Vegas Virgin

[chrisbruce]

I am going to Vaegas for the fist time in July and would appreciate any tips.

Also What is ITIN ? do I have to pay tax to Uncle Sam on any poker winnings?

I want to take my golf clubs, is this a good idea ? too hot in July?

I should be staying at the Monte Carlos courtesy of Pokerstars.

[Heid]

Too hot in July, unless you want to be out at 6am!

ITIN is a way of getting tax back on winnings,google search it for how to go about getting a number - you may not have time to get it before you go however. You can claim it back, or they may not even charge you - different places do things differently - I've known people pay it and other's waived i dependant on where they were. I know people on here have had differing experiences.

Monte Carlo is nice central location.

What kinda tips were you after?

[redsimon]

ITIN is an international tax identification number. Essential if you play any WSOP events or Caesers Palace. Any wins over $600 are subject to witholding tax (30%!) otherwise.

A lot of cardrooms pay wins in chips instead to bypass the ITIN rule.

MGM, Plaza , Golden Nugget Binions were all ok on this more sensible option.

July is too hot for much outdoors unless you go for a dawn round of golf.

Enjoy it...