LVL FAQ, Quick Questions, General Vegas Discussion, Etc
Here's a List of Frequently Asked Questions. Read before posting your question in this thread or in the forum. Please use the search function as most topics have been addressed at some point.
Discussion of gambling before you reach the legal age (21 for Vegas and AC), is not allowed. Discussion of what you can do if you are under 21 is perfectly acceptable.
Renting out rooms in LV Lifestyle
As per Mat Sklansky's post in ATF the Vegas Lifestyle form is acceptable for short-term housing requests, but the Marketplace forum is the only forum where room rentals and other real estate offers can be made
we have a marketplace on this site for people who want to rent out rooms. the Vegas forum is there for people to discuss Vegas and during special vegas events it can also be a place where people organize get-togethers and temporary living situations.
What is ok
-People coming to las vegas needing a place to stay for a short term basis (vacation, tournament etc) and are looking for connections
-Asking questions about where are good locations, where other people live and what they would recommend and etc.
What is not ok
-Using 2+2 as a commercial enterprise to rent out rooms in different houses
-Spamming rooms for rent in LV Lifestyle
-People living in las vegas looking for a poker roomate, posts of this nature should instead be placed in the Marketplace forum
1) Where are the softest games at [insert limit here]?
- Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker.
2) Where should I go to eat for my bachelor party, wedding party, ingrown toenail removal party, etc?
Try the fine dining thread or the casual dining thread.
3) How do I decide which hotel to stay at?
There are many independent criteria which can drive a decision - cost, location, amenities/facilities, luxury, etc. which makes it impossible to arrive at a universally "best" hotel to stay at. Expect to pay a premium (either in terms of room rates or increased gambling minimums) for proximity to the Strip, newer hotels, and more amenities/facilities (including a hotel/casino vs. a hotel only). In general, there are a few broad classifications that can be made (classifications done subjectively by intended audience that they market to):
Strip Top Tier (top of the line luxury, relatively new/remodeled, often have a unique theme/schtick, very expensive resorts): Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Venetian, Wynn, Aria (CityCenter).
Older Strip Megaresorts (top of the line or tried to be at one point, but have been superceded, generally still generate enough interest to be expensive): Luxor, MGM Grand, NYNY, Flamingo, Mirage, Treasure Island.
Second Tier Strip Megaresorts (places that never really aimed to be the king of the Strip, but have good locations and are much more affordable): Tropicana, Excalibur, Monte Carlo, Planet Hollywood, Paris, Bally's, Harrah's.
Blatant Discount Strip Options (places that market to the bargain hunters): Bill's, Imperial Palace, Casino Royale.
North Strip (arguably still on the Strip, but physically separated from the rest by a pretty wide gap; typically discount-oriented): Circus Circus, Riviera, Sahara, Hilton, Stratosphere.
Downtown (most downtown casinos are discount-oriented with low gambling limits and cheaper amenities): El Cortez, Golden Spike, Fitzgerald's, Fremont, Golden Nugget, Binion's, Golden Gate, Plaza, California, Main Street Station.
Off-Strip, Strip-like Hotels (playing to the same audience as many on the Strip, but physically located off-Strip): Palms, Rio, Hard Rock.
Just Off-Strip, Downtown-like Hotels (playing to the same audience as many Downtown, but located within a mile of the Strip): Gold Coast, Orleans, Wild Wild West, Hooters, Terrible's, South Point.
Off-Strip, unclustered (many of these hotel/casinos are unclustered and are geographically scattered; they aim for the discount audience but also draw a higher percentages of locals): Arizona Charlie's, Boulder, Sam's Town, Sunset Station, Santa Fe, Jerry's Nugget.
Non-Casino Hotels: Around the Strip and Downtown there are a ****load of hotels without casinos. Obviously these are the cheapest options and many chains are represented - Days Inn, Embassy Suites, Marriott, Residence Inn, Best Western, Howard Johnson, etc. Notable non-casino hotels directly on the Strip are Polo Towers and the Jockey Club.
4) Where can I find a gigantic list of things you do not see in vegas?
5) What is the poker rate at X casino/How do I get it?
Follow this link!: http://www.allvegaspoker.com/poker_rates...
Useful Websites:
Las Vegas Weekly - For Nightclub and Entertainment Schedules
All Vegas Poker Tournament Schedule - Schedule for Daily Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas
Questions will be added to the faq once they are asked enough times to annoy the moderator.
Charge to your room. Make sure your hotel has your MGM card info on file. And yes, you can put charges on your MGM room from any MGM property. Including cosmopolitan now.
Looking for a good dispensary, staying at the Paris mid June. Something close by?
Best place to watch the champions league final today? I know screens are everywhere but which sports bar would you recommend which has some other fans watching it?
Depends what you’re looking for but I’d go w crown and anchor probably if you can get off strip. Not a ton of soccer bars… otherwise maybe I’d try circa. Most books will have it on bc there’s nothing else going on
Hofbräuhaus will show the game.
What happens when you try to park an RV at the airport...
that's pretty awesome... never take your trailer to do a pick up.
Thanks, both. I decided on Sixt, which turned out to be considerably cheaper than Enterprise. And I can make changes or cancel for free.
When I arrived at the rental agency shortly before closing time, I realized I'd forgotten to bring my credit card with me. Long story short, I made a new reservation at Enterprise just now. Can anyone tell me if there is any basic insurance included by default? Should I just say no to any additional stuff they're going to offer me tomorrow morning?
When I arrived at the rental agency shortly before closing time, I realized I'd forgotten to bring my credit card with me. Long story short, I made a new reservation at Enterprise just now. Can anyone tell me if there is any basic insurance included by default? Should I just say no to any additional stuff they're going to offer me tomorrow morning?
I used Enterprise in another state recently and the answer to the bolded is No. You break it, you pay for it. if you want peace of mind they do offer a bumper to bumper coverage policy for like $36 a day. You're not liable for any damage to the car unless you did something that would be deemed intentional and or extremely reckless (i.e. driving thru a flooded street). Other than that, I'd pass on anything else they may offer you.
I used Enterprise in another state recently and the answer to the bolded is No. You break it, you pay for it. if you want peace of mind they do offer a bumper to bumper coverage policy for like $36 a day. You're not liable for any damage to the car unless you did something that would be deemed intentional and or extremely reckless (i.e. driving thru a flooded street). Other than that, I'd pass on anything else they may offer you.
Thank you.
When I arrived at the rental agency shortly before closing time, I realized I'd forgotten to bring my credit card with me. Long story short, I made a new reservation at Enterprise just now. Can anyone tell me if there is any basic insurance included by default? Should I just say no to any additional stuff they're going to offer me tomorrow morning?
Your own insurance (assuming you have it) covers rental cars, so don't buy anything extra from the rental agency.
Not so sure about this. You're from GBR, yes? My experience is that personal insurance doesn't work internationally.
No, I'm from the States. Sorry, I must have missed the international element to this, and I agree that personal insurance generally does not extend internationally. If an American rents a car in Vegas they will be covered by their own regular insurance, but a Brit, I assume not, in which case I would definitely purchase it through the rental company.
Call your insurance agency. I (USA) am able to drive in Mexico, Canada, Spain, etc. but I need to get something from the agency to bring with me.
Sorry Brick, I meant Sheep from GBR, not you. My bad, unclear.
No, I'm Dutch. Anyway, thanks again for your input, folks.
So the cash bankroll is getting low, can you guys tell me what tournaments I can pay with credit card?
So the cash bankroll is getting low, can you guys tell me what tournaments I can pay with credit card?
Are there any major casinos that don't accept credit cards?
The WSOP certainly does but it might be cheaper to get cash from an ATM instead of paying the 3%+ fee for using the card to buy-in.
Are there any major casinos that don't accept credit cards?
The WSOP certainly does but it might be cheaper to get cash from an ATM instead of paying the 3%+ fee for using the card to buy-in.
I’m a cash game player and used to operating in cash 99% of the time, so buying in with a credit card is just something totally unfamiliar with me, and my bank only lets me take out $500/day with ATM.
Do other venues let you pay with card besides the WSOP? Looks like it’s gonna be the Milly Maker to possibly salvage this rough Vegas trip …
haven't played WSOP but in my experience poker rooms don't accept credit cards for buy-in
haven't played WSOP but in my experience poker rooms don't accept credit cards for buy-in
The WSOP definitely does. Haven't done it myself but one of those info sheets they have lying around even lists the corresponding fees.
I know you can't buy chips with a credit card at other places but thought if the WSOP allowed it for their events, places like Bellagio or Aria would allow it for their tournament series, too. I might be totally off here though, sorry.
The $500 withdrawal limit on your CC might be a good thing / bad thing situation in Vegas. Personally I'd not be comfortable with that limit but might obviously be for the best.
FWIW, you should also check if the withdrawal limit is for a 24 hour period of time or for the actual day. If it's the latter that might depend on your "home" time zone not Vegas time. Some of my cards are from the CET zone and use the actual day, so when in Vegas I can take out the daily max at 2:59PM and again at 3:00PM.
I’m a cash game player and used to operating in cash 99% of the time, so buying in with a credit card is just something totally unfamiliar with me, and my bank only lets me take out $500/day with ATM.
Do other venues let you pay with card besides the WSOP? Looks like it’s gonna be the Milly Maker to possibly salvage this rough Vegas trip …
You may be able to get an increase in your ATM withdrawal limit. I got mine increased to $1000 just by asking.
