just got back from Vegas

My wife was there for some conference and so I tagged along....she really had to twist my arm to go too. I played 3 tournaments...one in Mandalay Bay, and 2 in Luxor....all for around $30 buy in. I cashed in 1 of the Luxor's, coming in 6th for $65, so just about break even. I liked Luxor's much better than MB due to the starting chips being 1200 vs 300 (I played MB's first and didn't go back). If I had a bigger bankroll, and had more time, I would've played a couple more....but was only there for 3 days.
This was my first time playing in a live tourney and was a good experience...alot different than playing online.

Sounds like a fun experience.

Definitely a learning experience. I plan on one day playing in the WSOP.....it will be a few years, but eventually.

That's a personal goal for me too, lol. Meet you there..

heading to vegas next week for the first time
will let you all know if i've any luck
might try some of the smaller buy in hold em tourneys for some experience

Good luck.....I recommend Luxor's.....start with 1200 for $33....that's about as cheap as they come.....blinds start at 25-25, then 25-50, 50-100....every 15 mins. Players are mostly tourists and play was pretty tight. If you're aggressive in late position, you can roll over a few hands and steal some blinds....which definitely helps down the stretch. Just watch out for the donks who'll call any small bet.