For 2010 World Series of Poker participants, one of the most challenging parts of the game is finding good lodging for the long haul. With at least six weeks to spend in town Thursday May 27th 2010 thru July 17th, 2010, many players look for options away from the hotel hustle and bustle. 

The WSOP tournament is both exciting and grueling, and many poker players find that the hotel room is not much of an escape. Off the beaten path, but only a short drive away, could be the best of all possible options,  a Las Vegas vacation home rental. 

The Great Escape? Vacation Rentals!

For savvy participants, vacation home rentals are the preferred lodging choice. This is especially true for participants who plan to be in the game for the duration. Stays of 6 weeks or more are typical, and many players will come together as groups to help offset the cost even further. Truly, this is a great way to go.

Finding Good Vacation Homes

The best way to find a good vacation rental for the WSOP tournament is to start on the web. Try Google or Yahoo! first, and use terms that are associated with both the tournament and rentals. Here are a few search terms we suggest in order to find vacation rental homes that work well for the World Series of Poker...

• "wsop vacation homes"
• "wsop vacation rentals"
• "wsop rentals"
• "wsop lodging"
• "wsop accommodations"

Don't Get Ripped Off!

Nobody wants to start off a loser, so be careful who you rent from. We hear many reports of last minute cancellations due to "flood damage" and other suspicious activities. More often than not,  the owner or property manager has simply booted the booking out in order to take a better one that came along later. Not only is this unscrupulous, it is in fact fraud.

To avoid falling victim to this common practice, we suggest you rent from reputable companies and avoid low ball prices. Especially those that appear too good to be true. Where have you heard that before? To find a reputable company, visit the Better Business Bureau website and search for vacation rental companies in Las Vegas. You can also search sites like Complaints.com to find out about any vendors to avoid.

Here is a link to an excellent article with much more information on avoiding vacation rental ripoffs.You might also want to check with Las Vegas Retreats for WSOP lodging and Las Vegas Poker Homes as they have an excellent inventory of homes, and some specially reserved for the World Series of Poker. Whatever you choose, we wish you the best of luck in finding a great vacation rental home, and the best of luck in the competition!

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