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Ok we have a first timer here so be easy on me. So I've been playing poke online for a living for about 9 months. I've made over $100,000 and i've decided to make the jump to vegas. The main reasons are to play in live satellites for the wpt events ect... And also because of taxes... I'll play just as much online just want the live action... I've been to vegas 3 times (once for 2005 wsop event 2 and once for the 2005 main event).. So i know the city a little... Ok finally to the questions... If anyone could just give me feedback on what they think of the idea and if there is anyone that has made the jump already... Simple things like where to live.. Where to play... Weather.. Meeting people.. Anything really... Thanks

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1. Live -- I've been in Vegas for a year and a half and live in the southern part of the city. Right up against the Henderson border but near the Strip. I love this location and have found that there are a number of pros who live in this area. The plusses are the traffic isn't as brutal as in other parts of town and all the casinos are no more than 20 minutes away anytime of day (maybe a bit longer during rush hour). Rent until you are sure you want to stay. The median house is $300K Rent in my area is roughly $700 for a 1BR.

2. Play -- if you are using your 100 large as bankroll you are pretty much limited to Bellagio, Wynn (sometimes) or Mirage. Realistically, if you really want to take the plunge on the cash side you'll want to play at Bellagio. However, if you are just looking for action and want to play in nice rooms with a friendly atmosphere you should try out other rooms. If you really have game, you may be able to make a couple thou a session playing the low-end NL games at places like Mandalay Bay or the Palms vs. grinding with a big bankroll to get the same at Bellagio playing 80/160.

3. Weather - it's great! July sucks but that's about it.

4. Meeting people - most people in Vegas are from somewhere else and it is easy to strike up a conversation with nearly anyone. Clubs are everywhere and opportunities to meet people abound. However, being Vegas be wary of the intentions of some. When I first moved here and told people I just moved here they were a lot more eager to be my friend. Some had good intentions but others do not.

Best of luck if you make the move.