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Let this thread serve as a calling for interest in a WoV meet-up after the show one evening. Please vote in the poll.
Free beer to the first person to correctly guess the year this photo was taken at G2E. One vote per person.

Quote: DRichYou look about 10 years younger so I will guess 2009.
Nay.
I'm going to guess 2011. I think that's the year I got some signed playboy pictures for my sons.
Quote: CrystalMathI'm going to guess 2011.
Nay.
Quote: beachbumbabs2006.
Nay.
about 2010.Quote: WizardNay.
As a reminder, here is a link to a free expo pass from Casino City Press.
I won't be attending the event but wish everyone an exciting and profitable time.
If Nathan attends I hope you all get chocolates or metaphors or something.
If you look closely at the photo you will see that Mike is depicted in it; I nearly didn't notice him.
Quote: EvenBobIs that your first wife? 2013.
No and no.
There can't be too many plausible years left to guess, other than the correct answer.
Quote: WizardThere can't be too many plausible years left to guess, other than the correct answer.
Okay, I see a hole available for 2007. You'd be 42.
Quote: GialmereOkay, I see a hole available for 2007. You'd be 42.
Nay.
Here are the guesses so far: 87, 88, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13.
Quote: MrCasinoGames2002.

It took you guys long enough. Congratulations MrCG, I owe you a beer.
Quote: Wizard
It took you guys long enough. Congratulations MrCG, I owe you a beer.
It just shows the power of random.
And why it's so hard to beat any
random game in the casino. We
can't even pick a correct year
when we have clues.
https://m.facebook.com/VictoriaFuller/photos/a.10150202851559256/10155373020654256/?type=3&source=54
Therefore, I voted for both Tuesday and Wednesday. Either would be fine by me.
On the other hand, G2E ends at 5:00 on Tuesday & Wednesday but 3:00 on Thursday, so maybe Thursday isn't that bad of an option.
In prior years, Galaxy Gaming had a party Tuesday evening and we did our thing on Wednesday. They did not have their party last year, but I suspect that with all the management changes over there, they may revive it. Or at least may be considering it. I have no mole there so I really don't know. Does anybody else have and inside info?
Of course, there may be other evening events that some of us may want to attend. Therefore, until we know something, I suggest we hold off our decision until October.
For a venue, I again suggest Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Harrah's. Last year they wouldn't take a reservation because they already had a big group booked. We ended up at a wide counter separating the bar from the dance floor. That actually worked well for us. The only problem is that they open at 5:00, making Thursday a bad option. Note that their live entertainment doesn't start until 9:00. If we're not tearing up the casino floor by then, that would certainly be our cue to do so!
For the record, I arrive in town at around 11pm on Thursday 10/10. I'll be attending the Summit that weekend. I've always wanted to attend that event, even back when it was called PodcastPalooza. FYI: For a couple years it was called VIMFP: Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic. The organizers behind it is the Vegas Nerd Society.
Anybody else attending the Summit?
More info: http://vegasnerdsociety.com/

Quote: GWAEWell here is a 2016 pic.. you are welcome
https://m.facebook.com/VictoriaFuller/photos/a.10150202851559256/10155373020654256/?type=3&source=54
Her best assets are holding up well. Larger too, I think.
Max benefit really depends on what youre interested in. After registering, they provide an app which can help in pre-planning.
Personally, I just wonder the floor, looking for companies that are in the game distribution business, and find somebody to talk to about my games and hand them literature.
Often, I end up wandering the floor with another WOV member. Although its a big convention, if youre there for all three days, you can pretty much hit every area as long as you dont spend too much time at any booth.
Regarding a hotel, youre much better off picking a hotel near the Sands convention center. Personally, are usually pick Harrahs. An alternative, is to use an east side strip location such as the MGM Grand, then monorail it to the Harrahs stop, and go in through the back entrance to Venetian.
Parking at Venetian is really not an option. With most of the vendors being from the Las Vegas area, booth staff tends to be locals who will be driving in and filling up the parking lot at Venetian. Cabs and Uber are an alternative, but are in high/over demand at the start and end of each day.
Quote: Wizard
It took you guys long enough. Congratulations MrCG, I owe you a beer.
Thanks Wizard,
Here is a Photo of Me with Derek Webb (Inventor of Three Card Poker) on my Casino Hold'em Table, in TCS-JohnHuxley's Booth.
Taken at World Gaming Congress and Expo, in 2001 (Now G2E).

The show closes for the day at 5 PM. Security tends to start getting twitchy and pushing people out right at 5. So maybe we should make that 4:45.
Whatever. Ill be there by 4:45. 😁
Quote: DJTeddyBearSounds good, except
The show closes for the day at 5 PM. Security tends to start getting twitchy and pushing people out right at 5. So maybe we should make that 4:45.
Whatever. Ill be there by 4:45. 😁
Good point. I'll be there well ahead of 4:45.
Quote: WizardHard to believe that was 17 years ago. I wonder how Victoria Fuller is holding up.
Her Twitter account. She looks pretty damn good for being 49.
Quote: WizardGood point. I'll be there well ahead of 4:45.
Wizard,
If you or any one are too early.
You are ALL welcome to stop by My/ABBIATI's Booth-3423 (is Just Opposite Galaxy's Booth) See MAP Below.
Link to MAP (ABBIATI's Booth-3423 and Galaxy's Booth-4016) http://bit.ly/2GwzFWf
Link to FULL G2E-MAP: http://bit.ly/2YEfI6j

Heres an idea:
Why not just meet up at Steves booth?
Frankly, I have reason to believe that Galaxys hospitality will be somewhat limited - to the point that maybe we shouldnt hang out there.
Quote: DJTeddyBearHeres an idea:
Why not just meet up at Steves booth?
I already put Galaxy out there and don't want to confuse people with a switch. Plus, and no disrespect to Steve, but everyone is familiar with Galaxy. I'm happy to lead the group through Steve's territory on the way out.
Im here for the VegasNerds Summit.
http://vegasnerdsociety.com/
See ya next week at G2E.
James Holtzhauer will play Jeopardy! against G2E attendees at IGT booth.
Quote: beachbumbabsJames Holtzhauer will play Jeopardy! against G2E attendees at IGT booth.
Fortunately, I stumbled upon this during the hours of this event. I didn't know about it before.

I couldn't resist to be humbled by James. Of course, I was. It didn't help any that the categories were sports and rap & hip hop.
On the good side, you can see from the picture I wrote "Wizard of Odds" for my name. That is also how the announcer stated it. After the game, James asked if I was the one behind my web site. I said I was. He then complimented me on my Las Vegas Sports Book Groups page. I told him I wrote extensively about his run, analyzing his strategy, and he said he would have a look for it.
I knew I was going to get killed by James, but I'm happy he was aware of me, or at least my site.
Later, today, I passed by and they were letting any three random people play. I went against two people I didn't know, and again lost. Never hit the buzzer a single time. Lots of sports questions and another hip-hop one, which are among my worst categories. There was one on TV sitcoms, but I just didn't know the "answer." The announcer remarked, "The odds for the Wizard of Odds aren't looking very good." He was right.
As far as I could tell, the equipment used was the same type as on the show. In the unlikely event I ever get on, I think the experience will help me at least know a little of what to expect.
Quote: GWAEwhat was the purpose of it? Is there a major jeopardy game coming out?
To be honest, I don't know. There must be.
Wasn't there a Jeopardy slot like ten years ago? Maybe I'm confusing it with Family Feud.