have gotten together to play in a private poker tournament during the convention (and one during a Super Show). The first three were held at The Venetian & they were very gracious hosts -- until the last tournament where several NCV tournaments went missing. Since I was the one that set-up the tournaments, I was told that our group -- and me personally -- was no longer welcome in their poker room. I tried playing there a year or so later & when they scanned my players card, I was asked to leave. I've played there since, just without giving them my card.

The "M" Resort has been the host of the tournament these past three years and all of the players involved have been extremely gracious to our "host (The "M") and have not pocketed even one of their NCV chips. The "M", in return, has given our little group excellent attention & service and has even provided the players with something special these past two years (two years ago, a cool card cover, this year another special hard-to-find item). If you take care of your "host" & treat them with respect, they will also take care of you.

Steve B