VP Tournament

[hornhighyo]

I was just wondering if anyone has ever played in a VP tournament at the Venetian.  I am signed up for one there in September--it is three rounds, played over 2 days.  Plus of course the room...(((sigh)))  Really just using it as an excuse to go back to Vegas.
 
I usually play DDB but I am wondering if anyone knows what type of machines they use for the tournaments and if there is any special strategy involved.  Will be great fun no matter what!

[shadowman]

Call a casino host. They should be able to provide you with details.

[keithkeith]

I played in a MillionaireMaker VP tournament at Paris in March '07.  The format was two 15-minute rounds on DDB, with no initial credits.  Play as many hands as you can in the time limit.  Of course, this is slanted towards people who can play quickly.  Some people play extremely slowly and they are left behind in the dust.  This seems to be the way that Harrah's properties design their tournaments.  I don't know about Venetian.  The lady who won the million hit a royal and at least one 4Aw/k.  The 2nd place person hit a royal on the very same machine.  So it's all about drawing the machine, not playing well.

[shadowman]

The most important thing is to know as much as possible before you play.  For example, knowing the number of participants and rounds helps determine the total number of hands that will be played. From this you determine what it will take to win (or whatever goal you set). Speed may be important, but if the total hands played is high then you know it will take a RF to win. If winning is the goal then ALL plays should be toward that end. Throwing high pairs to go for RFs is one example of this. If the goal is to cash, then determine how many quads are needed and focus your efforts on this goal. Toss one pair out of two, go for pairs over 4 to flush, etc. In addition, if you are fortunate to hit a few quads then you need to decide when to back off and start playing for added credits. It's almost as much fun coming up with an approach as actually playing.

[royal flush]

alot of vp tournaments are based upon speed and you need top payoffs to be in the money or win. So one must play for royals or quads and hope for the best

[hornhighyo]

Thanks for all your replies.  I do tend to play (very) fast--a byproduct of living in LV for 6 years.  Worst thing about staying on the strip is the inability to affordably go to some of my favorite hangouts--Fiesta, Santa Fe and Sunset Station--but will definitely hit the Palms and the downtown area.  Cant wait!!

[shadowman]

It appears you know the ropes. For others wondering how to get around LV you may want to check out some free shuttles.
 
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/referenc ... 20Shuttles

[videopokerpat]

I played in a tournament at the Venitian, the machines are Jacks or Better I think. There is a daily winner and I think you play two rounds a day, its been awile. Its fun any way and its nice to win.
Good Luck!!!