Heading to AC this weekend
November 7th, 2012 at 10:58:55 AM
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OK my friends (and enemies - you know who you are! lol j/k)
Heading to AC this weekend - should I take pics?
I totally forgot to mention I am in an invitational blackjack tournament with rules and prize money as follows:
8D
H17
DAS
DOA
$5,000 in chips for each player
First round
Semi-final
Final table - 6 spots - prize money as follows:
1st: $25,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $7,000
4th: $4,000
5th: $2,500
6th: $1,500
Wish me positive variance, please!
Heading to AC this weekend - should I take pics?
I totally forgot to mention I am in an invitational blackjack tournament with rules and prize money as follows:
8D
H17
DAS
DOA
$5,000 in chips for each player
First round
Semi-final
Final table - 6 spots - prize money as follows:
1st: $25,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $7,000
4th: $4,000
5th: $2,500
6th: $1,500
Wish me positive variance, please!
November 7th, 2012 at 11:02:27 AM
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of course,
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
November 7th, 2012 at 11:33:50 AM
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Walk in front of the Resorts beach cam and wave to us. We'll wave back.
The cameras are right above the purple awning.
The cameras are right above the purple awning.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 7th, 2012 at 11:48:57 AM
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I'll be staying at Bally's.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
November 7th, 2012 at 12:55:45 PM
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Sure. Let us know if Hurricane Sandy blew any of the egg off the faces of the GN suits. Also let us know if any crack houses got flooded out and are being rebuilt by FEMA funds.
Other than that... enjoy the gambling and the various CWs.
Other than that... enjoy the gambling and the various CWs.
November 7th, 2012 at 2:12:50 PM
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1BB: How will I know the forum will be watching at the exact time I wave?
s2d: We should have a drink!
Flea: I am sure that all the crack houses will be rebuilt - crack is never wack during a natural disaster LOL
By CW do you mean the model # of an automatic shuffling machine? If not, what is CW?
s2d: We should have a drink!
Flea: I am sure that all the crack houses will be rebuilt - crack is never wack during a natural disaster LOL
By CW do you mean the model # of an automatic shuffling machine? If not, what is CW?
November 7th, 2012 at 2:16:30 PM
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Quote: aceofspades1BB: How will I know the forum will be watching at the exact time I wave?
s2d: We should have a drink!
Flea: What is CW?
Someone is ALWAYS watching....
CW=Cocktail Waitress, I think...
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
November 7th, 2012 at 2:20:05 PM
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Quote: FarFromVegasSomeone is ALWAYS watching....
CW=Cocktail Waitress, I think...
They do say money never sleeps!!!
Oh yes, why do I look for the complicated solution rather than thinking with my other brain!!! Cocktail Waitresses seems right to me - and yes, they are gorgeous and usually very flirty with me!
November 7th, 2012 at 2:21:59 PM
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Cocktail Waitress, Tray Lizard, A five (a pair and a tray(trey)).Quote: aceofspadeswhat is CW?
November 7th, 2012 at 2:23:17 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffCocktail Waitress, Tray Lizard, A five (a pair and a tray(trey)).Quote: aceofspadeswhat is CW?
I bow to your knowledge of gaming slang - apparently I have a lot to learn! :-)
November 7th, 2012 at 4:19:19 PM
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Bout time.Quote: aceofspadesOK my friends (and enemies - you know who you are! lol j/k)
Heading to AC this weekend - should I take pics?
There are three types of people in this world,those who can count and those who can not.
November 7th, 2012 at 4:20:37 PM
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Quote: mycranBout time.
Awwww was I missed - after all, I was there 2 weeks ago but did not put a report b/c I barely played - I was down with family and friends sort of a family type trip without much playing - BUT, I did go home +800.
November 7th, 2012 at 4:24:41 PM
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Quote:I totally forgot to mention I am in an invitational blackjack tournament with rules and prize money as follows:
8D
H17
DAS
DOA
$5,000 in chips for each player
First round
Semi-final
Final table - 6 spots - prize money as follows:
1st: $25,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $7,000
4th: $4,000
5th: $2,500
6th: $1,500
Wish me positive variance, please!
November 7th, 2012 at 5:28:40 PM
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Give it your best shot. You will be welcome back. regardless of the outcome. MAYBE !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
November 7th, 2012 at 5:33:05 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffSure. Let us know if Hurricane Sandy blew any of the egg off the faces of the GN suits. Also let us know if any crack houses got flooded out and are being rebuilt by FEMA funds.
Other than that... enjoy the gambling and the various CWs.
So you are saying there are such places in AC?
November 8th, 2012 at 1:16:46 PM
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Session 1:
Sat down at a 100table
Talked about everyone's Hurricane Sandy stories coupled with the Nor'easter that hit us last night...
Proceeded to play - I was the only one at the table
Never really got into a good count but hit 4 blackjacks in the shoe
What was funny/astounding was that each dealer hand after I received a blackjack ended with the dealer getting a 21
end of session 1: +550
Sat down at a 100table
Talked about everyone's Hurricane Sandy stories coupled with the Nor'easter that hit us last night...
Proceeded to play - I was the only one at the table
Never really got into a good count but hit 4 blackjacks in the shoe
What was funny/astounding was that each dealer hand after I received a blackjack ended with the dealer getting a 21
end of session 1: +550
November 8th, 2012 at 1:52:42 PM
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I'll be at Trump Sun-Mon. First time back since -1100 3.5 hour craps session.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 8th, 2012 at 1:53:48 PM
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Quote: ahiromuI'll be at Trump Sun-Mon. First time back since -1100 3.5 hour craps session.
You'll get it back!!!
November 8th, 2012 at 6:10:27 PM
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Session 2:
Sat down at the same table, same dealer as before and got totally wiped...
I lost every double down and by the end of the shoe I had lost the 550 I was up plus another 1500
Took a break to clear my head and came back, switched tables and proceeded to win and never look back in the next shoe
Got the 1500 back plus 100
So, for the trip I am +100
Sat down at the same table, same dealer as before and got totally wiped...
I lost every double down and by the end of the shoe I had lost the 550 I was up plus another 1500
Took a break to clear my head and came back, switched tables and proceeded to win and never look back in the next shoe
Got the 1500 back plus 100
So, for the trip I am +100
November 8th, 2012 at 8:33:20 PM
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Oh lord. How I wish I was only stuck $1100 in craps right now ... :)Quote: ahiromuI'll be at Trump Sun-Mon. First time back since -1100 3.5 hour craps session.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
November 9th, 2012 at 8:34:58 AM
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Happy Friday!!!
Played a short session this morning:
First shoe was very eventful - for the dealer LOL
6 blackjacks for the dealer in the first shoe - including 2 of them during a 4 hand stretch where the dealer made 21 each time
dealer change and also a change in variance as I ended up +600
Trip is +700
Played a short session this morning:
First shoe was very eventful - for the dealer LOL
6 blackjacks for the dealer in the first shoe - including 2 of them during a 4 hand stretch where the dealer made 21 each time
dealer change and also a change in variance as I ended up +600
Trip is +700
November 9th, 2012 at 1:07:07 PM
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Afternoon session:
Consisting of 3 shoes - the afternoon session was up and down, down and up. At one point, the double downs and splits went against me again. It was not until the third shoe that things gelled, ended up getting another 1k
Trip is +1700
Consisting of 3 shoes - the afternoon session was up and down, down and up. At one point, the double downs and splits went against me again. It was not until the third shoe that things gelled, ended up getting another 1k
Trip is +1700
November 9th, 2012 at 2:18:28 PM
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Nice work, Ace!
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
November 9th, 2012 at 7:47:08 PM
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whens tourny start?
There are three types of people in this world,those who can count and those who can not.
November 10th, 2012 at 6:00:56 AM
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It's really quiet here in Atlantic City. Everything is up and running but there's hardly anyone here in the casinos (checked with Ballys and Caesars).
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
November 10th, 2012 at 6:14:23 AM
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The circumstances that caused that to be the case are very unfortunate, but otherwise, that would be AWESOME!!!
I love being nearly the only one in the House, especially when I am playing Table Games because I will usually run around playing two games at once for fun (Usually Craps and Roulette because playing BJ without being really engaged is a pain for the dealer) until someone else joins one of the tables!
I love being nearly the only one in the House, especially when I am playing Table Games because I will usually run around playing two games at once for fun (Usually Craps and Roulette because playing BJ without being really engaged is a pain for the dealer) until someone else joins one of the tables!
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November 10th, 2012 at 7:39:09 AM
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I know this is like, a ridiculous request, but would any of you mind finding out if the Boardwalk Buffet at Caesar's has snow crab legs tomorrow (Sunday) night? I could have sworn their web page used to say their specials by day, also I paid $30 last time, listed as $20, so I'm thinking it's completely incorrect. I would really appreciate it, especially since I know it's out of the way.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 10th, 2012 at 3:44:07 PM
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Here is link to my Tournament Rant
November 10th, 2012 at 4:27:44 PM
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Quote: ahiromuI know this is like, a ridiculous request, but would any of you mind finding out if the Boardwalk Buffet at Caesar's has snow crab legs tomorrow (Sunday) night? I could have sworn their web page used to say their specials by day, also I paid $30 last time, listed as $20, so I'm thinking it's completely incorrect. I would really appreciate it, especially since I know it's out of the way.
I called them, and they state that they will have snow crab legs both today and tomorrow, enjoy!
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November 10th, 2012 at 4:40:52 PM
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Quote: Mission146I called them, and they state that they will have snow crab legs both today and tomorrow, enjoy!
Wow you actually like called, talk about above and beyond. Thank you very much.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 10th, 2012 at 6:15:13 PM
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Ace, read your rant...I've never played a Revel tourney but I've played several at other casinos and they always seem shittly run. I guess because it's a "free" tourney and you get to enter based on play, then the casino feels like they can do whatever they want. I've seen these tourneys start late...play different rules at different tables..end early...all that crap. So not that it makes you feel better but it happens all the time. Still sucks to miss by 2 people. Go get em the rest of the weekend!!
November 10th, 2012 at 6:37:36 PM
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Quote: ahiromuWow you actually like called, talk about above and beyond. Thank you very much.
You're welcome!
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November 10th, 2012 at 6:43:51 PM
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When you get a chance, can you find out how much a cheeseburger is at the Isle of Capri? Thanks
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
November 10th, 2012 at 6:53:28 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, there is no IoC in AC.
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November 10th, 2012 at 7:05:10 PM
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Quote: Mission146If I'm not mistaken, there is no IoC in AC.
At least not until the Atlantic Club changes hands again...:)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
November 10th, 2012 at 8:42:29 PM
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atlantic club from what i heard was doing well, the isle of capri, on the other hand is a mess- doubt they will ever go into the ac market, they are a small market casino operation , i could go on for days about them, and the issues that they have behind the scenes. some of them even good for the player , at one point they had a video poker high denom machine that was paying 100.9 and that was without the 10x cashback
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
November 10th, 2012 at 9:09:09 PM
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Got TOTALLY DESTROYED this weekend
trip is negative 7400
trip is negative 7400
November 10th, 2012 at 9:09:24 PM
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November 10th, 2012 at 9:20:39 PM
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What happened? Were you chasing?
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November 10th, 2012 at 9:26:53 PM
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I am very sorry to hear that. If you feel up to it, I would appreciate to hear the story as well.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 10th, 2012 at 9:32:14 PM
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I was doing well, count was good so I began pressing my bets, but, i kept losing every double down, 3 of those double downs were with 500base bet up for a total 3k loss
The bulk of the losses were from repeatedly getting beat with hands of 19 and 20 to dealer's 5 card 20's and 21's - the count was favorable, the variance was not.
Hence, between the way the tournament was run and my repeated big losing sessions, I think I willbe changing casinos for a while
thoughts?
The bulk of the losses were from repeatedly getting beat with hands of 19 and 20 to dealer's 5 card 20's and 21's - the count was favorable, the variance was not.
Hence, between the way the tournament was run and my repeated big losing sessions, I think I willbe changing casinos for a while
thoughts?
November 10th, 2012 at 9:32:37 PM
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srry ace that sucks
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
November 10th, 2012 at 9:35:43 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesthoughts?
Variance is a heartless bitch.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 10th, 2012 at 10:06:35 PM
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Take your action to Pennsylvania!
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November 10th, 2012 at 10:15:04 PM
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thats what i always wondered the odds on the games are so much better
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
November 11th, 2012 at 4:51:52 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesI was doing well, count was good so I began pressing my bets, but, i kept losing every double down, 3 of those double downs were with 500base bet up for a total 3k loss
The bulk of the losses were from repeatedly getting beat with hands of 19 and 20 to dealer's 5 card 20's and 21's - the count was favorable, the variance was not.
Hence, between the way the tournament was run and my repeated big losing sessions, I think I willbe changing casinos for a while
thoughts?
Define your goals. Do you want to extract every dollar that you can from the casino or are you okay with the ups and downs as long as you are lavished upon? It may not be possible to have both.
Playing high limits has undoubtedly generated review of your play more than once. Have you ever been flat bet, shuffled up on or half shoed? Have you wondered why not?
The Atlantic City 6 deck S17 game with 70% penetration is beatable. It will require a stronger counting strategy, a proper betting spread, wonging and index play consisting of at least the Illustrious 18. Since you are somewhat of a schmoozer, I recommend one of the good level 1 counts balanced or unbalanced. Your choice.
Obviously wonging is next to impossible in that high limit room so get out of there. The good 6 deck games can be found elsewhere, some with $25 minimums and mid shoe entry allowed. You can still have a $100 base bet but can exit negative shoes. Another option would be to drop to $25 and play all which is a form of wonging.
I have mentioned Pennsylvania and Connecticut for better games and they are by virtue of surrender but I'm not sure that you would see a difference without first stepping up your game. The house edge of the AC game is 0.42622% and in Pa. and Ct. it is 0.35361%. That's why I don't play in AC except for two times at Revel where I was able to exploit a certain situation.
Finally, what position has your host taken on the unconscionable snub that you received regarding the tournament? How it is handled will speak volumes.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 11th, 2012 at 6:22:31 AM
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Ace, sorry for your bad weekend..I enjoy your trip reports, and it's sad to see a negative one. Keep your chin up and take a break, regroup some. Any chance they are giving you some kind of loss rebate?...Couldn't hurt to ask your host especially if you are considering switching casinos anyway. I know others are encouraging you to try PA, but stick in AC if thats where your comfortable. I live in MD and drive right by PA casinos to get to AC because I like it there and have built relationships there. So play where you have a good time and are comfortable. It's just a matter of if the HE of .42 vs. .35 in PA is worth it to you. To me it is more important to enjoy my trip, soumds like you are the same way. Better luck my man.
November 11th, 2012 at 6:32:45 AM
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Yes, several articles in the press and trade sources indicate that AC is "open" again but not bouncing back. Some employees are being put up at the casinos so as to have dealers available but the crowds are not there. People are going elsewhere. Pennsylvania is fine so why risk storm ravaged Atlantic City needlessly. The room discounts are steep, the convention charges are at give away levels, but the crowds have not returned.Quote: s2dbakerIt's really quiet here in Atlantic City. Everything is up and running but there's hardly anyone here in the casinos.
November 11th, 2012 at 6:23:23 PM
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+700, got ripped off on ky rating though by 45 minutes. Amazing rolls of the dice. Ended with $200 on the table at a seven out... Started with $75.
Its - Possessive; It's - "It is" / "It has"; There - Location; Their - Possessive; They're - "They are"
November 11th, 2012 at 7:05:08 PM
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Quote: vendman1Ace, sorry for your bad weekend..I enjoy your trip reports, and it's sad to see a negative one. Keep your chin up and take a break, regroup some. Any chance they are giving you some kind of loss rebate?...Couldn't hurt to ask your host especially if you are considering switching casinos anyway. I know others are encouraging you to try PA, but stick in AC if thats where your comfortable. I live in MD and drive right by PA casinos to get to AC because I like it there and have built relationships there. So play where you have a good time and are comfortable. It's just a matter of if the HE of .42 vs. .35 in PA is worth it to you. To me it is more important to enjoy my trip, soumds like you are the same way. Better luck my man.
Thanks Vendman1 - I wish I had a happier trip report but alas, variance was not kind to me this week. I am in in the positive for the year so that is some conciliation. I am not sure when my next trip will be as I am having some issues with my host.
