aceofspades
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:15:32 PM permalink
OK everyone - just arrived - I now have $550 in free slot play - Wheel of Fortune time again!!!

Trip reports/updates to follow

Let me know if you want any certain trip reports or update types other than the slots and blackjack
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:20:05 PM permalink
aceofspades ,



HAPPY WINNINGS
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TIMSPEED
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:23:37 PM permalink
Let it all hangout baby!
I'm headed to Reno as usual (in about 3 hours).
I've got $400 of freeplay to pickup/suckout.
Stay disciplined and remember, you're only ~$2250 in to them now!
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:26:33 PM permalink
May the gods of variance shine upon your head.
I invented a few casino games. Info: http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ ————————————————————————————————————— Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:27:33 PM permalink
best of luck ace!
just a reminder...

AC house edge: .65%
PA house edge: .36%

AC pit experience: extensive
PA pit experience: spotty

AC heat and backoffs: common
PA heat and backoffs: occasional
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:37:50 PM permalink
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:42:09 PM permalink
im headed down, if you are bored and want to play blackjack im in,
EvenBob
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:42:36 PM permalink
They comped you the suite because you were
so generous with your play last time?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
only1choice
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:43:02 PM permalink
Ace baby you ARE THE MAN! Good Luck!!
IF YOU PLAY "PLAY TO WIN"
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:45:19 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

They comped you the suite because you were
so generous with your play last time?



they probably want a shot at getting their money back,
and no one else is staying in those rooms at the regular rate. ($300/nt.)
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:47:04 PM permalink
Wow. Not just a suite, but a corner suite!

Sweet!


Quote: aceofspades

View (with WOV on screen)

Nice.
Hey! That's the same model I use! :)
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:50:24 PM permalink
Quote: WongBo

they probably want a shot at getting their money back,
and no one else is staying in those rooms at the regular rate. ($300/nt.)




They normally comp me a Junior Suite which is one huge room - this time they comped me a regular suite
($604/night on weekends)


Also, considering I only got back $2200 of the $21,900 I'm down, I'll take it!!!
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June 15th, 2012 at 12:51:02 PM permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBear

Wow. Not just a suite, but a corner suite!

Sweet!


Nice.
Hey! That's the same model I use! :)




Love the remote control temperature controls and drapes/curtains
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June 15th, 2012 at 1:08:14 PM permalink
Baller status!
You best get some hookah's up in deh'!
Or at LEAST some "entertainers" LOL. (Think of the scene in Smokin Aces where they have hookers all over the room, LOL)
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
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June 15th, 2012 at 3:30:20 PM permalink
Slot play update #1

Played about $130 of my $500 free slot play and BAM hit for $522 - cashed out


Trip: +$522
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June 15th, 2012 at 3:41:48 PM permalink
On a side note just ran into a friend/acquaintance I have not seen in 2 years - just like that, out of nowhere!!! I think this will be THE weekend!!!
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June 15th, 2012 at 4:25:04 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Slot play update #1

Played about $130 of my $550 free slot play and BAM hit for $522 - cashed out


Trip: +$522



$100 machine is looking really pretty right now. $522 cash, $420 free play left...
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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June 15th, 2012 at 4:28:48 PM permalink
Quote: Mission146

$100 machine is looking really pretty right now. $522 cash, $420 free play left...




I accidentally type $550 - it is only $500 free slot play (going back to edit)
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June 15th, 2012 at 4:33:15 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

I accidentally type $550 - it is only $500 free slot play (going back to edit)



$100 machine is looking really pretty right now. $522 cash, $370 free play left...
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:04:54 PM permalink
the $100 dollar pull is worth about $95.
a hand of BJ is worth about $99.35 just playing basic.
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:08:57 PM permalink
Quote: WongBo

the $100 dollar pull is worth about $95.
a hand of BJ is worth about $99.35 just playing basic.



He has no choice but to pull, it's slots freeplay.

$100 technically should offer the best ER.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:14:39 PM permalink
i completely forgot that he still has slot play left.
i was thinking of the thread last week
where you were encouraging him to risk his BJ winnings
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:36:00 PM permalink
Quote: WongBo

i completely forgot that he still has slot play left.
i was thinking of the thread last week
where you were encouraging him to risk his BJ winnings



(Read in a mock-offended tone)

That is patently untrue!!! I would do no such thing.

I was encouraging him to risk his winnings from the slots freeplay he had last week. He decided to turn that into BJ money, not the other way around. It was, is and always will be $1,024 won on the slot machine.

And WHEN he fails to use his freeplay for a $100 pull, and I encourage him to bet $100 of monies gained from the $522 he has won on freeplay already, those will also be his slot winnings.

$100, Three-Sevens, One Time.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:46:25 PM permalink
Final slot play update:

won another $136 on the free play

ending slots win total: +$658

TIME FOR BLACKJACK!!!
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June 15th, 2012 at 5:50:08 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Final slot play update:

won another $136 on the free play

ending slots win total: +$658

TIME FOR BLACKJACK!!!


Hit it up baby!
Were halfway to Reno...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
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June 15th, 2012 at 6:12:48 PM permalink
Reno - don't go shootin' anyone just to watch'em die
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June 15th, 2012 at 6:15:34 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Reno - don't go shootin' anyone just to watch'em die

OHMYGOD Johnny Cash just came on the TV as I read this. I'm posting in the coincidence thread :P
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
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June 15th, 2012 at 6:18:32 PM permalink
Quote: teddys

OHMYGOD Johnny Cash just came on the TV as I read this. I'm posting in the coincidence thread :P



WOW!!!
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June 15th, 2012 at 6:55:47 PM permalink
Blackjack update #1

Played 1 1/2 shoes - up and down then hit a nice run in the second shoe and left to have dinner +$1k


Total slots plus blackjack thus far:

+$1658


:-)
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June 15th, 2012 at 8:11:38 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades


Total slots plus blackjack thus far:

+$1658


:-)



Very good, but its early in the trip. The test is,
will you quit while you're ahead or believe
your luck can last all weekend. I always
considered it bad mojo to win a lot early on
because it gives you a false sense of confidence.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
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June 15th, 2012 at 8:21:34 PM permalink
I'm headed over to the Borgata tommorrow, going to work through 400 matchplay, and then probably color in some chips over at Revel in Ultra Lounge that evening. Duknow if you do evening play or not, but I more than likely will.
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June 15th, 2012 at 9:28:10 PM permalink
Blackjack update session #2:


Sat down with the same dealer I won't the $1k with earlier - the winning definitely ceased IMMEDIATELY and I lost $1k back in 3/4 of a shoe (7 blackjacks for the dealer and only one for me) - switched tables, lost $500 on 5 hands and left the table
deep breaths, begin playing with a super friendly dealer, an older asian gentleman named kevin who was easily distracted by the short skirts walking by (which we teased him about and he was certainly in on the laughter) - won $500 back from him - then Katie came in and did not appreciate my perverted, sarcastic sense of humor - although she did give me $200 over the 2 shoes she was there for as relief - upon big Kevin's return, I won back another $300

so, total for this trip is still positive:

+$1,000
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June 16th, 2012 at 6:31:20 AM permalink
Good morning everyone - anyone down in AC today?
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June 16th, 2012 at 9:08:40 AM permalink
Blackjack update #3

PLayed in the Revel Ultralounge area (although I was unable to play in there last night as they had 1/2 of the tables with "RESERVED" sign on them - which stayed empty for at least 3 hours)


Started off pretty good - won three hands in a row then, the dealer had his turn, winning 5 in row, it was pretty much back and forth like that for 4 shoes - then, in shoe number five, I started off with e 20 against dealer 10 - dealer flips over an ACE (damn) - next hand I had a 19 , dealer had 3 showing, turns over 10 for 13, flips himself an 8- uh oh - this shoe is getting bad fast - next hand I had a 17 (ughhhh) - dealer has 2 showing, flips over a 3, deals himself a 4, then a 2, then a 2, then a 3, then a 5 (21 AGAIN) - but, the count (although only a few hands in - was nice) - I doubled my bet to $200 and proceed to win the next 6 hands - getting back to where I started when I sat down



total for trip so far:

still +$1,000
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June 16th, 2012 at 9:21:13 AM permalink
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
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June 16th, 2012 at 9:27:44 AM permalink
Quote: Ibeatyouraces

This is meaningless. He's counting.



At the 100 dollar level his spread isn't enough to beat the game, especially with Atlantic City rules. He is playing for the variance, as you can tell from his detailed short run analysis. Bob is right, emotion can have a great effect on your trip. That being said it sounds like Spades is doing well.
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June 16th, 2012 at 9:41:05 AM permalink
Yeah - I am counting but not spreading to big (I know scared money don't make money) but, you have to admit that being a bit scared is good for me at Revel

I am about to play in Revel's first ever invitational Digi-blackjack tournament ($10k to the winner and then I think the top 10 finishers get paid as well), then, dinner with my parents who are in AC as well at another hotel, then ye olde blackjack tables again!!!
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June 16th, 2012 at 9:47:54 AM permalink
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June 16th, 2012 at 10:26:27 AM permalink
Blackjack tournament 1st round:

Ok I did not know how to play the digital blackjack - you still do hand signals and a dealer presses a button- i had $16800 going into last hand and they finally announced what others at table had since we couldnt really read one anothers ipad type screens - so my only competition had $17700 and he bet $2500 - i bet $3500 so if we both won I would win by $100 - hoowever he then bet more - I asked the pit boss if we couldchange our bets after the button and he surprisingly said yes - so I went ALL IN - dealt a soft 18 versus dealer face card - I hit an got the 3
Bam 21 for Ace
dealer has 20
Ace wins the table

Ace moves into semi-finals at 4pm
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June 16th, 2012 at 11:36:32 AM permalink
Quote: Ibeatyouraces

Whats to be scared of? Your BR is supposed to be a tool. You coul lower your minimum but keep the max the same.




Pardon my ignorance - what is "BR"?
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June 16th, 2012 at 11:37:19 AM permalink
BR=bankroll
good luck in the next round.
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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June 16th, 2012 at 11:39:55 AM permalink
Quote: WongBo

BR=bankroll
good luck in the next round.




Oh yes - duhhhhhhh on my part
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June 16th, 2012 at 12:14:28 PM permalink
Quote: Ibeatyouraces

This is meaningless. He's counting.




If you're just a part time player and not doing it every day
for a living, luck is a big part of it. You never know where
the variance roller coaster is when you plug into it and
you're much better off quitting when ahead if its the day
before you leave or so. That last day has sunk many a ship.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
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June 16th, 2012 at 12:46:05 PM permalink
Quote: Ibeatyouraces

Whats to be scared of? Your BR is supposed to be a tool. You coul lower your minimum but keep the max the same.



From other posts, I believe aceofspades has a $10k bankroll, uses the Speed Count and spreads 1-3 black with an occasional $500 bet.

I have never heard of a card counter posting up to the minute hand by hand results of their play as well as their strategy. Revel executives must enjoy reading his posts as much as I do.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
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June 16th, 2012 at 1:10:34 PM permalink
Quote: 1BB

Revel executives must enjoy reading his posts as much as I do.



Thery're too busy wondering where they'll be working
at the end of the summer to be following a website
this weekend.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
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June 16th, 2012 at 2:59:46 PM permalink
Hey man. I'll be up at revel sometime this evening. It's probably going to be crazy packed, they have an avicii concert thats going to pack the place up. I'm sure ultra lounge should have open seats though.
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June 16th, 2012 at 3:01:35 PM permalink
Quote: aceofspades

Pardon my ignorance - what is "BR"?



bankroll.
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June 16th, 2012 at 3:56:29 PM permalink
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June 16th, 2012 at 4:01:12 PM permalink
Fantasy news! Your bankroll is happier!
Lottery:  A tax on people who are bad at math.
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June 16th, 2012 at 4:03:59 PM permalink
leave.
get dinner, get laid, get drunk.
leave.
if you continue playing after that they are going to run a skill check.
if they haven't already.
would hate to see you backed off before you get more money out of them,
i wouldn't push them too hard in one day.
11 other choices in town.
and please bank at least 5K.!
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief. - Proverb.
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