Viva Las VegACE
Quote: ZenKinGBlackjack? Pl hollywood has several 3-2 tables open during the day and during the night they open the pit next to hi-limit which consists of five 3-2 8 deck shoes and 1 DD 3-2 game.
Yeah I was speaking only of the high limit pit where they have S17
Quote: ZenKinGI bet you did it improperly and had short fasting cycles and not one big meal at night.
Why would I lie?
when you get older, they tell you the complete opposite
http://easylivingfl.com/why-do-elderly-parents-eat-dinner-at-4pm/
actually I am too old to be eating the way I do, and often get indigestion at night
Quote: aceofspadesWhy would I lie?
Tell me the fasting regimen you used please. You also probably didnt eat a big enough meal either.
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Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know; that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, *saves lives*. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a *damn* what you think you are entitled to!
Quote: GWAEAos I am glad that you are finally enjoying your trips. Remember when you would post about only playing and not doing anything fun or eating. We all told you to take a break from gaming and enjoy the comps that you can get. It appears that you have started doing that and I bet your trips are so much better. I even heard you on a podcast and it seems like you have even gone a few days without playing. I hope you enjoy going even more now.
Yeah - I have gone months without playing lately as well - I see casino visits as weekend getaways now as opposed to blackjack marathons
Quote: ZenKinGTell me the fasting regimen you used please. You also probably didnt eat a big enough meal either.
You are probably right about everything - I defer to your knowledge
Quote: JohnnyQYOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
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Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know; that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, *saves lives*. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a *damn* what you think you are entitled to!
Great movie and great quote - but what are you using it for herein?
Quote: ZenKinGSTOP eating during the day.
Become a vampire and switch to an "all liquid" night time diet; got it.
Quote: MrVBecome a vampire and switch to an "all liquid" night time diet; got it.
Chicks dig vampires
Quote: aceofspadesYou are probably right about everything - I defer to your knowledge
Good one Ace, you really are a lawyer.
Quote: aceofspadesAnd, the most precious commodity at Cromwell:
It's a tip thing, Ace, Every time they
bring ice most guests will tip them.
Sex in the ice room, ridiculous. It's
another way to gouge the guests.
Imagine how many ice requests
they get a day.
Quote: EvenBobGood one Ace, you really are a lawyer.
God help me if I should ever get trespassed
Quote: EvenBobQuote: aceofspadesAnd, the most precious commodity at Cromwell:
It's a tip thing, Ace, Every time they
bring ice most guests will tip them.
Sex in the ice room, ridiculous. It's
another way to gouge the guests.
Imagine how many ice requests
they get a day.
Yeah - shouldn't ice be part of the room rate/resort fee
Quote: aceofspadesGod help me if I should ever get trespassed
You'll only get trespasssed if you blame your losses on rigged, Chinese prison decks.
Quote: IbeatyouracesYou'll only get trespasssed if you blame your losses on rigged, Chinese prison decks.
But, I always do that
Quote: sodawaterbased on those pictures you did a lot of walking
Yeah getting my exercise on :)
Going to have dinner about 7 then hit the tables tonight
Just goofin' a bit. At one point here it felt like ZKG wanted to put you on the stand for a cross examination about your fasting regimen, you're a lawyer, who doesn't love Jack Nicholson, etc, etc. Maybe a more appropriate quote would have been when Tom Cruise's character was saying something like "I deserve the truth"...Quote: aceofspadesGreat movie and great quote - but what are you using it for herein?
Quote: JohnnyQJust goofin' a bit. At one point here it felt like ZKG wanted to put you on the stand for a cross examination about your eating/fasting, you're a lawyer, who doesn't love Jack Nicholson, etc, etc. Maybe a more appropriate quote would have been when Tom Cruise's character was saying something like "I deserve the truth"...
I'll await the legal debate on Wilkinson’s case
Quote: aceofspades
Yeah - shouldn't ice be part of the room rate/resort fee
Try not tipping the ice jockey and see how
long it takes to get ice next time.
Quote: aceofspades
5:26
You looked younger in the Millionaire Bachelor video,
Ace, what's up with that. You've never been married,
it's supposed to keep you eternally young..
Quote: EvenBobYou looked younger in the Millionaire Bachelor video,
Ace, what's up with that. You've never been married,
it's supposed to keep you eternally young..
Bob - it’s been 8 years - am I not allowed to age at all?
Quote: aceofspadesBob - it’s been 8 years - am I not allowed to age at all?
Nope. Quit it..
I hear drinking milk from a virgin helpsQuote: aceofspadesBob - it’s been 8 years - am I not allowed to age at all?
Quote: 100xOddsI hear drinking milk from a virgin helps
Is there an App for that?
Quote: EvenBobNope. Quit it..
Maybe I can win enough money for Botox injections
Best post (so far) in this thread.Quote: aceofspadesYou are probably right about everything - I defer to your knowledge
That would definitely give you the "itis", and could lead to "MB" (old Chappelle show joke).Quote: RomesActually, true... Just get a bit drunk and eat a pound or two of ribs. You'll pass out and snooze hard for a full nights sleep =).
#Icegate Theory #3: People kept putting their feet into the machines. :)
won a total of 8 hands
lost every double down
lost every split
lost every time I pressed
dealer had 7 naturals in the 2 shoes -- I had none
-2500 in 10 minutes
FML
Nothing else to report - it was quick and painful
There you go Bob - you must be extremely happy/ecstatic/jumping for joy right now
Quote: aceofspadesPlayed 2 shoes
won a total of 8 hands
lost every double down
lost every split
lost every time I pressed
dealer had 7 naturals in the 2 shoes -- I had none
-2500 in 10 minutes
FML
Nothing else to report - it was quick and painful
There you go Bob - you must be extremely happy/ecstatic/jumping for joy right now
Odds of 7 dealer naturals before a player natural (assuming one spot played): 127 to 1. Bad way to start the trip.
Quote: sodawaterOdds of 7 dealer naturals before a player natural (assuming one spot played): 127 to 1. Bad way to start the trip.
Indeed - I could not catch a break
What happened to variance?
Quote: aceofspadesThere you go Bob - you must be extremely happy/ecstatic/jumping for joy right now
No no no, you don't understand schadenfreude.
It's when you start checking the windows in
your room on the 25th floor to see if they are
really screwed shut. 2500, that's the
proverbial chicken feed..
Quote: aceofspadesPlayed 2 shoes
won a total of 8 hands
lost every double down
lost every split
lost every time I pressed
dealer had 7 naturals in the 2 shoes -- I had none
-2500 in 10 minutes
FML
Nothing else to report - it was quick and painful
There you go Bob - you must be extremely happy/ecstatic/jumping for joy right now
Welcome to ChinaTown.
Quote: ZenKinGWelcome to ChinaTown.
I know China is a leader in high technology and AI but how do the Chinese prisons anticipate where the U.S. casino customers will place the cut card in their rigged decks?
Quote: sodawaterI know China is a leader in high technology and AI but how do the Chinese prisons anticipate where the U.S. casino customers will place the cut card in their rigged decks?
Go ask Sum Ting Wong how he does it.
Quote: ZenKinGGo ask Sum Ting Wong how he does it.
The accountant in charge of your bankroll must be Wi Tu Lo
Quote: aceofspadesPlayed 2 shoes
won a total of 8 hands
lost every double down
lost every split
lost every time I pressed
dealer had 7 naturals in the 2 shoes -- I had none
-2500 in 10 minutes
FML
Nothing else to report - it was quick and painful
There you go Bob - you must be extremely happy/ecstatic/jumping for joy right now
Damn you play fast.
Quote: Keeneone13 pages of posts, and not one mention of a blackjack session yet. Wow! Welcome back, and have fun while you are in town.
Best post (so far) in this thread.
That would definitely give you the "itis", and could lead to "MB" (old Chappelle show joke).
#Icegate Theory #3: People kept putting their feet into the machines. :)
Literally laughed out loud at the "itis" and The Office references
You just had some $:o)Quote: aceofspadesWhat happened to variance?
The first table I sat at there was a woman at first base - another gentleman in the middle seat and I took 3rd base - the game was:
2D
DOA
DAS
H17
No surrender
Bought in for 500 and after about 20 minutes was still ± 75
Then two drunk guys came in and stated they were not going to interrupt the game and would wait for the next shuffle -- that lasted less than 3 seconds as they both pushed chips into the betting circle (they each had about 60 in red chips)
Naturally, they were inebriated and had no idea why the dealer was pitching them the cards face down - they kept picking them up with both hands - and, when the dealer admonished them - one of them replied "Don't tell me what to do" -- of course, they both won their first 3 hands then they both let it ride on the 4th hand and were wiped out -- they left stating "Good, we didn't want to play that stupid game anyway" #classy
After they left, we resumed and, during the next shuffle, the lady at first base made a mistake - she thought she had 8.5 but she had 8,3 (which she didn't realize until after the hand played out and she lost) - that sucks
A few shuffles later, I was down about 250 and the gentleman in the middle seat decided to try his luck at another table - so, with just the lady at first base and I still playing, the blackjack gods began to smile upon her and from at me - after the next shuffle, I was down 400, with 100 left of my 500 session buy in -- I decided to take a walk through the casino and take a few deep breaths
After about 15 minutes, I found a table occupied by a young guy and his friend - they seemed friendly and asked if I might wait for the next shuffle before coming in - sure, no problem
Finally shuffled up, I lost the first three hands and was down to my last green chip from my 500 buy in - I won the next 5 hands, began to press and even won a couple of double downs -- over the course of the next few shuffles, I had not only regained the 500 buy in - but, another 250 as well -- so, for the trip - I am -2250
An aside:
The pit critter motioned to me as I colored up the chips and asked me: "Hey, what's up with your hair?" - I replied - "What do you mean?" - he said - "It's all crazy and out of place" - I looked at him quizzically and asked him what that had to do with anything - this was the second time today that a male commented don my hair - I don't get it - is that now a thing to do? WTF‽ Why would another man care what some other guys hairstyle was???
Quote: RSSomeone said I looked like a homeless version of myself after I tried to cut my hair once. I guess it’s a new fad?
Very strange but I guess, in 2018, men are allowed to comment on another man's appearance
Spoke to some females at the Cromwell and they all said:
"Whoever said that is jealous and probably balding"
LOLOL
#NoBaldShaming b.c I don't give a sh*t what other men look like
Just weird, especially for a pit critter to pull me aside like that - especially after he told me he was only going to rate me at 25/hand when I was playing 50/hand and I had to negotiate 40/hand with him
#weird
Or as Mrs Q would say, "I'm about even".Quote: aceofspades
Finally shuffled up, I lost the first three hands and was down to my last green chip from my 500 buy in - I won the next 5 hands, began to press and even won a couple of double downs -- over the course of the next few shuffles, I had not only regained the 500 buy in - but, another 250 as well
"Hitting" on you, perhaps ? ? ?Quote: aceofspades
The pit critter motioned to me as I colored up the chips and asked me: "Hey, what's up with your hair?"
Welcome back, Ace!Quote: aceofspadesThe ZenKing/Sodawater debate is above my pay grade -- anyone want to catch me up to speed on China Town?
If you have half a day (and a significant number of brain cells) to kill, you can take a look at ZK's D-Day in Vegas thread.
Or, TL/DR: ZK moved to Vegas a few months ago to count cards. When he wins, he is the smartest, cleverest, most awesome human being to ever walk the earth. When he loses, he is obviously being cheated, mainly by the casinos that use Chinese pre-shuffled decks (because obviously, these decks are deficient in the number of 10's and A's as they don't spread them out on the table for all to see). This is the basis for all "China"/"Chinese" references.
Also, casino personnel, and a few of us spies here at WoV are out to get him. :P
Now that you're caught up, please get back to the tables and kick some Ace! :)
Have you seen the back of your own car? It makes for a strong "homeless" case =). Trolling you was too easy:Quote: RSSomeone said I looked like a homeless version of myself after I tried to cut my hair once. I guess it’s a new fad?
Romes: "omg I found black chips back here!"
RS: "REALLY?!?!?!"
Romes: "(laughing)... no..."
Quote: aceofspadesThe pit critter motioned to me as I colored up the chips and asked me: "Hey, what's up with your hair?" - I replied - "What do you mean?" - he said - "It's all crazy and out of place" - I looked at him quizzically and asked him what that had to do with anything - this was the second time today that a male commented don my hair - I don't get it - is that now a thing to do? WTF‽ Why would another man care what some other guys hairstyle was???
The dealer / player dynamic can lead to feelings of quasi-familiarity which in turn can lead one to ask questions one would not normally ask a stranger.
Not sure how you were coiffed at that moment, but viewing your pic in the VLOG I can understand his curiosity; your styling choice is different.
Nothing wrong with that, but I can see how it could be a conversation starter for a dealer.
