There is nothing said that you and everyone else in Las Vegas can't come to the Silver Strikers meeting and trade session and go home. You don't have to play in the tournament to get together with the rest of us that are there. What Freddie is probably looking at is that the people that stay there, play there, and the people that live there are going to play and leave. If he can't show his bosses that it is worth having the tournament we won't have one next year. Your not the only ones that don't get special consideration. Remember the couples that both sign up to play but they only get one room. They don't get a discount either. All I can say is that last year we had a great time and I for one am looking forward to the same this year. Whether you come or not is your choice.