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March 30th, 2020 at 8:29:24 PM permalink
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CNF fees at Strip bars and restaurants. They're sneakier than resort fees.



Good one. For the benefit of others -- What can you tell us about these 4.7% CNF fees, that restaurants are adding on our bills?
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March 31st, 2020 at 4:46:57 AM permalink
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Note to myself -- Mention "free play" scams for signing up for a player card.

and the loss rebates that new player's are offered that come with undisclosed, vague, changeable, and generally undesirable conditions

But I think one of the worst thing casinos do is to allow a player to bet an amount that will incur short-pay due to an imposed payout maximum - Mission calls these "loss rebates for the casino". At least they could advise players what the max bet would be that does not get clipped.

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"Free" girls to your room.

I have to admit that's a new one to me. I live a sheltered life I guess.
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March 31st, 2020 at 1:07:37 PM permalink
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"Free" girls to your room.



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I have to admit that's a new one to me. I live a sheltered life I guess.



Haven't you seen these roving billboards all over the Strip?

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March 31st, 2020 at 4:41:54 PM permalink
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Haven't you seen these roving billboards all over the Strip?

I somehow converted the topic from "Vegas scams" to "casino scams" in my mind ~ and was wondering if casinos really were capable of making the offer of girls sent to your room. What a comp! [Well, there has been the suggestion that anything can be arranged for a big enough whale]
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March 31st, 2020 at 5:19:15 PM permalink
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I somehow converted the topic from "Vegas scams" to "casino scams" in my mind ~ and was wondering if casinos really were capable of making the offer of girls sent to your room. What a comp! [Well, there has been the suggestion that anything can be arranged for a big enough whale]



I'm going to try to keep the show focused on non-gambling scams.

Casino hosts are not supposed to offer anything illegal as a comp. However, it is Vegas and about some things there is a "don't ask - don't tell" policy.
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March 31st, 2020 at 6:30:54 PM permalink
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Casino hosts are not supposed to offer anything illegal as a comp. However, it is Vegas and about some things there is a "don't ask - don't tell" policy.



Although I am sure it has happened, I have never heard of a host supplying a prostitute. I think they just recommend that you talk to the Bell Desk for that.
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March 31st, 2020 at 9:45:16 PM permalink
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Although I am sure it has happened, I have never heard of a host supplying a prostitute. I think they just recommend that you talk to the Bell Desk for that.



The Bell Desk would have nothing to do with arranging that.
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April 1st, 2020 at 9:29:39 AM permalink
Please remind me, what time does the 4/2 live stream commence? Thanks,
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April 1st, 2020 at 10:07:59 AM permalink
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Please remind me, what time does the 4/2 live stream commence? Thanks,


Wizard of Odds LiveStream -- 3:00 PM Pacific Time
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April 2nd, 2020 at 6:44:42 AM permalink
Gov. Sisolak issues stay at home order, activates state National Guard.

As public figures (trying to keep a straight face as I say that), Heather and I have chosen to respect the order and cancel live streams effective today and until the state of emergency is lifted. I have thought about doing them by myself, as Heather often does her show, but I hate sitting there in an empty room talking to myself.

I apologize to my audience.
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April 2nd, 2020 at 9:55:26 AM permalink
I would have considered that Live Streaming to entertain the shuttered populace was an essential service similar to the free movies on the internet and the Let's Get Through This Together channels on youtube.
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April 2nd, 2020 at 11:02:04 AM permalink
You could talk with her over FaceTime or Zoom. It’d be like a video version of Charlie’s Angels! She’d be Charlie, you’d be an Angel. Or maybe an Angle.
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April 7th, 2020 at 2:27:42 PM permalink
We are scheduled to have a show this Thursday at 3:00, the usual time. I'm going to keep the topic on Vegas scams. If you have any more to add to the list, please do.

The video will look like this test video.


Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9TVmOAKTV8&feature=youtu.be

I think there will be a way to have audience participation, but I don't know how that will work at this point. We may just do this one the two of us without an audience and post it after we're done. Heather is more of the technology expert.
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April 7th, 2020 at 5:41:59 PM permalink
On the positive note,
As we all work from home, there have been a few Zoom meetings...
Here is a new dressing code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48KjeTeWe7Y&feature=emb_logo
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April 8th, 2020 at 1:43:37 PM permalink
"Wimbledon reportedly paid $2 million a year for pandemic insurance for the last 17 years

(Total: $34 Million)

For this year's cancellation as a result of the Coronavirus, Wimbledon will reportedly receive $141 million from the policy."


-No question really, but sometimes a sucker bet will pay off.
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April 10th, 2020 at 8:29:09 AM permalink
shell game, mentioned as one of the scams ~ as far as I can tell you wouldn't be able to know which shell even if you can do it yourself, however he probably has "patterns" which you could study standing off to the side before betting



three card monte might be totally beatable once you know what he is doing.

In both cases I imagine they catch on quick that you have an angle and will refuse to bet anymore

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April 10th, 2020 at 1:44:24 PM permalink
Yesterday's live stream is up!



Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUShA9gBXAc
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April 11th, 2020 at 6:46:50 PM permalink
Episode #22
Stream Date: 04-09-2020
Length: 00:55:28
Topic: Vegas Scams

Subjects
Oliver and Pip
Resort fees
Shell game scam and three-card monte
CNF fees
Suggested tip scam and tip inflation
Time share pressure pitch
Parking fees
Triple zero roulette
Ultimate X scam
Casino gift shop pricing
Character picture costs
Personal info scams
Free CD scam
Casino floor design (and buffets)
Heather in commercials
Night club scams
When will Vegas casinos reopen?
Mini bars
Rant: Really bad Vegas shows
Prostitute and escort scams
Betting systems and touts
Taxi scams

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April 14th, 2020 at 6:58:36 AM permalink
Thanks for the summary G!

There is another socially-distant live stream scheduled at the usual time for this Thursday. It will be an AMA so I welcome all questions.
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April 14th, 2020 at 7:34:39 AM permalink
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As a reminder, we will have another Live Stream this Thursday. This will be a rare one with a topic, which shall be Vegas Scams. I welcome all ideas. I'll get it started with the following:

Resort fees
Time share pitches
Night clubs
Night club "VIP" passes.
Strip clubs
Taxis
Low-budget shows
Paid parking
Street photo characters
"Free" CD people
Three card Monty
"Free" girls to your room.

Granted not all of these are 100% scams. For example, strip clubs are not all bad, but EVERYTHING in them is way overpriced, especially the girls. One should have some knowledge about what to expect before going.

I welcome ALL other ideas. I'm sure I'm forgetting a lot.

Gambling scams: IE creators (people who trick ploppies into playing and loading up UX and other build a bonus games and then get them to leave so they can scoop up the value themselves)

Baccarat scammers who claim they allays win at baccarat with the intentions of later charging you upfront for lessons or some variation of that. They do it on other games as well, but for some reason Baccarat seems the most popular.

NEVER GIVE YOUR MONEY TO ANYONE RELATED TO GAMBLING UNLESS YOU KNOW THEM WELL!!

Never speculate, if the math doesn't add up to over 100% DONT DO IT.
If and when the math does add up to a good situation.....ALWAYS be in control of your own money, chips, free play, machine, cards, ID, slot tickets, passwords, social security number, name and whatever else you can think of.



Check, verify, recheck, re-verify and verify the verifiers.
If it's too good to be true it probably is.
Don't let your enthusiasm, greed, and hunger for those Benjamin's Cloud your judgement.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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April 14th, 2020 at 7:56:08 PM permalink
We discussed some of those topics last week.

For tomorrow's show, I am still soliciting questions. It will be an Ask Me Anything show.
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April 14th, 2020 at 8:00:31 PM permalink
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We discussed some of those topics last week.

For tomorrow's show, I am still soliciting questions. It will be an Ask Me Anything show.



Did you ever see the donkey show in Mexico?
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April 14th, 2020 at 8:27:19 PM permalink
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For tomorrow's show, I am still soliciting questions. It will be an Ask Me Anything show.


Eh? You mean Thursday right?
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April 15th, 2020 at 8:11:53 PM permalink
When the Vegas casinos reopen how quickly will you return to them assuming there are new field trial games to review?

When your kids reach the age of 21 will you be teaching them how to correctly play casino games or will you be advising them not to gamble?

In your website's sportsbook section you discuss some statistical wagering differences between home and road teams. What do think will happen if games are played in empty arenas and stadiums or at neutral locations like Arizona spring training fields?

Here are a few questions not reached from the last AMA.

Quote: odiousgambit

Have you ever used tobacco in any form?



Quote: Gialmere

As a slot designer, what innovations in game design (in terms of fun-factor for players) over the last 10 years do you most admire?

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April 15th, 2020 at 8:16:51 PM permalink
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Eh? You mean Thursday right?



Yes, sorry.
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April 16th, 2020 at 9:09:26 AM permalink
Reminder about the live stream TODAY. I'm still accepting questions.
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April 16th, 2020 at 9:31:13 AM permalink
What gaming activity do you enjoy most?

What is your top 5 best things about living in Las Vegas?

Which one of these future Vegas attractions are you looking forward to visiting?
Raiders Allegiant stadium
MSG Sphere
Resorts World
Circa
Virgin Hotels (old Hard Rock)
Other not listed
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April 16th, 2020 at 10:16:37 AM permalink
Do you anticipate living in Las Vegas forever, or do you see yourself "retiring" somewhere else?
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April 17th, 2020 at 7:42:12 PM permalink
Episode #23
Stream Date: 04-16-2020
Length: 00:57:22
Topic: Ask Me Anything

Subjects
Starfleet uniform colors and the Wizard's beard
Are Mexican donkey shows a myth?
Solitaire in Vegas
Costa Rican adult entertainment
Blackjack and baccarat odds
Will Bally's Jubilee show return?
When will Vegas casinos reopen?
Field trials and designing casino games
Allegiant Stadium
Wizard's kids reaching the gambling age
Wahlburgers restaurants
Will casinos wave resort fees?
Heather's paintings and Vegas parks
Will slot paybacks change?
Sports in empty venues
The Wizard's favorite casino games
Favorite Vegas things and Little Red Rock
UK casinos
Coming Vegas attractions
Taxpayer funded stadiums and the MSG
Sic Bo in Vegas
Preparing a strategy for a casino game
Where will the Wizard retire to?
Football safety bets and bowling
The Tiger King bandwagon
Has the Wizard cheated a casino?
Old school Vegas
Baccarat vs commission free baccarat
Heather's tales from the casino crypt
Hearts


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April 21st, 2020 at 2:16:34 PM permalink
My questions for the next AMA:

1) What fair bets (100% Return To Player) or very close to (+- 0.05%) in online casinos do you know that are currently easily available? One that I am aware of is 100x Odds on Craps and 2.75% commission on Banker on 5Dimes Bonus Casino on certain days.
2A) Do you know how many casinos in the US and abroad offer 20x and 100x odds on Craps, and who they are? It would be nice to have a list on WizardOfVegas!
2B) What is the actual monthly house edge on Craps? Are Craps players worse than Blackjack players?
3) Do you know of a casino that only charge a commission, e.g. 1%, for connecting people wishing to place a bet? Such a casino would never have a bad month as their Actual RTP would always be 99%. Do you think they would still be a casino? They wouldn't bet at all, only facilitate.
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April 21st, 2020 at 3:05:19 PM permalink
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2A) Do you know how many casinos in the US and abroad offer 20x and 100x odds on Craps, and who they are? It would be nice to have a list on WizardOfVegas!



Good questions, thanks!

I can answer 2A now: WoV craps survey

Thursday is another AMA and I'm accepting more questions.
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April 21st, 2020 at 3:07:57 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Good questions, thanks!

I can answer 2A now: WoV craps survey

Thursday is another AMA and I'm accepting more questions.



Will COVID-19 have permanent effects on the gaming industry?
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April 21st, 2020 at 4:55:54 PM permalink
Actually, Craps in Las Vegas are covered really well. There is even an interactive map: https://crapsmaps.com/
I meant rest of the US and abroad. For example, Horseshoe Hammond in Chicago, Rivers Casino, Des Plaines and Grand Victoria, Elgin all offer 100x odds. There is no list of this kind, as far as I know. In Europe, it's pretty bleak. I can only play with 2x (ouch!). Ironically, Gamesys offers 3-4-5x which means I have better Craps online than in casino.
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April 22nd, 2020 at 3:38:39 AM permalink
Thanks. Keep the questions coming.
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April 22nd, 2020 at 4:47:15 AM permalink
You mentioned studying Astronomy. How far did you get with that, and did you want it as a career?
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April 22nd, 2020 at 5:29:04 AM permalink
It's more like a feedback, by you seem to forget on your outstanding online Blackjack comparison survey https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/online-survey/ about two winners - Microgaming Classic Blackjack (0.09% house edge) and Desperado Blackjack on Paf Casino (0.04%). The latter has the same rules as Bovada and Ignition single deck.
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April 22nd, 2020 at 8:40:41 AM permalink
Could the current financial state of casinos affect progressive jackpot winners who took a 25-year installment payout?
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April 22nd, 2020 at 8:27:42 PM permalink
I'd like to buy Heather's book when it comes out but she seems to be doing a George RR Martin. Could you ask her if she's doing any writing during this down time?

Apart from craps, why do you think dice games do so poorly in US casinos? Is there a dice game you've seen that you wish would become a Vegas standard?
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April 23rd, 2020 at 7:42:47 AM permalink
Do you think birth rates will increase dramaticaly 9 months after the quarrantine?
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April 23rd, 2020 at 6:31:11 PM permalink
My browser locked up during the chat.

RE: Temperature Sensing.
just as the ears have microbodies that are instantly sensitive to gravity, the brain's blood supply has two iron-based microbodies that are immediately sensitive to temperature changes. ALL viruses love iron, particularly the current threat, so any disruption in forehead temperature is a good indicator. Arm temperature would be useless.
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April 24th, 2020 at 4:12:25 AM permalink
Thanks for answering about your interest in Astronomy. I was getting mad at Heather for stepping on my question [hijacking with quark quizes] but she redeemed herself when she brought you back to the second part of the question ~ so now forgiven!


Funny that she didn't know the answer to her quark trivia and it would really have been impressive if she had asked if you knew the different 'flavors' !  I get the feeling that in elementary school science classes today, assuming there are such things*, the teachers like to teach about quarks as there is evidence it has evolved into a fun thing with cartoon drawings. This explains the popularity of quarks with those people out there who know a bit about them but have not otherwise taken many science courses ~ that had been quite a mystery to me and I have to thank you too for getting me to look into it. 





*in my elementary school days there were no science courses, they had a subject called "health" they taught. This I think changed after the Sputnik shock. Slowly though, and it was 7th grade before I got any science courses. So I don't know, but suspect "science" is taught now explaining this development about flavors in quarks, along with the cartoon characters and all.
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April 24th, 2020 at 6:02:41 AM permalink
Thanks for the reminder on the quarks. I'm ashamed of myself I couldn't remember them.
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April 24th, 2020 at 2:15:26 PM permalink
Posts about Koobix have been moved here.
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April 25th, 2020 at 1:17:54 PM permalink
Episode #24
Stream Date: 04-23-2020
Length: 00:54:26
Topic: Ask Me Anything

Subjects
Vegas Aces t-shirts
Baccarat: Player or Banker?
Finding the best locations for craps odds
Mayor Goodman's CNN interview
Pai Gow Tiles: Can you get an edge?
Online casino PvP commissions
The doey-don't advantage play
What permanent effects will Covid-19 have on casinos?
Astronomy, quarks and the Grand Unified Theory
How to contact the Wizard
Thermal cameras in summertime
Progressive jackpot installment payouts
The Doors or The Who?
European cemeteries
Movie: Barry Lyndon
Status on Heather's book
Survivor: Winners at War
The Wizard's slot play
Dice game popularity
Blackjack advantage play concepts
What TV shows does the Wizard watch?
Koobix and dice game analysis
Casino plaques
The Martingale betting system
Heather's ashtray story

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April 25th, 2020 at 1:25:06 PM permalink
I hope you continue to watch Ozark. It's a good show and (the just released) season 3 centers around a riverboat casino. Your thoughts would be interesting.
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April 27th, 2020 at 6:38:27 PM permalink
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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April 28th, 2020 at 6:34:07 AM permalink
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I'm drowning in a sea of Quarks.

I could see getting into an argument with someone whether or not you are pronouncing 'quark' correctly, as you could come out making it sound like 'quirk' and deny you did that!

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April 29th, 2020 at 1:56:09 AM permalink
Follow up question,

when did you learn about dark matter and dark energy, was it a shock to you, and what do you think dark matter is?

nobody has a clue what dark energy is [or do you disagree?]
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April 29th, 2020 at 5:58:09 AM permalink
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Follow up question,

when did you learn about dark matter and dark energy, was it a shock to you, and what do you think dark matter is?

nobody has a clue what dark energy is [or do you disagree?]



I'm honored to get asked such tough questions about physics and the nature of the universe. To be honest, I'll have to do a little homework on this one, but I'll try.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
smoothgrh
smoothgrh
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April 29th, 2020 at 10:06:06 AM permalink
Here are some less-than-tough questions:

Do your kids look at memes as a source for humor?

Do you think memes in general are funny?

Heather, have you seen “Casino Dealer Memes” on Facebook?

(I have had to limit my kids’ time spent on meme-viewing because their brains are getting mushy.)
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