What would you do if you had the money?

#1 26th July 2006, 3:57 PM

What would you do if you have $10,000 to spend and you're in Las Vegas?

The WSOP Main Event has a $10,000 buy-in. There are other events in the WSOP that have smaller buy-ins ranging from $1,000-$5,000. Would you go for The Main Event or would you like to play in the smaller buy-ins like omaha, stud, limit hold em, pot limit omaha, etc? Answer the poll above and reply here to explain why.

#2 26th July 2006, 4:05 PM

I would play a couple smaller buy-ins where I think my chances might be better..that way at least I'd have some drinking money left if I lost big...lol

#3 26th July 2006, 5:59 PM

I'm torn on this one but I think in the end I would go for the glory of playing in the main event. Tough one though cause like Talk i'd be tempted to play a few smaller buyins and blow the rest on booze when my aces get cracked by 9 6 off.

#4 26th July 2006, 6:16 PM

I'd play in multiple smaller events. I'd want to get a chance to sit at tables with some of the big names in poker, and that would increase the chance that I'd get seated with one of them.

#5 26th July 2006, 6:21 PM

Yeah, I have to agree with you all. The chances of winning some of the smaller buy-ins would be much better, even though it would be great to be in the main event. I think I'd like to try some of the smaller NLHE tourneys--particularly the short-hand games.

#6 26th July 2006, 7:19 PM

Don't know exactly play 1 game for big marbles or a bunch of games for a bunch of marbles.. The no guts no glory would actually kick in.. but then again when does registration for the main event stop cause if it stops later after a few of the lower ones.. I would take a shot at one of the lower ones 1st.. if I make it and a big *if* then I would go for the gusto.

#7 26th July 2006, 7:55 PM

I would definetly pay to play the little events. More games, more fun, more chances to win.The big event smacks me more of a Party Poker freeroll; over 10,000 people to go through. Give me the little ones and my odds go up drasticly on winning or placing in the money.

#8 26th July 2006, 8:02 PM

the big dance baby.

#9 26th July 2006, 8:02 PM

It would be amazing to play in the Main Event but the smart thing would be to enter lots of smaller tournaments. I wouldn't stick to just Hold'em, I'd throw in a Stud and Omaha tourney as well.

#10 26th July 2006, 8:03 PM

I voted for the main event,, heres the reason, being 61 years old it would be my only chance to say i played in the WSOP, However if i were younger, i`d probally buy into some of the smaller events and hope to win enough to get in the main event, i dont party poker or drink anymore, so why not go for the Gusto,,lol>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> buck

#11 26th July 2006, 8:13 PM

Definitely multiple smaller events. Several reasons:

(1) Avoid putting all my eggs in 1 basket
(2) Personally, I'd get a bigger kick out of making a final table or (goodness forbid) winning a bracelet than cashing, so the main event is unfavourable to me even if it has the biggest % of fish
(3) I think I'd do better at Omaha and Stud and other non-holdem games anyway

I may try to get down to Vegas next year... who knows...

#12 26th July 2006, 8:36 PM

I'd probably stay in a hotel/casino and just play cash games and heck if I get bored i'd purchase a hooker. Might throw my hat in the ring for a omaha h/l or stud h/l wsop event also.

#13 26th July 2006, 8:39 PM

id take the 10,000 and run off with it maybe buy some new golfclubs or fix up this dump.

#14 27th July 2006, 1:38 AM

Play in the side games.
Definitely in the side games.

#15 27th July 2006, 1:49 AM

we should set up a cardschat vegas trip

#16 27th July 2006, 2:01 AM

My Bankroll management skills would never let me play in the main event. Although it would be fun and a great experience, the smaller tourney's would also be fun. And I'd have much left over to enjoy the rest of my stay!(Craps, Blackjack, Shows, Beer, Bacon, my wife). If I won the smaller one though(basically impossible) but IF. I would use the winnings to play in the remaining events for sure! Except for maybe the $50,000 HORSE event. That would be a joke for me!!

Nice post T!!

I wanna hear T1riel's answer!!!!

#17 27th July 2006, 2:02 AM

I voted for Main Event because it's the MAIN EVENT! and there are rebuys in the other WS tourneys.

#18 27th July 2006, 2:04 AM

I would allot 3K to drinks and entertainment and a sexy hotel room for me and my fiancee. Then I would most likely sit down at the side games and play with these guys who got lucky and placed 50-100 and won 4-5X their buy-in in the smaller tourneys... and the ones to got really lucky in the main event.

So, side games.

#19 27th July 2006, 2:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LetsGetItOn

heck if I get bored i'd purchase a hooker.

That is some funny SHI!!!

#20 27th July 2006, 2:12 AM

Definitely more smaller games- my confidence isn't that good and I would let myself get too easily intimidated at "THE BIG ONE" I think. If I mess up, I still get another chance or two.

I would definitely also save some for shows and attractions, too........... gotta do the gondola ride at The Venetian and the seafood buffet at the Rio again with Rock!

I like the idea of meeting up with some CC'ers, too. We will be in Vegas for a few days in early December............ any CC members who can come then too, it would be great to get together for a live game!

#21 27th July 2006, 9:32 AM

There'd be some temptation to compete in the main event. However, since I'm more keen on Omaha and Omaha H/L, I figured that if I had $10K to spend like that then I'd rather be in some of the non-Holdem events, as I'd have a better chance of getting a decent payout.

: You have $10,000 to spend in Las Vegas. Do you...
Enter in The Main Event?		23.08%
Enter in more than one smaller buy-in events?		73.08%
Gamble on other things like Craps, Roulette and Blackjack?		0%
Spend it on shows, meals and shopping places?		3.85%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

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