Meanwhile, back at the Bat cave, there are reports of lines being long at Foxwoods, too. But we’re not talking about tournaments. USA Today reported that Foxwoods was exchanging “Wampum” points for gallons of gas. Apparently thousands of people lined up to exchange their casino points for gas credit. One “Wampum” point is earned from spending $90 in the Foxwoods casino, but the gasoline Rapunzels in Connecticut were spinning each point into a gallon of gas.
Judy Kelly, 51, of Franklin, Mass., said she drove to the casino just for the promotion. She and her husband were hoping to get $850 put on a gas card. The casino limit for a single player is $500.
The question is, how much money did they spend in gas to get to Foxwoods to exchange their credit? Clearly in the case of Foxwoods vs. Gamblers, Foxwoods is probably making more money. Because who would drive to a casino and not go in? Just for a minute…
2006 game slot penghasil uang They Flipped the Switch
As if Phil Hellmuth’s 10th bracelet was the proverbial switch to turning on the Main Event, the Rio feels different today. The hallway that connects the convention rooms to the casino is lined with new Ultimate Bet and Bodog signage. The UB ads drip with Caribbean fantasy, and teases the Aruba classic like an oasis in this 112F desert. The Bodog signs across the walkway are mere reminders of last night’s fabulous party.
We know the main event is near because there is a line of players out the registration door. But that’s not the only line. There was a line outside of Doyle’s Room. Pamela Anderson was there to announce the launch of her new room, PamelaPoker.com.
Viva Las Vegas
I imagine that several of you are coming out to the Rio to either play in the WSOP this year or to simply watch the insanity from the rails. For some of you, this is not only your first trip to the WSOP, but also your first trip to Las Vegas. As an experienced Vegas visitor and someone who spends their days in the Rio, I’ve put together some tips for those making the trip out.
Vegas Temps –
Look, you’re in the desert. It’s hot. Really hot. We’re supposedly getting a bit of a cool-down this week, but it’s still going to be over 100 degrees every day. No matter how cool you think it is, this is not the time to wear all black. It’s not going to intimidate your opponents much after they’ve doubled-over laughing at you as you hiked your way through the parking lot, and change100 will probably make fun of you for it, so just leave the Johnny Cash look at home.
If you’re coming to play in the WSOP, you probably don’t plan on spending a great deal of time knocking back cocktails. If you’re a railbird, well….you probably do. It’s important for both of you to hydrate with plenty of water. Your cocktail waitress will have a few bottles on her tray when she passes by; just politely ask her for one. Except for you railbirds – you’ll have to pay $2.50 for a 12oz bottle, or order one at the bar in between shots of SoCo.
