I would say the softest 1/2 game was at Imperial Palace.

habsfanca11 · #10 08-14-2007, 11:56 AM

Agree with other replies that you should be fine at 1/2NL or even 2/5 if you bankroll can handle it. Which means you have your choice of any poker room. Why not play at the big three? Belagio, Wynn, Venetian ... nicest rooms in Vegas. Wynn is my favourite, Belagio probably has the best selection, and Venetian is a nice, plush room. Yeah, the games might be slightly tougher there because the rooms tend to attract a more knowledgeable crowd - but they also attract a lot of tourists as well becasue they are well known and "class" rooms. Bottom line is - because you play NL, you can go anywhere and find a soft game. Not like us Limit players. Have fun.