Good Luck to All going to the BCA Nationals in Vegas.
Keep a few things in mind before leaving and during your stay:
If you are flying, remember to pack your pool cues safely because they will need to be checked into baggage at the airport.
Never keep any money or valuables in your room unless you use the safe provided in your room OR you can always use the hotel safe. I don't want to see any posts regarding money/valuables cleaned up by the maids. Also, keep in mind that JAM had her lap top stolen recently at one of the better hotels. Electronics such as that are not covered by the hotel, so prepare yourself.
The drinks are free while you are gambling. IF you are playing the slot machines, be sure to tip your cocktail waitresses real well. They will remember you and keep coming back to you. Otherwise, you can expect to sit there with no drink regardless of what you are playing. I, personally over tip, but I always have my order and a drink or two for a friend. Remember that you have your tournament to play in. I have seen a lot of players either not make it to their tournament time and have disappointed many a team by being hung over and unable to focus on play or by not showing up. This happens way too often!
If you gamble, be sure and get a players card located in the lobby of any of the hotel/casino's you may be staying at.The points you accumulate will add up for free comps!
The best place to gamble the slots is NOT at the host hotel during peek days of play. For some reason the machines don't seem to pay out during those days. Circus Circus has a lot of great games and a poker room which a lot of casino's don't. The best time to play there is after hours when the kids are in bed. Slots of Fun and The Stardust is fun too.
The best steak in the area you will find over at Circus Circus Steak house, call for reservations. It is far better than anything around. The Italian restaurant at the RIV is excellent and the value of the day would be the midnight buffet at the RIV. You can get discounted coupons for it in a money saving book you will find at the big wheel of $40.00 play at the front of the RIV. Katy's at the RIV can be overpriced. The special is usually the best on the menu. They are closed early during the week and open all night on the weekends.
If you are coming from the airport to the RIV, the ride should cost no more than $15.00. Make sure that you tell the cab driver NOT to take you on the expressway. This is a trick some of those cabbies use. They will ask you weather you would like to go the expressway (which is far more expensive) or the back off the strip way. NEVER take the expressway!
Bob and I will be staying at the RIV. We are looking forward to meeting new friends and seeing old friends.
Any questions before you go, post em here!
Have a great time and see you all there.
Eydie
Keep a few things in mind before leaving and during your stay:
If you are flying, remember to pack your pool cues safely because they will need to be checked into baggage at the airport.
Never keep any money or valuables in your room unless you use the safe provided in your room OR you can always use the hotel safe. I don't want to see any posts regarding money/valuables cleaned up by the maids. Also, keep in mind that JAM had her lap top stolen recently at one of the better hotels. Electronics such as that are not covered by the hotel, so prepare yourself.
The drinks are free while you are gambling. IF you are playing the slot machines, be sure to tip your cocktail waitresses real well. They will remember you and keep coming back to you. Otherwise, you can expect to sit there with no drink regardless of what you are playing. I, personally over tip, but I always have my order and a drink or two for a friend. Remember that you have your tournament to play in. I have seen a lot of players either not make it to their tournament time and have disappointed many a team by being hung over and unable to focus on play or by not showing up. This happens way too often!
If you gamble, be sure and get a players card located in the lobby of any of the hotel/casino's you may be staying at.The points you accumulate will add up for free comps!
The best place to gamble the slots is NOT at the host hotel during peek days of play. For some reason the machines don't seem to pay out during those days. Circus Circus has a lot of great games and a poker room which a lot of casino's don't. The best time to play there is after hours when the kids are in bed. Slots of Fun and The Stardust is fun too.
The best steak in the area you will find over at Circus Circus Steak house, call for reservations. It is far better than anything around. The Italian restaurant at the RIV is excellent and the value of the day would be the midnight buffet at the RIV. You can get discounted coupons for it in a money saving book you will find at the big wheel of $40.00 play at the front of the RIV. Katy's at the RIV can be overpriced. The special is usually the best on the menu. They are closed early during the week and open all night on the weekends.
If you are coming from the airport to the RIV, the ride should cost no more than $15.00. Make sure that you tell the cab driver NOT to take you on the expressway. This is a trick some of those cabbies use. They will ask you weather you would like to go the expressway (which is far more expensive) or the back off the strip way. NEVER take the expressway!
Bob and I will be staying at the RIV. We are looking forward to meeting new friends and seeing old friends.
Any questions before you go, post em here!
Have a great time and see you all there.
Eydie
