Winstar Casinos 2,000,000 Guaranteed Blackjack Tournament WOW!
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TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Hotel deal corrected...
Okay, I finally got the hotel situation for Gainsville, TX and the Winstar tournaments corrected. These rates will be good for the May. June, and July events.
Players may get either of the following at $89.00 per night + tax. They do have a strict cancellation policy of 72 hours before.
King (normally $109.00 per night).
Two Queens (normally $99.00 per night).
I believe the LaQuinta Inn is the nicest hotel in the area (less then 10 minutes from casino) and offers:
Free internet
Free Breakfast
Heat indoor/outdoor pool
Hot tub
Microwave and refridgerator in the rooms.
The discount code is: TBJPA
Contact information is:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
4201 N. I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone: (940) 665-5700
Fax: (940) 668-2200
AAA 2 Diamond Rating
Okay, I finally got the hotel situation for Gainsville, TX and the Winstar tournaments corrected. These rates will be good for the May. June, and July events.
Players may get either of the following at $89.00 per night + tax. They do have a strict cancellation policy of 72 hours before.
King (normally $109.00 per night).
Two Queens (normally $99.00 per night).
I believe the LaQuinta Inn is the nicest hotel in the area (less then 10 minutes from casino) and offers:
Free internet
Free Breakfast
Heat indoor/outdoor pool
Hot tub
Microwave and refridgerator in the rooms.
The discount code is: TBJPA
Contact information is:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
4201 N. I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone: (940) 665-5700
Fax: (940) 668-2200
AAA 2 Diamond Rating
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TXtourplayer
Executive Member
LONG Long walking distance
Spring the Microtel is the closet motel/hotel, but it is a pretty good walk.
Spring the Microtel is the closet motel/hotel, but it is a pretty good walk.
ptaylorcpa
Member
New pictures posted
The Split website on Winstar has the pictures posted from the April qualifier now. Several players from the list or other venues can be seen there.
The Split website on Winstar has the pictures posted from the April qualifier now. Several players from the list or other venues can be seen there.
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
So far no problems...
All the prizes are guaranteed for the Winstar events. I haven't heard of any player not getting paid.
The staff at Winstar have been very nice, even with the new rules about buying chips.
Only issues about the tournaments so far are:
1. No maximum bet
2. Two to one Blackjacks
3. No Surender (the first three are the same for everybody, so fair for all)
4. To much player coaching, bring it to the pit bosses attention and it will be corrected
Just like any other tournament, you have to have your head in the game to avoid any dealers errors. I've caught them twice moving the puck to the wrong place.
All the prizes are guaranteed for the Winstar events. I haven't heard of any player not getting paid.
The staff at Winstar have been very nice, even with the new rules about buying chips.
Only issues about the tournaments so far are:
1. No maximum bet
2. Two to one Blackjacks
3. No Surender (the first three are the same for everybody, so fair for all)
4. To much player coaching, bring it to the pit bosses attention and it will be corrected
Just like any other tournament, you have to have your head in the game to avoid any dealers errors. I've caught them twice moving the puck to the wrong place.
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Limited rooms...
I only reserved 20 rooms at the LaQuinta Inn for the Winstar events. Five rooms were booked today, so acted fast.
I only reserved 20 rooms at the LaQuinta Inn for the Winstar events. Five rooms were booked today, so acted fast.
La Quinta
I'm staying at La Quinta. Anyone else?
Another benefit is if a bunch of us are staying there we can coordinate some kind of group activity before and after the tournament such as dinner, a run on the casion, wild party, etc.
I'm staying at La Quinta. Anyone else?
Another benefit is if a bunch of us are staying there we can coordinate some kind of group activity before and after the tournament such as dinner, a run on the casion, wild party, etc.
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Extra rooms at LaQuinta Inn
I just checked and the LaQuinta Inn allowed extra rooms rented at the $89 rate using the code: TBJPA for the May 8th and 9th.
I was told we have 25 rooms rented out on the 8th so far. We can have a get together at Applebees next door, (they have a full bar...lol). Lets try and get a group together around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday 8th. All wishing to attend just reply below. I'll make reservations for 10 and we can add to it from there.
I just checked and the LaQuinta Inn allowed extra rooms rented at the $89 rate using the code: TBJPA for the May 8th and 9th.
I was told we have 25 rooms rented out on the 8th so far. We can have a get together at Applebees next door, (they have a full bar...lol). Lets try and get a group together around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday 8th. All wishing to attend just reply below. I'll make reservations for 10 and we can add to it from there.
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Weaker beer in Oklahoma
Maxwell, the casino doesn't offer mix drinks, they do have beer, but it is weaker in Oklahoma (by law).
Wish you could make the dinner on Thursday night.
So far I've heard from:
Mikki Sullivan
Monkeysystem
Leftnut
All will be coming to the dinner.
Maxwell, the casino doesn't offer mix drinks, they do have beer, but it is weaker in Oklahoma (by law).
Wish you could make the dinner on Thursday night.
So far I've heard from:
Mikki Sullivan
Monkeysystem
Leftnut
All will be coming to the dinner.
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Congratulations Real Deal
I just learned another member here "Real Deal" made the Winstar finals in August. He made the April final table.
Thats two BJT.com members so far; Landlord and Real Deal. Hopefully more after next Fridays 3rd qualifying event.
I just learned another member here "Real Deal" made the Winstar finals in August. He made the April final table.
Thats two BJT.com members so far; Landlord and Real Deal. Hopefully more after next Fridays 3rd qualifying event.
winstar
HOPEFULLY IN JUNE I WILL MAKE THE PARTIES
LEFTNUT AND MONKEYSYSTEM NOW THERE IS A COMBINATION-MAN I WISH I COULD BE THERE ON THURSDAY BUT I HAVE MADE ALL MY RESERVATIONS
I AM SURE WE WILL HAVE GOOD TIME FRIDAY EVENING EVEN THO WITH 3.2 BEER
MAY MORE OF US ON THIS SITE GET INTO THE AUGUST FINALS
LOOKS TO BE A GREAT TOURNAMENT WITH EVERYBODY
HOPEFULLY IN JUNE I WILL MAKE THE PARTIES
LEFTNUT AND MONKEYSYSTEM NOW THERE IS A COMBINATION-MAN I WISH I COULD BE THERE ON THURSDAY BUT I HAVE MADE ALL MY RESERVATIONS
I AM SURE WE WILL HAVE GOOD TIME FRIDAY EVENING EVEN THO WITH 3.2 BEER
MAY MORE OF US ON THIS SITE GET INTO THE AUGUST FINALS
LOOKS TO BE A GREAT TOURNAMENT WITH EVERYBODY
TXtourplayer
Executive Member
Congratulations Vivian
Congratulations Vivian, she won the Isle of Capri event.
Vivian is a new player, (friend of Sweeteabird). She just called me and will joining us as well.
Also add Randy Wright to the party list.
Congratulations Vivian, she won the Isle of Capri event.
Vivian is a new player, (friend of Sweeteabird). She just called me and will joining us as well.
Also add Randy Wright to the party list.
ptaylorcpa
Member
How about brunch on Friday?
Since I won't be in till Friday morning is anyone interested in meeting up at Cracker Barrel for breakfast/lunch before heading to the casino? My flight arrives at DFW at 8:50, so maybe 10:00 would work. That is still two hours before registration begins.
Cracker Barrel is just up the road about a mile or so from the La Quinta towards the casino and is right next to the Hampton Inn.
Since I won't be in till Friday morning is anyone interested in meeting up at Cracker Barrel for breakfast/lunch before heading to the casino? My flight arrives at DFW at 8:50, so maybe 10:00 would work. That is still two hours before registration begins.
Cracker Barrel is just up the road about a mile or so from the La Quinta towards the casino and is right next to the Hampton Inn.