Every poker player dreams of playing at the WSOP, main event or not, just being there is going to be an experience. I have played in Vegas before but not the WSOP. It is like poker's mecca where all the poker nuts from all over the world flock. The buzz must be amazing. When I go, I will make sure to take videos and post them here for you all to see.
There are decent events to make it an affordable trip like the $1500 Millionaire Maker or the $565 Colossus, Little One Drop $1111, all pretty good events. This year they have also raised the starting chips to non-championship events to 500bbs. That is a great starting stack to play proper poker! Payout structure has been flattened to pay top 15%.
Las Vegas itself is a place you have to visit at least once in your life. The city never sleeps, although hot as hell but indoors you feel like you're walking from one palace to another. By the way, walking from one casino to another seems like a mission, because I am sure it is designed in a way that you are discouraged to go "next door".
I still remember my Vegas trip fondly, staying at the Riviera, playing poker and craps there. I went to the Bellagio where they filmed Ocean's Eleven, Golden Nugget - one of the oldest casinos there, and many more. But I think I just visited 5% of all the casinos around.
So are you interested in going? I would if I wasn't working and had a bigger bankroll. Maybe next year.
http://www.wsop.com/2016/2016-WSOP-Schedule.pdf
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