Before travelling to Vegas in April, I noticed that The Venetian poker room was set to open a few days before I got into town. I checked out their web site to find out the details of the room, which read like any other Casino's web site. However, one interesting thing that I saw was a sentence that read: "A $4,000-$8,000 limit game will be spread regularly." I thought this was odd, but I kind of dismissed it, seeing it only as something they would include to add credibility.
I went to play the room at The Venetian my second day in Vegas. Although business was very slow, the room itself was very nice. I got to take a good look at the high stakes area. It was slightly larger than Bobby's Room (with about 6 tables) and it was furnished with a sitting area and very nice decor. As I played, the buzz from the locals and the dealers was that The Venetian was attempting to lure the Big Game away from Bellagio.
Now I know years ago, the Big Game was housed at The Mirage. After it moved to Bellagio, the next property to try and take it was The Wynn. They hired Daniel as their "poker ambassador" and drew Beal to play against "The Corporation" for millions. But alas, the game stayed at Bellagio, and Daniel even left his contract there so he could continue to play in the game.
Then all of the sudden, while reading Daniel's latest blog, I saw: "So these days it's mainly about the golf for me, but I do plan on playing some poker as well. I think there is supposed to be a game at Venetian tonight so if I get the call, I'll be playing later on tonight."
Now as far as I know, Daniel is really only interested in playing the $4000-$8000 range with the regular Big Game players. I don't see why he would play at The Venetian for any other reason.
Could this be the start of a move? Has anyone else heard anything? Just wondering what you guys think.
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The Big Game Moving From Bellagio?
Started by beforetoday4, May 11 2006 03:35 PM
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 03:40 PM
I think I'm totaly and absolutely unaffected either way.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 03:49 PM
At least one of the OP's first posts wasn't in all caps or a spam.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 03:51 PM
Being in that I play in the Big Game allllllllllllll the time I of course have many ideas about this topic.
Yeah...umm...The Bellagio's nice, but I've heard the Venetian has a great poker room too, I missed it the last time I went there, but I'll have to check it out the next time.
Yeah...umm...The Bellagio's nice, but I've heard the Venetian has a great poker room too, I missed it the last time I went there, but I'll have to check it out the next time.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 03:54 PM
QUOTE (ricker @ Thursday, May 11th, 2006, 6:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Being in that I play in the Big Game allllllllllllll the time I of course have many ideas about this topic.
Yeah...umm...The Bellagio's nice, but I've heard the Venetian has a great poker room too, I missed it the last time I went there, but I'll have to check it out the next time.
Yeah...umm...The Bellagio's nice, but I've heard the Venetian has a great poker room too, I missed it the last time I went there, but I'll have to check it out the next time.
It was nice.
Empty when I saw it... but nice.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 03:59 PM
Ricker, playing the Sycuan tournament tommorow?
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 04:28 PM
i was beating that game for about 6 BB per hour but figured id stick with 1-2 on party
..ok so what do i do now?..
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 05:12 PM
The Bell could lose some of it's buzz.
They could use getting knocked down a notch.
They could use getting knocked down a notch.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 06:27 PM
DN said during the Negreanu Open last night that the Big Game is indeed moving to the Venetian along with something called the Professional Poker League, which was all the details he could/would give on that one.
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Point taken....
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 07:01 PM
I've heard the Venitian room is total money. The club there is great too btw.
Only potential downside is doesn't Mr. rocks-n-rings hang out there?
Only potential downside is doesn't Mr. rocks-n-rings hang out there?
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 07:58 PM
QUOTE (profxavier9 @ Thursday, May 11th, 2006, 4:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i was beating that game for about 6 BB per hour but figured id stick with 1-2 on party
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 09:22 PM
well ivey elezra and harmon are playing right now im here at the venetian well now so is barry greenstein!
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 06:50 AM
QUOTE (Got The Nutz @ Thursday, May 11th, 2006, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well ivey elezra and harmon are playing right now im here at the venetian well now so is barry greenstein!
Wow. Looks like it just might be over for Bobby's room after all?
Incredible how times change...
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 08:35 AM
I always liked the Venetian, I got a tour of the hotel while it was still under construction, and thought it was nice then. Only hotel you can go from your room to the ballrooms without walking through the casino. Less lost conventioneers during conventions. Smart
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 06:04 PM
Actually, it looks as though both rooms will get some play.
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 09:17 PM
why cant we bump this thread??
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Posted 13 May 2006 - 01:34 PM
QUOTE (Got The Nutz @ Friday, May 12th, 2006, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why cant we bump this thread??
I was just confused as to why it was moved from the original forum I posted it in. Sure, it had a quote from the blog, but had much more to say than just that. Not really a discussion about the blog at all. Oh well...
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Posted 18 May 2006 - 08:54 PM
QUOTE (FourFlusher @ Thursday, May 11th, 2006, 7:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I'm totaly and absolutely unaffected either way.
well put
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Posted 22 May 2006 - 04:13 PM
Daniel.....how does a poker room go about luring people to it's room for games. Is it all about the "look" of the room, or is there something going on behind the scenes to lure you guys into playing there. Thanks!
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Posted 22 May 2006 - 04:20 PM
QUOTE (socalpoker_j @ Thursday, May 11th, 2006, 6:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At least one of the OP's first posts wasn't in all caps or a spam.
True
DN is probably right. However, the reason Beal played the Co. at the Wynn was not because they lured him there, but because he could truly play HU (well, I guess this is luring him there). He didn't want another Ted Forrest sitting down and taking him for a million 3 handed like before. I doube Bobby's room will ever be abandoned though.
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