Gambling - Miscellaneous Discussion Thread
Quote: prozemaI've heard Walgreens has a fabulous management training program.
;) I get the implication, but I personally do not want to be a manager. They have to do a lot of math, deal with a lot of rude customers, and do a lot of physical work. They get paid more but all the extra responsibilities makes it seem not worth it to me. No thank you. ;)
Quote: KevinAADealing with debt collectors is very easy. Send them a letter (certified mail, return receipt requested, or they'll say they "lost" it) that says pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, I hereby insist that you CEASE AND DESIST all future communication with me.
It works every time. I had a terrible financial crisis 10 years ago, with quite a few debt collectors calling me every day, and when I found out about this law, I wrote them and never heard from them again. They take it seriously because the civil punishment is $1,000 per violation (that's per phone call, per letter sent, after you get the return receipt back).
The only communication they are allowed after getting a C&D letter is to let you know that they are going to sue you, and they must follow through or that letter will cost them $1,000. It's rare they sue people because that costs money, and it's hard to squeeze blood out of a turnip, so they just write it off. The biggest single bill I had was $20,000, and they didn't sue me over that one.
Fraud means someone else used your card without your permission. You did use your own card and then falsely claimed it was fraud. Okay, so the "victim" here is just a scummy debt collector, but the best thing to do is send that C&D letter.
When can they report to your credit?
I have one trying to nab me for $150 that I have no idea about. Lots of nasty emails and voice mails saying they are going to report it to my credit. I just keep ignoring them.
Debt collection laws are written for the dumb, not the person of even ordinary intelligence.
"You can't take a hit before you say "Hit Me" " Local news and their funny puns
Quote: GlenGNevada Gaming Commission amends regulations for gambling while high
"You can't take a hit before you say "Hit Me" " Local news and their funny puns
Drunk people can’t gamble...yea ok.
That’s their whole business model.
Quote: Nathan;) I get the implication, but I personally do not want to be a manager. They have to do a lot of math, deal with a lot of rude customers, and do a lot of physical work. They get paid more but all the extra responsibilities makes it seem not worth it to me. No thank you. ;)
Math is hard. Why struggle to get ahead when you can live like a queen on 12K a year.
Quote: gamerfreak
Drunk people can’t gamble...yea ok.
That’s their whole business model.
i would rather smell pot than cigarettes/cigars & stale alcohol breath
Heck, casino would prob be a much better experience, especially for the dealers if they allowed it lol
Quote: billryanMath is hard. Why struggle to get ahead when you can live like a queen on 12K a year.
Even I can see the clear backhanded compliment in your response. ;) I don't really like Math and in fact I went to Remedial Classes for Math in high school. ;)
Quote: NathanShould casinos offer left over free play for people who can't use it? For example, let's say I'm on vacation in Orlando at Disney world, on April 25th-May 2nd) and when I come back to Miami on May 3rd, I find an offer of say, "We have a great gift offer for you! $50 combined free play April 25th-May 2nd!" I was on vacation for a week during that offer so obviously I couldn't use it since I was four hours away in a different city. I think I should get a do over and get those unused $50 free play since I had no idea I even had free play.
Then it wouldn't be a limited promotion. It would be along the lines of "You Snooze, you lose"
But im sure your host would hook you up with a free deli sandwich or something
LOL.Quote: prozemahttps://youtu.be/bmUksyddtDs
The wiz has some competition with his new video plans.
Why? Is Wizard going into the Really, REALLY, Shite Tutorials Business
Quote: prozemahttps://youtu.be/bmUksyddtDs
The wiz has some competition with his new video plans.
I'm not taking gambling advice from someone who can barely shuffle a deck of cards.
Quote: SiegfriedRoyMy aunt wants play some vintage coin slots, where in Vegas are they now?
They had a ton coin dropper video poker machines at Main Street Station and the Cal when I was out there in March. Between the two options, I'd play at MSS because of the scratch cards. It was very nostalgic taking a couple of buckets full of coins to the cashier. A lot of then have a treasure chest feature where quads pay a bonus... Fun!
EDIT: Unless you are Asian or Hawaiian... Then I'd go the the Cal for the repeat offers.
Quote: TigerWuQuote: prozemahttps://youtu.be/bmUksyddtDs
The wiz has some competition with his new video plans.
I'm not taking gambling advice from someone who can barely shuffle a deck of cards.
Yeah, there is that but what about his ankle dexterity? Oh no, I just assumed his gender.
:-)
Quote: SiegfriedRoyMy aunt wants play some vintage coin slots, where in Vegas are they now?
I think the El cortez still has coin slots, and even some dollar token machines.
Quote: prozemaThey had a ton coin dropper video poker machines at Main Street Station and the Cal when I was out there in March. Between the two options, I'd play at MSS because of the scratch cards. It was very nostalgic taking a couple of buckets full of coins to the cashier. A lot of then have a treasure chest feature where quads pay a bonus... Fun!
EDIT: Unless you are Asian or Hawaiian... Then I'd go the the Cal for the repeat offers.
Thanks for the tip. We will be checking out both.
Quote: billryanI think the El cortez still has coin slots, and even some dollar token machines.
I need to do a better look around El Cortez next time because I did not hear any coins dropping. I guess this is what happens, when you just crowd around a loud craps table.
Quote: billryanI think the El cortez still has coin slots, and even some dollar token machines.
I do recall El Cortez having coin dropper VP as well. I always seem to be quite hydrated by the time I get that far down Fremont, so my memories are marginally less accurate.
Quote: AxelWolfFreemont has some as well.
MSS, CAL, El Cortez and Freemont as well. Gracias Axel. That's a lot more than I thought.
Quote: SiegfriedRoyI need to do a better look around El Cortez next time because I did not hear any coins dropping. I guess this is what happens, when you just crowd around a loud craps table.
If they still have them, they would be in the far rear of the casino, by the Blimpies and in the alcove by the entrance to pizza place. None in the areas by the tables.
If they are there.
Quote: RogerKintThe Plaza has some near the cashier, I believe. You can check out their really cool new carpet whilst there.
I think you're right, I was just there and could swear the purple FPJW machines were still coins. I didn't try one, though.
Quote: JoemanI found one by accident at Jokers Wild when I was out there last year. While waiting for Mrs. Joeman to emerge from the rest room, I put a $20 in to a $1 slot. After a few pulls, she came out, and I hit the Cash Out button, thinking I would get a tito. Instead... ka-thunk, ka-thunk, ka-thunk... Man, there is nothing like the sound of dollar tokens dropping into the metal bucket!
oh man. i have some fond memories of jokers wild when i was a broke college student. I ate their $2-something breakfast special and played their $0.10 roulette for hours until my belly was full of bud lights. I may have spent MAYBE $20 for breakfast, hours of roulette, and 6-7 buds. Good memories. Too bad Ms. Siegfried won't step in a dive joint with me! I wonder if they still have $0.10 a chip roulette. I'm not a big roulette player, but there's nothing like spreading and splashing those $0.10 chips on the table like a highroller. The cocktail waitresses were super nice and grateful even if you tip them a dollar a drink.
A metal tray kept slightly loose just to amplify that sound.Quote: Joeman... Man, there is nothing like the sound of dollar tokens dropping into the metal bucket!
JW is not physically able to expand its air conditioning or surveillance system. Not enough plenum space or something like that.
Great bargains though. Do they still have that McMuffin and Mimosa for breakfast special?
After playing for about 5 minutes two suits came up and said they had to shut down my machine as it was broken. I played dumb and they let me cash out my credits and keep all the coins in the tray.
Does the typical local degen have a storage shed full of them?
Quote: RigondeauxHow many crappy pots and pans can casinos possibly give away? Where do they all come from? Where do they go?
Does the typical local degen have a storage shed full of them?
Not to mention salad bowls and serving platters. I think that they purchase overstock at extremely discounted prices and take a tax deduction for full value. Thus making some money on taxes thru income offsetting. Damn APing casinos. Explains why they rarely have something of any real usefulness or value.
Quote: NathanWell, I took a Taxi after gambling today and I took notice of the locked doors he had control of presumably to stop scammers from getting out and not paying. Smart. Although I personally would never steal a ride, there are many people who would steal rides, so this is ingenious. :)
Every car I've bought since around 2012 has automatic locking doors. My current one locks them as soon as you are going about 5MPH.
Quote: NathanWell, I took a Taxi after gambling today and I took notice of the locked doors he had control of presumably to stop scammers from getting out and not paying. Smart. Although I personally would never steal a ride, there are many people who would steal rides, so this is ingenious. :)
The "child safety" locks? Those have been around since the '80's, though...
Quote: TigerWuIf anybody is into anime there's a new series on Netflix called Kakegurui that's about a high school where all the students are high rolling gamblers and challenge each other to games during the school day. Just a warning, though... if you're turned off by the sexualization of Japanese schoolgirls, you might want to pass on this one. Nothing R-rated, though. Just pervy. But there's a lot of gambling scenes.
Thanks for the warning. I'm sure i speak for most men when I say that Japanese school girls are a huge turn off and anybody who likes them is indeed a pervert.
Indeed, but I suspect it's a moot point for you since you prefer Japanese school boys (-;Quote: RigondeauxThanks for the warning. I'm sure i speak for most men when I say that Japanese school girls are a huge turn off and anybody who likes them is indeed a pervert.
FYI.
Cobra Kai season one is out. It's a television series based on The Karate Kid 30 somthing years later.
Not touting it, but there may be some KK fans out there who may enjoy it.
Quote: TigerWuThe "child safety" locks? Those have been around since the '80's, though...
Oh yeah, Child Safety locks. I remember trolling my Mom as a child myself. I KNEW Mom's car had the child safety lock so I pretended to be opening the door on a busy highway. I knew there was no way I was going to be able to open up the door with the CS on the car. Mom freaked out as many parents would have. In hindsight, that was actually pretty dangerous to get my Mom freaked out on a busy highway. I was a kid back then so I didn't think of the possibility of causing Mom to have an accident, but as an adult I think,"Wow, what a highly foolish prank to pull on Mom!"
Quote: TigerWuIf anybody is into anime there's a new series on Netflix called Kakegurui that's about a high school where all the students are high rolling gamblers and challenge each other to games during the school day. Just a warning, though... if you're turned off by the sexualization of Japanese schoolgirls, you might want to pass on this one. Nothing R-rated, though. Just pervy. But there's a lot of gambling scenes.
I've been binging Attack on Titan, and Full Metal Alchemist lately. Titan's probably the best anime I've seen in a long time.
Quote: RigondeauxHow many crappy pots and pans can casinos possibly give away? Where do they all come from? Where do they go?
Does the typical local degen have a storage shed full of them?
The only thing I've picked up at a giveaway recently was an Amazon Fire. Before that was a Samsung galaxy tab. Usually only go out of my way for tablets, for more sports betting consoles.
Quote: djatcI've been binging Attack on Titan, and Full Metal Alchemist lately. Titan's probably the best anime I've seen in a long time.
I just finished One Punch Man and really enjoyed it. Working on Death Note right now. And Kakegurui.
Quote: AxelWolf
FYI.
Cobra Kai season one is out. It's a television series based on The Karate Kid 30 somthing years later.
Also FYI, Cobra Kai is only available through Youtube Red, but the first two episodes are free to watch.
Not quite true.Quote: TigerWu
Also FYI, Cobra Kai is only available through Youtube Red
#Ipartmyhairinthecentercauseimsoturnt
Quote: NathanAbout people scamming countless people into giving up multipliers on Ultimate X by claiming they were winning big on another machine,(Victim takes the bait, cashes out, goes to "better paying," machine and scam artist ends up playing game that victim didn't know had a lot of multipliers, therefore scam artist now has very good odds to win big) I personally think the manufacturers should have programmed the machine so that as soon as you press "Cash out," all multipliers disappear so this scam would have been non existent.
So you would screw people out of their legitimately earned multipliers for bathroom breaks, going to the ATM, or someone randomly making a quick score when a machine has been left with a multiplier, just to protect stupid and gullible people who can be lured off one. Got it.
Quote: djatcI've been binging Attack on Titan, and Full Metal Alchemist lately. Titan's probably the best anime I've seen in a long time.
I used to be a big anime fan
Attack on Titan is very good. Really liked it
I checked out Full Metal but did not get deeply into it
Cowboy Bebop is my all time favorite anime
Black Lagoon is also very good
Ghost in the shell rocks
I liked Death Note with L. After L not so good
Bleach is endless but I did watch the 1st major story arc, about 100 episodes
Hellsing rocks with Alucard. A kick ass version of Dracula.
Quote: terapinedI used to be a big anime fan
I was a big anime and manga fan back in the late 80's and early 90's, but back then that stuff was almost impossible to come by in small-town America, so my interest kind of waned simply due to lack of product. Back then anime was still called "Japanimation," and I remember one of my friends got a huge kick out of seeing that sign in Blockbuster video. He said to me, "Can you believe they actually call it 'Jap Animation?'" I had to correct his pronunciation.... haha... It would blow my teenage mind to see what we have nowadays with the aisles of manga in mainstream bookstores and entire streaming channels devoted to anime. And just to make sure that little anecdote is gambling related, I have been watching that gambling themed anime on Netflix. Crazy, but I like it.
And now for something completely different:
Here's an update about the bill just passed in Oklahoma regarding legalization of roulette and craps in our Tribal casinos. Looks like they have to wait until July before the law actually goes into effect, but it sounds like they'll be ready go as soon as that happens.
