Hey michael1123,

Thanks for the suggestions! I just read about the blind structure as well. That'll be different, but more comfortable for me at the start at least. I think it'll take me a bit of time to settle down there, so not being under any pressure at the start to stay ahead of the blinds will be nice.

If y'all wanna hook up while we're there, I'm game! I have no idea where I'm staying yet.... Empire isn't quite as organized as PokerStars I don't think.... so I have too book my own hotel and everything. Basically they just pay me $2000 in expenses sometime this month, and I take care of all the arrangements after that (except for signing me up which they take care of). Any hotel recommendations? The Rio is a little out of my BR I think. I'd like something close though....

That also means that I'm pretty sure I don't have to wear Empire gear. So... if an FTR hat somehow made it's way to my mailbox, I'd do my best to get it on TV!

Darkwing