OT-Vegas Help

[5times1]

Going to be going to Vegas soon, wondering if you guys had some recommendations on hotels, shows, poker, and what not. I'm on a bit of a budget so I'm not looking for anything too extravagant.

Thanks in advance!

[jk592]

Go see Penn & Teller, Josh Blue (last comic standing), and/or The Amazing Johnathan. Went last year and saw the P&T and Josh Blue, but missed Johnathan. They were funny as hell, if you like comedy shows.

[parrotheadduff]

The Cirque Du Soleil shows are fabulous as well.

[yon Beast]

do NOT put every thing on 'red' at the roulette wheel.


I doubt any of the things I knew of in Vegas are even stiil there...not been in 35 years...but I am sure above advice still holds true

[jeremy_r_tuttle]

Originally Posted by da freak

do NOT put every thing on 'red' at the roulette wheel.


I doubt any of the things I knew of in Vegas are even stiil there...not been in 35 years...but I am sure above advice still holds true

To add to this advice....don't ever think you have a "system" for roulette! I guarantee you one year I bet "12" for at least 40 spins in a row....as soon as I quit, 12 came up three times in a row....go figure!

[TroyB911]

"O" is an awesome show. Blue men group was also cool. Luxor has neat rooms and great food. Forty-deuce has a good show at the Mandalay Bay and a bunch of celebs hang there as well. Sort of a semi-private cabaret show. Belagio has a very good poker game in Bobby's room. Any hotel you want to stay in call and ask for their poker rate. Most of the time just transfer to the poker room and ask them for their poker rate. Instead of hundreds of dollars a night you may get it for as low as $50 a night. As far as gaming well.....

Bet on Gordon and Edwards at Phoenix. Never take a card over 11 if the dealer is showing a 2,3,4,5,or 6. If they show 7,8,9,10,or Ace then play with their rules. ALways double on 10 or 11. If you do play roulette then pick a group of 4-6 numbers that are together on the wheel. This way you can focus on the ball falling in that little net you created. Play 2 or 3 team parlays. Anymore is a sucker bet and any less you need to bet $110 to win $100. Many times I take the favorite and go over the total. They need to score more to cover so either take fav and over or dog and under. Many NBA teams will rest or chill a bit if they have already sewn up their spot. Teams like Clippers and Nets are spoilers who are playing Elton Brand etc. Knicks are catching momentum. Sonics have a funk over them with the apparent move.

DBacks are hot. Bet the road team +1.5. Even if they lose a close one you win. Stay away from home fav -1.5 as they can usually only win by one in the 9th and it's over. Fun slots are Monopoly, Wheel of Fortune, and Wizard of Oz.

Get to Buffets early. Nothing like food sitting for hours until you arrive.

Poker is the best. Only put money in the pot when you have a hand. Best odds there are in Vegas. Fold marginal hands in early position and raise the same hands on the button or cutoff. Play your opponent's cards instead of yours. Stay away from anything lower than $4-8. If you can find a $2-$5 no limit game then jump in. Buy in for $100 and either get felted or win $500 and leave.

Set win goals and loss limits daily. If it is $200-$600 then as soon as you lose $200 or win $600 then you are done for the day. Go watch the parlays you bet earlier and relax. Get a massage or see a show.