tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post114425630346968654..comments2023-04-27T06:00:45.284-04:00Comments on Caught Up in the Craze: Sammy and Chau: NL at the BellagioKeithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05447889236819454584noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144906404699799752006-04-13T01:33:00.000-04:002006-04-13T01:33:00.000-04:00In the past when I've been out there, I've only pl...In the past when I've been out there, I've only played at the Mirage since I pretty much only play limit and above $10/20 was higher than I was comfortable playing. So this time I'm looking forward to trying some $30/60 at Bellagio on a Saturday night. I'll scoot over to Rio and try Keith's 2-5nl too.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>cc, I'm with you about never begging for comps. I think this trip I'll force myself to break out of that and hold my hat out. I'm also trying to keep my room costs down by splitting my trip between Gold Coast and Wild Wild West. Good rates there.chuck zoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433543972285733003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144856462316430802006-04-12T11:41:00.000-04:002006-04-12T11:41:00.000-04:00I'm a numbskull, I think, as I never ask for any c...I'm a numbskull, I think, as I never ask for any comps or anything when I'm at the Bellagio (I guess feeling like you're begging for something vs. being recognized and incented to be there). One of my happiest days was when Charlene introduced me to Karen in the back room and told me I could have a poker rate whenever I wanted to stay there (I'd had to stay somewhere else like MGM Grand or something). I'm there infrequently, so I don't expect to be recognized, but it is always nice. And I definitely prefer Bellagio with now Mirage as a good alternative vs. Wynn, but it seems that during the day there is a surplus of poker players (meaning grinders) at the tables, which is probably to be expected during the week.CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777389833765857820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144667135378907292006-04-10T07:05:00.000-04:002006-04-10T07:05:00.000-04:00I don't really have a usual hangout right now, but...I don't really have a usual hangout right now, but I haven't been to the Rio all that much recently. Frankly, places like the Wynn, Bellagio, and even the Mirage are much nicer, and they have reasonable limit games (ie bigger than $4-8), which are a nice change of pace sometimes. Still, the Rio's 2-5 game is just so juicy that I'll probably be heading back again soon. <BR/><BR/>A guy at the Mirage said that while nominally the Wynn gives "$1/hour," in practice they have actually given him much more than that. Their cafe and buffet are suppusedly excellent, and he and his wife each got a full 3-course meal after playing 11 hours. So the Wynn might be a good choice, too.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447889236819454584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144659585731179272006-04-10T04:59:00.000-04:002006-04-10T04:59:00.000-04:00I've played the Mirage before a bit, but I never t...I've played the Mirage before a bit, but I never thought to ask for comps. I'll have to do that this time if I play there. I'll have to check out the Rio $2-5NL. Is that your usual hangout?chuck zoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433543972285733003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144607583709045672006-04-09T14:33:00.000-04:002006-04-09T14:33:00.000-04:00Pretty much every poker room has either 1-2 NL or ...Pretty much every poker room has either 1-2 NL or 2-5 NL now; many have both. The easiest 2-5 game is still probably at the Rio; the easiest 1-2 game might be the stratosphere. The Mirage and the MGM are good for both. I also like the Mirage for their $15 comps (no comp card needed) and their limit games, which often have open seats where I can play if the NL games have a wait. They have 10-20 and 20-40 limit. <BR/><BR/>Caesars also runs all these games. A lot of people think it is a great place to play, but I don't really like it there.<BR/><BR/>I plan to head over to the Venetian to check out their new room sometime soon.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447889236819454584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14966315.post-1144484405433824972006-04-08T04:20:00.000-04:002006-04-08T04:20:00.000-04:00After a year grinding limit, I've started playing ...After a year grinding limit, I've started playing some no-limit.<BR/><BR/>Where should I play NL when I'm out in there Vegas this month? I doubt I'll want to play higher than a $500 buyin, so I guess $2/5 or lower.<BR/><BR/>I'll play some limit between $15/30 and $30/60 probably. Mirage, Bellagio, and Wynn should have that right? Anywhere else?chuck zoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433543972285733003noreply@blogger.com