Going to Vancouver for the BC poker championships, anyone else?

[pokernicus]

Is this the event being held at the riverrock casino? Does anyone know if there's a relatively easy way to get there (without access to a car) from downtown vancouver? Thanks!

[M.B.E.]

98B express bus from downtown Vancouver, get off at "Sea Island Way" and it's a short walk. Here is a map showing both the southbound 98B stop (where you get off when you're coming from downtown Van), and the northbound stop (where you get on when you're going back), in relation to the casino:

MSN map of River Rock casino, Richmond BC

[Enon]

Hi guys,

I'm strongly considering making a last minute trip up to vancover after seeing this thread.

I'd like to play both the limit event and the main event.

Do you think it would be a problem if I arrived tommorow night and tried to buy in tommorow night (thur) or friday morning?

Any recommendations on a good place to stay?

Thanks,
Lee

[Zygote]

call 604 247 8983 tomorrow and register over the phone to ensure a spot. otherwise i would arrive two hours before the events you plan on playing to try and buyin.

i'm not from vancouver and can't recommend a place to stay, but i hope you find something. maybe the casino has a hotel. i would try ask them, at the number i gave, about accomodation when you call to register.

[Equal]

The casino does have a hotel, but from what I heard all the rooms are booked for the weekend.

[GOODBEATGUY2001]

Hi Enon,

Yup, there are seats available for the limit & no limit events. Call (604) 247-8983 for more info & ask for Darryl, the TD, Dan or Dave. Suggest you stay at the Delta on Cessna Dr. in Richmond which is a 15 minute walk from the RiverRock. Rooms are available at C$129 per night with a king-size bed for friday & saturday night. Call them at (604) 278-1241. Good luck!

GBG

[Ray Zee]

it was great meeting a bunch of twoers at vancouver. i didnt play in any of the tournys but played alot of cash games, mostly 10- 25 pot limit omaha. pots were big and players nice to be with.
i was surprised by the good play of alot of the faces i didnt know. poker is getting tougher in general but the stakes hopefully will rise to the occasion.

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum - but was surfing to find out who won the NL at the BC Championships. I played the PL and busted out somewhere in the middle of the pack off table 3. Totally my fault too lol. Had a great time though as this was my first live tournament.

Ray Z - I think I may have met you there as I do remember meeting someone from Montana. Not sure if I met you before or after my car was stolen Monday night (sigh) but I guess you would know who I am if it was after.

[skp]

check out:

http://bclc.com/cm/casino/bcpokerchampionships.htm

[img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Thanks - exactly what I was looking for skp.