Vegas Trip Information for anyone looking to go this year.

[tonytats]

You need a players card before registering at the rio , you must have passport I.d a uk driving licence is not acceptable ,they are available at any harrahs property ,e.g Caesars but the rio do a special one each year for the wsop ,registration is in the hallway for a players card ,also if you cash for over 5k $ you will need a itin number / registration with the Internal Revenue Service ,at the rio they will do this for you ,not all casinos will tho , but you can apply for one here

www.irs.gov/Individuals/Individual-Taxpayer-Identification-Number-(ITIN) - March 28, 2013

Glgl gl I'm getting excited already

[brookie]

Might have to start charging you for donkeywork mate, it's only a couple clicks on THM

Here are the results from last year http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/festival.php?a=r&n=10731

The tournaments are the same this year, but start at the times below*

$235 - 15k start - 30mins  3pm
$185 - 10k start - 30mins  6pm
$135 -  5k start  - 30mins 10pm

Late reg and re-entry through to level 4 (Pavilion room for buyins)

*Unless it has changed again

http://www.wsop.com/2012/side-action/

Structures are the same this year, they can be found through the above link and are on the right hand side of the page.

Tar for that am thinking i need to join thm

[brookie]

You need a players card before registering at the rio , you must have passport I.d a uk driving licence is not acceptable ,they are available at any harrahs property ,e.g Caesars but the rio do a special one each year for the wsop ,registration is in the hallway for a players card ,also if you cash for over 5k $ you will need a itin number / registration with the Internal Revenue Service ,at the rio they will do this for you ,not all casinos will tho , but you can apply for one here

www.irs.gov/Individuals/Individual-Taxpayer-Identification-Number-(ITIN) - March 28, 2013

Glgl gl I'm getting excited already

link don't work buddy

[brookie]

You need a players card before registering at the rio , you must have passport I.d a uk driving licence is not acceptable ,they are available at any harrahs property ,e.g Caesars but the rio do a special one each year for the wsop ,registration is in the hallway for a players card ,also if you cash for over 5k $ you will need a itin number / registration with the Internal Revenue Service ,at the rio they will do this for you ,not all casinos will tho , but you can apply for one here

www.irs.gov/Individuals/Individual-Taxpayer-Identification-Number-(ITIN) - March 28, 2013

Glgl gl I'm getting excited already

just been on web site,am I right I don't need one untill I win over $5k

[Marky147]

You are correct, but I think that some places can be awkward if you win more than $5k and will withold rather than issuing you with an ITIN.

When I had to get mine, the staff at the Rio did all the forms for me while I was sitting with them. I presume the same process is still in place, so wouldn't worry if you're going to be playing the comps there.

Simon should be able to confirm/correct I hope

[tonytats]

At the rio they will complete the paperwork for you ,if they arnt busy ,yes it's 5k $ ,my friend and his mrs got stuck 2? Years ago when the Icelandic volcano went up in may she won over 5k$ on a slot machine wherever it was they stopped em tax ,and they were in need of it as spending money was about run out
Mitch had probs at the nugget last year I believe ? As he didn't have one ? Or didn't have it with him ? Maybe he will post the outcome on here

[brookie]

So can i get one before i go,also how long does it take if i do sort out before i go

[Marky147]

So can i get one before i go,also how long does it take if i do sort out before i go

You are much better off sorting one when you get out there mate.

[brookie]

So can i get one before i go,also how long does it take if i do sort out before i go

You are much better off sorting one when you get out there mate.

that that sorted then

[Graham C]

After nearly booking a boo boo last time, I need some advice again

$468 for 2 nights, 3 people (queen beds) in the Bellagio with a fountain view room and $100 food and drink credit.  Resort fee payable on check in.  Does that sound good?  Is it worth the extra $50 for the delux room?  I'm not quite sure what's extra about the delux except maybe a better view.  Maybe the delux room could be what I try the $20 trick with or should I book the normal room for $400 and go for the trick to get the fountain? I'd quite like a nice view!

[Simon Galloway]

The room will only have 2 Queen beds in... not sure if you realised, figure you did, but depending on who you are sharing with... that could be a boo-boo

Some of the rooms are ~ 500sq ft and some are closer to 650 sq ft.  can't remember which is which, haven't stayed there for a while.

As to value, that is very date-dependent. For a quiet monday+tues, thats pretty crap value.  For a busy fri+sat, its pretty good value.

The $20 will be unlikely to work (should still try tho) so be prepared not to get the upgrade (or pay up front for the upgrade if it is a must-have)

[The Camel]

Do they accept the $20 even if there are no upgrades available?

I have never tried it btw

[Graham C]

I think it said it was 510 sq ft, but I can't really picture what that is.  I need two beds in the room, one for the Mrs and me and one for our girl, a 1/2 bedroom suite is a bit overpriced there.     Will keep looking, maybe a 2 bed place in a cheaper place or something.

You can tell I don't stay there that often, I'm finding it quite hard and it's only for two nights!

[Marky147]

Do they accept the $20 even if there are no upgrades available?

I have never tried it btw

If they're unable to accomodate your request they return the money ime.

[Marky147]

I think it said it was 510 sq ft, but I can't really picture what that is.  I need two beds in the room, one for the Mrs and me and one for our girl, a 1/2 bedroom suite is a bit overpriced there.     Will keep looking, maybe a 2 bed place in a cheaper place or something.

You can tell I don't stay there that often, I'm finding it quite hard and it's only for two nights!

If it's $60 more for a Fountain Lakeview and you want the view, I would just book it and know that you don't have to worry about being knocked back.

I'm not certain, but I seem to remember reading that the bigger rooms didn't have great views of the fountains and were at the end of corridors.