Atlantic City's Odds 'N Ends
1) Take home some free photos/souvenirs with Santa Claus @ the Playground/Caesars' Shopping Mall
2) Eat a dinner special @ Irish Pub for 9 bucks.
3) Take a walk through the "Holy Door of Divine Mercy" @ St Nick Church on Atlantic Ave & Tennessee Ave. Sinners are receiving the God's Divine Mercy thorough that special portal, aka Holy Door.
St Nick's Holy Door
Inside of St Nick
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Holy Door
Or if you are in Camden, take a walk thru that portal @ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
4) Enjoy light show & fireworks @ Trop
Quote: gamerfreakIrish pub looks good, gotta mix it up from Johnny Rockets when looking for cheap food.
Since when is JR cheap, especially with 2-1 with comps.
Quote: GWAESince when is JR cheap, especially with 2-1 with comps.
You can get decent breakfast for like $6
Quote: GWAESince when is JR cheap, especially with 2-1 with comps.
Dude, I respect your always looking for value but when you call JR in a casino not cheap, I start to wonder. Sometimes splurging $12 for a meal isn't all bad.
Quote: BozDude, I respect your always looking for value but when you call JR in a casino not cheap, I start to wonder. Sometimes splurging $12 for a meal isn't all bad.
Lol I guess I am still annoyed because over the summer we ate there and our bill for 2 adults and 2 kids was $47. I told her to use my comps and found out after she brought it back for signature that it was going to cost like $94. Our bill at Gordons wasn't much more than that and our bill for the caesars buffet was less (kids eat there free)
But yeah I am a cheap bastard. Well more poor than cheap. If I didn't look for cheap ways out then we couldn't do the 4 trips we have done in the last 14 months.
Quote: GWAELol I guess I am still annoyed because over the summer we ate there and our bill for 2 adults and 2 kids was $47. I told her to use my comps and found out after she brought it back for signature that it was going to cost like $94. Our bill at Gordons wasn't much more than that and our bill for the caesars buffet was less (kids eat there free)
But yeah I am a cheap bastard. Well more poor than cheap. If I didn't look for cheap ways out then we couldn't do the 4 trips we have done in the last 14 months.
$94?! How many spiked milkshakes did you order???
Quote: gamerfreak$94?! How many spiked milkshakes did you order???
It was 2 burgers with fries, 2 kids meals, 2 fountain drinks, 2 milks, and 1 regular milkshake.
Quote: gamerfreak$94?! How many spiked milkshakes did you order???
I think his issue is that JR charges him 2 comp dollars for every 1 cash dollar. Those dollars are worth 1for1 enough places that he resented finding out he was essentially paying double.
I could be wrong. But I don't think he understood your question.
Quote: beachbumbabsI think his issue is that JR charges him 2 comp dollars for every 1 cash dollar. Those dollars are worth 1for1 enough places that he resented finding out he was essentially paying double.
I could be wrong. But I don't think he understood your question.
That is correct BBB. 2 summers ago we ate there at 1:1 so we were a bit taken back at 2:1. I didn't have my credit cards on me and little cash or I would have paid for it instead. I tried getting them to bill it to our room but she said they can't bill to caesars rooms from ballys.
Quote: gamerfreakOhhh gotcha is it just JR that does 2:1? I thought I got full dollar value at the buffet.
There are various venues that are 2:1. Buffets are always 1:1. It is usually the outside owners that are not, like JR and Mortons. 2 years ago those 2 were 1:1 but last summer they were not. I will make sure I ask before going this summer.
JR, on the other hand, we love. Tasty burgers, free fry refills, and delicious shakes. Yeah, it's more than you're normal burger and fries at home, but I'll take it.
Sorry for the rant. As you can tell I just don't get the love for the Irish Pub.
That's cool I guess.
Anyone of you want to proclaim you're an 'expensive bastard'?
I was just wondering...
Quote: TwoFeathersATL
Anyone of you want to proclaim you're an 'expensive bastard'?
I was just wondering...
I would like to but I can't afford it.
Quote: CB3
...For Diamond Aspirations (levels 1, 2), the last day to earn 40K or 80K tier credits is December 31, 2015, but you have until June 30, 2016 to book and complete.
Here is a warning for consistent winners. The above policy doesn't apply to consistent winners such as the well known card counter Ross Miller & other "skilled players."
Recently "Señor Jorge" found that out the hard way. He earned a diamond card by playing tons of Video Poker - 9/6 Jacks or better @ Caesars/Bally's/Harrahs. "Señor Jorge" was so happy to earn a diamond membership. Some 24 hours later, his diamond membership was cancelled and downgraded in status.
Unlike Mark McGee, "Señor Jorge" is a peaceful man. He just shook his head, shrugged his shoulders, turned his cheek, & did nothing.
Quote: pens4821I would much prefer Johnny Rockets to Irish Pub. Yeah, it may be a couple dollars more, but the quality is so much better. Yeah, the pub is cheap, but they get you with add ons. Some sandwiches aren't served with fries, and while it may be cheaper than JR, it's not all the much (especially since JR you get free fry refills). Not only that, but I got a soft drink, and was told refills were extra (are we still in the 90s?). this was about 2 years ago and didn't ask just how much refills were. Their fish sandwich was a horrible excuse for a pub fish sandwich also (my club was good). Have never had a desire to step foot back in there.
JR, on the other hand, we love. Tasty burgers, free fry refills, and delicious shakes. Yeah, it's more than you're normal burger and fries at home, but I'll take it.
Sorry for the rant. As you can tell I just don't get the love for the Irish Pub.
wait WTF, they have free fry refills? Have eaten there maybe 12 times and have never known that. sigh
Quote: ArtemisQuote: CB3
...For Diamond Aspirations (levels 1, 2), the last day to earn 40K or 80K tier credits is December 31, 2015, but you have until June 30, 2016 to book and complete.
Here is a warning for consistent winners. The above policy doesn't apply to consistent winners such as the well known card counter Ross Miller & other "skilled players."
Recently "Señor Jorge" found that out the hard way. He earned a diamond card by playing tons of Video Poker - 9/6 Jacks or better @ Caesars/Bally's/Harrahs. "Señor Jorge" was so happy to earn a diamond membership. Some 24 hours later, his diamond membership was cancelled and downgraded in status.
Unlike Mark McGee, "Señor Jorge" is a peaceful man. He just shook his head, shrugged his shoulders, turned his cheek, & did nothing.
That is pathetic that a casino would ever do that. I can fully understand if they would take away future mailers (although that is still shady) but let the man keep his diamond.
Quote: GWAELol I guess I am still annoyed because over the summer we ate there and our bill for 2 adults and 2 kids was $47. I told her to use my comps and found out after she brought it back for signature that it was going to cost like $94. Our bill at Gordons wasn't much more than that and our bill for the caesars buffet was less (kids eat there free)
But yeah I am a cheap bastard. Well more poor than cheap. If I didn't look for cheap ways out then we couldn't do the 4 trips we have done in the last 14 months.
Got burnt by the 2/1 at Harry's recently too. Overpriced then doubled. Add in how hard it is to gain comps anymore and it's a joke.
Caesars
Tazza 2:1 ratio
Kwi Restaurant & Noodle 1:1 ratio
Atlantic Grill 1:1 ratio
Nero’s 1:1 ratio
Mia 1:1 ratio
Café Roma 1:1 ratio
Boardwalk Buffet 1:1 ratio
Morton The Steakhouse 2:1 ratio
Harrahs
Tazza: 2:1 ratio
The Steakhouse 1:1 ratio
Blue Point 1:1 ratio
Dos Caminos 2:1 ratio
Luke Palladino 1:1 ratio
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood 2:1 ratio
Taste of the Shore 2:1 ratio
Sammy D’s 1:1 ratio
Bills Bar & Burger 1:1 ratio
Waterfront Buffet 1:1 ratio
Ballys
Guy Fieri's Chophouse 2:1 ratio
Boardwalk Cupcakes 2:1 ratio
Buca Di Beppo 2:1 ratio
Noodle Village 1:1 ratio
Gold Tooth Gerties 2:1 ratio
Primo Pizza 2:1 ratio
Sack o Subs 2:1 ratio
Johnny Rockets 2:1 ratio
Corner Cafe 1:1 ratio
Harrys Oyster 2:1 ratio
Casears and Harrahs post their ratios online but I had to piece meal Ballys from various websites.
@ Ceasars...Mia is now Gordon Ramsay, Atlantic Grill is gone and the room is now part of Nero's, Boardwalk Buffet is now Palace Court Buffet
@ Harrah's...Luke Palladino is now Martorano's, Dos Caminos & Taste of the Shore are now 1:1
@ Bally's...the restaurant names are up to date, but I don't think the ratios are current
Wait, go back a minute. He was Diamond, and they took Diamond away? This concerns me a lot, but it probably shouldn't. Does it only apply to those that actually win?Quote: ArtemisQuote: CB3
...For Diamond Aspirations (levels 1, 2), the last day to earn 40K or 80K tier credits is December 31, 2015, but you have until June 30, 2016 to book and complete.
Here is a warning for consistent winners. The above policy doesn't apply to consistent winners such as the well known card counter Ross Miller & other "skilled players."
Recently "Señor Jorge" found that out the hard way. He earned a diamond card by playing tons of Video Poker - 9/6 Jacks or better @ Caesars/Bally's/Harrahs. "Señor Jorge" was so happy to earn a diamond membership. Some 24 hours later, his diamond membership was cancelled and downgraded in status.
Unlike Mark McGee, "Señor Jorge" is a peaceful man. He just shook his head, shrugged his shoulders, turned his cheek, & did nothing.
Quote: GWAEwait WTF, they have free fry refills? Have eaten there maybe 12 times and have never known that. sigh
Yes, they do. I don't even know how I found it out, I'm pretty sure the server told us. Not that we need many more after the burger and shake, but we usually get another and share.
Quote: pens4821Yes, they do. I don't even know how I found it out, I'm pretty sure the server told us. Not that we need many more after the burger and shake, but we usually get another and share.
Will they draw me another smiley face in Ketchup after I've messed the first one up?
Quote: coachbellyThat list is out of date.
@ Ceasars...Mia is now Gordon Ramsay, Atlantic Grill is gone and the room is now part of Nero's, Boardwalk Buffet is now Palace Court Buffet
@ Harrah's...Luke Palladino is now Martorano's, Dos Caminos & Taste of the Shore are now 1:1
@ Bally's...the restaurant names are up to date, but I don't think the ratios are current
haha that is funny. It was all pulled from CETs website.
Quote: gamerfreakWill they draw me another smiley face in Ketchup after I've messed the first one up?
Why would you mess up the first one? Keep it there to look at while eating.
Quote: TwoFeathersATLWait, go back a minute. He was Diamond, and they took Diamond away? This concerns me a lot, but it probably shouldn't. Does it only apply to those that actually win?
Yes to your first question.
The management did took away his diamond. He made it to Diamond, & the management took away his perks because he's a consistent winner, AKA skilled-player. Casinos welcome consistent losers, but piss off and turn away APs by:
1) freezing an AP's comp dollars, &
2) taking away his perks (i.e., diamond, free rooms, free parking, etc..)
No to your 2nd question.
The management usually doesn't take away your diamond because you actually win. However the management will take away your diamond when the management labels you as a skilled-player in its computer file (i.e., in the case of Ross Miller.) You're a skilled-player when you're a consistent winner.
Quote: GWAE
That is pathetic that a casino would ever do that. I can fully understand if they would take away future mailers (although that is still shady) but let the man keep his diamond.
The casino's fair-play policy does not apply to skilled players, and that's another fact of life.
My bank told me some bad news. My savings account & personal info might be stolen. The bank offers me an 1-year prepaid membership with Identityforce.com for the identity theft protection.
To give or not to give out my DOB & SS# ... that is what worries me.
If you are not going to be needing credit, you can also lock your credit with the Big 3 reporting agencies. I can't recall the details though, but I think you pay a nominal fee when you need to unlock. Since the bank is providing one year of monitoring, perhaps they would agree to pay the fee instead. It would be cheaper for them, and you would not have to give out the DoB and SS info to another party.
As a matter of course, I have been refusing to give out my SS number since mid 90s. Even back then it was obvious to me the damage people could do with that number and your DoB, which very few people also bother to protect. Until we get our implanted ID chips, ID theft is going to be a big issue.
1. Go to annual free credit report. You will get your report but no scores. This is free.
2. Go to each credit bureau and go through the backdoor to get your info. Again no score but all of your credit stuff is there. This is free.
3. Credit monitoring sites. They will monitor your report and send you emails if there are changes. Some are free and some charge you. Some of these sites will also give you a score but the scores are called FAKOS opposed to FICOS because they use their own algorithm to come up with the score.
I like to consider myself an expert at credit. I would gladly answer any questions relating to credit reports.
Quote: ArtemisYes to your first question.
The management did took away his diamond. He made it to Diamond, & the management took away his perks because he's a consistent winner, AKA skilled-player. Casinos welcome consistent losers, but piss off and turn away APs by:
1) freezing an AP's comp dollars, &
2) taking away his perks (i.e., diamond, free rooms, free parking, etc..)
No to your 2nd question.
The management usually doesn't take away your diamond because you actually win. However the management will take away your diamond when the management labels you as a skilled-player in its computer file (i.e., in the case of Ross Miller.) You're a skilled-player when you're a consistent winner.
The casino's fair-play policy does not apply to skilled players, and that's another fact of life.
Are there really that many successful advantage players in AC to where it's a problem for casinos? I know there's people who say they are professional slotters and whatnot, but I always assumed those people were just consistently lucky or lying.
I can maybe understand if they're suspected of counting, but video poker? Aren't the only full pay machines in the city like $50 a drop?
Quote: gamerfreak
Aren't the only full pay machines in the city like $50 a drop?
There are a few $0.25 full pay 9/6 JOB machines in Bally's, Harrahs and Caesar's that I play.
Quote: FatGeezusThere are a few $0.25 full pay 9/6 JOB machines in Bally's, Harrahs and Caesar's that I play.
I'll have to look for those.
Are there any in the $.50 or $2.00 range?
Are all the machines that allow multiple hands have terrible pay tables?
Thanks.
During the 1990's when Donald walked thru his casino floor, gamblers would chat: "Donald, Donald, Donald, Donald..."
Donald was as a casino mogul during 1990's~2000's.
Today when Donald speaks to his supporters, they also chat "Donald, Donald, Donald, Donald..."
Donald was in Las Vegas as a Republican presidential candidate recently.
Donald, I sincerely wish you for the best for The 2016 Race to the White House. You might become the 45th U.S. President.
Quote: ArtemisI need some feedback from you guys. Will you trust Identityforce.com and give out your name, DOB and SS# on its online-application (see below)?
My bank told me some bad news. My savings account & personal info might be stolen. The bank offers me an 1-year prepaid membership with Identityforce.com for the identity theft protection.
To give or not to give out my DOB & SS# ... that is what worries me.
If someone possibly stole your saving account info, then maybe you should change banks.
IdentityForce will use your information to put a security freeze on your credit through the three credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
After one year, IdentityForce will charge you $190 or more annually for this service.
If you have a spouse, they will charge an additional $190 annually for your spouse.
You can do this yourself online at no cost through the three credit bureau websites.
You must apply the freeze through all three credit bureaus.
It will prevent anyone from obtaining a new credit card or getting a loan in your name.
Even you.
You can instantly lift the freeze anytime for any amount of time, through any one of the three credit bureaus, for a small fee.
Should You Freeze your Credit Reports
Google "How to Freeze Your Credit".
The lights and sirens you heard probably were as a result of a stabbing.
It occurred at N.Y. and Pacific Ave at 12:58 a.m.
Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Two local Urchins were taken into custody a short time later....
For those unfamiliar with this are it is behind Atlantic Palace.
There is a 7-11 at this intersection.
Not even a full hour into the New Year and this.
Quote: dave12038457Happy New Year to you too!
The lights and sirens you heard probably were as a result of a stabbing.
It occurred at N.Y. and Pacific Ave at 12:58 a.m.
Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Two local Urchins were taken into custody a short time later....
For those unfamiliar with this are it is behind Atlantic Palace.
There is a 7-11 at this intersection.
Not even a full hour into the New Year and this.
Meet the new boss...
Quote: dave12038457Happy New Year to you too!
The lights and sirens you heard probably were as a result of a stabbing.
It occurred at N.Y. and Pacific Ave at 12:58 a.m.
Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Two local Urchins were taken into custody a short time later....
For those unfamiliar with this are it is behind Atlantic Palace.
There is a 7-11 at this intersection.
Not even a full hour into the New Year and this.
Funny story, I was 19 or 20 back in the early 80's and saw 3 guys pick up a hooker in that 7-11 parking lot in broad daylight. Not sure why I remember that but it is one of my earliest AC visit memories.
Quote: dave12038457Happy New Year to you too!
The lights and sirens you heard probably were as a result of a stabbing.
It occurred at N.Y. and Pacific Ave at 12:58 a.m.
Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Two local Urchins were taken into custody a short time later....
For those unfamiliar with this are it is behind Atlantic Palace.
There is a 7-11 at this intersection.
Not even a full hour into the New Year and this.
Dave, thanks for the tip. I googled and found the story.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiAx9OmrY7KAhUD5iYKHZpABW4QqQIIHjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressofatlanticcity.com%2Fnews%2Ftwo-arrested-after-man-stabbed-in-atlantic-city-thursday%2Farticle_8b4ad52a-b001-11e5-bf9f-e7569f6f9b4a.html&usg=AFQjCNGaILzSXxzRjbv8edmYYOn9MlDnnA
Years ago I spoke to an ACPD Police Officer about self defense. He highly recommends a pepper spray for self defense. He's absolutely right. Dale Miller might be able to fight off Thomas Robinson & Nicholas Kurtz with pepper spray.
For 5 bucks @the Pro Bass Shops, a visitor can arm herself with a pepper spray against attackers in AC.
Also the container can not be more than 3/4 oz.
FYI
2) The day of Christmas Eve
Do you know the name of this pet that gets hand-fed daily?
2) The Mass
Which church is this?
3) The day of Christmas
A) Who is she who sings regularly Christmas carols to visitors on AC Boardwalk?
B) Who is this guy who has practiced daily Kung Fu in front of visitors on AC Boardwalk?
4) A NYE party
Where was this party held?
5) Lastly
Where is this blacktop (the area in front of the blue pickup truck), where the serious degenerate gamblers quit gambling for GOOD upon landing on the blacktop?
#5 is behind the Centurion Tower parking garage at Caesars.
Quote: Boz#5 is behind the Centurion Tower parking garage at Caesars.
I believe it's actually the hotel/casino that shares its name with an orange juice brand.
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3A) Another name for a pouch tourists wear around their waist.
4) Currently seeking the nomination of the Republican Party.
