Vegas trip! - Page 5

Heylel Teomim · 08-25-2009, 08:31 AM

Eh, $100 is a bit low from my experience. We did the VIP thing at Tao about 18 months back and it was a 2 bottle minimum, which ended up costing closer to $250 each for 4 of us after tip. More actually, since we ended up ordering a third bottle. Our total tab was right around $1550.

Table service is totally worth it though, especially for a group of guys. The staff really goes out of their way, and the bouncers will actually just round up girls and bring them to your table. Plus no waiting in line for the bathroom.

chu · 08-25-2009, 12:06 PM

Wow, that's steep!

There will be about 5-6 of us and I'm not sure the "rounding up the ladies" will be of much use. The only one with any game is the groom and myself; he can't do shit obviously and I'm gay.

We also plan to predrink for the most part anyway lol. I'll be happy if we can just get in reliably with just the cover.

Heylel Teomim · 08-25-2009, 12:16 PM

Well, clubs in vegas are very much a "be seen in the company of good looking women" sortof thing. If you're not going out to spend time in the company of absurdly hot women, you're sorta better off hitting a proper bar.

edit: now that I think of it, the Coyote Ugly in NYNY is pretty fun, and it's a bit more laid back/less about appearances.

ChewieTobbacca · 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Yeah your prices are closer to correct if you guys keep to their persons limit

At Tryst, we actually bought 3 bottles of vodka at $450-500ish each and the bill came out to $1650 total but we had 4 friends join us after the initial group went in so they were part of the tab

xelnix · 08-27-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chu

Wow, that's steep!

There will be about 5-6 of us and I'm not sure the "rounding up the ladies" will be of much use. The only one with any game is the groom and myself; he can't do shit obviously and I'm gay.

We also plan to predrink for the most part anyway lol. I'll be happy if we can just get in reliably with just the cover.

There's a cheap liquor store on the strip down by Stratosphere if you are looking to predrink. Good prices and good selection. Plus they sell porn right next door!!!

Phoenix · 08-27-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by xelnix

There's a cheap liquor store on the strip down by Stratosphere if you are looking to predrink. Good prices and good selection. Plus they sell porn right next door!!!

Who goes into Vegas without bringing in their own booze for pregame warmups?! Save yourself some time and wading through long ass lines + high ass prices and just buy a bottle or two of your preferred drink before you arrive.

Zarcath · 11-05-2009, 12:34 AM

Going to vegas next weekend. First time since I've turned 21.

Any general advice and what to avoid for gambling?

I've been told to stick to nickel slots.

ChewieTobbacca · 11-05-2009, 12:53 AM

Don't waste your times playing slots unless you like that stuff.

There's no open container law so drink a lot everywhere

If the weather is good, take advantage of the pool. I was there for Halloween and this upcoming weekend, and thank god the west coast weather is still awesome

And if you want advice it depends on what you are looking to do...

ValkyrieIsAboutToDie · 11-05-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChewieTobbacca

Don't waste your times playing slots unless you like that stuff.

Slots are good for one thing and one thing only: free drinks.

Step 1: Sit at a penny slot machine out in the open.
Step 2: Insert 1 dollar.
Step 3: Spin for a penny over and over. It will take you a year to hit 0. Consume the free drinks they feed you.

You can get pretty blitzed in less than an hour for about $6 - $10 in tips. Same drinks you get for free will cost you $9+ at the bar.

ChewieTobbacca · 11-05-2009, 04:38 PM

Yeah that's about it, but I'm usually drunk by the time I get to the gambling part of the day

Zarcath · 11-06-2009, 11:22 AM

I'll be with family so the opportunity to get shit faced and go to titty bars will be slim.

If I play some of the tables, should I stick to blackjack or poker?

Burkex · 11-07-2009, 03:13 PM

I like the $1-$2 No limit hold em tables for poker. Sit down with $200 and you can play all day and make a ton of money off bad players. Blackjack is good but I always seem to lose in Vegas.

AtwaKom · 11-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Blackjack seems to be death during the day. I've always caught my luck at 11PM +.

Zarcath · 11-10-2009, 12:37 PM

Is the Tournament of Kings a lot like Medieval Times? more awesome? how's the grub?

Adam12 · 11-11-2009, 11:27 AM

Exactly like Medieval Times. I haven't seen it since I was 12 (1992), but I doubt that it has changed much. The food is ok, a game hen, a potato, and probably some other things you can eat with your hands.

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08-25-2009, 08:31 AM	#61 (permalink)
Heylel Teomim The Educated Fool Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,985 +19 Internets	Eh, $100 is a bit low from my experience. We did the VIP thing at Tao about 18 months back and it was a 2 bottle minimum, which ended up costing closer to $250 each for 4 of us after tip. More actually, since we ended up ordering a third bottle. Our total tab was right around $1550. Table service is totally worth it though, especially for a group of guys. The staff really goes out of their way, and the bouncers will actually just round up girls and bring them to your table. Plus no waiting in line for the bathroom.

08-25-2009, 12:06 PM	#62 (permalink)
chu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,465 -63 Internets	Wow, that's steep! There will be about 5-6 of us and I'm not sure the "rounding up the ladies" will be of much use. The only one with any game is the groom and myself; he can't do shit obviously and I'm gay. We also plan to predrink for the most part anyway lol. I'll be happy if we can just get in reliably with just the cover.

08-25-2009, 12:16 PM	#63 (permalink)
Heylel Teomim The Educated Fool Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,985 +19 Internets	Well, clubs in vegas are very much a "be seen in the company of good looking women" sortof thing. If you're not going out to spend time in the company of absurdly hot women, you're sorta better off hitting a proper bar. edit: now that I think of it, the Coyote Ugly in NYNY is pretty fun, and it's a bit more laid back/less about appearances.

08-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#64 (permalink)
ChewieTobbacca Spawn more Overlords Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,298	Yeah your prices are closer to correct if you guys keep to their persons limit At Tryst, we actually bought 3 bottles of vodka at $450-500ish each and the bill came out to $1650 total but we had 4 friends join us after the initial group went in so they were part of the tab

11-05-2009, 12:53 AM	#68 (permalink)
ChewieTobbacca Spawn more Overlords Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,298	Don't waste your times playing slots unless you like that stuff. There's no open container law so drink a lot everywhere If the weather is good, take advantage of the pool. I was there for Halloween and this upcoming weekend, and thank god the west coast weather is still awesome And if you want advice it depends on what you are looking to do...

11-05-2009, 04:38 PM	#70 (permalink)
ChewieTobbacca Spawn more Overlords Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,298	Yeah that's about it, but I'm usually drunk by the time I get to the gambling part of the day

11-08-2009, 12:29 AM	#73 (permalink)
AtwaKom Flew too close to the sun on wings of Pastrami Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Bay, So Cal Posts: 573 +8 Internets	Blackjack seems to be death during the day. I've always caught my luck at 11PM +.

11-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#75 (permalink)
Adam12 Hobophobic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,288 +26 Internets	Exactly like Medieval Times. I haven't seen it since I was 12 (1992), but I doubt that it has changed much. The food is ok, a game hen, a potato, and probably some other things you can eat with your hands.