Vacation Spots with great casinos

Aight fellow degenerate poker players and other monekys.

I haven't used a single vacation day so I'm trying to use some before the end of the year. Been thinking about couple categories, but all of them are centered around casinos because I want to play some poker. I'm open to suggestions on specific spots, hotels, etc...

Overall I'm thinking about taking off a week or a little less and spending $5000 max (maybe that's not realistic?).

Thanks to Covid, my options are limited but here it goes.

1) Somewhere in the Caribbean. Heard there are couple nice all inclusive resorts with casinos. But too many options and I can't tell the difference. Will be traveling solo.

2) Hit up Vegas. I was originally planning on playing in couple low stakes WSOP games but you know Coivd happened... If I go this route, I'll be convincing my poker buddy from college to tag along. Downside, not sure if it's safe COVID wise.

3) Macau. Heard it's open for business. Will be traveling solo or with the said friend. Downside, don't want to blow up 2 grand on a flight and end up sleeping through all of it thanks to jet lag.

Thanks.

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Atlantis used to have a poker tourney every year from 2005 - 2019 called the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. It would be pretty cool to play there. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 
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I've never been and it's definitely a no go with COVID but Macau I've heard is incredible. 45 minute ferry ride from Hong Kong.

If you're willing to go to Macau, I'd suggest looking into Syndey. They have a great casino in Darling Harbor that I spent way too much time in when I studied abroad. The sportsbook there is also solid and you can find betting machines in many local bars. 

Also, Melbourne has Crown casino. I’ve played poker there - it’s a pretty good poker room.

https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I was in Vegas about a month ago. Not as busy as usual, but still popping. Didn't catch the 'rona, they've got temperature scanners at all the entrances too (non-intrusive, distance scans, just walk by). Go to vegas.

 

Monaco.

You might meet MonacoMonkey there I think

Never discuss with idiots, first they drag you at their level, then they beat you with experience.
 

I agree with neink. Monako is a really good place for "offline" casinos. But u can try at first online casinos. I know a lot of review sites. But most of all I prefer the reviews here https://ecasinos.ph/casino-bonuses/no-deposit-bonuses/ the more information you collect, the better you will be. When looking for a gambling establishment, feel free to read what others have to say. There are many expert reviews on the internet in addition to reviews from other players. If you are unsure of what you are doing, read the reviews carefully. This gives you the opportunity to see what everyone is doing.

 

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Macau! Really fun place. It is the capital of casinos in the world, it has 7x the revnues of Las Vegas, and even better hotels. Then you can go to Vietnam which is not that far and get some nice crystalline waters.

 

Miami has Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Crown Casino in Melbourne Australia is a nice spot. 

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