AC(id) trip report
November 15th, 2013 at 1:23:42 PM
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Checked in down in AC (other thread about checkin posted)
First session:
1st hand: Ace, 7 v dealer 6 -- doubled and drew on 8 -- dealer turned over an Ace for 17 Ughhhhhh
2nd Hand: Ace, 7 v dealer 10 -- hit, got an Ace for 19 -- dealer turns over King for 20 Ughhhhh
3rd hand: 7, 8 v dealer 7 -- hit, BUST
4th hand: 8, 8 v. dealer 10 -- split, got 10,8 and 9, 8 -- dealer turns over a Queen
5th hand: pushed
6th hand: pushed
7th hand: Ace, 7 (yes, again) v dealer 5 -- doubled and drew a 10 -- dealer has 6 under and pulls a 10 for 21 Ughhhhh
At this point I became frustrated thinking about how much EvenBob would enjoy this BUT, it has a happy ending as, by the end of the shoe I had reached even-steven
Trip is EVEN
First session:
1st hand: Ace, 7 v dealer 6 -- doubled and drew on 8 -- dealer turned over an Ace for 17 Ughhhhhh
2nd Hand: Ace, 7 v dealer 10 -- hit, got an Ace for 19 -- dealer turns over King for 20 Ughhhhh
3rd hand: 7, 8 v dealer 7 -- hit, BUST
4th hand: 8, 8 v. dealer 10 -- split, got 10,8 and 9, 8 -- dealer turns over a Queen
5th hand: pushed
6th hand: pushed
7th hand: Ace, 7 (yes, again) v dealer 5 -- doubled and drew a 10 -- dealer has 6 under and pulls a 10 for 21 Ughhhhh
At this point I became frustrated thinking about how much EvenBob would enjoy this BUT, it has a happy ending as, by the end of the shoe I had reached even-steven
Trip is EVEN
November 15th, 2013 at 1:33:07 PM
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Always like reading these trip reports. With all those bad breaks good thing you are even.
What kind of comps and hookups do you get when you go to these places? Seems like playing at that level will get you some nice stuff like when you posted the 1 million dollar BJ invite.
What kind of comps and hookups do you get when you go to these places? Seems like playing at that level will get you some nice stuff like when you posted the 1 million dollar BJ invite.
November 15th, 2013 at 3:24:22 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Trip is EVEN
That's OK, I can wait. I'm watching nightly
news and thinking about Obama squirming
in the WH. Delightful..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 15th, 2013 at 3:26:05 PM
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Second session:
1st shoe a/k/a the "schaden"-shoe:
Won the first two hands and feeling good...
then they lowered the boom
Dealt a 5,5 v dealer 3 -- doubled and dealt a 3 BOOM!
two hands later:
dealt 9,9 v dealer 9 -- split
first 9 dealt a 2...doubled and dealt a 4
second 9 dealt a 5...hit and dealt a 10 BUST
dealer turns over an 8 for 17 Ughhhhhh
five hands later:
dealt a 7,4 v dealer 5 -- doubled and dealt an Ace BOOM!
next hand:
dealt a 4,5 v dealer 6 -- doubled and dealt a 10
dealer has 6, 5 then gets a 10 for 21 BOOM
next hand I pushed my own 21 with the dealer
next to last hand of the shoe:
5,5 v dealer 9 -- double and dealt a 2 BOOM!
last hand of the shoe:
8,8 v dealer 9 -- split
first 8 get a 3 and double...dealt a 6 for 17
second 8 get a 10
dealer turns over a 10 for 19 BOOM!
at this point I was negative 1200
2nd shoe of the session:
Went on a nice run...dealer busted the first 4 hands
I was now only negative 800
dealt a double 7,4 v dealer 10 -- doubled and dealt a 10 for 21 WOOHOO!
ten hands later dealt 6,6 v dealer 3 -- split and had 16's on both -- dealer bust WOOHOO!
that completed, to the chagrin on Bob - my comeback
Trip is +100
1st shoe a/k/a the "schaden"-shoe:
Won the first two hands and feeling good...
then they lowered the boom
Dealt a 5,5 v dealer 3 -- doubled and dealt a 3 BOOM!
two hands later:
dealt 9,9 v dealer 9 -- split
first 9 dealt a 2...doubled and dealt a 4
second 9 dealt a 5...hit and dealt a 10 BUST
dealer turns over an 8 for 17 Ughhhhhh
five hands later:
dealt a 7,4 v dealer 5 -- doubled and dealt an Ace BOOM!
next hand:
dealt a 4,5 v dealer 6 -- doubled and dealt a 10
dealer has 6, 5 then gets a 10 for 21 BOOM
next hand I pushed my own 21 with the dealer
next to last hand of the shoe:
5,5 v dealer 9 -- double and dealt a 2 BOOM!
last hand of the shoe:
8,8 v dealer 9 -- split
first 8 get a 3 and double...dealt a 6 for 17
second 8 get a 10
dealer turns over a 10 for 19 BOOM!
at this point I was negative 1200
2nd shoe of the session:
Went on a nice run...dealer busted the first 4 hands
I was now only negative 800
dealt a double 7,4 v dealer 10 -- doubled and dealt a 10 for 21 WOOHOO!
ten hands later dealt 6,6 v dealer 3 -- split and had 16's on both -- dealer bust WOOHOO!
that completed, to the chagrin on Bob - my comeback
Trip is +100
November 15th, 2013 at 3:29:01 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
at this point I was negative 1200
Ahhhhhhh....
Quote: aceofspades
Trip is +100[/size
Oh.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 15th, 2013 at 5:53:52 PM
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Played a one shoe session:
Started off nicely with a double down 7,3 v dealer 3 and I was dealt a 10...dealer flips over 6 and draws a Queen for 19
The next three doubles will make Bob happy:
...5,5 v dealer 8 and I draw an Ace for 21 -- dealer has a 3 under and pulls a 10 to push my 21
...7,4 v dealer 2 and I draw a Jack for 21 -- dealer turns over a 9 then draws a 10 to push my 21
...8,3 v dealer 8 and I draw a 10 for 21 -- dealer turns over a 3 then draws a 4 then a 6 to push my 21 again
I then hit a few nice hands and ended the shoe +900
Trip is +1k
Started off nicely with a double down 7,3 v dealer 3 and I was dealt a 10...dealer flips over 6 and draws a Queen for 19
The next three doubles will make Bob happy:
...5,5 v dealer 8 and I draw an Ace for 21 -- dealer has a 3 under and pulls a 10 to push my 21
...7,4 v dealer 2 and I draw a Jack for 21 -- dealer turns over a 9 then draws a 10 to push my 21
...8,3 v dealer 8 and I draw a 10 for 21 -- dealer turns over a 3 then draws a 4 then a 6 to push my 21 again
I then hit a few nice hands and ended the shoe +900
Trip is +1k
November 15th, 2013 at 5:55:32 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Trip is +1k
Hmm. It's only Friday, I have to pace myself.
Back to Onamacare.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 15th, 2013 at 6:47:36 PM
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Spades, I heard Saturday is double points on all table games if you show em your EBT card.
November 15th, 2013 at 6:51:29 PM
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Quote: rainmanSpades, I heard Saturday is double points on all table games if you show em your EBT card.
YES! Double your bets too, Ace. I'm liking this weekend
more and more..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 15th, 2013 at 6:52:36 PM
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Quote: rainmanSpades, I heard Saturday is double points on all table games if you show em your EBT card.
Lol I amsure I could buy one somewhere on the boardwalk
November 15th, 2013 at 6:52:52 PM
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Quote: EvenBobYES! Double your bets too, Ace. I'm liking this weekend
more and more..
I always welcome your advice Bob
November 15th, 2013 at 9:21:45 PM
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Be careful Bob, those voodoo dolls pins are sharp.
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 15th, 2013 at 9:25:25 PM
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Quote: BuzzardBe careful Bob, those voodoo dolls pins are sharp.
That's for the big trip in Dec. I just use wishful thinking
for AC.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 16th, 2013 at 8:41:24 AM
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Sat down to play at a 50min table (still.playing blacks though)
The guy next to me refused to hit ANY hand!
99% of the hands that this strategy came into play hurt me but I managed to escape staying even by pressing and a couple of doubles
Trip is still +1k
bonus: was this guy's strategy a recognized system?
The guy next to me refused to hit ANY hand!
99% of the hands that this strategy came into play hurt me but I managed to escape staying even by pressing and a couple of doubles
Trip is still +1k
bonus: was this guy's strategy a recognized system?
November 16th, 2013 at 8:51:25 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
November 16th, 2013 at 10:17:55 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesQuote: aceofspadesbonus: was this guy's strategy a recognized system?
Yeah, the lose your money really fast system!
According to the Wizard's analysis (scroll down), the "never bust" system has a house edge of 3.91%. If he literally never hit a hand, the house edge would be even higher. Did he think he was at a different game?
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
November 16th, 2013 at 10:44:18 AM
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I have no idea what his thought process was as he did not acknowledge the dealer, floor person or anyone else at the table - he was as quiet as a churchmouse and only bought in for $150 at a $50 table
November 16th, 2013 at 10:55:01 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesI have no idea what his thought process was as he did not acknowledge the dealer, floor person or anyone else at the table - he was as quiet as a churchmouse and only bought in for $150 at a $50 table
How many hands did he last??
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
November 16th, 2013 at 11:57:59 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusHow many hands did he last??
About 1/2 a shoe (I left after a 1/4 shoe)
November 16th, 2013 at 12:10:16 PM
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Meanwhile, I'm somehow minus $7,000+ this week.
Check that voodoo doll again, EvenBob. Are you sure it's aceofspades? 😕
Check that voodoo doll again, EvenBob. Are you sure it's aceofspades? 😕
November 16th, 2013 at 12:12:09 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Trip is still +1k
Still? You're no fun at all..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 16th, 2013 at 12:27:37 PM
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Mini session:
Played a mini session where I was up a quick 800 due to favorable double downs...however, I then lost a double down with a 9,2 getting dealt an Ace then lost next hand and called it a session up another 500
Trip is +1500
Played a mini session where I was up a quick 800 due to favorable double downs...however, I then lost a double down with a 9,2 getting dealt an Ace then lost next hand and called it a session up another 500
Trip is +1500
November 16th, 2013 at 10:56:48 PM
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Nothing from Ace in 12 hours, I'm giddy with anticipation.
What's the news, Ace.
What's the news, Ace.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 11:39:11 AM
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OK well - sat down for a session yesterday afternoon and proceeded to get utterly destroyed:
Table 1:
first hand - dealer blackjack
second hand - 8,3 v dealer 7 -- I double and dealt a 10 for 21 -- dealer has 7 turns over 7 deals himself the dreaded triple 7 for a push
third hand - dealer blackjack
the dealer then ran off 5 consecutive natural 20's
Lost 700 at that table...time to switch tables and gather my thoughts
Table 2:
first hand - dealer blackjack
second hand - dealer blackjack
third hand - push on 19
fourth hand - dealer blackjack
lost 300 at this table
Table 3:
first hand - split 8,8 against dealer 10 (UGHHHHHHHH!)
--first 8, another 8 (split)
--first 8, another 8 (split yet again for four hands v dealer 10)
(Bob must be salivating)
--first 8, dealt a 3 -- double get an Ace for 12
--second 8, dealt a 10 for 18
--third 8, dealt a 10 for 18
--fourth 8, dealt an Ace for 19
BUT, we all know where this is going
dealer has 10 turns over a Queen
lost 500 there on the first hand
Trip was back to even at this point
I then took an hour break.
After dinner session:
Started out losing the first 6 hands after dinner for a now negative 600 trip
HOWEVER, things gradually turned around and I actually began winning doubles and, after one shoe I was back to even for the trip
After two shoes I was up 1k for the trip and decided to retire for the night and relax
Trip ended +1k
Table 1:
first hand - dealer blackjack
second hand - 8,3 v dealer 7 -- I double and dealt a 10 for 21 -- dealer has 7 turns over 7 deals himself the dreaded triple 7 for a push
third hand - dealer blackjack
the dealer then ran off 5 consecutive natural 20's
Lost 700 at that table...time to switch tables and gather my thoughts
Table 2:
first hand - dealer blackjack
second hand - dealer blackjack
third hand - push on 19
fourth hand - dealer blackjack
lost 300 at this table
Table 3:
first hand - split 8,8 against dealer 10 (UGHHHHHHHH!)
--first 8, another 8 (split)
--first 8, another 8 (split yet again for four hands v dealer 10)
(Bob must be salivating)
--first 8, dealt a 3 -- double get an Ace for 12
--second 8, dealt a 10 for 18
--third 8, dealt a 10 for 18
--fourth 8, dealt an Ace for 19
BUT, we all know where this is going
dealer has 10 turns over a Queen
lost 500 there on the first hand
Trip was back to even at this point
I then took an hour break.
After dinner session:
Started out losing the first 6 hands after dinner for a now negative 600 trip
HOWEVER, things gradually turned around and I actually began winning doubles and, after one shoe I was back to even for the trip
After two shoes I was up 1k for the trip and decided to retire for the night and relax
Trip ended +1k
November 17th, 2013 at 12:08:28 PM
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When you were back to even after being up
1500, were you feeling like crap? Like life
wasn't worth living? Don't hold back the details.
1500, were you feeling like crap? Like life
wasn't worth living? Don't hold back the details.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 12:12:54 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhen you were back to even after being up
1500, were you feeling like crap? Like life
wasn't worth living? Don't hold back the details.
Actually - I thought about what you would say and I used all your negativity to propel myself back to victory! Thank you Bob!
November 17th, 2013 at 12:13:11 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3Meanwhile, I'm somehow minus $7,000+ this week.
Check that voodoo doll again, EvenBob. Are you sure it's aceofspades? ��
Did they give you an entire floor to use since you just contributed 7.3% of their monthly table revenue? OK , not quite but close.
November 17th, 2013 at 12:18:12 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3Meanwhile, I'm somehow minus $7,000+ this week.
Check that voodoo doll again, EvenBob. Are you sure it's aceofspades? 😕
YIKES! What game? Which casino?
November 17th, 2013 at 12:50:52 PM
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Ace, I know that Speed Count doesn't use index play but you seem to be changing tables when the count tanks. Do you have a certain count where you wong out or do you play it by ear?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 17th, 2013 at 12:54:19 PM
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Quote: 1BBAce, I know that Speed Count doesn't use index play but you seem to be changing tables when the count tanks. Do you have a certain count where you wong out or do you play it by ear?
Usually play it by ear. I tend to overstay my welcome at times when it goes bad (that is a weakness I need to work on)
November 17th, 2013 at 12:55:17 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesActually - I thought about what you would say and I used all your negativity to propel myself back to victory! Thank you Bob!
Sure you did, Ace, sure you did. Were you dejected?
Did you take it out on the waitress and the dealer?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 12:57:29 PM
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Quote: EvenBobSure you did, Ace, sure you did. Were you dejected?
Did you take it out on the waitress and the dealer?
Nope Bob - I didn't take it out on anyone - I used the negativity to reinvigorate my positivity!
(I anxiously await the appearance of the voodoo doll you are supposedly having made lol)
November 17th, 2013 at 2:02:03 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
(I anxiously await the appearance of the voodoo doll you are supposedly having made lol)
It will look like this but have writing on it that
pertains to you.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 2:05:23 PM
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Yes Bob but I await seeing what the writing will be thereon
November 17th, 2013 at 2:06:18 PM
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I'll use this pic of you from the show for the face.
Cool, huh.
Cool, huh.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 2:27:53 PM
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thank you bob
November 17th, 2013 at 2:35:08 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesBob - really - you post my photo?
I thought they all know who you are where you
play, you said they know you're that plumber
from the infomercial. Right?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 2:36:29 PM
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Bob is making me work overtime on the boards today!
November 17th, 2013 at 2:38:07 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI'll use this pic of you from the show for the face.
Cool, huh. You are much younger here.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 2:39:30 PM
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Sigh. I replaced it with the truth. The pic is a better
one of a younger you. Can I leave it?
one of a younger you. Can I leave it?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 17th, 2013 at 2:40:56 PM
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Quote: EvenBobSigh. I replaced it with the truth. The pic is a better
one of a younger you. Can I leave it?
LOL sure - go for it!
November 17th, 2013 at 2:54:00 PM
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Ace or any other high roller. A question about high limit tables.
Nothing pisses me off more than on a dead day, 1 or 2 tables open, nobody waiting, and either Josie and I or just me at a $5 table.
So I decide to spread to two hands and immediately am told, " you must bet $10 each spot to play 2 hands sir " WTF ?
I mean not another player even on the horizon. If I bet $10 and get double one hand split, then a double on the other, I now have $50 in play. Not looking for that variance when playing nickels.
If I am playing penny slots 90 cents a spin, nobody makes me spend $1.80 a spin if I decide to play 2 machines.
Does same bullshit apply at $100 minimum tables ?
Have seen other players told same thing and almost always player shrugs his shoulders and retreats to one hand at table minimum.
Nothing pisses me off more than on a dead day, 1 or 2 tables open, nobody waiting, and either Josie and I or just me at a $5 table.
So I decide to spread to two hands and immediately am told, " you must bet $10 each spot to play 2 hands sir " WTF ?
I mean not another player even on the horizon. If I bet $10 and get double one hand split, then a double on the other, I now have $50 in play. Not looking for that variance when playing nickels.
If I am playing penny slots 90 cents a spin, nobody makes me spend $1.80 a spin if I decide to play 2 machines.
Does same bullshit apply at $100 minimum tables ?
Have seen other players told same thing and almost always player shrugs his shoulders and retreats to one hand at table minimum.
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 17th, 2013 at 2:55:20 PM
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There was a guy playing three hands yesterday at a $50 table and he only had $50 on each spot.
November 17th, 2013 at 2:56:27 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
November 17th, 2013 at 2:56:37 PM
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Thanks now go win so much money that Bob cries aloud in anguish.
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 17th, 2013 at 2:58:47 PM
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The guy on the left of that pic kind of looked like Bob Saget.
November 17th, 2013 at 3:06:31 PM
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Quote: BuzzardAce or any other high roller. A question about high limit tables.
Nothing pisses me off more than on a dead day, 1 or 2 tables open, nobody waiting, and either Josie and I or just me at a $5 table.
So I decide to spread to two hands and immediately am told, " you must bet $10 each spot to play 2 hands sir " WTF ?
I mean not another player even on the horizon. If I bet $10 and get double one hand split, then a double on the other, I now have $50 in play. Not looking for that variance when playing nickels.
If I am playing penny slots 90 cents a spin, nobody makes me spend $1.80 a spin if I decide to play 2 machines.
Does same bullshit apply at $100 minimum tables ?
Have seen other players told same thing and almost always player shrugs his shoulders and retreats to one hand at table minimum.
Is that more of a Vegas thing?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 17th, 2013 at 3:07:19 PM
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Get the same treatment here in Colorado on a Tuesday afternoon. GRRRRRR
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 17th, 2013 at 3:16:58 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
November 17th, 2013 at 4:31:58 PM
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Quote: 1BBIs that more of a Vegas thing?
The PGP tables at L'auberge in Lake Charles, LA have a sign that reads: "2 hands: 2x table min; 3 hands: $500 minimum per hand" I don't think I've ever played another game there, but I bet that structure applies to other games as well.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
