Here comes the Sun - trip report
November 22nd, 2013 at 8:37:36 AM
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Ok - so I have been invited to the grand opening of the AVALON nightclub at the Mohegan Sun. Apparently, my television appearances have garnered me some regional notoriety. However, I will be a tiny fish in a huge pond with the likes of Shaq also on the guest list. However, should be a good networking opportunity for me and, fingers crossed, a money-making opportunity at the blackjack tables.
The limo is pulling up so I am about to hit the road.
I am hoping to have a lot of good stories from this weekend and will attempt to post photos as well.
The limo is pulling up so I am about to hit the road.
I am hoping to have a lot of good stories from this weekend and will attempt to post photos as well.
November 22nd, 2013 at 9:19:09 AM
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Positive Variance, and say hi to Shaq. He's about as good a role model for the kids as any professional athlete there is.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
November 22nd, 2013 at 9:45:41 AM
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On the road
November 22nd, 2013 at 10:10:49 AM
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Nice ride, but where's your posse? A shame to waste all those seats....
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November 22nd, 2013 at 10:16:23 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearNice ride, but where's your posse? A shame to waste all those seats....
My posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
November 22nd, 2013 at 10:31:06 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesMy posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
Bitches...lol
November 22nd, 2013 at 11:38:37 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesMy posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
Think outside the box.
Your posse can be gals. And with that ride, it SHOULD be!
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? 😁
November 22nd, 2013 at 12:06:52 PM
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I have arrived:
November 22nd, 2013 at 12:09:33 PM
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I'm pumped about your change of venue this weekend,
for obvious reasons. Have you played yet?
for obvious reasons. Have you played yet?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 22nd, 2013 at 12:10:13 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI'm pumped about your change of venue this weekend,
for obvious reasons. Have you played yet?
Not yet, I am going to meet my host momentarily.
November 22nd, 2013 at 12:31:42 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesNot yet, I am going to meet my host momentarily.
Hurry up, I'm jonsing for some numbers.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 22nd, 2013 at 1:54:28 PM
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No updates yet - I have not even been near a table. My host was giving me a tour of the place as I have not been here since the year they first opened. Have dinner at 6pm with host and some other players then will hit the tables. Sorry Bob.
November 22nd, 2013 at 7:55:20 PM
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aceofspades rides in fashion. That's how I'd like to party. Checkout the Summershack for some good seafood while you're there. Bouillbaise and seafood bake are really nice. Poker tables are good. Craps tables seem to lean on the positive side if you're betting for the shooter at a crowded table but then turn cold when you got the regulars crawling in (at least from my experience). With that said, there is this hot middle aged woman who is a regular that wears low-cut dresses and/jeans with a young muscled male friend. She does a great roll, but he can't shoot for shit.
I don't do BJ so no intelligence there. =P
I don't do BJ so no intelligence there. =P
November 22nd, 2013 at 9:23:30 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesNo updates yet - I have not even been near a table..
I got lot's of schaden tonight at the casino. These two guys ran
$100 to $1000 on roulette in about 5 spins, and then set about
losing it all on the next 15. They were jumping with delight, and
then writhing and cursing, all in about 45min time. It was a joy
to watch.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 22nd, 2013 at 10:09:57 PM
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At MS now. Up $500 on craps. Rolled 6 8s in a turn. Now on BJ and up 1unit
November 22nd, 2013 at 10:39:07 PM
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My host kept me busy (along with his other players - some of whom I know from AC and VEGAS...and some I am just meeting). Basically, got in late afternoon - got a tour of the place - got my card for the 33rd floor lounge - went to room to relax a bit and change for dinner (after ironing my pants and shirt I realized my working out in the gym has paid off BUT, my button down was way too tight on my chest and, unless I wanted to wear it open a la the Brothers Gibb, it was not happening). Unfortunately, the only two clothing store options were Trailblazers (an outdoors type store) and Tommy Bahama (casual beach wear) - so, the saleslady in Tommy Bahama finally helped me locate a halfway decent button down shirt (not something I would normally wear, and way overpriced but, I had to do what I had to do).
Met the newfound posse for dinner at Michael Jordan's where I had the Kobe New York Strip (14 oz.) and it was a disappointment - it was undercooked and tough (not at all what I expected but, I suppose the Kobe name on the beef had led me to higher expectations). I must say though, that the bacon appetizer was delicious.
After dinner, went to the suite of one of the newfound posse members and hung out. We then ventured to the nightclub (it was open tonight with the official grand opening tomorrow) and I forgot that nightclubs are not the place to converse. It was a fun evening and, since i am here as a guest of the nightclub for their event tomorrow, and not of my host, I do not have to put in any actual playing time to maintain any semblance of good graces. I am going to watch one of the posse members in the $300k blackjack tournament tomorrow (30 players and they actually had a drawing this evening with the winner thereof getting a free pass to the final table tomorrow night). Will be good to root on a friend.
So, I am relaxing, about to get some shut-eye.
Bob - I am happy you had your schaden appetite satiated.
Met the newfound posse for dinner at Michael Jordan's where I had the Kobe New York Strip (14 oz.) and it was a disappointment - it was undercooked and tough (not at all what I expected but, I suppose the Kobe name on the beef had led me to higher expectations). I must say though, that the bacon appetizer was delicious.
After dinner, went to the suite of one of the newfound posse members and hung out. We then ventured to the nightclub (it was open tonight with the official grand opening tomorrow) and I forgot that nightclubs are not the place to converse. It was a fun evening and, since i am here as a guest of the nightclub for their event tomorrow, and not of my host, I do not have to put in any actual playing time to maintain any semblance of good graces. I am going to watch one of the posse members in the $300k blackjack tournament tomorrow (30 players and they actually had a drawing this evening with the winner thereof getting a free pass to the final table tomorrow night). Will be good to root on a friend.
So, I am relaxing, about to get some shut-eye.
Bob - I am happy you had your schaden appetite satiated.
November 22nd, 2013 at 11:20:58 PM
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You're not playing at all? You really hate me, don't you.
That's fine, Ace. It's almost December. The tournament
is coming. Happy SchadenFest..
That's fine, Ace. It's almost December. The tournament
is coming. Happy SchadenFest..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 22nd, 2013 at 11:31:22 PM
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I thought you were a divorce lawyer rather than a marriage lawyer.Quote: aceofspadesMy posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
Married men who kept the money or ex wives who got it all?
Anyway, enjoy the trip. Check the limo for bugs.
November 23rd, 2013 at 9:35:41 AM
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Ok played a session in Casino of the Wind
100min table
Lost the first 6 hands then maintained
Lost the last two hands of that first shoe which were both doubles
End of first shoe negative 1200
As I watched the shuffle and cut card placement it seemed they were only at about 55% penetration OUCH!!!
Finally caught a run until I was only down 100 but then split 8's 3 times for 4 hands and lost...
Ughhhhh
However, I was dealt two blackjacks with my bets pressed soooooo...after all that I am
EVEN
100min table
Lost the first 6 hands then maintained
Lost the last two hands of that first shoe which were both doubles
End of first shoe negative 1200
As I watched the shuffle and cut card placement it seemed they were only at about 55% penetration OUCH!!!
Finally caught a run until I was only down 100 but then split 8's 3 times for 4 hands and lost...
Ughhhhh
However, I was dealt two blackjacks with my bets pressed soooooo...after all that I am
EVEN
November 23rd, 2013 at 10:26:55 AM
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edited
November 23rd, 2013 at 10:29:53 AM
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I don't think SchadenBob will be satisfied with even.
November 23rd, 2013 at 11:11:05 AM
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Quote: AlanQuote: aceofspadesMy posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
Bitches...lol
I note you don't say they didn't come ... just no pictures, I think [g]
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
November 23rd, 2013 at 11:14:03 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitQuote: AlanQuote: aceofspadesMy posse are married men whose wives don't want them heading to a casino for the weekend for a nightclub opening with their single friend
Bitches...lol
I note you don't say they didn't come ... just no pictures, I think [g]
They did not make the trip.
November 23rd, 2013 at 11:16:46 AM
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Quote: aceofspades
End of first shoe negative 1200
Ahhhhhhh..
Quote: aceofspadesEVEN
Oh.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 11:19:47 AM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: aceofspades
End of first shoe negative 1200
Ahhhhhhh..
Quote: aceofspades
EVEN
Oh.
Classic Bob!
November 23rd, 2013 at 1:31:00 PM
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Played a one shoe session a few moments ago:
started out as before, taking a bath on the first 8 out of 10 hands...
BUT...
things started going my way and, with some nice splits and doubles, I was able to finish the shoe
+300
WOOHOO!!!
started out as before, taking a bath on the first 8 out of 10 hands...
BUT...
things started going my way and, with some nice splits and doubles, I was able to finish the shoe
+300
WOOHOO!!!
November 23rd, 2013 at 4:28:44 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
+300
!
The night is young..
Got no schaden at the casino today, everybody
was winning or staying even. Bummer.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 6:58:48 PM
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Just watched the 300k bj tourn.
Also just met Shaq and had a nice conversation with James Woods.
Also just met Shaq and had a nice conversation with James Woods.
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:01:59 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesJust watched the 300k bj tourn.
Also just met Shaq and have a nice conversation with James Woods.
A pic would be nice, or I just had George Clooney
over for a drink..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:04:37 PM
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Quote: EvenBobA pic would be nice, or I just had George Clooney
over for a drink..
Bob yes I have pics but I need to crop me out of them
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:12:33 PM
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November 23rd, 2013 at 7:15:53 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesBob yes I have pics but I need to crop me out of them
Odd, I just happen to have pics of George Clooney
without me in them too.
Here's one of him sitting on my couch, I cropped
myself out:
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:16:58 PM
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Quote: EvenBobOdd, I just happen to have pics of George Clooney
without me in them too.
Here's one of him sitting on my couch, I cropped
myself out:
Nice pic Bob looks professionally done lol
Believe what you wish
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:17:39 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Nice try, Ace. You look like a midget here and
I know you're taller. Who is this really?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:18:03 PM
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He's just tricking you, Aces. That's a pix of me when I was younger.
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 23rd, 2013 at 7:35:39 PM
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Heading off to nightclub grand opening
November 23rd, 2013 at 7:59:34 PM
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Ace were you not on CNBC and announced it here? If so why do you need to hide your identity? Havent we already seen you?
Just curious, love the updates.
Just curious, love the updates.
November 23rd, 2013 at 8:09:22 PM
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This is where I ordered the voodoo doll, Ace. I sent a
pic of you to them and when I get it I have to have
the inscriptions put on. Nervous yet? http://www.thehouseofvoodoo.com/item_oddities/voodoodolls/custommadevoodoodolls/
pic of you to them and when I get it I have to have
the inscriptions put on. Nervous yet? http://www.thehouseofvoodoo.com/item_oddities/voodoodolls/custommadevoodoodolls/
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 23rd, 2013 at 10:43:10 PM
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You see Bob I put the pic then you ask if I'm "on drugs again" which implies I've been a drug abuser which is not true in the least.
Bob this routine is getting old. Please stop.
Bob this routine is getting old. Please stop.
November 24th, 2013 at 12:17:17 AM
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You went crazy when I posted your pic last week and
now this? Are you on drugs again, Ace? I'm worried..
now this? Are you on drugs again, Ace? I'm worried..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 24th, 2013 at 12:41:31 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesVery true
You look awfully short next to Shaq. Are you standing in a hole?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 24th, 2013 at 4:44:15 AM
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Riding in a stretch with married men sounds like another shadenfreude moment.
November 24th, 2013 at 8:08:42 AM
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You had to stuff that limo with divorced chicks.
November 24th, 2013 at 8:21:12 AM
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The limo is just me relaxing about to take a nap
November 24th, 2013 at 4:45:33 PM
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"James fucking Woods"
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
November 24th, 2013 at 4:51:13 PM
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Quote: GWAE"James fucking Woods"
I cannot remember where that quote is from...
November 24th, 2013 at 4:56:17 PM
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Entourage
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
November 24th, 2013 at 7:44:43 PM
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I liked this thread until it skewed into antique land and haggling.....
Anyway Ace, you are living the dream bud (not the single mans dream as there would have been a few scantily clad waifs involved). Meeting both Shaq and JW in one sitting!!!
Also being cavorted around in a limo, attending club openings, watching 300k BJ tourneys!! You go dude!!! :)
If there were any hotties with the bodies around then feel free to post some sneaky snaps for all us other guys sitting at home not getting to "let it all hang out"!!
Are you going to do anymore gambling?
All the best
Anyway Ace, you are living the dream bud (not the single mans dream as there would have been a few scantily clad waifs involved). Meeting both Shaq and JW in one sitting!!!
Also being cavorted around in a limo, attending club openings, watching 300k BJ tourneys!! You go dude!!! :)
If there were any hotties with the bodies around then feel free to post some sneaky snaps for all us other guys sitting at home not getting to "let it all hang out"!!
Are you going to do anymore gambling?
All the best
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
November 24th, 2013 at 7:47:20 PM
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Back on track.
remember Ace is a lawyer. Dont mess with him
remember Ace is a lawyer. Dont mess with him
November 24th, 2013 at 7:50:44 PM
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Quote: TomspurI liked this thread until it skewed into antique land and haggling.....
Anyway Ace, you are living the dream bud (not the single mans dream as there would have been a few 9scantily clad waifs involved). Meeting both Shaq and JW in one sitting!!!
Also being cavorted around in a limo, attending club openings, watching 300k BJ tourneys!! You go dude!!! :)
If there were any hotties with the bodies around then feel free to post some sneaky snaps for all us other guys sitting at home not getting to "let it all hang out"!!
Are you going to do anymore gambling?
All the best
I agree that the thread devolved - let's get back on track.
Shaq - who I've met before, was a gentleman yet again
JW - had not met him before and he could not have been more gracious or open - if someone taking a photo with him mentioned a movie, he would tell them a quick behind the scenes anecdote...as I brought up his canceled television show SHARK, about an attorney, and informed him I was an attorney, we discussed the procedural aspect of his first divorce and how he is best friends with said ex to this day.
I am back home --this was not a gambling trip but a social trip as I was invited to attend the grand opening of the new nightclub there "Avalon"...great VIP booth next to the DJ with about 15 other guys and girls including some NFL players/former players and, of course, plenty of dirty dancing :-)
