Chip Reese Poker
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:36:56 +0000
It’s gonna be a good day! My manager called slightly after 8 from her cell phone, and said the office was closed for the day. I’d already called in and left a voicemail on her work extension saying I was staying home, but with the office closed it won’t cost me a vacation day. On the agenda for this snow day Friday: Bars and PokerStars. But first, a post.
Not sure which bars will be open… I’ll be out this afternoon and will try to tweet to my @paulryburn account which bars in the Downtown core appear to be open for business. I have advanced knowledge that Kooky Canuck will be open… Shawn posted on Facebook that they will be no matter how much snow and ice hit. Being a Canadian, I’m sure 5-10 inches of freezing precip is nothing to him… he’d probably open if 5-10 feet of snow fell.
Big concert at the Center for Southern Folklore tonight… Kate Campbell. Not only a concert though, but an on-stage interview. $15 tickets in advance, $18 at the door. Go to www.southernfolklore.com for tickets. Kate is already in town (I saw her and Judy from the Center last night at the Majestic) so this show should go on despite the weather.
There was an article in the Flyer that Spindini is the latest restaurant to get into the Sunday brunch business. They’ll have a $6 cold buffet/pastry table with assorted pastries, fresh fruit, bruschetta, and breakfast pizza. There will also be a $6 hot buffet with potato and lobster hash, roasted garlic egg strata, creamy polenta with smoked mozzarella, and rigatoni with vodka sauce and sausage. Brunch buffet? They better be prepared to lose money on this venture if the Nuh-Uh Girl finds out.
They’ll also have a la carte selections at $7 each: Oscar benedict with crab meat, Italian benedict with proscuitto, Florentine benedict with spinach, traditional Italian omelet, ham and cheese omelet, Tuscan omelet with veggies and goat cheese, and French toast with syrup and whipped cream.
I haven’t spent much time in Spindini since it opened, but the article about the brunch in this week’s Flyer leads me to think I’ll at least give it a try in the weeks to come. Kevin, one of my favorite bartenders from the Sleep Out Louie’s days, is now operations manager at ‘dini. I just hope I don’t have a bunch of cougars hitting on me while I eat. Hopefully they moved east with Judd.
It’s a beautiful day to have a 13th story apartment with huge windows… watching the snow fall on all the buildings. Only thing is, since the blinds are open I actually have to wear pants while I type today’s blog post. The north windows of One Commerce Square see directly into my apartment. There are probably a few females who work in that building who’d love a free peek at the merchandise… sorry ladies, you have to buy me drinks first.
Still need to put up a post about a benefit for Haiti the Center for Southern Folklore will have, but I’m going to wait until after the Kate Campbell show. CSF staff, remind me if you don’t see a post in a couple of days.
Wonder if the Saucer will be open today… even if it does, I have advanced knowledge that Brittney is the day bartender, so I’m not that excited about being there.
Excited that I get to spend the day focusing on poker rather than bridge… my new plan is to start entering H.O.R.S.E. tournaments as soon as I learn all the games. In HORSE tournaments on PokerStars, the game changes every 12 minutes, rotating between fixed-limit Hold’em, Omaha hi/lo, Razz, Stud, and stud/Eight or better. Currently reading the chapter on Stud by the late, great “Chip” Reese in Doyle Brunson’s Super System.
All right, enough typing, time to jump in the shower and prepare to enjoy this SNOW DAY!
Las Vegas Casinos are places where you can unwind and enjoy yourself. Different casinos will offer you different styles of entertainment, gambling of course being the common theme. The excitement of live gaming, high-class dining, comfortable accommodations, state-of-the-art slots, electronic keno and video poker machines - everything will be in place in most of the joints to ensure you enjoy your trip there.
Here are a review of the top 5 casinos and hotels in Las Vegas weighted heavily on their poker room quality. A good read for any potential Las Vegas tourist who wants a quick taste of The Strip before sitting down at the tables.
1. Caesars
Free drinks and automatic shufflers? What more could you want! Caesars Palace offers a wide range of poker variations from limit holdem to omaha hi/lo. The luxury casino and hotel offers attractions such as an exotic car show room, two free and fantastic fountain shows, a nightclub and a shuttle to and from the hotel. The casino has been featured in over a dozen films and is to appear in the new release, “Iron Man”.
2. The Bellagio
The Bellagio is the most played casino in Las Vegas and is the choice casino for pros such as Jennifer Harman, Daniel Negreanu, & Chip Reese. The Bellagio, other than being an AAA 5-diamond hotel and casino, has a wide range of games, a great mix of people and an even greater atmosphere. The Bellagio is known for its high stakes with limit hold’em starting at $4/8. Away from the poker tables and you have some great attractions such as the wonderful and famous musical fountains and botanical gardens.
3. The Venetian
The Venetian boasts the largest poker resort in all of America and even contains its own shopping mall. The Venetian offers over 122 casino games and a sports lounge. At The Venetian you won’t have to leave the resort, there are 17 restaurants and attractions that would keep you more than busy while you’re not at the tables.
4. The Wynn
The brand spanking new casino in Las Vegas is sure to attract all sorts of poker players to its luxury suite. Oddly enough, The Wynn is the first casino to hold a luxury car dealership on the 215 acres of space that it covers. The games at The Wynn are similar to that played at The Ballagio, with highly skilled dealers and automatic card shufflers. Anything goes here, if it’s in demand then it will be played; it’s not uncommon to come across a 6 man $20/$40 Chinese poker game!
5. The Mirage
The wide variety of games and limits at The Mirage is what appeals to most. This is one of the only casinos where you will see less popular variations of poker, such as Omaha, being played at high stakes. The resort has a great exotic theme to it, with a huge Atrium at the entrance to the casino containing palm trees and water features to mention a few. There is also an artificial volcano that erupts during the evening which rivals the spectacular views at The Bellagio fountains.
Better avoid Las Vegas Casinos that don’t have a hotel attached to them. Most of these joints will try to aggressively lure you in and take you for a ride. It is wise go into any hotel/casino in town and gamble because your odds are a lot better in a hotel/casino.
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