AOS Tournament Trip
December 9th, 2015 at 3:40:19 PM
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Worst sessions of my life in any casino anywhere in the world.
6D
S17
DOA
DAS
$100min.
Session 1
Table 1 - lost first 10 hands
Table 2 - lost first 10 hands
Table 3 - lost first 10 hands
for those of you playing at home - yes 30 hands in a row NO LIE!!!
total down $3k
went to lunch
Session 2
Table 1 - up and down for about 3 shoes (down $400)
Table 2 - (friend of mine was dealing) - (down another $1,400)
pit boss acquaintance I affectionately termed "the mush" came in - I immediately lost 4 hands - she then took a bathroom break and I immediately got a blackjack (I am trying to find some humor in this story)
running total down $4,800
walked on the boardwalk to clear my head
Session 3
Table 1 - dealer began the shoe with 3 straight blackjacks (up and down and then doooooooown $2,500)
Table 2 - down about $300 and count went good for me (FOR ONCE LOL) - put up $500 got a k,k against dealer 7 (dealer flips a 7 and then yup, triple 7), $500 up again 9,5 against dealer 4 (dealer flips 10 then hits 3), $500 got a 5,5 against dealer 5 - I double down and get an 8 (dealer flips ANOTHER 5 then gets a 9) WTF!!!
running total down $9,300
had dinner with friends who could not believe the dealers refused to bust
now, at this point, EMOTIONS got high for me and I admit I stopped counting, I stopped caring and I played on adrenaline - which , in the end, was my demise
Session 4
Table 1 - $500 per hand lost first 5 hands
Table 2 - $1,000 per hand up and down dealer then me then dealer then me - then I caught a double down and LOST - eventually, ended up watching a magical dealer pull 2,3,4,5 or 6 - whatever was necessary to beat my hand buy one
ultimate loss for my first trip to Revel (which is a beautiful casino and hotel)
was NEGATIVE $16,900 (this wiped out all my wins to date in 2012) + another $1,700
so yes, for 2012 I am only down $1,700 BUT it stings as if I was down $1,000,000
Sympathy, comments, or a$$_kickings...?
aceofspades = divorce lawyer, never been married, frequently plays high-stakes blackjack, uses SC and frequently takes abuse from the mathletes about it, goes to Vegas/AC multiple times per year, writes live trip reports --AcesAndEights
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6D
S17
DOA
DAS
$100min.
Session 1
Table 1 - lost first 10 hands
Table 2 - lost first 10 hands
Table 3 - lost first 10 hands
for those of you playing at home - yes 30 hands in a row NO LIE!!!
total down $3k
went to lunch
Session 2
Table 1 - up and down for about 3 shoes (down $400)
Table 2 - (friend of mine was dealing) - (down another $1,400)
pit boss acquaintance I affectionately termed "the mush" came in - I immediately lost 4 hands - she then took a bathroom break and I immediately got a blackjack (I am trying to find some humor in this story)
running total down $4,800
walked on the boardwalk to clear my head
Session 3
Table 1 - dealer began the shoe with 3 straight blackjacks (up and down and then doooooooown $2,500)
Table 2 - down about $300 and count went good for me (FOR ONCE LOL) - put up $500 got a k,k against dealer 7 (dealer flips a 7 and then yup, triple 7), $500 up again 9,5 against dealer 4 (dealer flips 10 then hits 3), $500 got a 5,5 against dealer 5 - I double down and get an 8 (dealer flips ANOTHER 5 then gets a 9) WTF!!!
running total down $9,300
had dinner with friends who could not believe the dealers refused to bust
now, at this point, EMOTIONS got high for me and I admit I stopped counting, I stopped caring and I played on adrenaline - which , in the end, was my demise
Session 4
Table 1 - $500 per hand lost first 5 hands
Table 2 - $1,000 per hand up and down dealer then me then dealer then me - then I caught a double down and LOST - eventually, ended up watching a magical dealer pull 2,3,4,5 or 6 - whatever was necessary to beat my hand buy one
ultimate loss for my first trip to Revel (which is a beautiful casino and hotel)
was NEGATIVE $16,900 (this wiped out all my wins to date in 2012) + another $1,700
so yes, for 2012 I am only down $1,700 BUT it stings as if I was down $1,000,000
Sympathy, comments, or a$$_kickings...?
aceofspades = divorce lawyer, never been married, frequently plays high-stakes blackjack, uses SC and frequently takes abuse from the mathletes about it, goes to Vegas/AC multiple times per year, writes live trip reports --AcesAndEights
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No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
December 9th, 2015 at 4:19:53 PM
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guy makes a 5 card 21 on his last hand to beat me by 1 chip -- of course there was a misdeal the hand before where I had 20
December 9th, 2015 at 4:30:45 PM
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:+(Quote: aceofspadesguy makes a 5 card 21 on his last hand to beat me by 1 chip -- of course there was a misdeal the hand before where I had 20
“Man Babes” #AxelFabulous
December 9th, 2015 at 4:42:03 PM
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have 50 in promo chips
(2x25)
same as cash
played red on roulette two in a row now have $50 cash and still $50 promo
Trip -7150
(2x25)
same as cash
played red on roulette two in a row now have $50 cash and still $50 promo
Trip -7150
December 9th, 2015 at 5:23:58 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
So you have to win on all three days
to make any money?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 9th, 2015 at 5:29:43 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: aceofspades
So you have to win on all three days
to make any money?
Each day is a mutually exclusive tournament - some people got invites for 2/3 some for 3/3
December 9th, 2015 at 5:40:22 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
Each day is a mutually exclusive tournament - some people got invites for 2/3 some for 3/3
You don't win money, just invites?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 9th, 2015 at 5:56:58 PM
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Quote: EvenBobYou don't win money, just invites?
Tournament is invite only
Each day for 3 days there is a tournament
I was invited to play in 2 of the 3
Others were invited to play all 3 days
Each day is a separate tournament from beginning to end
Prizes paid in your choice of slot play or promo chips
December 9th, 2015 at 5:57:17 PM
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just got 250 back at Aria
trip now -6900
trip now -6900
December 9th, 2015 at 6:00:05 PM
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Let the comeback begin
I feel 30 in a row
10 per table
3 tables in a row
I feel 30 in a row
10 per table
3 tables in a row
No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
December 9th, 2015 at 6:06:46 PM
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Quote: WizardofnothingLet the comeback begin
I feel 30 in a row
10 per table
3 tables in a row
In my favor please :-)
December 9th, 2015 at 6:27:17 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesTournament is invite only
Each day for 3 days there is a tournament
I was invited to play in 2 of the 3
You played yesterday and today, so
you're done?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 9th, 2015 at 6:33:36 PM
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just picked up another 300
trip -6600
trip -6600
December 9th, 2015 at 6:53:51 PM
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Quote: EvenBobYou played yesterday and today, so
you're done?
yes, no more tournaments this trip
strictly real world blackjack
December 9th, 2015 at 7:38:27 PM
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just got another 500
trip -6100
trip -6100
December 9th, 2015 at 8:22:13 PM
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Come on Ace, we're rooting for you. Go big or go home. One big bet on the banker, don't pass, and split those 10s!!!
December 9th, 2015 at 8:23:20 PM
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Finished up my 50 in promo chips getting another 75 on roulette
trip is -6025
trip is -6025
December 9th, 2015 at 8:40:24 PM
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Hey Ace, I feel your pain. Down $ 60 and 25 cents is never easy. (J/K, I gotta kid in college).Quote: aceofspadesFinished up my 50 in promo chips getting another 75 on roulette
trip is -6025
BUT Seriously, good luck, have a good time, make some lifelong memories.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 9th, 2015 at 9:19:38 PM
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I appreciate all the well-wishes - might take a break for the evening -- still deciding
Chauncey - are you taking over the reigns again if I call it a night?
Chauncey - are you taking over the reigns again if I call it a night?
December 9th, 2015 at 9:24:56 PM
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With any luck, the tables will still be there tomorrow !Quote: aceofspadesI appreciate all the well-wishes - might take a break for the evening -- still deciding
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 9th, 2015 at 10:52:29 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQWith any luck, the tables will still be there tomorrow !
I think they just might be
December 9th, 2015 at 11:05:49 PM
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"Changing $500 on a player's card!"
Let's target a $500 win in at least 5 different games.
First up, Pai Gow Tiles.
Let's target a $500 win in at least 5 different games.
First up, Pai Gow Tiles.
December 9th, 2015 at 11:32:59 PM
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Already down to crumbs... $145.50. Have not won a hand other than the DirectBet.
December 9th, 2015 at 11:50:36 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3"Changing $500 on a player's card!"
Let's target a $500 win in at least 5 different games.
First up, Pai Gow Tiles.
Direct Bet - still at Bally's?
December 9th, 2015 at 11:51:07 PM
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Quote: chaunceyb3Already down to crumbs... $145.50. Have not won a hand other than the DirectBet.
come on Chauncey - you can do it!!!
December 10th, 2015 at 12:12:47 AM
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AoS- Yep, still at Bally's!
JB- I must admit, I screwed up on this hand: L2-H6-L8-H8 while banking. It cost me $95.
JB- I must admit, I screwed up on this hand: L2-H6-L8-H8 while banking. It cost me $95.
December 10th, 2015 at 12:26:27 AM
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Quote: chaunceyb3JB- I must admit, I screwed up on this hand: L2-H6-L8-H8 while banking. It cost me $95.
This is above my pay grade :-)
December 10th, 2015 at 12:32:48 AM
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Out of that torture chamber with $261.75. Rated for a $100 average bet.
Next up, Free Bet Blackjack.
December 10th, 2015 at 12:45:55 AM
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Quote: chaunceyb3
Out of that torture chamber with $261.75.
Next up, Free Bet Blackjack.
you can do it!
AC?Vegas?
December 10th, 2015 at 1:38:55 AM
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Running super well in FBB after being down to $125 in cheques...
+$345.75 and going upstairs to take a break. Rated for a $75 average bet.
"Color coming in."
+$345.75 and going upstairs to take a break. Rated for a $75 average bet.
"Color coming in."
December 10th, 2015 at 7:21:36 AM
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I'm impressed you still have the old Seven Stars card before they screwed it up with the all-white cards (where the lettering rubs off). So lame.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
December 10th, 2015 at 12:49:00 PM
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so, no tournament this morning so I focused my attention towards making a comeback
The first shuffle of 2D was a disaster - I started with a BJ then the dealer retaliated with two in a row for himself, followed by my losing two double downs -- lost about 500 that shoe and the trip was back to being -6525
Shuffle number two was quite kind to me as I was dealt three blackjacks and won a split
3,3 v dealer 7
first 3 dealt a 6 then a 9 for 18
second 3 dealt a 10 then a 5 for 18
dealer did what he was supposed to do and turned over a 10 for 17
The 500 was back in my chip pile and the trip was once again -6025
I took a little break for some fresh OJ and, feeling the vitamins surge through my body, resumed play
I sat at a 6D game that had a few hands left in it -- the dealer asked if I'd like a fresh shuffle and I told her "no need" - she greeted me by dealing herself a BJ, followed by a 20 beating my 19...however, she then dealt me a BJ and I won the final hand -- won 50
Waited for the shuffle and resumed play -- first hand was my "favorite" 6,3 v dealer 3 -- doubled and got an Ace for 20 -- dealer turned over a 7 then a 9 -- wow I won a double down on a 9 -- unprecedented lol
A few hands later I had increased my stack, gaining another 825
trip now stands at -5150 (yes 5150 is the police code for an involuntary psychiatric hold by the police in CA lol)
The first shuffle of 2D was a disaster - I started with a BJ then the dealer retaliated with two in a row for himself, followed by my losing two double downs -- lost about 500 that shoe and the trip was back to being -6525
Shuffle number two was quite kind to me as I was dealt three blackjacks and won a split
3,3 v dealer 7
first 3 dealt a 6 then a 9 for 18
second 3 dealt a 10 then a 5 for 18
dealer did what he was supposed to do and turned over a 10 for 17
The 500 was back in my chip pile and the trip was once again -6025
I took a little break for some fresh OJ and, feeling the vitamins surge through my body, resumed play
I sat at a 6D game that had a few hands left in it -- the dealer asked if I'd like a fresh shuffle and I told her "no need" - she greeted me by dealing herself a BJ, followed by a 20 beating my 19...however, she then dealt me a BJ and I won the final hand -- won 50
Waited for the shuffle and resumed play -- first hand was my "favorite" 6,3 v dealer 3 -- doubled and got an Ace for 20 -- dealer turned over a 7 then a 9 -- wow I won a double down on a 9 -- unprecedented lol
A few hands later I had increased my stack, gaining another 825
trip now stands at -5150 (yes 5150 is the police code for an involuntary psychiatric hold by the police in CA lol)
December 10th, 2015 at 12:54:39 PM
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Three blackjacks in the first three hands, I'm not playing anymore that shuffle...heads up or not.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
December 10th, 2015 at 1:26:30 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesThree blackjacks in the first three hands, I'm not playing anymore that shuffle...heads up or not.
Mathematic reason or superstitious reason?
December 10th, 2015 at 1:26:49 PM
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Ace, when do you fly home, tomorrow?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 10th, 2015 at 1:29:16 PM
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Quote: EvenBobAce, when do you fly home, tomorrow?
Kicking me out of Vegas early Bob?
December 10th, 2015 at 1:41:30 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesKicking me out of Vegas early Bob?
You're staying thru the weekend? Better you than me..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 10th, 2015 at 1:42:43 PM
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Quote: EvenBobYou're staying thru the weekend? Better you than me..
I thought that would make your day?
December 10th, 2015 at 1:57:05 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesMathematic reason or superstitious reason?
I'm not superstitious.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
December 10th, 2015 at 1:58:42 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesI'm not superstitious.
Just regular-stitious? lol
December 10th, 2015 at 2:17:06 PM
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I've left after the very first hand of an 8 deck shoe because so many aces and tens fell out.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
December 10th, 2015 at 5:32:43 PM
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sat down after a quick lunch earlier being down 5150 for the trip
The -5150 quickly ballooned though as I routinely lost 4 or 5 hands in a row---winning only about 10% of my doubles and splits - and basically, having to play against a dealer 10 up card for about 2 hours straight
After those 2 hours I was once again down 10k (somewhere EB is smiling)
After another hour I regained 1500 of it so the trip now stands at -8500
The -5150 quickly ballooned though as I routinely lost 4 or 5 hands in a row---winning only about 10% of my doubles and splits - and basically, having to play against a dealer 10 up card for about 2 hours straight
After those 2 hours I was once again down 10k (somewhere EB is smiling)
After another hour I regained 1500 of it so the trip now stands at -8500
December 10th, 2015 at 5:39:24 PM
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Morning @ace. This picture is looking so gorgeous. LOL!
Ready to learn from others.
December 10th, 2015 at 5:41:41 PM
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Esposito - I don't think you have the same history with ace as eb- that wasn't the nicest of comments
No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
December 10th, 2015 at 5:51:54 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesmy doubles and splits - and basically, having to play against a dealer 10 up card for about 2 hours straight
After those 2 hours I was once again down 10k
What happened after that, you haven't
said, I have to assume it just kept going
down. Ahhhh....
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 10th, 2015 at 5:53:34 PM
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Quote: EspositoMorning @ace. This picture is looking so gorgeous. LOL!
December 10th, 2015 at 5:55:08 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhat happened after that, you haven't
said, I have to assume it just kept going
down. Ahhhh....
Put on your reading glasses Bob lol
Quote: aceofspadesAfter another hour I regained 1500 of it so the trip now stands at -8500
December 10th, 2015 at 5:57:43 PM
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Quote: aceofspades
None of his posts do. No idea wtf is going on.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
I AM NOT PART OF GWAE RADIO SHOW
December 10th, 2015 at 6:01:04 PM
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I'm starting to linked the pieces- had to get to the BACK ENTRY part of the story somehow there is a link
No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
December 10th, 2015 at 6:23:52 PM
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Quote: WizardofnothingI'm starting to linked the pieces- had to get to the BACK ENTRY part of the story somehow there is a link
I'm thoroughly confused
I leave it to WoN:CSI
I await your findings :-)
