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« Reply #3750 on: April 22, 2016, 02:57:58 PM »

Before anyone applies for black card, pls let someone you know (or someone on this board) refer you, win-win
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« Reply #3751 on: April 22, 2016, 06:43:31 PM »

Before anyone applies for black card, pls let someone you know (or someone on this board) refer you, win-win

I have a black card but no idea how to refer a friend!  Do I get extra miles?  How do I go about it?
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« Reply #3752 on: April 22, 2016, 06:53:00 PM »

Planet Hollywood have got some 'Quantum' tournament this summer, and it looks absolutely chaotic.

Had two looks at it, and it just looks like complicating things for the sake of it.

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Quantum Tournaments is a patented concept that allows players to enter a tournament on different days, with different buy-ins, and different tournament chip stacks, with different amount of players qualifying on those days. This concept allows the smaller bankroll players the opportunity to compete for a larger prize pool, normally structured to the higher buy-in tournaments.

The way we structure our tournaments is different for every casino. In some casino’s Quantum will put premiums on specific levels especially on Day 2 Buy-ins. Why do you ask? Some casinos have a larger player base and some casinos have more/less affluent players. The structure can also be slightly different based on the dollar amount of the buy-in. In some cases the larger dollar amount of buy-in has additional levels and additional time of blinds. Quantum’s Day 2 structure is also longer to adjust for the larger buy-in and previous levels.

In order to set a schedule and structure Quantum Tournaments will work with the tournament director to suit an estimated player attendance at the location. For example: A smaller casinos Day 1 flights are 5 to 6 hours. Bigger field casino’s Day 1 flights are 8 to 12 hours. This is why we consider premiums or discounts for flights and Day 2 buy-ins.

All additional monies are added to the prize pool.

We have since taken a standard model and will use this formula for future tournaments:

For $150k GTD at Planet Hollywood

Day 1A- $100 Buy-in, 10% adv. = 1 player advance for every 10 players
$100 x 10 (number of players per table) = $1,000 / 1 (adv. %) = $1000
True value of day 2 seat is $1,000 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $700
Day 1B- $200 Buy-in, 12% adv. = 1.2 players advance for every 10 players
200 x 10 (number of players per table) = $2,000 / 1.2 (adv. %) = $1,667
True value of day 2 seat is $1,667 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,367
Day 1C- $305 Buy-in, 15% adv. = 1.5 players advance for every 10 players
$305 x 10 (number of players per table) = $3,050 / 1.5 (adv. %) = $2,033
True value of day 2 seat is $2,033 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,733

Average of actual value for Day 2 Seats of all 3 Flights
$700 + 1,367 + 1,733 = $3,800/3= $1,266

Day 2 Seat value on avg. would be $1,266.
Day 2 direct buy-in should be $1,250 +100 = $1,350

For $300k GTD at Planet Hollywood

Day 1A- $200 Buy-in, 10% adv. = 1 player advance for every 10 players
$200 x 10 (number of players per table) = $2,000 / 1 (adv. %) = $2,000
True value of day 2 seat is $2,000 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,500

Day 1B- $300 Buy-in, 12% adv. = 1.2 players advance for every 10 players
$300 x 10 (number of players per table) = $3,000 / 1.2 (adv. %) = $2,500
True value of day 2 seat is $2,500 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $2,000

Day 1C- $400 Buy-in, 15% adv. = 1.5 players advance for every 10 players
$400 x 10 (number of players per table) = $4,000 / 1.5 (adv. %) = $2666
True value of day 2 seat is $2666 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $2,166

Average of actual value for Day 2 Seats of all 3 Flights
$1,500 + $2,000 + $2,166 = $5,666/3 = $1,888

Day 2 Seat value on avg. would be $1,888.
Day 2 direct buy-in should be 1,850+150=$2,000



I have read this several times and still have no idea what is going on

This makes the Chewbacca Defence seem easy to follow.

Is it still in a room where you get thumping music for the entirety of the comp?
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« Reply #3753 on: April 23, 2016, 03:05:29 AM »

Before anyone applies for black card, pls let someone you know (or someone on this board) refer you, win-win

I have a black card but no idea how to refer a friend!  Do I get extra miles?  How do I go about it?

Been a while since I've done it, but I have done it.  http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/corporate/micropage.view.do?id=2450

Not sure if that will work for you, or if you know someone is definitely taking out a black card, ring Virgin up and ask for a url to a page you can use.
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« Reply #3754 on: April 23, 2016, 09:48:50 AM »

Planet Hollywood have got some 'Quantum' tournament this summer, and it looks absolutely chaotic.

Had two looks at it, and it just looks like complicating things for the sake of it.

(From 2p2)

Quantum Tournaments is a patented concept that allows players to enter a tournament on different days, with different buy-ins, and different tournament chip stacks, with different amount of players qualifying on those days. This concept allows the smaller bankroll players the opportunity to compete for a larger prize pool, normally structured to the higher buy-in tournaments.

The way we structure our tournaments is different for every casino. In some casino’s Quantum will put premiums on specific levels especially on Day 2 Buy-ins. Why do you ask? Some casinos have a larger player base and some casinos have more/less affluent players. The structure can also be slightly different based on the dollar amount of the buy-in. In some cases the larger dollar amount of buy-in has additional levels and additional time of blinds. Quantum’s Day 2 structure is also longer to adjust for the larger buy-in and previous levels.

In order to set a schedule and structure Quantum Tournaments will work with the tournament director to suit an estimated player attendance at the location. For example: A smaller casinos Day 1 flights are 5 to 6 hours. Bigger field casino’s Day 1 flights are 8 to 12 hours. This is why we consider premiums or discounts for flights and Day 2 buy-ins.

All additional monies are added to the prize pool.

We have since taken a standard model and will use this formula for future tournaments:

For $150k GTD at Planet Hollywood

Day 1A- $100 Buy-in, 10% adv. = 1 player advance for every 10 players
$100 x 10 (number of players per table) = $1,000 / 1 (adv. %) = $1000
True value of day 2 seat is $1,000 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $700
Day 1B- $200 Buy-in, 12% adv. = 1.2 players advance for every 10 players
200 x 10 (number of players per table) = $2,000 / 1.2 (adv. %) = $1,667
True value of day 2 seat is $1,667 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,367
Day 1C- $305 Buy-in, 15% adv. = 1.5 players advance for every 10 players
$305 x 10 (number of players per table) = $3,050 / 1.5 (adv. %) = $2,033
True value of day 2 seat is $2,033 subtract $300 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,733

Average of actual value for Day 2 Seats of all 3 Flights
$700 + 1,367 + 1,733 = $3,800/3= $1,266

Day 2 Seat value on avg. would be $1,266.
Day 2 direct buy-in should be $1,250 +100 = $1,350

For $300k GTD at Planet Hollywood

Day 1A- $200 Buy-in, 10% adv. = 1 player advance for every 10 players
$200 x 10 (number of players per table) = $2,000 / 1 (adv. %) = $2,000
True value of day 2 seat is $2,000 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $1,500

Day 1B- $300 Buy-in, 12% adv. = 1.2 players advance for every 10 players
$300 x 10 (number of players per table) = $3,000 / 1.2 (adv. %) = $2,500
True value of day 2 seat is $2,500 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $2,000

Day 1C- $400 Buy-in, 15% adv. = 1.5 players advance for every 10 players
$400 x 10 (number of players per table) = $4,000 / 1.5 (adv. %) = $2666
True value of day 2 seat is $2666 subtract $500 bonus for qualifying = actual value of seat $2,166

Average of actual value for Day 2 Seats of all 3 Flights
$1,500 + $2,000 + $2,166 = $5,666/3 = $1,888

Day 2 Seat value on avg. would be $1,888.
Day 2 direct buy-in should be 1,850+150=$2,000



I have read this several times and still have no idea what is going on

This makes the Chewbacca Defence seem easy to follow.

Is it still in a room where you get thumping music for the entirety of the comp?


When the name "Planet Hollywood" is mentioned in a poker context, that is my immediate mental image.

I am never going to want to play poker in a room which has loud music.

Each to their own & all that. I'm sure they'll cope just fine without me. 
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« Reply #3755 on: April 23, 2016, 09:53:17 AM »

Need to book a flight, before you worry about where you're ripping new arseholes Wink
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« Reply #3756 on: April 23, 2016, 09:55:57 AM »

Need to book a flight, before you worry about where you're ripping new arseholes Wink

BOOKED.

Won't derail this thread, but it'll be on the Diary shortly.
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« Reply #3757 on: April 23, 2016, 09:59:05 AM »

Need to book a flight, before you worry about where you're ripping new arseholes Wink

BOOKED.

Won't derail this thread, but it'll be on the Diary shortly.

Got there in the end then Smiley

If you haven't done hotels yet, let me know, and I'll have a look when Morning Line finishes.
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« Reply #3758 on: April 24, 2016, 01:28:02 PM »

don't forget too the amex gold card has 20,000 miles and no charge for 1st year ( and 2 free airport lounge passes)

its 22,000 if you get referred (I would get 9k too) so if anyone wants referring drop me a message

you can hold this and the black card at same time and other halves can get one in their own name too even if not working as it based on household income (min 20k)
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« Reply #3759 on: April 25, 2016, 12:46:25 AM »

So got my Hotel and Flight sorted..

Looking for Peoples Top 5 food.

1. Best Buffet

2. Best Burger Joint

3. Best Steakhouse

4. Best Lunch/$20 snack

5. Best Chinese Restaurant

This is personnel opinion and would appreciate your thoughts. 

PS. You can also name a Must Do if not in the above List.

Thanks All.
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« Reply #3760 on: April 25, 2016, 12:52:56 AM »

BLT burger in the mirage is good and fairly priced for burgers.

Can't beat grand lux cafe in Venetian and palazzo for good fair priced food, loads of things for $20 and below, even the starters are massive! Enough for lunch.

Not been impressed with any of the buffets in recent years, will probably skip them going forward....
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« Reply #3761 on: April 25, 2016, 01:07:25 AM »

So got my Hotel and Flight sorted..

Looking for Peoples Top 5 food.

1. Best Buffet

2. Best Burger Joint

3. Best Steakhouse

4. Best Lunch/$20 snack

5. Best Chinese Restaurant

This is personnel opinion and would appreciate your thoughts. 

PS. You can also name a Must Do if not in the above List.

Thanks All.

1.  Bacchanal @ Caesars, followed by Wicked Spoon @ Cosmo.  I'm not a buffet fan, but that's going to be a widely held view.

2. Holsteins @ Cosmo.

3. CUT @ Palazzo or SW @ Wynn

4. Rollin Smoke for BBQ off strip tucked in behind MB. 

5. Chinese is generally very poor/very expensive.  If you can stretch that to Thai, then Chada Thai offstrip.

I've made my replies based on money no object.  CUT & SW ARE the best.  If you want to keep to a budget, probably best to give a guideline.  Best steak dinner for <$100pp or something, as then the answers would change.

As a must do, I'd say degustation menu+wine flights in Picasso @ Bellagio.  Incredible food, wine, service, everything top notch.  It is going to run to $450-$500 for 2 after tax+tip, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that wasn't amazing value for what they got.  For a trip several months away, plenty of time to sort.
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« Reply #3762 on: April 25, 2016, 01:19:46 AM »

1.Best Buffet
 
No idea.


2. Best Burger Joint

As above.


3. Best Steakhouse

Strip

Cut @ Palazzo
Gordon Ramsay Steak @ Paris
SW @ Wynn

Downtown

Andiamo @ The D
Vic & Anthony's @ Golden Nugget



4. Best Lunch/$20 snack

Grand Lux is great.


5. Best Chinese Restaurant

http://lethaivegas.com/ isn't chinese, per se. However, it's very good, and offers great value for money.

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« Reply #3763 on: April 25, 2016, 02:01:46 AM »

So got my Hotel and Flight sorted..

Looking for Peoples Top 5 food.

1. Best Buffet

Caesers unless you want to push boat out for sterling brunch

2. Best Burger Joint

holstiens , no question

3. Best Steakhouse

del frisco

4. Best Lunch/$20 snack

the greek in cosmo $20 set menu

5. Best Chinese Restaurant

not my thing

This is personnel opinion and would appreciate your thoughts. 

PS. You can also name a Must Do if not in the above List.

Thanks All.
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« Reply #3764 on: April 25, 2016, 02:04:38 AM »

Red 8 in the Wynn is decent enough.  Dim Sum isn't cheap, but is freshly made.

The Grand Wok in the MGM is good enough too.

I'd say both are are better than you'd get on a typical UK high street.

Never eaten at Hakkasan

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