Friday, April 16, 2010
Poker Tournament and Casino Travel Budget Style - SAVE!
We are always trying to save a buck no matter what we are doing. Hitting the poker tournament circle or taking a long distance trip to the casino we must do the same. Save a buck in every way possible! We can all go poker tournament tracking and hit the casinos based on our budget and save pennies no matter what they buy-ins, location or participants.
When travelling to our daily jobs, many of us car pool to save costs. To head to the casino the same method can be used. Don’t be shy to gather a full car of poker mates for the ride and split the costs equally! Pre-plan the trip in advance and get the numbers. You can also grab some last minute flight deals at budget price saving hundreds of dollars. There are also daily flight booking times where the same applies.
On arrival at your destination the same you can also save bucks! All you need is a place to crash (sleep) 6 players can easily share a $120 a night motel room crammed or not! Take a sleeping bag and be happy to sleep on the floor or even share a double bed with someone you rather wouldn’t! Maybe a friend already has a motel room and wants to buddy share? Network; look around at who is doing what.
Food and drinks can be a HUGE expense when travelling. We would all rather use our money more wisely at a Omaha or Texas Hold’em poker table! Pre-prepare and pack an esky. Ensure to pack food that doesn’t need to be cooked such as fruit, sandwiches and cold meat and salads. To save on mini bar costs take your own alcohol if you plan to drink. A 750ml bottle of spirits for less then $30 is a heck of a lot cheaper then 3 drinks from the mini bar. (This is of course if you plan to drink). You can empty the mini bar refridgerator on arrival placing the items in a safe spot and fill it with your own stuff.
Before you even hit the table you will be hundreds in front; and in front is what all poker players want to be! I hope my handy travel tips help those who are stepping out of the world of online poker into travel that they had never previously expected possible!
How do I know this? I have done it and are not ashamed to say so! Especially in my early days of being a poker journo! Save, save, save!
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