Ace returns to Vega$
September 7th, 2013 at 7:00:36 AM
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Quote: EvenBobPack it in dude. Fly back to AC a winner. Good job..
Heck no. Keep going!!
September 7th, 2013 at 8:21:56 AM
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ok last night was baaaaaaad...
Had an amazing dinner at Delmonico's...truffle potato chips, creamed corn au gratin and a filet mignon you could cut with a butter knife - that was the apex of the evening...
Sat down and in the first shoe had four chances to win double downs, unfortunately none of them panned out...lost 1k that shoe leaving me +2k for the trip...
Second shoe it was the splits that got me...deuces against dealer 6...
First deuce drew a 9, doubled drew an Ace...lucky #12
Second deuce drew an 8, doubled and drew a seven for 17
Dealer has a 6 flips over a 5 BAM that's all she wrote
Second shoe lost another 1k.......trip now +1k
Third shoe was a roller coaster
Fourth shoe was up and down as well
Fifth shoe the "lady in red" showed up...a tiny older asian lady in a red suit sat down and i lost 10 hands in a row...i left the table
I was now down 1k for the trip overall...
I held my own (lol)...
I started a new shoe and three hands in the lady in red appeared...with 19's and 20's i proceeded to be overtaken by the curse of the lady in red and lost every hand since she sat down...
At this point i was down 3k for the trip and ran to another area of the casino and sat down and within 1 shoe got 1k back
Trip is now negative 2k
Please wish me luck (and I know that EvenBob is somewhere smiling at all this)
Pre-breakfast one shoe 2deck session +300
Trip now -1700
Post-breakfast mini session
Got another 700 back so i got 2k back total
Trip is negative 1k
Played 2d 2 shuffles got another +500
Trip now -500
Had an amazing dinner at Delmonico's...truffle potato chips, creamed corn au gratin and a filet mignon you could cut with a butter knife - that was the apex of the evening...
Sat down and in the first shoe had four chances to win double downs, unfortunately none of them panned out...lost 1k that shoe leaving me +2k for the trip...
Second shoe it was the splits that got me...deuces against dealer 6...
First deuce drew a 9, doubled drew an Ace...lucky #12
Second deuce drew an 8, doubled and drew a seven for 17
Dealer has a 6 flips over a 5 BAM that's all she wrote
Second shoe lost another 1k.......trip now +1k
Third shoe was a roller coaster
Fourth shoe was up and down as well
Fifth shoe the "lady in red" showed up...a tiny older asian lady in a red suit sat down and i lost 10 hands in a row...i left the table
I was now down 1k for the trip overall...
I held my own (lol)...
I started a new shoe and three hands in the lady in red appeared...with 19's and 20's i proceeded to be overtaken by the curse of the lady in red and lost every hand since she sat down...
At this point i was down 3k for the trip and ran to another area of the casino and sat down and within 1 shoe got 1k back
Trip is now negative 2k
Please wish me luck (and I know that EvenBob is somewhere smiling at all this)
Pre-breakfast one shoe 2deck session +300
Trip now -1700
Post-breakfast mini session
Got another 700 back so i got 2k back total
Trip is negative 1k
Played 2d 2 shuffles got another +500
Trip now -500
September 7th, 2013 at 11:51:12 AM
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You're at the mercy of variance because you have a short
stay. If you lived there and played all the time, these ups
and downs would just be part of the overall picture. But
you have to be up when you leave town, so all the ducks
have to line up in a row.
Just be glad the planes windows don't open at 50,000 feet
on the way home, you won't be tempted..
stay. If you lived there and played all the time, these ups
and downs would just be part of the overall picture. But
you have to be up when you leave town, so all the ducks
have to line up in a row.
Just be glad the planes windows don't open at 50,000 feet
on the way home, you won't be tempted..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 7th, 2013 at 1:21:36 PM
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Mini session
Won 500
Trip is back to even par
ONWARD AND UPWARD!
Won 500
Trip is back to even par
ONWARD AND UPWARD!
September 7th, 2013 at 2:36:26 PM
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Find that lady in red and WIN !
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
September 7th, 2013 at 2:42:58 PM
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Quote: BuzzardFind that lady in red and WIN !
Was heading down in elevator to casino floor and the elevator stopped and lo and behold who is standing there waiting to get on but the one and only lady in red wearing a red dress
She hesitated and the doors began to shut and the guy closest to door didn't re-open in time so I thanked him and he apologized thinking I was upset (language barrier) so the other people asked if I knew her and I gave them a brief synopsis and they said "good thing she didn't get on"
Lol only in Vega$!!!
September 7th, 2013 at 3:01:13 PM
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You may now bet with confidence !
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
September 7th, 2013 at 4:00:33 PM
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Ace:
Are you just playing basic strategy or advantage play?
Are you just playing basic strategy or advantage play?
September 7th, 2013 at 4:06:25 PM
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Afternoon session:
Sat down at a 6deck table and the first shoe was the typical roller coaster ride...
Second shoe the dealer had 5 blackjacks and made 21 on 5 hands
I lost 4 double downs and lost 1k
I switched tables and as I sat down the dealer asked me how I was doing...to which I replied, "Well, I just left a table where the dealer got 21 ten times"...to which he replied "I can beat that!" - I walked away immediately
Sauntered over to a 2deck game and made my 1k back
Trip is back to even
Sat down at a 6deck table and the first shoe was the typical roller coaster ride...
Second shoe the dealer had 5 blackjacks and made 21 on 5 hands
I lost 4 double downs and lost 1k
I switched tables and as I sat down the dealer asked me how I was doing...to which I replied, "Well, I just left a table where the dealer got 21 ten times"...to which he replied "I can beat that!" - I walked away immediately
Sauntered over to a 2deck game and made my 1k back
Trip is back to even
September 7th, 2013 at 4:07:40 PM
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Quote: joehypnosisAce:
Are you just playing basic strategy or advantage play?
Ask anyone here and they will tell you my speed cont is no better than basic strategy
September 7th, 2013 at 9:24:29 PM
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Ok after dinner session:
2deck
Played through 5 shuffles with a very friendly dealer and pit boss and came out of it even steven
Relaxed for a bit and moved to a 6deck game
Played half a shoe and got a couple nice runs
Trip is +1200
2deck
Played through 5 shuffles with a very friendly dealer and pit boss and came out of it even steven
Relaxed for a bit and moved to a 6deck game
Played half a shoe and got a couple nice runs
Trip is +1200
September 7th, 2013 at 9:28:50 PM
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And the roller coaster climbs slowly back up to the top.
We can only hope your plane leaves before it reaches
its zenith..
We can only hope your plane leaves before it reaches
its zenith..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 8th, 2013 at 1:32:01 PM
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Nothing from Ace since last night, never a good sign.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 8th, 2013 at 1:33:01 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 8th, 2013 at 1:44:02 PM
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I fell asleep early last night
Played 2 mini sessions this morning in between seeing the Bears guy hits the Bengals guy late and the bengals guy defends himself and theycall personal foul on bengals and I lose my moneyline bet on Bengals as they had no chance to try and tie it to bring it into overtime
Negative 50 on Bengals
Back to blackjack
Hit a nice run in the first mini session and pick up 400
Second mini session saw a downward spiral of losing a quick 1k before making it back just as quickly plus another 200
Trip is +1750 (i still have 50 on the Giants to win moneyline tonight)
Played 2 mini sessions this morning in between seeing the Bears guy hits the Bengals guy late and the bengals guy defends himself and theycall personal foul on bengals and I lose my moneyline bet on Bengals as they had no chance to try and tie it to bring it into overtime
Negative 50 on Bengals
Back to blackjack
Hit a nice run in the first mini session and pick up 400
Second mini session saw a downward spiral of losing a quick 1k before making it back just as quickly plus another 200
Trip is +1750 (i still have 50 on the Giants to win moneyline tonight)
September 8th, 2013 at 6:47:00 PM
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A couple of mini-sessions before dinner and the ridiculous play of the Giants
First session garnered 300 and second session made 400
Nothing to speak of of any interest but trip is now +2400
First session garnered 300 and second session made 400
Nothing to speak of of any interest but trip is now +2400
September 8th, 2013 at 7:23:59 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesA couple of mini-sessions before dinner and the ridiculous play of the Giants
First session garnered 300 and second session made 400
Nothing to speak of of any interest but trip is now +2400
Leave Ace, now. I feel the car getting to the top again and
you know what happens after that. Run and don't look back..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 8th, 2013 at 7:54:42 PM
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Getting any comps for your play or are they
stingy like everybody else on the Strip now.
stingy like everybody else on the Strip now.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 8th, 2013 at 9:07:23 PM
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2 more mini sessions of a total of 2 decks
Trip is +3500
Trip is +3500
September 8th, 2013 at 9:11:07 PM
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Nice Ace glad to see its on the up from the bad session with the women in red.
September 8th, 2013 at 9:18:09 PM
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The Lady in Red should only concern you if you name is John Dillinger.
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
September 8th, 2013 at 9:19:29 PM
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Quote: kmumfNice Ace glad to see its on the up from the bad session with the women in red.
Yeah not a highlight of the vacation slide show...
I was also warned of a lady to stay away from at the tables but I played with her and she didn't say anything to anyone - basically quiet and demure (elderly asian lady) and I won a few chips that session
Be that as it may...the other night was a horror show
Let's all stay positive and keep our fingers crossed.
September 8th, 2013 at 9:24:23 PM
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Be that as it may...the other night was a horror show......
It's the fire that tempers the steel. It should have no effect on a real winner !
Which EvenBob must reluctantly admit you are.
It's the fire that tempers the steel. It should have no effect on a real winner !
Which EvenBob must reluctantly admit you are.
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
September 8th, 2013 at 9:30:04 PM
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The roller coaster car is nearing the top now, ready to plunge
into the pit of doom again. Run Ace, run!
into the pit of doom again. Run Ace, run!
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 8th, 2013 at 9:54:28 PM
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Quote: BuzzardBe that as it may...the other night was a horror show......
It's the fire that tempers the steel. It should have no effect on a real winner !
Which EvenBob must reluctantly admit you are.
EvenBob predicts doom and gloom
September 8th, 2013 at 11:30:46 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesEvenBob predicts doom and gloom
I predict wide spread variance, its invitible. Get out
while the gettins good.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 9th, 2013 at 6:17:24 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 9th, 2013 at 1:38:03 PM
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Great meeting the WIZARD
Gave me a nice tour of downtown Vegas! Thank you again!
Gave me a nice tour of downtown Vegas! Thank you again!
September 9th, 2013 at 2:16:03 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 9th, 2013 at 2:26:53 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesQuote: aceofspadesGreat meeting the WIZARD
Gave me a nice tour of downtown Vegas! Thank you again!
And you two didn't go get backed off from the El Cortez SD game? :-)
nah, the tour was thorough and included the back room at the El Cortez! :-)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
September 9th, 2013 at 3:42:35 PM
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You found the Wiz, but can not find the LADY IN RED. WTF !
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
September 9th, 2013 at 4:40:47 PM
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Well, as EvenBob predicted - variance kicked in against me and I ended up losing 18 of 23 hands between two different tables, including 4 double downs...
Brought the trip from +3500 to +1k
BUT
then gathered my thoughts and regained my composure and hit them right back
Trip now +2600
Brought the trip from +3500 to +1k
BUT
then gathered my thoughts and regained my composure and hit them right back
Trip now +2600
September 9th, 2013 at 4:52:13 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 9th, 2013 at 5:12:09 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesHow many actual playing hours do you think you have in so far on this trip?
About 11 or 12 total
September 9th, 2013 at 5:14:22 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 9th, 2013 at 7:32:35 PM
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Played a mini session and recovered another 300
Trip is +2900
Time for dinner!
Trip is +2900
Time for dinner!
September 9th, 2013 at 7:34:32 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesPlayed a mini session and recovered another 300
Trip is +2900
Time for dinner!
Are you ever going home, Ace?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 9th, 2013 at 8:10:36 PM
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Quote: EvenBobAre you ever going home, Ace?
Are you growing tired of this thread EvenBob?
September 9th, 2013 at 8:14:00 PM
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basic form of evasion : Answer a question with a question.
I hope your briefs are of a higher standard.
I hope your briefs are of a higher standard.
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
September 9th, 2013 at 8:16:35 PM
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Quote: Buzzardbasic form of evasion : Answer a question with a question.
I hope your briefs are of a higher standard.
I wear boxers
September 9th, 2013 at 8:19:17 PM
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Last night I shot a mountain lion in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I have no idea.
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
September 9th, 2013 at 8:27:30 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesAre you growing tired of this thread EvenBob?
Nope, I just don't want you to bust out like last time.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 9th, 2013 at 8:30:05 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesGreat meeting the WIZARD
Gave me a nice tour of downtown Vegas! Thank you again!
Did Wizard and you play together or did he observe you play?
I am curious as to your style of play. You say you use speed count, which you acknowledge isn't all that powerful (better than no count though), and yet you always seem to experience better than expected results, as per your reports anyway. I would love to here some details as to your spread and bet ramp, if not publicly, by pm.
September 9th, 2013 at 8:47:20 PM
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Quote: kewljQuote: aceofspadesGreat meeting the WIZARD
Gave me a nice tour of downtown Vegas! Thank you again!
Did Wizard and you play together or did he observe you play?
I am curious as to your style of play. You say you use speed count, which you acknowledge isn't all that powerful (better than no count though), and yet you always seem to experience better than expected results, as per your reports anyway. I would love to here some details as to your spread and bet ramp, if not publicly, by pm.
As will probably be mentioned by others my spread is not good at all
I enjoy socializing and playing
However, if I hit a bad patch I am easily pushed over into full tilt
My tournament wins assist my overall annual winning but I have had only one losing year since I began playing in earnest
September 10th, 2013 at 8:49:49 AM
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I played one final short session last night after dinner and got a few chips for my troubles :)
Trip total: +3300
Heading home - will post a trip summary tomorrow!
Trip total: +3300
Heading home - will post a trip summary tomorrow!
