AC overnight
February 28th, 2015 at 11:21:14 AM
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Arrived for an over nighter - my first trip back to AC since November
Sat down to play a mini-session while waiting for room and in 2 shows was up 1200
Checked into the room and went back down to survey the scene and play some more...
High limit room had 4 tables open, 2 of which were RESERVED
Something that got on my nerves was the dealer's fingers (2 female dealers had band aids on them) and the cards were sticking with each draw from the shoe--made for a dizzying stutter effect
So I began the next session playing one on one
First hand was 7,7 v dealer 7
Split
First hand: 7,4 doubled got an 8 for 19
Second hand: 7,10 for 17
Dealer had 7, turned over a 4...drew a 3 then a 7
Ughhhhh
The next two shoes were more of the same, losing 7 of 9 (no Star Trek reference intended)
Trip is -1700
Sat down to play a mini-session while waiting for room and in 2 shows was up 1200
Checked into the room and went back down to survey the scene and play some more...
High limit room had 4 tables open, 2 of which were RESERVED
Something that got on my nerves was the dealer's fingers (2 female dealers had band aids on them) and the cards were sticking with each draw from the shoe--made for a dizzying stutter effect
So I began the next session playing one on one
First hand was 7,7 v dealer 7
Split
First hand: 7,4 doubled got an 8 for 19
Second hand: 7,10 for 17
Dealer had 7, turned over a 4...drew a 3 then a 7
Ughhhhh
The next two shoes were more of the same, losing 7 of 9 (no Star Trek reference intended)
Trip is -1700
February 28th, 2015 at 11:59:59 AM
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Good Luck, turn it around!!
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
February 28th, 2015 at 12:33:52 PM
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Just lost every hand in a shoe except 3 wins and 3 pushes
Trip -3800
Trip -3800
February 28th, 2015 at 12:53:20 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesJust lost every hand in a shoe except 3 wins and 3 pushes
Trip -3800
You must be at the Revel. Oh, wait.
Never mind..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 28th, 2015 at 12:55:27 PM
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I have a feeling it's the Borgata?? I would rather be at Caesars' or perhaps the GN??
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
February 28th, 2015 at 12:56:14 PM
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Quote: Baccaratfrom79I have a feeling it's the Borgata?? I would rather be at Caesars' or perhaps the GN??
GN
February 28th, 2015 at 12:57:47 PM
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Quote: Baccaratfrom79I have a feeling it's the Borgata?? I would rather be at Caesars' or perhaps the GN??
Could be GN. He can get surrender on request in high limit.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
February 28th, 2015 at 1:05:22 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesGN
I knew it was GN when when you said
they had reserved tables. I've seen
roulette tables reserved at GN. Nobody
playing, just sitting there, reserved.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 28th, 2015 at 1:09:25 PM
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Ace why would a happening young man such as yourself content himself with the 1950s atmosphere of the Golden Nugget?
At your level of play you can have RFB at any club in town, and you choose the one that is currently the closest existing incarnation of Mission's Revel Nursing Home idea.
Is late surrender that important to you? I would think having a good time is far more important to you than a slightly better blackjack game. Also other properties have the benefit of comping you things you'd actually like and enjoy.
At your level of play you can have RFB at any club in town, and you choose the one that is currently the closest existing incarnation of Mission's Revel Nursing Home idea.
Is late surrender that important to you? I would think having a good time is far more important to you than a slightly better blackjack game. Also other properties have the benefit of comping you things you'd actually like and enjoy.
February 28th, 2015 at 1:11:02 PM
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Quote: sodawaterclosest existing incarnation of Mission's Revel Nursing Home idea.
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lol
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 28th, 2015 at 1:39:14 PM
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Quote: sodawater
At your level of play you can have RFB at any club in town, and you choose the one that is currently the closest existing incarnation of Mission's Revel Nursing Home idea.
It's NOT a nursing home, those are for people who require around-the-clock care: it's an assisted living facility.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
February 28th, 2015 at 1:44:34 PM
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Quote: Mission146It's NOT a nursing home, those are for people who require around-the-clock care: it's an assisted living facility.
Why do you have so much respect for such an obvious corporate-speak euphemism? Assisted-living facility is just a marketing term. They're all nursing homes. Different patients require different levels of care in any type of facility.
February 28th, 2015 at 1:51:42 PM
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It's the only place in town where I have a host--I gave up all my Total Rewards stuff when I began playing at Revel - I basically have no TR play for the past 3 years
February 28th, 2015 at 2:04:48 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesIt's the only place in town where I have a host--I gave up all my Total Rewards stuff when I began playing at Revel - I basically have no TR play for the past 3 years
Go into any club, lose 3800 in a few hours and you will have a host.
February 28th, 2015 at 2:07:43 PM
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PM me and I will have an executive host meet you, my guy is now there from The Taj. He owes me.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
February 28th, 2015 at 2:13:36 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI knew it was GN when when you said
they had reserved tables. I've seen
roulette tables reserved at GN. Nobody
playing, just sitting there, reserved.
I have a hard time following your posts. Sometimes you say you haven't been to Atlantic City in the last 30 years, sometimes you talk about first-hand knowledge of table conditions at casinos that are 3 years old...
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
February 28th, 2015 at 2:18:06 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusSometimes you say you haven't been to Atlantic City in the last 30 years, .
I was talking about Vegas. I have suspected
they put reserved on them because they
don't have enough dealers. It makes no
sense to be crowded and have a closed
roulette table just sitting there. Keep it
open till the person it's reserved for arrives.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 28th, 2015 at 2:24:14 PM
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Taking a shower and hitting the reset button before I end up on tilt
Going to try and get a little bit back at a time over the course of the evening
Going to try and get a little bit back at a time over the course of the evening
February 28th, 2015 at 4:04:44 PM
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Just sat down and played 2 hands got a double on both and won and got up so got a quick 400 back - dealer couldn't believe I was getting up after winning first two hands double down
Dinner break and then try to slowly climb back
Trip is -3400
Dinner break and then try to slowly climb back
Trip is -3400
February 28th, 2015 at 5:03:50 PM
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And each state specifies specific criteria of need and care to determine the level of care. Each name connotes an extremely specific different level of service and responsibility in each state.Quote: sodawaterWhy do you have so much respect for such an obvious corporate-speak euphemism? Assisted-living facility is just a marketing term. They're all nursing homes. Different patients require different levels of care in any type of facility.
February 28th, 2015 at 5:49:08 PM
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Played another 2 mini sessions totaling about ½ shoe
Got another 900 back
Trip is -2500
Got another 900 back
Trip is -2500
February 28th, 2015 at 5:50:43 PM
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Quote: sodawaterWhy do you have so much respect for such an obvious corporate-speak euphemism? Assisted-living facility is just a marketing term. They're all nursing homes. Different patients require different levels of care in any type of facility.
They are different, there are different license requirements, staffing requirements and everything like that. Assisted living facilities, as I have stated, are mostly just for people that have physical limitations. Nursing homes are for people that require around the clock care and observation, shots, BP/Heart monitoring, catheters, things of that nature. A nursing home is a medical facility in the truest sense whereas an assisted living facility is more of a residential facility with assistance.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
February 28th, 2015 at 6:39:53 PM
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Played another couple of shoes - things started turning badly when the dealer was sorting an Ace of Face up on an inordinate number of hands --- started to dwindle what I had won back but, alas, the tides turned and I was able to press and get some good bets in
Trip is now -2100
Trip is now -2100
February 28th, 2015 at 9:29:54 PM
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Dealer just made 10 Blackjacks in a shoe
Lost it all
Down 4500 goodbye
Lost it all
Down 4500 goodbye
February 28th, 2015 at 9:40:24 PM
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Well, just woke up from my nap on the couch in front of a great movie, it's now 11:45PM. Hard day with a couple of huge jobs pending and needing to be completed. When I read the board I envy you and those that drive with that anticipation of winning some cash and then crap like this happens. Hey, bro--been there and down that when I lived in North Jersey. Blew the entire bank roll and got that sickening darn feeling in the pit of my stomach. I hate it. Left AC at Midnight, jumped into a Dunkin Doughnuts and got a large coffee and a couple Doughnuts for the miserable ride 120 miles north up the parkway. All the time planning and plotting the next move, go get some more cash or wait a week or so??? The only thing that kept me going was those $30k, $50k or $100k wins. But you know what, I have more fun now with going 3 or 4 times max a year than I did before.
So, I wont say, 'pat you on the back and tell you it will be okay', but when you go back next time, smack them back and take an exit when you are positive. Only you know the amount that you can lose and the amount you should leave when ahead. Be positive and never look back, never.
So, I wont say, 'pat you on the back and tell you it will be okay', but when you go back next time, smack them back and take an exit when you are positive. Only you know the amount that you can lose and the amount you should leave when ahead. Be positive and never look back, never.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
February 28th, 2015 at 9:43:30 PM
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dealer made 10 yes 10 f'ng blackjacks in one shoe!!!!!! I pounded the table so hard my right forearm is completely numb
I am so incensed - is 4500 a big deal - not really but it is the way in which I lost it - 10 f'ng Blackjacks you've got to be f'ng kidding me
I am so incensed - is 4500 a big deal - not really but it is the way in which I lost it - 10 f'ng Blackjacks you've got to be f'ng kidding me
February 28th, 2015 at 9:53:40 PM
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I gave up Blackjack a while ago, play only occasionally. Seen my wife play at Caesars in Vegas last week. She started with $2,500.00 and 8 free play tickets I had of $225.00 each. She won about $5k and then went down and up and then lost it all. I watched the dealer constantly turn over a 4 with a 6 or 7 in the hole and then a 9-10 or Ace. I mean like 15 times in a shoe. I walked away, I hate that game. My wife would win double downs with a 3 or 4 or 5 on top even when the dealer was showing 8's, 9's, 10's., etc. Then when my wife had 2 monkeys the dealer would push or win, almost every time. The floor person in the high limit told us that was happening the same way all night. I watched people go through $25k to $100k in a shoe or two. I walked away to the baccarat table and had a good time.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
February 28th, 2015 at 10:20:18 PM
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I had an unexpected rendezvous with Ace at GNAC earlier tonight, and afterwards, it was all decent hands at the Pai Gow Tiles table for the rest of the night.
Props to you, AoS! Hang in there pal.
Props to you, AoS! Hang in there pal.
March 1st, 2015 at 4:46:45 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesdealer made 10 yes 10 f'ng blackjacks in one shoe!!!!!! I pounded the table so hard my right forearm is completely numb
I am so incensed - is 4500 a big deal - not really but it is the way in which I lost it - 10 f'ng Blackjacks you've got to be f'ng kidding me
Six decks, 75% penetration, heads up, 5.4 hands per round, blackjack every 21 hands on average. Looks like, statistically, the dealer should have had two blackjacks. Fifteen minute shoe?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
March 1st, 2015 at 7:45:39 AM
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Quote: chaunceyb3I had an unexpected rendezvous with Ace at GNAC earlier tonight, and afterwards, it was all decent hands at the Pai Gow Tiles table for the rest of the night.
Props to you, AoS! Hang in there pal.
Holy shit that's a sexy tiles hand.
March 1st, 2015 at 8:25:30 AM
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Quote: 1BBSix decks, 75% penetration, heads up, 5.4 hands per round, blackjack every 21 hands on average. Looks like, statistically, the dealer should have had two blackjacks. Fifteen minute shoe?
Statistics went out the window
March 1st, 2015 at 8:30:02 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesStatistics went out the window
They often do, my friend.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
March 1st, 2015 at 8:35:18 AM
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Quote: 1BBThey often do, my friend.
Should I go home or stay and go after it?
March 1st, 2015 at 8:37:49 AM
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I have a friend in North Jersey and we used to meet up a lot in AC in the 90's and early 2000's. He used to do very well by standing and letting the dealer bust when more often than not, he would have busted. That is one of the true advantages to BJ whereas the player can opt, not to take a card. Strategy and AP play is fine, but its the 'out of stats' and the 'short term' 5 or 10 shoes that the stats don't apply to anyways. I also rather not cite when he would stand or not cause all that will do is cause a blurry of criticism, how out of basic strategy the play really was.
The same as sitting down at a baccarat table and having natural 8 or 9 and the other side ties or beats you for like 15 times in one shoe, unusual but happens more often then you think possible. Again, I can win 25 straight hands with a 6 or less in baccarat but then when I get a 7-8-or 9, I cant prevail. I blame the gambling gods, no one else.
The same as sitting down at a baccarat table and having natural 8 or 9 and the other side ties or beats you for like 15 times in one shoe, unusual but happens more often then you think possible. Again, I can win 25 straight hands with a 6 or less in baccarat but then when I get a 7-8-or 9, I cant prevail. I blame the gambling gods, no one else.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
March 1st, 2015 at 8:42:01 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesShould I go home or stay and go after it?
No one call that but you. My personal experience is, a losing trip is a losing trip. I stated before I think on the board, If I have to keep buying back in, it isn't going to happen. AGAIN, that's me and my trend/traits. I would have to soul search long and hard to remember wining/recovery when I lost a sizable or all my bankroll and then drew out more or went and got more and then recovered.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
March 1st, 2015 at 8:42:49 AM
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Quote: aceofspadesShould I go home or stay and go after it?
As long as you have the advantage play away. Past results are meaningless. Here's wishing you good cards!
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
March 1st, 2015 at 12:08:43 PM
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Switched to a new store
Been up and down
Dealer made 21 or BJ the first 7/10 hands in the last shoe I played - then things turned around
Trip now -3400
Been up and down
Dealer made 21 or BJ the first 7/10 hands in the last shoe I played - then things turned around
Trip now -3400
March 1st, 2015 at 12:27:54 PM
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Lost 9 in a row pushed 1 then lost 3 in a row
March 1st, 2015 at 12:45:53 PM
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Take 30 shots at the $100 WoF. (Of course I would say that with your money instead of mine, hehe.)
A falling knife has no handle.
March 1st, 2015 at 12:48:46 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesLost 9 in a row pushed 1 then lost 3 in a row
BJ sucks, take up bac. You'll have more fun,
lose less, bet less, and the table energy is
much better. You can't screw up another
players hand and he can't screw up yours.
So you end up all rooting for each other,
it makes a big difference in the type of experience
you're having.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 1st, 2015 at 12:49:05 PM
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Just lost every hand but 4 in a shoe
Down 6900 ***correction
Down 6900 ***correction
March 1st, 2015 at 12:51:52 PM
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ace.
step away from the chalupa, my friend. it wasn't meant to be this weekend.
step away from the chalupa, my friend. it wasn't meant to be this weekend.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
March 1st, 2015 at 12:56:33 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesJust lost every hand but 4 in a shoe
Down 10k
Not the most you ever lost, BJ sucks. Frank said
in an interview that he lost $12K at BJ once and
had to go to his room and lie in the fetal position
for a few hours. Nobody likes to lose.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 1st, 2015 at 1:02:32 PM
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Quote: EvenBobBJ sucks, take up bac. You'll have more fun,
lose less, bet less, and the table energy is
much better. You can't screw up another
players hand and he can't screw up yours.
So you end up all rooting for each other
it makes a big difference in the type of experience
you're having.
At times correct but tell the other half. At the big table--south side versus the north side; Asians against whites; table min player attempting to knock out the larger players; larger players refusing to get un an unbelievable long streak and losing hundreds of thousands, etc., etc., the lost goes on and on.
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
March 1st, 2015 at 1:04:02 PM
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Quote: Baccaratfrom79No one call that but you. My personal experience is, a losing trip is a losing trip. I stated before I think on the board, If I have to keep buying back in, it isn't going to happen. AGAIN, that's me and my trend/traits. I would have to soul search long and hard to remember wining/recovery when I lost a sizable or all my bankroll and then drew out more or went and got more and then recovered.
I posted this when you were down $4.5k..............
Bac79=Hazardous Material and Chemical person correcting other's mistakes. Non AP'er, I can't count cards, low intelligence. Sprinkles magical dust on the cards. Has a lucky monkey. Baby also has a green one. Sum it up: "It's okay just blame me, it's all my fault"! ( No one believes me--so I chose to stop posting)
March 1st, 2015 at 1:46:10 PM
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Actually realized had money in safe so lost 6900 not 10k
I'm still pissed off mightily
Variance is dead
I'm still pissed off mightily
Variance is dead
March 1st, 2015 at 2:03:23 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesActually realized had money in safe so lost 6900 not 10k
It's like found money..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 1st, 2015 at 2:23:51 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIt's like found money..
The maid put it back. :-)
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
March 1st, 2015 at 2:40:11 PM
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How does variance just die like that -- dealer making every 16 whereas I bust every 12
March 1st, 2015 at 2:41:13 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsace.
step away from the chalupa, my friend. it wasn't meant to be this weekend.
Thanks BBB it just baffles my feeble mind how variance can just die
