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MGM Grand: 7/7 - 7/11 (or longer?) LIVE!

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by jdvegas, Jul 7, 2014.

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  1. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    My Trip Report

    I'll be in Vegas in less than 24 hours, so time to get the trip report started!!

    This is the third annual July trip for my goddaughter's dance competition at MGM. I will be spending a large part of my time this trip with 10 to 17 year old girls and their "dance moms". Some of the dads go too (I am going with my goddaughter's dad), so we do have some fun... but to be clear, this trip will be nothing like my May trip. None the less, I should be able to get in some late night gambling sessions. My buddy's ex-wife (goddaughters mom) will also be there with her new husband. The good news is that everyone is on good terms - no tension, no issues.

    As of now, we are going to MJ One tomorrow night, cabana during the day Wednesday, and my buddy and I are going with a couple of the dads to the 10:00 PM show at Brooklyn Bowl Thursday night - Robinson Brotherhood. We do not have any specific restaurant reservations for this trip.

    We arrive mid day tomorrow, and at this point I am not sure if I am getting a Marque suite again, or a two bedroom Skyloft - at the time I booked the trip, my host said he would see what he could do based on availability. I've specifically avoided seeking confirmation with my host so I am surprised when we get there - but I think there is a good chance i'll get the Skyloft due to it being mid week in mid July.

    Now here is the interesting twist... I got an email from my Mandalay Bay host last week asking me to move over there for the weekend. She invited me to a blackjack tournament and the fight at MGM Saturday night. At the time, I told her I would consider it. And I did consider it - stay the weekend as my first ever solo trip? I called a friend to try and get them to fly out Friday and stay with me... no go. Solo? YES, SOLO! Well, I waited too long. I emailed her on Friday and asked if it was too late to get in the tourney... and it is :cry: I am on the waitlist for the tourney, and will consider staying if I get in. I normally do not care too much about these invite tournaments - but when they are small like the poker tourney in May, they can be interesting. Here are the details of this one:

    $150,000 BEACHSIDE CASINO BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT
    SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014

    FIELD: 36 Total: 32 start Round 1 + 4 Semifinal Auto-Qualifiers

    OVERVIEW: $150,000 Saturday Blackjack Tournament for 36 Invited Casino Guests inside the Beachside Casino – Four-Round Tournament with an opportunity to win up to $100,000
     EIGHTEEN players (HEAT #1) plus TWO semifinal auto-qualifiers compete for one $50,000 Prize
     EIGHTEEN players (HEAT #2) plus TWO semifinal auto-qualifiers compete for a $50,000 Prize
     HEAT #1 and HEAT #2 winners advance to compete for the final $50,000 Prize
     All eliminated player competing in the Semifinals (12) are eligible to REBUY ($1,000) for a 2nd chance to compete for the FINAL $50,000 prize

    MARKETING/OPERA: Casino Host Invite

    PRIZES: $150,000 in Promotional Chips (players eligible to win two of three prizes - $100,000)
    HEAT #1 Prize $50,000 / HEAT #2 Prize $50,000 / HEAT #3 Prize $50,000

    FORMAT: Elimination Tournament – Four Total Rounds – $1,000 Rebuys for eliminated players from the Semifinals only

    SATURDAY, JULY 12

    TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: Beachside Casino from 9:00 am – 10:00 am

    FOOD and BEVERAGE: Open Bar, Breakfast 9:30-11:30, Lunch 11:30-2pm

    OPENING ROUND: HEAT #1 at 10:00 a.m. OR HEAT #2 at 10:45 a.m.
     FOUR players per table – 2 players advance from each table (50% odds of advancing)​

    SEMIFINALS: 11:30 a.m.
     FIVE players per table – 2 players from each table advance (40% odds of advancing)​

    HEAT #1 and HEAT #2 FINALS: 12:15 p.m.
     FOUR players per table – winner of each table wins $50,000 (25%) + a seat at the Final Table to win another $50,000 (25%)​

    SEMIFINAL REBUY ROUND: $1,000 rebuy at 12:15 p.m.
     SIX (up to) players per table – table winner advances to compete for the FINAL $50,00​

    FINAL: 1:00 pm
     FOUR players per table – winner of each table wins $50,000 (25%)​

    I am going to test posting a few picks from this weekend just to make sure tapatalk is still working - I have not used it since the VMB update. I will do my best to do this live again, but I am unsure how that will work out this time considering the nature of the trip.

    That's all for now.
     
  2. grosx2

    grosx2 Have fun storming the castle!

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    Fully expecting you to surpass the results of your last TR...

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  3. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    This is in Dillon, CO yesterday - overlooking Lake Dillon

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  4. Gargamel

    Gargamel Low-Roller

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    Good luck and I hope you get into that tournament.
    If you go on another heater you should consider writing a book:nworthy:
     
  5. chess

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    JD Good luck...take them for more $$$$
     
  6. broncofn

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    Goodlck JD! I will be at MB this weekend. If you decide to stay, let me know and maybe we can play BJ together or a few drinks.
     
  7. golfnut

    golfnut Low-Roller

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    Nice, can't wait for the chip picks to start coming! Good luck
     
  8. VegasDave

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    And you never walk away from a heater
     
  9. jdvegas

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    On the way to airport

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  10. jdvegas

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    Thru security waiting for train the gate.

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  11. jdvegas

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  12. jdvegas

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    On the plane. Row 2.

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  13. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    Looks like we will take off right on time. Closing the door now. So far so good...
     
  14. blackjacker2

    blackjacker2 Never ever play 6:5, it is not blackjack

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    I'm really looking forward to your updates. Friends have been speechless when I forwarded them the links to your last TR. Have a great time, sounds a fun trip you have planned albeit very short
     
  15. chonglosaxon

    chonglosaxon MIA

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    Go gwt em Mr 260
     
  16. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    Wheels down in Vegas!

    I was able to watch the World Cup game during the flight. Game should end as we pull into gate.


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  17. MidnightBJ

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    I like Fat Tire, pretty solid beer. Never seen it in a can before.
     
  18. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    Landed at the new terminal. First time.

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  19. jdvegas

    jdvegas VIP Whale

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    Confirmed. Skylofts based on our ride!!!!

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  20. Kickin

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    Give MGM a shellacking like Germany just gave Brazil...or better yet like the one you gave MGM last time. Good luck!
     
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