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odiousgambit
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November 21st, 2015 at 4:12:43 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

If you're an AP and have a specific +EV play lined up, it's work. It's not gambling



there was a thread that worked over an argument about this. Nothing was settled it seems.

I am still persuaded that AP activity is still gambling, as there is no play in gaming that is a sure thing no matter the player advantage. Edit: assuming no arbitrage

I can imagine it can be work.
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Kentry
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November 21st, 2015 at 5:40:10 AM permalink
I was in a Casino yesterday. :) I won $50 and put it back, but I had fun and did not gamble with the money that was earmarked for something else, so I'm still good. :)
Ibeatyouraces
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November 21st, 2015 at 6:55:32 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

there was a thread that worked over an argument about this. Nothing was settled it seems.

I am still persuaded that AP activity is still gambling, as there is no play in gaming that is a sure thing no matter the player advantage. Edit: assuming no arbitrage

I can imagine it can be work.


The only things I can think of with no risk but the possibility of a reward, therefore isn't gambling, are free bets and free play.
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Greasyjohn
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November 21st, 2015 at 10:40:09 AM permalink
I was in Vegas for the weekend of the 14th and 15th playing DD blackjack.
Ibeatyouraces
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November 21st, 2015 at 10:41:42 AM permalink
Heading to one now.
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RonC
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November 21st, 2015 at 1:01:22 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

If you go to the same casinos a lot,
you see the same pit and dealers
and it feels they are your co-workers.
You know their names, you talk like
you do to people you work with.
The doorman says 'Have a good
time' and I always think, what an
odd thing to say.



I am not sure what the heck is wrong with a pleasant greeting...why is it "odd" to you?
RonC
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November 21st, 2015 at 1:04:48 PM permalink
We were in Vegas Nov 8th-11th. I'm trying to stay away from locals and just make trips to Vegas every year; we'll see how it goes.

Casino Royale was good to us; it usually is...a lot of play, a profit, and a comp at the Outback.

PHo and Aria not so much. Downtown beat us badly. Nice run at Tropicana pressing the 8 to $120 from $12...$400 profit in 15 minutes or so of play.

Saw Rich Little. How many remember him?
aceofspades
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November 21st, 2015 at 2:53:08 PM permalink
A week back — not to be confused with a weak back.
EvenBob
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:14:25 PM permalink
Quote: RonC

I am not sure what the heck is wrong with a pleasant greeting...why is it "odd" to you?



Because most people leaving look like
they had anything but a good time.
Watch their faces, grim and exasperated.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
Ibeatyouraces
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:21:41 PM permalink
Just left MGM Detroit. Nice weather...

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EvenBob
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:36:02 PM permalink
Quote: Ibeatyouraces

Just left MGM Detroit. Nice weather...

I never go to a casino on Saturday, I don't
hate myself that much.

"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
Ibeatyouraces
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:39:21 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

I never go to a casino on Saturday, I don't
hate myself that much.


Was pretty dead. I'm happy with a fast $70 though.
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beachbumbabs
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:57:24 PM permalink
It got to 81o today, a little cooler (finally).
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
GWAE
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November 21st, 2015 at 3:59:15 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

It got to 81o today, a little cooler (finally).


mlm
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RonC
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November 21st, 2015 at 4:49:28 PM permalink
Quote: EvenBob

Because most people leaving look like
they had anything but a good time.
Watch their faces, grim and exasperated.



I guess that means because people are likely to lose, which they know gong in, he should snarl at them and wish them a horrid time. I like how you think.

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EvenBob
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November 21st, 2015 at 5:43:19 PM permalink
Quote: RonC

I guess that means because people are likely to lose, which they know gong in, he should snarl at them and wish them a horrid time.



I have no problem with Nice to see you, or
Good to see you again. Good luck, Have
a good time, they can lose those greetings.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
jjjoooggg
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November 21st, 2015 at 8:36:49 PM permalink
You guys live in casinos.
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jjjoooggg
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December 30th, 2015 at 6:49:13 PM permalink
Since September.

I think I broke the record for going cold turkey.
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RS
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December 30th, 2015 at 7:21:41 PM permalink
Been in 7 casinos today. Gambled in 4 of them.
Ibeatyouraces
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December 30th, 2015 at 7:24:17 PM permalink
Quote: RS

Been in 7 casinos today. Gambled in 4 of them.


I was in 8. The casinos gambled letting me in.
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RS
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December 30th, 2015 at 9:20:30 PM permalink
I made a grand total (netting) $8 between 2 casinos. At least I made some money I guess, right? :eek:
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