SLS grand opening. im in
August 22nd, 2014 at 11:22:55 PM
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Fisst bad thing BAD AT&T service. Cant post they have free Internet its to slow.
Probably cant update in casino had to move to the doors
New players wheel spin $5.00 to 5k insert card on any machine.
Probably cant update in casino had to move to the doors
New players wheel spin $5.00 to 5k insert card on any machine.
♪♪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♪♪
August 22nd, 2014 at 11:24:11 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfFisst bad thing BAD AT&T service. Cant post they have free Internet its to slow.
Probably cant update in casino had to move to the doors
New players wheel spin $5.00 to 5k insert card on any machine.
Ooh. Lucky you. Hope you get enough of a signal to give us a play-by-play.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 22nd, 2014 at 11:27:33 PM
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Looks cool so far way better then Sahara. Text me bbb ill try to send pic's and u can post them on my behalf.
♪♪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♪♪
August 22nd, 2014 at 11:30:25 PM
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I am missing the SLS opening. I will check it out during the week next week though. I like how they portray the game of craps from their website though and I'm anxious to see what it's like inside.
I know Harold who was a box man at Bill's is going to be working there. So I'm anxious to see him and really happy he got a spot there. I know there's a couple of former Stratosphere dealers going to be working the craps pit too. So it will be interesting to see what the crews are like that they are putting together at the craps tables.
I know Harold who was a box man at Bill's is going to be working there. So I'm anxious to see him and really happy he got a spot there. I know there's a couple of former Stratosphere dealers going to be working the craps pit too. So it will be interesting to see what the crews are like that they are putting together at the craps tables.
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August 23rd, 2014 at 1:42:42 AM
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♪♪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♪♪
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:30:40 AM
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let us know if you spot secret agent 146!
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:08:56 AM
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What kind of bottled water is that on the 50K machine?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10:13 AM
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Quote: AhighI am missing the SLS opening. I will check it out during the week next week though. I like how they portray the game of craps from their website though and I'm anxious to see what it's like inside.
I know Harold who was a box man at Bill's is going to be working there. So I'm anxious to see him and really happy he got a spot there. I know there's a couple of former Stratosphere dealers going to be working the craps pit too. So it will be interesting to see what the crews are like that they are putting together at the craps tables.
I think "Mama San" from Stage Door was going to be working a bar there as well, though there is conflicting information if she actually took the job or stayed at Stage Door.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:53:11 AM
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Trip report. The bar machines had alcohol spilled over them and the buttons didn't work. I proceeded to order a drink and hulk smash the deal/draw button when many bartenders told me to stop slamming the machine.
Lots of hookers. At least they were dressed like hookers.
People should get out of my walking because idgaf in crowded spaces.
Valet needs to stop messing with my seat placement, or at least put it back.
Lots of hookers. At least they were dressed like hookers.
People should get out of my walking because idgaf in crowded spaces.
Valet needs to stop messing with my seat placement, or at least put it back.
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:55:29 AM
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Thanks for the drink I was tired of watingQuote: djatcTrip report. The bar machines had alcohol spilled over them and the buttons didn't work. I proceeded to order a drink and hulk smash the deal/draw button when many bartenders told me to stop slamming the machine.
Lots of hookers. At least they were dressed like hookers.
People should get out of my walking because idgaf in crowded spaces.
Valet needs to stop messing with my seat placement, or at least put it back.
♪♪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♪♪
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:05:51 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:12:47 AM
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Me and another member of the forum (super nice guy) got in about 11 pm. 12 Midnight was the official opening time for the normal poppies.There were only a few people in the joint, the elite, high rollers, and hot models. 1 GIRL WAS A 15 ON A SCALE FROM 1 to 10(goddess status), certainly not american born, she had no one visible with her(she seemed lost), all heads turned as she passed by, even the other girls heads turned, I think she was probably Russian.
Overall it was not as crowded as I thought it would be. I thought I seen Mission146 double fisted disappear into the crowd.
All drinks were free, lots of cool looking foo foo drinks were available from the cocktail servers,pre pre-made( no Capetian Morgan's available pre-opening)
They had lots of orderve's available, I noticed almond cheese balls and sweet potato french fries, I was not interested. I heard it was all Delicious.
not
The place looked cool and modern, I think it was awesome compared to the old Sahara. AT&T 4G was not working. Wifi connected but didn't work either.
I estimate 700 to 900 slot machines. Mostly video-slots (no reel-sots I found were interesting disappointing as far as the selection). Machines were not turned on till exactly 12 midnight. They did a count down to turn them on. 10% of them failed to turn on
They have a 8/5 a bank of bonus poker progressive $25 machines$4 over reset. Better games are available .25 and higher (not saying what) around 98% VP are plentiful.
card readers were not visibly calculating the points. A floor-man supervisor confirmed they were being calculated.(yea right).
They did have a $10 min njk,iihand dseat UTH.
more later.
Overall it was not as crowded as I thought it would be. I thought I seen Mission146 double fisted disappear into the crowd.
All drinks were free, lots of cool looking foo foo drinks were available from the cocktail servers,pre pre-made( no Capetian Morgan's available pre-opening)
They had lots of orderve's available, I noticed almond cheese balls and sweet potato french fries, I was not interested. I heard it was all Delicious.
not
The place looked cool and modern, I think it was awesome compared to the old Sahara. AT&T 4G was not working. Wifi connected but didn't work either.
I estimate 700 to 900 slot machines. Mostly video-slots (no reel-sots I found were interesting disappointing as far as the selection). Machines were not turned on till exactly 12 midnight. They did a count down to turn them on. 10% of them failed to turn on
They have a 8/5 a bank of bonus poker progressive $25 machines$4 over reset. Better games are available .25 and higher (not saying what) around 98% VP are plentiful.
card readers were not visibly calculating the points. A floor-man supervisor confirmed they were being calculated.(yea right).
They did have a $10 min njk,iihand dseat UTH.
more later.
♪♪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♪♪
August 23rd, 2014 at 8:04:01 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI estimate 700 to 900 slot machines. Mostly video-slots (no reel-sots I found were interesting disappointing as far as the selection). Machines were not turned on till exactly 12 midnight. They did a count down to turn them on. 10% of them failed to turn on.
You bet the machines were not turned on till exactly midnight...Gaming Board insists on that sort of thing.
Looks like they need to alcohol proof the machines.
Good luck running after that Russian!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:13:20 PM
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This has not always been the case. Many casinos in the past would have the machines on and playable many hours before the general public was allowed in.Quote: FleaStiffYou bet the machines were not turned on till exactly midnight...Gaming Board insists on that sort of thing.
Looks like they need to alcohol proof the machines.
Good luck running after that Russian!!
♪♪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♪♪
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:16:38 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitlet us know if you spot secret agent 146!
Who is agent 146, exactly.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:17:22 PM
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10% of the machines failed to turn on at midnight? Good start! Lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:18:05 PM
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A 15 with no picture. That's just cruelty.
I am a robot.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:24:05 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWho is agent 146, exactly.
various rumors. The one I'm going with is that he is undercover in Vegas for the Wizard.
Yes.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:41:22 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitvarious rumors. The one I'm going with is that he is undercover in Vegas for the Wizard.
Yes.
That agent '146', I get it.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:03:02 PM
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Couldn't have been him because he moves too fast hunting progressives to be seen with the blind eye.
I am a robot.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:48:00 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleCouldn't have been him because he moves too fast hunting progressives to be seen with the blind eye.
Agent 146 can be seen by not looking directly
at him, he can be seen with your side vision
only. He's that fast.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:48:57 PM
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I'm damned if Godwin's Law doesn't explain it all!
It's some kind of Reincarnation thing!
It's some kind of Reincarnation thing!
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:26:40 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitI'm damned if Godwin's Law doesn't explain it all!
I thought you shopped that, it's the real thing.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 23rd, 2014 at 9:58:02 PM
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Anyone figure out how many points = $1 in cash or free slot play at SLS? Nobody there knew. It also seemed like the VP and slots were server-side. Does anyone know?
August 23rd, 2014 at 10:04:50 PM
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Quote: Pokeraddictseemed like the VP and slots were server-side.
Why would they seem to be server-side? That seems a bit odd.
August 23rd, 2014 at 10:29:30 PM
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Quote: RSWhy would they seem to be server-side? That seems a bit odd.
They are exactly the same setup/cabinet/feel as the games at Cosmo and Aria, which I believe are all server-side. I don't know that SLS is but they all have the same appearance. That doesn't mean they are. For example, there are (or maybe were) machines at Plaza that can be server-side but aren't.
August 24th, 2014 at 1:53:18 AM
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i am told server side
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
August 24th, 2014 at 2:18:14 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPi am told server side
Thanks
I found some 99.9x% VP there but you have to look for it. Those games only go up to $.25. Otherwise you must play $1+ denom to get games like 8/5 BP and 9/7/5 DB.
They also had some $.25+ 99% 3 and 5 play.
August 24th, 2014 at 3:33:49 PM
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SLS AP Article
SLS = "Style, Luxury, Service".
SLS = "Style, Luxury, Service".
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
August 24th, 2014 at 6:13:18 PM
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What's up with all the monkey junk at SLS? Some casino employees have monkey faces on the back of their vests and its in other places.Personally I dislike it and its odd and not very Vegas like.
♪♪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♪♪
August 24th, 2014 at 6:15:22 PM
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maybe goes with the saying- get the monkey off your back
personally i think it could be construed as a little racist
personally i think it could be construed as a little racist
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
August 24th, 2014 at 6:37:59 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfWhat's up with all the monkey junk at SLS? Some casino employees have monkey faces on the back of their vests and its in other places.Personally I dislike it and its odd and not very Vegas like.
apparently, this
August 24th, 2014 at 7:29:47 PM
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I still don't get it. I like the big Gorilla as an initial marketing strategy creating grand opening buzz. After that, I'm thinking WTF. I Think they should have had a mix of modern and nostalgic stuff. Resurrect some old Vegas signs and vintage Vegas concepts. Even the younger generations eat up old Vegas.
♪♪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♪♪
August 24th, 2014 at 7:36:44 PM
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Yeah.
aahigh.com
August 24th, 2014 at 7:39:47 PM
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Axel, does it have what it takes to be a locals casino on the strip or whatever they say?
I am a robot.
August 24th, 2014 at 7:43:29 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleAxel, does it have what it takes to be a locals casino on the strip or whatever they say?
I haven't been there yet, but I'm impressed with their craps felt and table (or the photo of it).
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August 24th, 2014 at 9:12:57 PM
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Not if they keep monkeying around.Quote: onenickelmiracleAxel, does it have what it takes to be a locals casino on the strip or whatever they say?
LOCALS PLACE? YIKES, granny get your party hat and dance clothing on. I will need a second look for sure, To much was going on and I had a few drinks, I socialized most of the time.
Seriously I'm not qualified to answer that(Remember my favorite casino is the Revel, if I could choose, but I only really care about AP opportunities). What's their marketing strategy? so far i don't think its good. You know how many times I have heard, "SLS, whats that?"
The clubs might do well. A club strategy might be the way to go. I heard they will have inexpensive rooms, certainly a plus. The Average frequently returning Vegasers just want a nice casino with fair room prices.
It's a very cool place no doubt, It's way better than any place near it. So as far as design YES, I liked it for sure. It was easy to navigate however, it's small(I like that) so how hard can that be.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they had limited dinning?.
They even had some fair VP pay-tables but what local place doesn't? I didn't see any real good pay-tables on VP IE. 10/7, FPDW. I didn't really look hard to crowded. They didn't have some of the more interesting slots I expected yet to many slots for a local joint IMO. I didn't notice many E-Table games.
I didn't see anything that really got me excited or any thing really spectacular.
Locals like EZ parking. If I meet up with someone locally at a casino, I choose a place like palms or Rio, places with a parking lot. I tend to avoid places like Gold Coast, The Orleans, Palace Station, because I think they are trashy looking, unless they have something good going on.
Agian, They are going after locals? Yikes. Personally I would have went in a totally different direction as I already pointed out.
I didn't like the high limit room it was square, really bright, lots of red and no flavor and it didn't match the casino at all. BORING. I like that they are not part of the big casino chains, we need more and more of that.
♪♪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♪♪
August 24th, 2014 at 9:19:08 PM
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Yes however that would be creepy, we did make a u turn to make sure she was not in need of assistance.Quote: onenickelmiracleA 15 with no picture. That's just cruelty.
♪♪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♪♪
August 24th, 2014 at 9:40:55 PM
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Definitely a shame the "15" is not on a digital image... :P
But at least you seemed to enjoy yourself, Axel. The side-by-side machine lockups looked hot too! ;)
But at least you seemed to enjoy yourself, Axel. The side-by-side machine lockups looked hot too! ;)
August 24th, 2014 at 9:52:31 PM
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There were a few articles mentioning a certain percentage of patrons being locals. Something in the range of about 45% of the business. I hope they do well as well being a smaller company but if loveman etc. wants something they'll just add it to the tab anyways.
I am a robot.
August 24th, 2014 at 10:02:21 PM
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I hope they do well. I never want to see a casino fail. Only want to see them get desperate? Not sure, Do casinos offer more with promos and intensives when they do good or less.Quote: onenickelmiracleThere were a few articles mentioning a certain percentage of patrons being locals. Something in the range of about 45% of the business. I hope they do well as well being a smaller company but if loveman etc. wants something they'll just add it to the tab anyways.
I have seen it go both ways.
♪♪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♪♪
August 25th, 2014 at 3:52:43 PM
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The 8/5 BP on those $25 progressives only pays 30 for all quads (98.48%). The BP on all other denominations on the same machines is the standard 99.17%.Quote: AxelWolfThey have a 8/5 a bank of bonus poker progressive $25 machines$4 over reset.
August 25th, 2014 at 4:24:07 PM
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That would make sense(i didn't look that close), seemed off they would have something like that on a progressive $25 machine. Or did they change it already:)Quote: tes3355The 8/5 BP on those $25 progressives only pays 30 for all quads (98.48%). The BP on all other denominations on the same machines is the standard 99.17%.
Did you check the meter?
♪♪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♪♪
August 25th, 2014 at 4:56:38 PM
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I popped in yesterday for a quick look. This would have been about 7:00 PM on a Sunday. The place was packed and the line for a player card was long. However, still plenty of room at the machines and tables. Must have been a lot of people just walking around checking out the new place, like me.
They are obviously going for a young crowd while at the same time appealing to Asian players. Lots of roulette and baccarat. This was at the expense of fewer BJ and craps tables.
I put a few pictures and a couple tables on my SLS review.
I have to get something off my chest. When I was there I noticed a 6-5 blackjack table with a $25 minimum and four players at it. Meanwhile there were empty 3-2 tables at a $10 minimum in the same pit. As they say, there is a sucker born every minute.
They are obviously going for a young crowd while at the same time appealing to Asian players. Lots of roulette and baccarat. This was at the expense of fewer BJ and craps tables.
I put a few pictures and a couple tables on my SLS review.
I have to get something off my chest. When I was there I noticed a 6-5 blackjack table with a $25 minimum and four players at it. Meanwhile there were empty 3-2 tables at a $10 minimum in the same pit. As they say, there is a sucker born every minute.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 25th, 2014 at 5:35:08 PM
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Quote: WizardThey are obviously going for a young crowd while at the same time appealing to Asian players. Lots of roulette and baccarat. This was at the expense of fewer BJ and craps tables.
Out of curiosity, did they have pai gow tiles?
August 25th, 2014 at 7:20:23 PM
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Quote: harvson3Out of curiosity, did they have pai gow tiles?
Unfortunately, no.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 25th, 2014 at 7:23:56 PM
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Did you guys check out the super secret hidden casino area?
♪♪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♪♪
August 25th, 2014 at 7:57:31 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfDid you guys check out the super secret hidden casino area?
No. Nobody ever tells me secrets.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
August 26th, 2014 at 3:40:00 PM
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No, I didn't play and no one else was playing that at the time.Quote: AxelWolfThat would make sense(i didn't look that close), seemed off they would have something like that on a progressive $25 machine. Or did they change it already:)
Did you check the meter?
August 26th, 2014 at 3:46:24 PM
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Quote: tes3355The 8/5 BP on those $25 progressives only pays 30 for all quads (98.48%). The BP on all other denominations on the same machines is the standard 99.17%.
Are you sure the quads were not 35? There is a Bonus Poker pay schedule with quads at 35 that pays 99.66%.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
