ACE. C.
October 25th, 2013 at 11:56:46 AM
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Came into town for a blackjack tournament tonight.
Played a mini-session:
Won the first 6 hands
I actually did not have any great hand except for the time I had Ace, 5 and dealt a 5
Otherwise, the dealer broke
Luckily, I pressed and picked up 1700 in those 6 hands and walked away
(I could not talk myself into thinking the amazing shoe would continue)
so, got back the 1200 lost last week plus a nice lil' profit
Trip is +1700
Tournament later this evening
Played a mini-session:
Won the first 6 hands
I actually did not have any great hand except for the time I had Ace, 5 and dealt a 5
Otherwise, the dealer broke
Luckily, I pressed and picked up 1700 in those 6 hands and walked away
(I could not talk myself into thinking the amazing shoe would continue)
so, got back the 1200 lost last week plus a nice lil' profit
Trip is +1700
Tournament later this evening
October 26th, 2013 at 6:16:23 AM
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Tournament:
the format was as follows:
Round 1 rules:
No set # of people at the table...was basically play as you sign up
10 hands
Betting follows the button
10k in chips
500 minimum bet
No maximum
Top 49 scores advance to the Round 2
Results of Round 1:
Had an insane table
Only one guy busted out
The dealer only won one hand (unfortunately for the guy who busted out, he was all in on that hand)
By hand 7 I had reached 65k in chips and decided to just bet the minimum the rest of the way
The other players at my table all seemed to think they did not have enough chips for making it to Round 2 even though the minimum they had was 90k
They started going all in and winning - ending up with insane scores of anywhere between 150k and 300k
Needless to say, all of us made it into Round 2
Round 2 rules:
7 tables of 7 players
start with 25k in chips
12 hands
500 minimum, no maximum
prior to last hand the pit boss does a chip count
last hand is bet as a secret wager written on a slip of paper
winner of each table advances to the final round
Round 2 results:
I played very conservatively only betting the 500 minimum
Naturally, I received 3 blackjacks during this conservative period
Everyone busted out at the table except for another guy and I
HE had 22k in chips, I had 29500
On my secret wager I bet 14,600
As the cards were dealt he asked me what I wagered and told him
He said he went all in
He was dealt an 18
I was dealt a 20
Dealer showed a Queen
Now, I might be wrong, but the only way for him to win at this point was for me to push and him to win...I think his best bet would've been to hit and hope for a 3 then hope for a dealer 20
He stayed, I stayed, dealer had 20, he lost, I pushed
I won the table!!!
an aside...the table next to mine had a guy yelling ( I know, it's normally me but not this time LOL )
A gentleman had 55k on the secret wager hand
the only other people at the table had 15k and 20k, respectively
there was no way for this guy to lose the table, even if both other players received blackjacks
all he had to do was bet the minimum
of course, he bet 30k, lost his hand and the guy that had 20k won his bet
the gentleman that "couldn't lose" became irate and yelled at the dealer for "not explaining the rules on how to bet" and eventually stormed off
Round 3 rules:
12 hands
7 players
25k in chips
500 minimum
no maximum
chip count prior to last hand
last hand is a secret wager
First place: 25k
Second place: 10k
Third place: 7k
Fourth place: 3500
Fifth place: 2500
Sixth place: 1500
Seventh place: 500
However, after much discussion, we all decided to chop the pot
Tournament over!!!
7 of us split 50k
(the guy with the biggest chip total from the prior round got a beautiful glass trophy - not me)
the format was as follows:
Round 1 rules:
No set # of people at the table...was basically play as you sign up
10 hands
Betting follows the button
10k in chips
500 minimum bet
No maximum
Top 49 scores advance to the Round 2
Results of Round 1:
Had an insane table
Only one guy busted out
The dealer only won one hand (unfortunately for the guy who busted out, he was all in on that hand)
By hand 7 I had reached 65k in chips and decided to just bet the minimum the rest of the way
The other players at my table all seemed to think they did not have enough chips for making it to Round 2 even though the minimum they had was 90k
They started going all in and winning - ending up with insane scores of anywhere between 150k and 300k
Needless to say, all of us made it into Round 2
Round 2 rules:
7 tables of 7 players
start with 25k in chips
12 hands
500 minimum, no maximum
prior to last hand the pit boss does a chip count
last hand is bet as a secret wager written on a slip of paper
winner of each table advances to the final round
Round 2 results:
I played very conservatively only betting the 500 minimum
Naturally, I received 3 blackjacks during this conservative period
Everyone busted out at the table except for another guy and I
HE had 22k in chips, I had 29500
On my secret wager I bet 14,600
As the cards were dealt he asked me what I wagered and told him
He said he went all in
He was dealt an 18
I was dealt a 20
Dealer showed a Queen
Now, I might be wrong, but the only way for him to win at this point was for me to push and him to win...I think his best bet would've been to hit and hope for a 3 then hope for a dealer 20
He stayed, I stayed, dealer had 20, he lost, I pushed
I won the table!!!
an aside...the table next to mine had a guy yelling ( I know, it's normally me but not this time LOL )
A gentleman had 55k on the secret wager hand
the only other people at the table had 15k and 20k, respectively
there was no way for this guy to lose the table, even if both other players received blackjacks
all he had to do was bet the minimum
of course, he bet 30k, lost his hand and the guy that had 20k won his bet
the gentleman that "couldn't lose" became irate and yelled at the dealer for "not explaining the rules on how to bet" and eventually stormed off
Round 3 rules:
12 hands
7 players
25k in chips
500 minimum
no maximum
chip count prior to last hand
last hand is a secret wager
First place: 25k
Second place: 10k
Third place: 7k
Fourth place: 3500
Fifth place: 2500
Sixth place: 1500
Seventh place: 500
However, after much discussion, we all decided to chop the pot
Tournament over!!!
7 of us split 50k
(the guy with the biggest chip total from the prior round got a beautiful glass trophy - not me)
October 26th, 2013 at 8:27:34 AM
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Hey ace, what kind of event was that? Was it an invitation-only event? If you had to pay how much was the buy in?
Congrats on the 7k ;)
Congrats on the 7k ;)
No bounce, no play.
October 26th, 2013 at 9:18:57 AM
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Congratulations, Ace, but I think you could have taken them!
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
October 26th, 2013 at 10:02:21 AM
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WOOHOO aceofspades!
$100 slot pull one time?!
Move this thread to Big Wins!
$100 slot pull one time?!
Move this thread to Big Wins!
October 26th, 2013 at 1:13:25 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3WOOHOO aceofspades!
$100 slot pull one time?!
Move this thread to Big Wins!
Is Mission giving us $10 each for positive EV?
October 26th, 2013 at 1:22:04 PM
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An indicator of things to come at Revel?
October 26th, 2013 at 1:28:12 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3An indicator of things to come at Revel?
Chauncey is Revel's antichrist
October 26th, 2013 at 3:28:25 PM
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Make it a plus 5 figure weekend, ace. Hit that $5,000 drawing (hopefully more than once)!
October 26th, 2013 at 3:55:45 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3Make it a plus 5 figure weekend, ace. Hit that $5,000 drawing (hopefully more than once)!
No schaden for me this weekend I guess. :(
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 26th, 2013 at 4:41:12 PM
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Quote: EvenBobNo schaden for me this weekend I guess. :(
The attorney has already hit the drawing once for $5K.
Sorry Bob. This thread is not for you.
October 26th, 2013 at 5:27:51 PM
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Quote: EvenBobNo schaden for me this weekend I guess. :(
Nope I am here enjoying the amenities for the weekend
October 28th, 2013 at 9:06:37 AM
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So I ended the weekend +1700 at the tables and +7100 for the tournament
Trip was +8800
YTD +10700
Trip was +8800
YTD +10700
October 28th, 2013 at 11:36:49 AM
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Congrats. Always like reading these. Even better when you end up a big winner.
October 28th, 2013 at 12:12:33 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesSo I ended the weekend +1700 at the tables and +7100 for the tournament
Trip was +8800
YTD +10700
Have you ever gotten a win/loss statement and compared it to your records?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
October 28th, 2013 at 12:43:00 PM
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They have never sent me one but, historically, casino win/loss statements, in my experience, are inaccurate
October 28th, 2013 at 12:46:30 PM
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You have to request one. With some casino's you can do that online.
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
October 28th, 2013 at 2:23:12 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesThey have never sent me one but, historically, casino win/loss statements, in my experience, are inaccurate
Yes, you have to request it and it can be done online. Many are grossly inaccurate but yours may not be. You play black, you play a lot of heads up, you have a host and you most likely don't rathole chips. That makes you very easy to track.
It might be in your interest to see just how close their numbers are compared to yours. If you keep showing winning years it could affect all those comps you get. Many casinos don't want break even players let alone winners.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
October 28th, 2013 at 8:21:55 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
YTD +10700
Is the year over, I don't think so. I wait, and wait.
Schaden is coming, I can feel it..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 28th, 2013 at 8:24:07 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIs the year over, I don't think so. I wait, and wait.
Schaden is coming, I can feel it..
YTD is Year to Date ... where did I indicate the year is over?
Also, I knew you couldn't resist rooting against me, as usual...am I the only person on the boards you actively root against...?
October 28th, 2013 at 8:29:26 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Also, I knew you couldn't resist rooting against me, as usual...
I'm not against you, Ace. I'm just a schaden junkie,
and I like your action. But this weekend was a bummer,
I kept picturing how happy you were on the drive home
and it bothered me. A lot..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 28th, 2013 at 8:30:44 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI'm not against you, Ace. I'm just a schaden junkie,
and I like your action. But this weekend was a bummer,
I kept picturing how happy you were on the drive home
and it bothered me. A lot..
Bob - why does it bother you when I win?
I root for all the people on this board to win - and the people at my table in the casinos as well - we all have a common "enemy" in the casino - there are plenty of chips to go around
October 28th, 2013 at 8:35:55 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesBob - why does it bother you when I win?
Why? It doesn't matter. But because you're superstitious,
you think my hoping for shaden is now tied into you're
having good luck, so you're compelled to post the trip
reports. As long as I hope for the worst, you know the
opposite will happen.
You know you feel this way, admit it..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 28th, 2013 at 8:42:25 PM
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Lets test it. This weekend I'll root for you to win,
I really will. I want you to win this weekend. Lets
see what happens.
You're nervous already, aren't you. Something isn't
right in the universe, something is out of alignment.
Can you feel it?
I really will. I want you to win this weekend. Lets
see what happens.
You're nervous already, aren't you. Something isn't
right in the universe, something is out of alignment.
Can you feel it?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 28th, 2013 at 8:43:15 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhy? It doesn't matter. But because you're superstitious,
you think my hoping for shaden is now tied into you're
having good luck, so you're compelled to post the trip
reports. As long as I hope for the worst, you know the
opposite will happen.
You know you feel this way, admit it..
Bob - I post the trip reports for the enjoyment of the members here--whether you root for or against me has nothing to do with my posting of the reports - sorry if you thought you had any influence over me
October 28th, 2013 at 8:47:35 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesBob - I post the trip reports for the enjoyment of the members here
And I enjoy them, thanks.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 6:13:49 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesYTD is Year to Date ... where did I indicate the year is over?
Also, I knew you couldn't resist rooting against me, as usual...am I the only person on the boards you actively root against...?
It's totally not personal, ace. EB's an equal-opportunity rooter-againster. :D
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 29th, 2013 at 9:56:46 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsIt's totally not personal, ace. EB's an equal-opportunity rooter-againster. :D
Indeed - although now he has altered his strategy to achieve his goal...he is now rooting for me in an effort for it to backfire against me
October 29th, 2013 at 12:29:04 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesIndeed - although now he has altered his strategy to achieve his goal...he is now rooting for me in an effort for it to backfire against me
no no no. I never root against you, I root for myself.
I need schaden to survive, imagine how I felt thinking
about you driving home Sunday in such a good mood.
But I will actively be rooting for you this weekend and
I can tell you're already very nervous about the ride
home.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 12:31:19 PM
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Quote: EvenBobno no no. I never root against you, I root for myself.
I need schaden to survive, imagine how I felt thinking
about you driving home Sunday in such a good mood.
But I will actively be rooting for you this weekend and
I can tell you're already very nervous about the ride
home.
I am remaining positive in the face of your 'rooting for me' - which begs the question - can you falsely root for someone, doesn't the universe figure it out?
October 29th, 2013 at 12:34:26 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI am remaining positive in the face of your 'rooting for me' - which begs the question - can you falsely root for someone, doesn't the universe figure it out?
See? I always knew you were superstitious, you think
there are forces at work here beyond our control. You
think if I was hoping for schaden last weekend (and I
was), how can you possibly win this weekend if I'm
rooting for you.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 12:35:19 PM
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Quote: EvenBobSee? I always knew you were superstitious, you think
there are forces at work here beyond our control. You
think if I was hoping for schaden last weekend (and I
was), how can you possibly win this weekend if I'm
rooting for you.
HAHA - not at all Bob - as I know the rooting for me is merely a false front
October 29th, 2013 at 12:43:13 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesHAHA - not at all Bob - as I know the rooting for me is merely a false front
In honor of Hween, I've even ordered a voodoo lawyer doll
with your pic on it for this weekend, just to make sure things
work out..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 12:44:31 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIn honor of Hween, I've even ordered a voodoo lawyer doll
with your pic on it for this weekend, just to make sure things
work out..
Don't touch the face! LOL
October 29th, 2013 at 12:46:17 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Don't touch the face! LOL
Remember when that girl impulsively flicked the
back of your ear? Who do you think put her up
to that..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 12:52:50 PM
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Quote: EvenBobRemember when that girl impulsively flicked the
back of your ear? Who do you think put her up
to that..
Ahhh but the curse is over as she was working both tournaments I made the final table of
October 29th, 2013 at 1:00:10 PM
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Looks like my Asian Lady friend need to get her red dress out of the cleaners.
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
October 29th, 2013 at 1:10:07 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesAhhh but the curse is over
So you would think. If you could indeed think clearly
on the subject, you would see it differently.. The
voodoo doll should arrive on Halloween, Thursday,
just in time..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 1:15:14 PM
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" Ahhh but the curse is over " But someone told me the Year is not over !
And the Lady in Red says to be aware that this is the year of the SNAKE !
And the Lady in Red says to be aware that this is the year of the SNAKE !
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
October 29th, 2013 at 1:25:17 PM
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Quote: BuzzardLooks like my Asian Lady friend need to get her red dress out of the cleaners.
But she was in Las Vegas Buzz - will you be sending her to AC?
October 29th, 2013 at 1:28:13 PM
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Bob is splitting half the airfare. The question is will Aces be starting the New Year a winner or a loser ? ? ?
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
October 29th, 2013 at 1:50:23 PM
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Quote: BuzzardBob is splitting half the airfare. The question is will Aces be starting the New Year a winner or a loser ? ? ?
I guess we will know at 11:59:59pm on 12/31/2013
October 29th, 2013 at 2:04:05 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI guess we will know at 11:59:59pm on 12/31/2013
This is my guess:
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 2:05:28 PM
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Quote: EvenBobThis is my guess:
If you were correct I would agree with you!
October 29th, 2013 at 2:39:38 PM
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When "WoV - The Musical" comes out, EB will be in an alley singing this one for sure.
Warning: Crass and vulgar language =p
Warning: Crass and vulgar language =p
The opinions of this moderator are for entertainment purposes only.
October 29th, 2013 at 2:57:59 PM
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Quote: FaceWhen "WoV - The Musical" comes out,
youtube=nCQGQ5qBQTA
Egggggzellent. I may make this my tag line.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 3:52:31 PM
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Speaking of music - I will be checking out ABBA MANIA this coming weekend!
October 29th, 2013 at 5:20:35 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsIt's totally not personal, ace. EB's an equal-opportunity rooter-againster. :D
I don't root against Ace, I root for myself, for my
own gratification at his expense. Why he takes it
personally is a mystery. I mean no ill will towards
him at all..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 29th, 2013 at 9:31:35 PM
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I can verify that Bob only roots for himself. And that only Bob roots for Bob.
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
