Casino Club Card of the Day
April 15th, 2013 at 5:30:15 PM
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Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV
Extra special bonus image is the fingerprint wiper that the Cosmopolitan gave me when I got a replacement card. I guess that if you don't want your fingerprints mingling with the player before or after you, you can wipe the machine down. I would like to stay at the Cosmopolitan someday. The rooms seem to be very nice but they are also very expensive. My motto for casino rooms is "If it's free, it's for me" so I guess I won't be visiting the Cosmopolitan much.
Extra special bonus image is the fingerprint wiper that the Cosmopolitan gave me when I got a replacement card. I guess that if you don't want your fingerprints mingling with the player before or after you, you can wipe the machine down. I would like to stay at the Cosmopolitan someday. The rooms seem to be very nice but they are also very expensive. My motto for casino rooms is "If it's free, it's for me" so I guess I won't be visiting the Cosmopolitan much.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 15th, 2013 at 6:23:42 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerCosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV
That's the ugliest player card I've ever seen.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 15th, 2013 at 6:49:21 PM
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I'm just getting warmed up :)Quote: NareedThat's the ugliest player card I've ever seen.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 15th, 2013 at 7:50:22 PM
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You forgot to blot out your name on that Cosmo card.
April 15th, 2013 at 9:31:50 PM
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D'oh! All fixed :)Quote: SACRYou forgot to blot out your name on that Cosmo card.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 16th, 2013 at 5:55:42 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerD'oh! All fixed :)
Too late!
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April 16th, 2013 at 9:19:57 AM
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Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
This is my father's card. I don't remember how I ended up in possession of it. I think this card predates the acquisition by Harrah's so I don't remember much about it. I was a Bellagio person back in those days. But I present to you the first in a brief series of retired player's club cards.
This is my father's card. I don't remember how I ended up in possession of it. I think this card predates the acquisition by Harrah's so I don't remember much about it. I was a Bellagio person back in those days. But I present to you the first in a brief series of retired player's club cards.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 16th, 2013 at 6:39:46 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerFlamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
Now that's a lovely, elegant card. Thanks for posting it.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 16th, 2013 at 7:05:30 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerFlamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV
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I think this card predates the acquisition by Harrah's so I don't remember much about it. I was a Bellagio person back in those days.
Well, it says "Park Place Entertainment", so it likely was issued some time between 1998, when Hilton spun off their casinos as Park Place, and when they changed the company name to Caesars Entertainment in 2003. Definitely earlier than the purchase by Harrah's in 2005.
The thing I wonder about is the combination of the Flamingo name on the front and the name Park Place Connection Card. Did they issue Park Place Cards with each of the casinos names on the front? Was a Flamingo card valid at Caesars Palace or one of the other casinos they owned? That was all before I started going to Las Vegas, so I don't know anything about those players clubs.
On a side note, what was that "Players' Club Gold Card" that Telly Savalas did the commercials for back in the '80s?
April 17th, 2013 at 4:43:26 AM
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Paris, Las Vegas, NV
This is the other Park Place card that I found in my collection. Curiously enough it also belongs to my father but has a different account number than the Flamingo card. A mystery begs to be solved.
This is the other Park Place card that I found in my collection. Curiously enough it also belongs to my father but has a different account number than the Flamingo card. A mystery begs to be solved.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 17th, 2013 at 5:49:21 AM
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I notice that this one says "Caesars Entertainment" instead of Park Place, so it must be from 2003 or later but before the Harrah's purchase. I still think it's interesting to have the whole chain listed on the back and a single property highlighted on the front. The difference in account numbers could be related either to the change from Park Place to Caesars or the possibility they really had separate accounts for each property.
April 17th, 2013 at 7:22:11 AM
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For several years after the consolidation of ownership of many the casinos each did indeed keep their own card. You could accomadate points at the sister casinos but for a short time comps were only available at the issuing cards casino. That odd situtation didn't last all that long but I can't remember the time line. I likely have some similar cards around and will check if I don't need to leave town for a day trip today.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
April 17th, 2013 at 10:13:06 AM
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Wasn't that for American Express?Quote: DocOn a side note, what was that "Players' Club Gold Card" that Telly Savalas did the commercials for back in the '80s?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
April 17th, 2013 at 10:56:42 AM
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April 17th, 2013 at 11:40:37 AM
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I do recall the Dinner's Club credit card. For a while in the 70s it was really big. My parents didn't like it for some reason.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 18th, 2013 at 3:31:35 AM
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Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, NV
I know I have an Club Aladdin card somewhere but I can't find it at the moment. This Planet Hollywood card will have to do for now.
I know I have an Club Aladdin card somewhere but I can't find it at the moment. This Planet Hollywood card will have to do for now.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 18th, 2013 at 5:01:32 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerI know I have an Club Aladdin card somewhere but I can't find it at the moment. This Planet Hollywood card will have to do for now.
Let me offer mine as a substitute:
April 18th, 2013 at 7:07:50 AM
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Thanks Doc :)
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 19th, 2013 at 9:43:36 AM
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The back of the card pointing out a $25 minimum for table game ratings...ouch. This flea would def be shut out. I think my largest table game wager ever has only been $20...lol
April 20th, 2013 at 10:23:49 AM
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This is a pretty sweet idea! I'm jealous of some of your "discontinued" cards, either from dead casinos or casinos which have been bought since you had the card. That Bellagio card is cool for sure.
I doubt I'll have any Vegas cards that nobody else has, but I'll contribute a few of my local ones maybe. Also, I believe I have a card from the casino in Prague I played at. I also have a 50Kč chip, but I can't post it in the Chip of the Day thread until a long, long time from now :)
I doubt I'll have any Vegas cards that nobody else has, but I'll contribute a few of my local ones maybe. Also, I believe I have a card from the casino in Prague I played at. I also have a 50Kč chip, but I can't post it in the Chip of the Day thread until a long, long time from now :)
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
April 20th, 2013 at 11:28:55 AM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsAlso, I believe I have a card from the casino in Prague I played at. I also have a 50Kč chip, but I can't post it in the Chip of the Day thread until a long, long time from now :)
I have a very few European chips that I will be posting before my current collection runs out, and that will happen in three or four more weeks. I also have one chip from Asia that I received as a gift, and I will be posting that one at the end of my run.
If you have a few unusual chips/casinos (like Prague) that you would like to post before "a long, long time from now", perhaps we can work those in before I turn the thread over to rdw4potus to post his next year or so worth of U.S. chips from casinos I haven't been to yet. Let me know what you would like to do so we can coordinate such a thing.
Same for anyone else that has a chip they may have been chomping at the bit to post. I rather suspect that rdw would be willing to wait just a few days more before taking that thread on as another full-time job! It's a lot of fun to post a chip and tell a story of some kind, but posting one every day for months on end sometimes seems a bit like having a job writing a daily article for a newspaper. I've enjoyed getting a break every once in a while and having rdw cover for me. He will probably be interested in getting some breaks down the way after he has carried the lead role in the thread for a while.
April 20th, 2013 at 12:47:05 PM
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Imperial Palace, Las Vegas, NV
I don't know when I got this card. I called the number on the card and it still belongs to the property although the recording now says "The Quad". I wish I had more of a story but like "The Quad", I guess the experience was forgettable.
I don't know when I got this card. I called the number on the card and it still belongs to the property although the recording now says "The Quad". I wish I had more of a story but like "The Quad", I guess the experience was forgettable.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 20th, 2013 at 1:43:15 PM
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Quote: DocI have a very few European chips that I will be posting before my current collection runs out, and that will happen in three or four more weeks. I also have one chip from Asia that I received as a gift, and I will be posting that one at the end of my run.
If you have a few unusual chips/casinos (like Prague) that you would like to post before "a long, long time from now", perhaps we can work those in before I turn the thread over to rdw4potus to post his next year or so worth of U.S. chips from casinos I haven't been to yet. Let me know what you would like to do so we can coordinate such a thing.
Same for anyone else that has a chip they may have been chomping at the bit to post. I rather suspect that rdw would be willing to wait just a few days more before taking that thread on as another full-time job! It's a lot of fun to post a chip and tell a story of some kind, but posting one every day for months on end sometimes seems a bit like having a job writing a daily article for a newspaper. I've enjoyed getting a break every once in a while and having rdw cover for me. He will probably be interested in getting some breaks down the way after he has carried the lead role in the thread for a while.
Let me add my thoughts back in the actual chip thread, so as to leave s2dbaker to his fun here.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
April 21st, 2013 at 3:54:02 PM
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New York-New York, Las Vegas, NV
To get rated in New York-New York, you had to play quarter slots or better. I don't know why they would disincentivise penny slots since that's where the vigorish is but there it is in black and white on the back of the card. It was my understanding that New York-New York was an MGM property from conception through today but this card gives no indication as to who the corporate parent may be. Now I have doubts. I'll look it up on Wikipedia since that's never wrong.
Edit: Wikipedia says that New York-New York was built by Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp with an option for MGM to buy the resort. I'm just guessing but I probably got this card before Tracinda sold it to MGM.
Edit: The number on the back is still active and connects to a New York-New York VIP Reservations lady, not a machine!! I thought that was awesome. I promised her that I would visit the property the next time I'm out in Las Vegas. She was very friendly and helpful. She even checked to see if my card number was still in her computer system (it wasn't).
To get rated in New York-New York, you had to play quarter slots or better. I don't know why they would disincentivise penny slots since that's where the vigorish is but there it is in black and white on the back of the card. It was my understanding that New York-New York was an MGM property from conception through today but this card gives no indication as to who the corporate parent may be. Now I have doubts. I'll look it up on Wikipedia since that's never wrong.
Edit: Wikipedia says that New York-New York was built by Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp with an option for MGM to buy the resort. I'm just guessing but I probably got this card before Tracinda sold it to MGM.
Edit: The number on the back is still active and connects to a New York-New York VIP Reservations lady, not a machine!! I thought that was awesome. I promised her that I would visit the property the next time I'm out in Las Vegas. She was very friendly and helpful. She even checked to see if my card number was still in her computer system (it wasn't).
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 21st, 2013 at 4:56:29 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerNew York-New York, Las Vegas, NV
To get rated in New York-New York, you had to play quarter slots or better. I don't know why they would disincentivise penny slots since that's where the vigorish is but there it is in black and white on the back of the card.
Is it possible you got it before penny slots became the rage. Early cards I had often excluded nickel slots since most slots took only 3 coins, a few took 5. Penny slots didn't exist then as configured now. The only one I remember actually took 3 pennies. I can't remember the name of the little slot parlor that had it, it was on the strip where Paris is now. It was right on the sidewalk, we used to get rid of the pennies we accumulated in it before going back home to Canada. Sometimes it was so hot we would just leave the pennies in the machine and coin bin before we roasted and found a cold beer somewhere.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
April 21st, 2013 at 6:59:08 PM
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I forget that there was a time when slot machines took actual quarters.Quote: kenarmanIs it possible you got it before penny slots became the rage. Early cards I had often excluded nickel slots since most slots took only 3 coins, a few took 5.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 22nd, 2013 at 12:01:50 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerI forget that there was a time when slot machines took actual quarters.
I played video poker that used actual quarters in the past month, and not in Vegas! :)
April 22nd, 2013 at 12:29:56 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneI played video poker that used actual quarters in the past month, and not in Vegas! :)
I thought people were kidding when they said your hands will turn black handling those coins. Played for a while on the coindroppers at El Cortez and learned the hard way :(
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April 22nd, 2013 at 6:55:43 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneI played video poker that used actual quarters in the past month, and not in Vegas! :)
At the Slot museum on the second floor of the Ditz's casino (unofficial name of course) the old machines do take coins (and bills and tickets, too). I think they pay off in coins only.
BTW, this thread is proving to be very interesting. I did not expect older cards from the pre-Consolidation Era, for instance. It's a bit like doing remote archeology.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 22nd, 2013 at 8:55:38 AM
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Fitzgeralds, Las Vegas, NV
The D, Las Vegas, NV
Since Nareed mentioned it, here is a before and after. Before is the rather awesome Fitzgeralds card and after is the rather plain and uninspiring The D card. I stayed at The D in December and aside from some noisy neighbors, I had a great time. I should mention that I didn't spend much time gambling at The D. Gambling for that trip was mostly contained to the El Cortez.
Edit: I just noticed that the toll free number didn't survive the transition. How sad :(
The D, Las Vegas, NV
Since Nareed mentioned it, here is a before and after. Before is the rather awesome Fitzgeralds card and after is the rather plain and uninspiring The D card. I stayed at The D in December and aside from some noisy neighbors, I had a great time. I should mention that I didn't spend much time gambling at The D. Gambling for that trip was mostly contained to the El Cortez.
Edit: I just noticed that the toll free number didn't survive the transition. How sad :(
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 22nd, 2013 at 10:38:10 AM
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Quote: NareedAt the Slot museum on the second floor of the Ditz's casino (unofficial name of course) the old machines do take coins (and bills and tickets, too). I think they pay off in coins only.
BTW, this thread is proving to be very interesting. I did not expect older cards from the pre-Consolidation Era, for instance. It's a bit like doing remote archeology.
Yes, I am hoping to play the 101.6% Loose Deuces machine there next trip and hopefully lock it up for 2500 or 4000 nickels...haha
And I agree, I totally didn't consider the pre-consolidation era. I was thinking most of the Vegas Strip was going to be boring. :)
April 22nd, 2013 at 11:30:38 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerSince Nareed mentioned it, here is a before and after.
That is a nice touch.
Quote:Before is the rather awesome Fitzgeralds card and after is the rather plain and uninspiring The D card.
Well, when you name a casino after a letter do the alphabet, and not even after an exciting or mysterious one like X or Z, you can't expect better than plain.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 22nd, 2013 at 11:38:56 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneYes, I am hoping to play the 101.6% Loose Deuces machine there next trip and hopefully lock it up for 2500 or 4000 nickels...haha
Last year I payed for a rather long time on it with only $20. That's a great deal right there.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 23rd, 2013 at 10:42:54 AM
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Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, NV
Rumors were flying about the funding of the employees pensions just before Nevada shut down Binion's and handed the valuable parts ro Harrah's. I was lucky enough to be downtown before the defacant collided with the oscillator. I remember thinking to myself that I never wanted to visit that property ever again. The ceiling was low and stained and the place felt crowded even when no one was there. I like a little elbow room.
Rumors were flying about the funding of the employees pensions just before Nevada shut down Binion's and handed the valuable parts ro Harrah's. I was lucky enough to be downtown before the defacant collided with the oscillator. I remember thinking to myself that I never wanted to visit that property ever again. The ceiling was low and stained and the place felt crowded even when no one was there. I like a little elbow room.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 24th, 2013 at 7:51:57 AM
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Caesars Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Caesars has had a few owners and sometimes has stood alone as a corporate entity. I don't remember to which incarnation of Caesars this card belongs. All that I can be sure of is that I got it in Atlantic City. My Total Rewards number does not match this card's number.
Caesars has had a few owners and sometimes has stood alone as a corporate entity. I don't remember to which incarnation of Caesars this card belongs. All that I can be sure of is that I got it in Atlantic City. My Total Rewards number does not match this card's number.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 24th, 2013 at 8:16:17 AM
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I find it interesting it's called an Emperor's Card when Caesar was never Emperor.
Also it's bizarre Caesar is shown without a face. Wasn't there a Dick Tracy villain without a face?
Also it's bizarre Caesar is shown without a face. Wasn't there a Dick Tracy villain without a face?
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 24th, 2013 at 9:33:38 AM
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It's Augustus.Quote: NareedI find it interesting it's called an Emperor's Card when Caesar was never Emperor.
Also it's bizarre Caesar is shown without a face. Wasn't there a Dick Tracy villain without a face?
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
April 24th, 2013 at 10:20:28 AM
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I'm pretty sure Augustus had a face.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
April 25th, 2013 at 3:52:24 AM
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Golden Gate, Las Vegas, NV
I went to Golden Gate last December when I stayed in the Fremont area for the first time. I saw that they had a Camaro give-away promotion so I signed up for the card (pictured above). All I had to do was earn 500 points and I would qualify for a drawing ticket. That didn't seem too difficult to do so I sat down at a penny slot machine and started punching the buttons. About 300 or so points into my quest, a lady sat down next to me and asked to use my cell phone. Fortunately, my cell phone wasn't in a visible pocket so I told her that I didn't carry one. She seemed unfazed and then told me that she was doing a porn movie shoot nearby and then asked me for two dollars. I told her that she was barking up the wrong tree and that I would not give her two dollars. She then asked for one dollar before slinking away.
Thanks Golden Gate for the creepiest thing that happened to me in December.
I went to Golden Gate last December when I stayed in the Fremont area for the first time. I saw that they had a Camaro give-away promotion so I signed up for the card (pictured above). All I had to do was earn 500 points and I would qualify for a drawing ticket. That didn't seem too difficult to do so I sat down at a penny slot machine and started punching the buttons. About 300 or so points into my quest, a lady sat down next to me and asked to use my cell phone. Fortunately, my cell phone wasn't in a visible pocket so I told her that I didn't carry one. She seemed unfazed and then told me that she was doing a porn movie shoot nearby and then asked me for two dollars. I told her that she was barking up the wrong tree and that I would not give her two dollars. She then asked for one dollar before slinking away.
Thanks Golden Gate for the creepiest thing that happened to me in December.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 26th, 2013 at 3:07:22 AM
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Tropicana, Atlantic City, NJ
I have some older Trop club cards but they didn't age well. This card is recent. The Tropicana in Atlantic City is a big factor in why I own the house I live in, not that I wouldn't own it now but it would have been much more difficult. Back in the day, I rented the house but the owner was defaulting on the three loans that he took against it. He offered to sell it to me at a reasonable price but I had to come up with some way to pay for the down payment or the bank wouldn't give me a loan.
I went to the Trop and hit two jackpots on quarter slots called Piggy Banking. If that didn't happen, I was going to ask my parents for the money (cold shiver down spine). It's the only time gambling has had any impact on my financial life. Thank the FSM that it was in a good way.
I have some older Trop club cards but they didn't age well. This card is recent. The Tropicana in Atlantic City is a big factor in why I own the house I live in, not that I wouldn't own it now but it would have been much more difficult. Back in the day, I rented the house but the owner was defaulting on the three loans that he took against it. He offered to sell it to me at a reasonable price but I had to come up with some way to pay for the down payment or the bank wouldn't give me a loan.
I went to the Trop and hit two jackpots on quarter slots called Piggy Banking. If that didn't happen, I was going to ask my parents for the money (cold shiver down spine). It's the only time gambling has had any impact on my financial life. Thank the FSM that it was in a good way.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 26th, 2013 at 5:54:12 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerThe Tropicana in Atlantic City is a big factor in why I own the house I live in.
I was all prepared for a story about how you used to own a mansion on a 15-acre tract with a beautiful lake but now have to make do with a little run-down dump ....
;-)
April 27th, 2013 at 5:55:06 AM
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Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, NJ
Carl Icahn is preventing the sale of Trump Plaza to the Meruelo Group for $20 million. I have to agree with him. If the property were an empty lot, it would probably go for more than that. Because I agree doesn't mean that I like it. I wanted to see fresh new management take over and do something with that space. It's in a great location. There is no reason for its perpetual failure other than crummy management.
Carl Icahn is preventing the sale of Trump Plaza to the Meruelo Group for $20 million. I have to agree with him. If the property were an empty lot, it would probably go for more than that. Because I agree doesn't mean that I like it. I wanted to see fresh new management take over and do something with that space. It's in a great location. There is no reason for its perpetual failure other than crummy management.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 27th, 2013 at 5:00:50 PM
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Tropicana, Atlantic City, NJ
I know it's not a new day yet but I mentioned the old Tropicana card design earlier and it kept bugging me that I didn't post a picture so .. here's a picture.
I know it's not a new day yet but I mentioned the old Tropicana card design earlier and it kept bugging me that I didn't post a picture so .. here's a picture.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 27th, 2013 at 5:50:12 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerI have some older Trop club cards but they didn't age well. This card is recent. The Tropicana in Atlantic City is a big factor in why I own the house I live in, not that I wouldn't own it now but it would have been much more difficult. Back in the day, I rented the house but the owner was defaulting on the three loans that he took against it. He offered to sell it to me at a reasonable price but I had to come up with some way to pay for the down payment or the bank wouldn't give me a loan.
I went to the Trop and hit two jackpots on quarter slots called Piggy Banking. If that didn't happen, I was going to ask my parents for the money (cold shiver down spine). It's the only time gambling has had any impact on my financial life. Thank the FSM that it was in a good way.
I'm assuming jackpots on quarter slots are pretty huge. That is a great story. Was the house a great purchase?
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April 27th, 2013 at 9:55:47 PM
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In retrospect, the two jackpots weren't all that big but it was cash that I didn't have. I think about $2500 each. That made it possible for me to buy my house without borrowing more money from a different source. I still live in it and it's a nice place in a nice neighborhood. Since I bought the house, its value has increased by more than double even with the housing crash of 2008.Quote: djatcI'm assuming jackpots on quarter slots are pretty huge. That is a great story. Was the house a great purchase?
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 28th, 2013 at 6:19:14 AM
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Mohegan Sun, Montville, CT
Now I have to come up with a story for Mohegan Sun. I initially told my Foxwoods story because I often confuse the two properties but that story will have to wait.
I like Mohegan Sun. It has two casino areas separated by the hotel and shops. Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. They added an annex to the Casino of the Sky and called it Casino of the Wind but it's really just an extension of the Casino of the Sky (in other words, it wasn't worth the trip to go see it). Casino of the Earth is circular and in the center is live entertainment. Casino of the passing Wind and Sky is, well, hard to say. In the Casino of the Sky, there's a bar with a star machine that you might find in a planetarium. I get dizzy in there. The non-smoking area of the Casino of the Sky is under what looks like a tortoise shell. I spend a lot of time there.
Between the two casinos is the hotel lobby. and there's what looks like a Dale Chihuly glass sculpture in the shopping area in front of a restaurant/bar that I like, especially in the late afternoon. The sun comes in through the hotel lobby and hits the glass and makes it very pretty.
Now I have to come up with a story for Mohegan Sun. I initially told my Foxwoods story because I often confuse the two properties but that story will have to wait.
I like Mohegan Sun. It has two casino areas separated by the hotel and shops. Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. They added an annex to the Casino of the Sky and called it Casino of the Wind but it's really just an extension of the Casino of the Sky (in other words, it wasn't worth the trip to go see it). Casino of the Earth is circular and in the center is live entertainment. Casino of the passing Wind and Sky is, well, hard to say. In the Casino of the Sky, there's a bar with a star machine that you might find in a planetarium. I get dizzy in there. The non-smoking area of the Casino of the Sky is under what looks like a tortoise shell. I spend a lot of time there.
Between the two casinos is the hotel lobby. and there's what looks like a Dale Chihuly glass sculpture in the shopping area in front of a restaurant/bar that I like, especially in the late afternoon. The sun comes in through the hotel lobby and hits the glass and makes it very pretty.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 28th, 2013 at 5:45:17 PM
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I just read the back of the Mohegan Sun card for the first time. What is Autotote and Tiny Tim?
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 28th, 2013 at 5:54:26 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerWhat is Autotote and Tiny Tim?
Google and ye shall find: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_Games_Corporation#Acquisitions
Not that it answers your question, but it might be a start.
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April 29th, 2013 at 5:05:15 AM
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, NJ
Resorts in Atlantic City is an old hotel. Some would say that it has character. Merv Griffin owned it for a few years. That's when I used to stay there. Merv was good with the comps. Its current owners have give over management to Mohegan Sun and the difference is notable. The casino is getting a fresh makover and they are adding Margaritaville to the beach. I look forward to visiting Resorts this summer.
Resorts in Atlantic City is an old hotel. Some would say that it has character. Merv Griffin owned it for a few years. That's when I used to stay there. Merv was good with the comps. Its current owners have give over management to Mohegan Sun and the difference is notable. The casino is getting a fresh makover and they are adding Margaritaville to the beach. I look forward to visiting Resorts this summer.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 30th, 2013 at 8:51:15 AM
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Immokalee Casino, Immokalee, FL
Today's challenge is to spell Immokalee correctly. I hope I succeed.
Today's challenge is to spell Immokalee correctly. I hope I succeed.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
