2023 Summer Show Edition-Inside Track

Essential travel safety tips for all of your trips!

As the days grow closer to the RJO Summer Buying Show, if you are like me, packing might fall to the very last minute! Don’t forget these travel safety tips to assist with a trip that’s memorable for the best reasons!

Do your research

Get to know your destination before you arrive. Read traveler reviews and consult with locals for information about the must-see neighborhoods, places to stay and even places to avoid. Second, know whom to call in an emergency Get the contact information for the nearest police station, and other local emergency departments

Don’t draw attention

People who look like they’re from out of town may be targeted by criminals, so try to blend in as much as you can Choose inconspicuous clothing that won't attract attention Zippers, buttons and buckles on clothing will make it more difficult for pickpockets to steal money and other personal items. Be discreet when looking at maps and approach people carefully if you need to ask for directions.

Be aware of your surroundings

Don’t let your guard down to snap the perfect picture for your social media platforms. Keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times and use good judgment when talking to strangers A big part of the joy of traveling is the opportunities it affords to meet new people and learn about their cultures But if someone near you is acting suspiciously, or if you feel uncomfortable, leave the area immediately.

Keep your friends and family updated

No matter whether you’re going, it’s always good practice to let a trusted friend or family member back home know or even provide an itinerary. Check in regularly with your contact(s) so they know you’re where you’re supposed to be.

Be wary of public Wi-Fi

Don’t let the convenience of Internet access cloud your judgment. When you use public WiFi, hackers looking to steal valuable information can access your data including credit card or Social Security numbers. If you do need wireless Internet service, set up a virtual private network (VPN) that will allow you to access the Internet securely while traveling.

Safeguard your hotel room

Even if your hotel has strong security measures in place, there are steps you can take to make your room safer. Lock and dead-bolt the door and keep your windows shut. Try to give the impression that you’re in your room even when you’re away, such as placing the Do Not Disturb sign on the outside of your door and keeping the blinds or windows closed. Never let any strangers into your room, even if they say they work for the hotel. You can always call the front desk to check whether someone was ordered by hotel staff to come to your room.

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HOW TO PLAY:

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SUMMERBUYINGSHOW

Poker Hand Rankings

ROYAL FLUSH

Highest hand in poker- Consists of A, K, Q, J, & 10 in the same suit

STRAIGHT FLUSH

Consists of cards in sequence, all of the same suit

FOUR OF A KIND

This hand contains 4 cards of equal value and any other unmatched card

FULL HOUSE

Contains 3 cards of equal value, and 2 cards of equal value

FLUSH

A hand with all 5 cards in the same suit

STRAIGHT

Consists of 5 cards in consecutive value that are not all in the same suit

THREE OF A KIND

This hand contains 3 cards of equal value and 2 unmatched cards

TWO PAIR

Consists of 2 cards of equal value and another 2 cards of equal value and one extra card

ONE PAIR

This hand contains 2 cards of equal value and 3 unmatched cards

HIGH CARD

Contains 5 unmatched cards, if no one has any other hands, the player with the highest card wins

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NOTE: ANY ATTEMPT OF RECEIVING OR REQUESTING A PRE-SELECTED CARD, WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM GAME PLAY.

The exhibitor will write company name and initials on the card.

Retailers will bring your (7) cards to the RJO Registration desk before 12:00pm Monday

Choose your (5) best cards out of the (7) collected and we will log your turn in time and best hand.

The following rules will be used to rank the completed score cards.

STANDARD POKER HAND RANKING:

There are 52 cards in the pack and the ranking of the individual cards, from high to low, is Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, Joker.

There is no ranking between the suits – for example the king of hearts and the king of spades are equal and the Joker card is wild.

Any hand in a higher category beats any hand in a lower category (for example a three of a kind beats any two pairs).

Between hands in the same category, the rank of the individual cards decides which hand is better.

CHOOSING A WINNER:

There will be (3) winners who receive $1,000.00 Travel Voucher for the Palm Springs Show in January

We expect to have multiple winning hands and will be choosing the winner based on the time the hand was logged in at the Registration Desk.

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY, JULY 31ST AT 12:30PM

TOP THREE WINNERS EACH RECEIVE ONE $1,000 TRAVEL VOUCHER FOR PALM SPRINGS 2024.

The RJO Buying Show Event App includes:

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Build Your Own Schedule Capability

Exhibitor Listing

Interactive Map of the Buying Floor

Seminar Speaker Information

List of Attendees

Sponsors

Venue Information

And more!

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