Second Annual WPBT Winter Classic
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Well it looks like things have started to move forward and here’s what we have so far:
Date: Dec 10th, 2005
Place: Imperial Palace Casino
Time: Shooting for around 10am’ish
Despite having some reservations regarding the Harrah’s buyout of the IP, the poker room manager has done a good job at convincing me that they are committed to pulling this off for us.
Blind structure is being worked out but they have been open to structuring things as we would like them. Buy in would be $50 + $5 (dealer bonus) + $10 (juice) or $50 + $15 for those who are mathematically challenged.
I’ve spoken with the manager of guest relations at the IP and he said the normal room rates for $49/$69 (weekday/weekend) but he’s pretty confident he can get us a rate of $29/$39. We’re still working on that and I’ll post more about it as the info becomes available. In the meantime, if you would like to book at the IP, pop me an email with your name, email, dates you plan on staying, phone number, and preference of smoking/non-smoking and I’ll start getting that over to Bob. If we can batch up all of the requests, Bob will have player club cards waiting for you at check-in as well.
As far as associated events, pros, etc., we’re still putting that together. We might have a sponsorship for the event so perhaps we’ll have some goodies to give away.
Please post info or link back so we can get the word spread as widely as possible 
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COMMENTS / 28 COMMENTS
Chad added these pithy words on Sep 06 05 at 6:15 pmThe IP? Seriously? Don’t toy with me like that. They have free coffee, and finger sandwiches! Finger…sandwiches.
Mike added these pithy words on Sep 06 05 at 7:34 pmIP has much nicer rooms than the Plaza. They’re small, but mine was clean and well kept. I can’t stand their poker tables though. They could fit about 15 people comfortably.
I’m in of course.
April added these pithy words on Sep 06 05 at 10:24 pmI LOVE YOU BILL!!!!
(translation - hell yes I’ll be there!)
Jason added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 3:11 amI won’t be seeing everyone this December, I suppose. My wife teaches college, and her finals aren’t over until the 12th. We’ll be coming out the 13th and staying through the next Sunday to celebrate my birthday and soak up Xmas Vegas. Anyone who hangs around after the get-together is more than welcome to party down with me and the wife.
John added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 7:33 amI am in.
This time.. I will book without a second thought.
thanks
G-Rob added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 9:01 amI’m about 50/50 at this point.
Joanne added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 10:58 amDec 10th is looking good for me. Imperial Palace is a great choice. Brunch and all the champagne you can drink for $10 in their restaurant, btw
Travis added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 11:33 amDespite my recent hibernation from blogging and poker, I think I should be able to swing this.
Drizztdj added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 1:00 pmI am in.
I’d like to know about the room rates before I book my flight though.
Chilly added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 1:39 pmI am working on getting permission. Yes, I said I need permission. The cheap room would go a long way towards my cause. Please keep us informed.
Bill added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 1:44 pmFor those asking about the room rates . . . I’ll try to confirm by Monday. The guest relations guy is out until Friday so I may not be able to speak to him until over the weekend.
asphnxma added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 3:37 pmI am in this time — no issues to prevent it.
Joaquin Ochoa added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 4:50 pmOf course my cheap ass is looking for a roomie. I’m never in and you can call or contact Nerd and Proud for confirmation…I’m a clean guy.
April H. added these pithy words on Sep 07 05 at 7:21 pmCount me in, can’t have my twin there without me!
Performify added these pithy words on Sep 08 05 at 1:09 pmPosted to my blog, but I can’t get trackback to work. Anyways, I’ll be there this year for sure…
whiskeytown added these pithy words on Sep 09 05 at 6:28 amI’m in - I sent ya an email - I busted my cherry at the Imperial Palace in Vegas (pokerwise, that is) - and would like to play it one more time before she goes away.
esp. if we can get those special room prices - wowzers -
RB
StB added these pithy words on Sep 09 05 at 12:22 pmJust got back from Vegas. December sounds good too. Put me down.
Pauly added these pithy words on Sep 09 05 at 6:35 pmI’m in. I’ll be living in Vegas for three plus weeks in December.
TeamScottSmith added these pithy words on Sep 11 05 at 12:37 pmThinking real hard about going. I’m hoping serial commenters are allowed. Do you think someone should publish this(or a link)also on the wpbtonline.com website?
Shane Nickerson added these pithy words on Sep 11 05 at 10:35 pmI’m in too! I went out in about 45 minutes in the last WBPT, so this time I’ve got a vendetta.
Mike added these pithy words on Sep 13 05 at 5:38 pmCount me in. Best of all, I’m at Caeser’s from the 7th-9th for business…just move across the street on Friday night and let the party begin.
Mike added these pithy words on Sep 13 05 at 5:39 pmCount me in…will already be in Vegas from the 7th-9th on business…will just move into the IP on Friday afternoon and meet you all at the tables. Can’t wait.
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