Impromptu Trip to Vegas November 30th-December 4th

Wooooo! Just recently got a new job and am transitioning out of my current 2 part time jobs. Training for my new job starts December 10th. So I thought I'd take a trip before I get going with my new company (assuming it all works out, background check/drug test (don't think there's anything to worry about)).

Last trip I played in a few rooms for the 1st time. Those being Planet Hollywood, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay. I will NOT be playing in Mandalay Bay (tough room IMO) or MGM Grand (did not like the vibe/layout of this room). However, I will play at PH again simply because I ran good there and I really liked the dealers there. I didn't like how the card room wasn't really a room at all but it's ok, the competition was super soft there.

This next trip I will be check the Mirage poker room for sure (I read good things) and I might get in on some 1-3 action at the Aria/Bellagio/Caesars Palace. I have seen all these rooms but never played in any of them.

Fellow Covers Members----I need some advice, what are the softest poker rooms that you all have played in while in Vegas? This trip is strictly about making money and playing poker. I am not interested in battling out with sharks (experienced this at Mandalay Bay and Venetian in the past). I just want to make some $$$ Thanks guys.

Wow 2 trips in 30 days. I like playing poker when I stay on the strip at the Flamingo and also at the Orleans when I stay off strip. 

Congrats on the second trip.  For a Poker player, the only way to get a true poker experience in Vegas is to go alone.  That way you have the time you need to play good solid poker.  Non-poker players do not understand this and keep hounding you about when you are going to be done. 

Your "softest poker rooms" question gets made fun of at two plus two forums whenever it gets asked.  Because in reality, there is no such thing.  If there is a soft room, word gets out and it gets overrun by sharks pretty quick.  On a certian night a room may be softer than another, but no one room is consistently soft

Thank you fellas. Cjm, when I played in a WSOP even in 2012 I played quite a bit at the Orleans (stayed at Gold Coast) and would take the shuttle over there. Lots of locals but kinda like Bling said, I experienced local (tougher tables) and tables full of nits. I doubt I play at the Orleans this go around but it's not outside the round of possibilities. 

Never played at the Flamingo---might check it out

Either of you guys gonna be out there those dates by chance?

Naw, just did a Poker trip a couple weeks ago.  Third of the year in Vegas.  Probably won't go back till next Spring. 

For 1-3 would you guys suggest Aria, Wynn, Bellagio, or Caesars?  My only concern about the Wynn is max buy in is 500. I'd probably buy in 200 or so at these places. 

Already booked March 18-24 for the opening week of March Madness.

Have not played at Aria, Ceasars, Wynn, or Bellagio. I usually just play 1-2 no limit so any room usually gets me in a game.

Aria and the B have the most games.  Wynn is alright and I don't play at Ceasers.  The good thing with Aria and B is that they are connected by tram, so if one room isn't good you can go to the other relatively quick. 

Thanks Bling 

I've got a question for you guys. What poker room is best for watching football on Sunday? I know some rooms have more TV's than others…some have none at all. I don't want to sit in a crammed Sportsbook all day on Sunday. I'd rather play poker in a room that has a few TV's so I can watch and play simultaneously. 

MGM seemed mediocre at best in regards to the above posted question lol. Not sure about other joints. 

PALMS is phenomenal for poker / sports book combined experience. With the renovations last year the poker room is literally in the middle of the sports book. Not a ton of poker games going but usually always a 1-2 or 1-3 NL game and some small limit hold games also. Best sports book TV's anywhere in town and like I said you are literally IN the sports book for the poker room. Usually some decent promo's for poker giveaways going on as well. 

Thanks refer, I might try and check it out 

Another problem I am afraid I might run into…I am literally going to be looking for 1-2 or 1-3 NL games at like 6am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday…any suggestions on rooms that have games going that early? 

refer, the Palms is getting some pretty harsh reviews on allvegaspoker

refer is right about the Palms, probably the best place to play and watch sports.  Otherwise most of the other poker rooms have screens, but they are usually small and it is a crap shoot whether you get sat down in front of the screen you want. 

Aria and The Venetian usually have 1-3 games going 24/7

Palms is not the best poker room at all for the poker games themselves......you were looking for poker rooms to be able to play and watch games at same time. No where will give you a poker game with better TV's and access to books. 

I am supposed to be in town the 5th through the 10th to play golf but weather forecast looks like crap so not sure if we will be making the trip or not. 

Thank you Bling and refer! Very helpful. 

It's game day gentlemen

 

Stuck at work this morning. But my flight out of Charlotte, NC heads to Vegas tonight and I will be in Vegas approximately 9:55pm local Vegas time (a little late for my liking but it's pretty much all I could swing, not to mention the one other better flight time was like $140 bucks more )

Oh well----feel free to drop in here and give me a couple NFL winners! I started the season strong but have been in a bit of a slump the last few weeks (maybe Vegas is what I need to break out of this slump).

I was thinking about possibly doing my own version of Colin Cowherd's "Blazing 5" haha. IF I were to do such a thing, the following 5 would be my top 5 plays. BUT again, this is all subject to change. Let me know what you think fellas.  My initial leans are as follows...

Chicgao PICK

Miami +1

Houston +7.5/8

San Diego PICK

NYG -1

 

Like I said, these are leans. I've been slumping. Maybe some of you capping guru's can come in here and let's find some winners together!

Oh, one thing I forgot to mention in my last post.

If any of you guys are in Vegas/will be in Vegas and wanted to get together for a drink or bet some football, etc. Give me a PM or just say so on here and we will make it happen. Like I said, this is a solo trip so I will have plenty of free time.

Have fun and keep us up to date