The Easy Vegas thread
October 31st, 2021 at 1:20:33 PM
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How are these comments making this site BETTER ? Stop. Think. Proceed.
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
October 31st, 2021 at 1:36:04 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: billryan
6-5 BJ is greed. Nothing else. Casinos saw that sheeple accepted it and they simply expanded it.
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6:5 BJ is a godsend compared to triple zero roulette.
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It's better than a kick in the nuts, so there is that.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
October 31st, 2021 at 2:38:32 PM
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Fuck you not only for insulting me with a false accusation, but also for repeating it.Quote: billryanI suppose it could be a coincidence that something you edited in 2005 might be the first thing a google search turns up.
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Like I said, you fucking idiot, I did not Google for the answer! Or maybe you realize that I didn't and you're just trolling/provoking me, but in that case, fuck you either way.
Anyway, congratulations, because the mods decided that you can insult me by making false accusations without consequences. It's one of the reasons this place is a cesspool. They've decided that you provide more value here by insulting and provoking me than I do (I'm taking a leave of absence from this forum again, for the usual reason: insults against me without consequences).
Not sure whether I'll return in the future, but of course I'm blocking you now so I won't see your messages if I do come back.
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October 31st, 2021 at 3:11:43 PM
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MBJ:
You are an asset and a contributor ON TOPIC to the benefit of this site.
I hope you reconsider. But I understand if you reconsider and still decide to take a "leave of absence".
But hey, why do you let someone get you fired up like that ?
You are an asset and a contributor ON TOPIC to the benefit of this site.
I hope you reconsider. But I understand if you reconsider and still decide to take a "leave of absence".
But hey, why do you let someone get you fired up like that ?
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
October 31st, 2021 at 3:11:47 PM
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oops duplicate post
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
October 31st, 2021 at 3:13:08 PM
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MichaelBluejay, Profanity, Insult, 7 days.
Billryan, bullying, 7 days, subject to review.
Billryan, bullying, 7 days, subject to review.
May the cards fall in your favor.
October 31st, 2021 at 3:56:10 PM
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Quote: MichaelBluejay. Bolding mineAnyway, congratulations, because the mods decided that you can insult me by making false accusations without consequences. It's one of the reasons this place is a cesspool. They've decided that you provide more value here by insulting and provoking me than I do, because I'm taking a leave of absence from this forum again, for the usual reason (insults against me without consequences).
Not sure whether I'll return in the future, but of course I'm blocking you now so I won't see your messages if I do come back.
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Michael, Bill,
FYI, the moderators discussed the early allegation of 'Personal insult'.
I think it's fair to say that were unanimously of the opinion that while Bill had been quite disrespectful in calling MBJ's 'authority' into question, that Bill had been mostly attacking the content of MBJ's posts and that that did not reach the level of an actionable Personal insult.
That was BEFORE Bill made a few follow up posts doubling down, which brought Bill close to 'trolling territory'
So, Bill was on the cusp of a suspension when MBJ released his FBomb.
Oh well, Maybe MBJ should have taken his own advice sooner and blocked Bill.
I support Dieter's 7 Day suspension of each party. I hope they return next week with the resolve to just avoid each-other. Their choice!
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
June 17th, 2022 at 12:40:37 AM
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I realize that I never addressed this so doing so now:Quote: OnceDearFYI, the moderators discussed the early allegation of 'Personal insult'.
I think it's fair to say that were unanimously of the opinion that while Bill had been quite disrespectful in calling MBJ's 'authority' into question, that Bill had been mostly attacking the content of MBJ's posts and that that did not reach the level of an actionable Personal insult.
Good job on missing the point. My complaint had NOTHING to do with billryan questioning my "authority" and EVERYTHING to do with what I actually said it had to do with: making a false accusation against me. Insisting that someone did something cheap that they didn't actually do is an insult. At least it is on this planet. But apparently not on Wizard of Vegas.
The mods can't protect members against insults if they can't even recognize insults. Even when what's insulting is spelled out to them.
The Wizard, supposedly my friend for many years, has also almost never stood up for me when someone's trashing me on his own forum, instead typically making some excuse as to why he can't. In his message to me about the above issue, he was unsurprisingly silent about whether he agreed that a false accusation is an insult. As for the rest of his message, I can't quote an email message here, but suffice it to say that it's pretty much at odds with what he's said on the forum publicly.
Here's one thread where I was repeatedly called a scammer (supposedly because I was a degenerate gambler trying to hustle to cover gambling debts) which the mods amazingly didn't think was an insult. The Wizard was typically absent. (He said he didn't see it, which if true is bad enough: he had such a lack of interest in my thread that he didn't even click on it. It's par for the course: If I post a reference to an article he'll typically comment or ask questions about the topic which demonstrate that he didn't even bother to read the article, since what he asks about is addressed explicitly in it. He has no interest in my work.)
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. I must be insane for continuing to return. The constant insults are annoying, but the insult to injury is knowing that the Wizard nearly never has my back.
For those who'd suggest that I take my concerns with the Wizard up with the Wizard, believe me, I've tried...and failed. And not just about this. It seems the defining aspect of our relationship of over 20 years is that he doesn't listen to me.
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June 17th, 2022 at 2:43:37 AM
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Mr. Bluejay:
I read the thread you linked in blue where you were called a scammer and I agree that you were insulted
but I must say that I'm really surprised at your offer to invest in your mortgage debt
it just seems very inappropriate for a gambling forum where a great many people don't even use their real names
and also, you must consider that a great many unverified and questionable claims are made on gambling forums
in the above sentence I was not referring to your claims - just claims in general
having said that, everybody has a right to make a mistake, which I believe that thread was, without being called a scammer
I personally believe the Mods and anybody else involved made a mistake - they should have just deleted the thread and informed you via PM of the reasons
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Mr. Bluejay:
I read the thread you linked in blue where you were called a scammer and I agree that you were insulted
but I must say that I'm really surprised at your offer to invest in your mortgage debt
it just seems very inappropriate for a gambling forum where a great many people don't even use their real names
and also, you must consider that a great many unverified and questionable claims are made on gambling forums
in the above sentence I was not referring to your claims - just claims in general
having said that, everybody has a right to make a mistake, which I believe that thread was, without being called a scammer
I personally believe the Mods and anybody else involved made a mistake - they should have just deleted the thread and informed you via PM of the reasons
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the foolish sayings of a rich man often pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
June 17th, 2022 at 7:02:39 PM
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MBJ:
So, welcome back to the forum ( ? ).
I am sorry it is under these circumstances.
I do think you add value, insight, and entertainment when you are here.
I also wonder if the WIZ is trying to exercise restraint because of your long personal/business relationship with him.
So, welcome back to the forum ( ? ).
I am sorry it is under these circumstances.
I do think you add value, insight, and entertainment when you are here.
I also wonder if the WIZ is trying to exercise restraint because of your long personal/business relationship with him.
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
June 17th, 2022 at 8:49:38 PM
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yeah, I'm thinking he doesnt want to give the appearance of favoritismQuote: JohnnyQMBJ:
So, welcome back to the forum ( ? ).
I am sorry it is under these circumstances.
I do think you add value, insight, and entertainment when you are here.
I also wonder if the WIZ is trying to exercise restraint because of your long personal/business relationship with him.
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Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
June 17th, 2022 at 10:18:00 PM
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I think the Wiz is just busy or disinterested in this forum. Certainly he hasn't updated much content here although the Wizard of Odds site is regularly updated.
June 18th, 2022 at 3:47:34 AM
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Obviously Mr. Wizard can speak for himself, but a quick look at recent posting history shows Wiz posting from June 9th to June 14th, 2 to 5 times per day.Quote: calwatchI think the Wiz is just busy or disinterested in this forum. Certainly he hasn't updated much content here although the Wizard of Odds site is regularly updated.
And I am sure there are times when he is too busy to post, OR he simply doesn't have anything of value to add to the recent topics.
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
September 29th, 2022 at 9:59:46 AM
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To celebrate the one-year anniversary of my Slot Machine Name Generator, I'm running a contest on Twitter with a $100 prize for the funniest name you can generate.
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September 29th, 2022 at 4:22:10 PM
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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
September 29th, 2022 at 4:23:07 PM
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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
September 29th, 2022 at 4:25:45 PM
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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
September 29th, 2022 at 4:34:04 PM
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Post your favorite to the Twitter thread!
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September 30th, 2022 at 3:34:58 PM
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Vegas Casino Ownership
For years I've maintained the only complete and accurate list of Who Owns Which Casino in Vegas. I recently made lots of upgrades:
(a) Converted the list of ownership changes from paragraph format to a snazzy color-coded table.
(b) Listed all cases in which the casino business owner is different from the real estate owner.
(c) Made a list of casinos with Native American involvement.
(d) Disambiguated the three different Bally's companies.
List of Vegas Casinos
Disambiguated the various locations of Bally's, MGM Grand, and Horseshoe.
List of Largest Hotels in Vegas
I not only publish the list, but my data is more accurate than what's on other sites, because with other sites, someone publishes bad data and everyone else just copies it.
List of Casinos by Size
Similar deal, my list of casinos is one of the few that shows the proper size for Circa (100,152 square feet). Even Circa got it wrong in its own press release, calling it 8,002 sf, which would make it the smallest casino in the entirety of Las Vegas. Most outlets simply repeated that bad data, including the Las Vegas Sun, which ought to have known better.
All this is emblamatic of how Easy Vegas is different from other Vegas and gambling sites: I either have the kind of content that nobody else has, or if I cover the same stuff that others do, I cover it better.
For years I've maintained the only complete and accurate list of Who Owns Which Casino in Vegas. I recently made lots of upgrades:
(a) Converted the list of ownership changes from paragraph format to a snazzy color-coded table.
(b) Listed all cases in which the casino business owner is different from the real estate owner.
(c) Made a list of casinos with Native American involvement.
(d) Disambiguated the three different Bally's companies.
List of Vegas Casinos
Disambiguated the various locations of Bally's, MGM Grand, and Horseshoe.
List of Largest Hotels in Vegas
I not only publish the list, but my data is more accurate than what's on other sites, because with other sites, someone publishes bad data and everyone else just copies it.
List of Casinos by Size
Similar deal, my list of casinos is one of the few that shows the proper size for Circa (100,152 square feet). Even Circa got it wrong in its own press release, calling it 8,002 sf, which would make it the smallest casino in the entirety of Las Vegas. Most outlets simply repeated that bad data, including the Las Vegas Sun, which ought to have known better.
All this is emblamatic of how Easy Vegas is different from other Vegas and gambling sites: I either have the kind of content that nobody else has, or if I cover the same stuff that others do, I cover it better.
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October 6th, 2022 at 3:41:39 PM
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I'm still researching things for teens to do in Vegas, and I've come across something else for the "Free Things to Do" on your site: CBS Television City at the MGM Grand.
It's about an hour-long focus group in previewing potential new shows. Looks as if you get a bunch of "buy one, get one free" coupons afterward.
The last TripAdvisor review for it was in June 2022, so I assume it's still going.
It's low on my list, but we'll see how we feel if we wander by.
It's about an hour-long focus group in previewing potential new shows. Looks as if you get a bunch of "buy one, get one free" coupons afterward.
The last TripAdvisor review for it was in June 2022, so I assume it's still going.
It's low on my list, but we'll see how we feel if we wander by.
October 6th, 2022 at 3:55:22 PM
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That's already on my Free Things To See/Do page, #97.
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October 6th, 2022 at 4:45:01 PM
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Ah! I was looking for it around #12!
December 9th, 2022 at 10:14:07 PM
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Email exchange I just had with a reader:
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READER: The Freemont Keno lounge was gone last time we were there. Also I think Plaza keno is 24 hours now.
ME: I didnt think I covered which casinos have casino lounges and their hours. What page on my site are you seeing that youre trying to correct?
READER: I clicked on The Games, then Keno, then scrolled down to the bottom where it says "More on Keno" and clicked on "Las Vegas How To" (which opened a new window) and its under where to find live Keno games in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas How-To is somebody else's website that I linked to from the bottom of my keno article for those who want more info on the subject. The reader couldn't distinguish my site from another one that I just linked to.
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READER: The Freemont Keno lounge was gone last time we were there. Also I think Plaza keno is 24 hours now.
ME: I didnt think I covered which casinos have casino lounges and their hours. What page on my site are you seeing that youre trying to correct?
READER: I clicked on The Games, then Keno, then scrolled down to the bottom where it says "More on Keno" and clicked on "Las Vegas How To" (which opened a new window) and its under where to find live Keno games in Las Vegas
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Las Vegas How-To is somebody else's website that I linked to from the bottom of my keno article for those who want more info on the subject. The reader couldn't distinguish my site from another one that I just linked to.
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December 10th, 2022 at 8:24:09 AM
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It was still nice of them to try to help you, even if they should have been trying to help someone else.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 10th, 2022 at 10:16:35 AM
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Indeed.
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December 29th, 2022 at 7:49:38 PM
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Bally's recently rebranded to Horseshoe, so I updated the List of Vegas Casinos.
Hard Rock finally closed on Mirage, so I updated the Ownership (Who Owns What) page.
Hard Rock finally closed on Mirage, so I updated the Ownership (Who Owns What) page.
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January 18th, 2023 at 6:57:48 PM
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I made some updates to the map of the Strip, including changing Bally's to Horseshoe, adding new Tesla Tunnel stops, and a defunct casino (Wild Wild West).
Since there was a lot of interest in the historical feature of the map (point to or tap on anything and see what *used* to be there), I went ahead and posted all my old maps, going back to 2011.
I overhauled my list of what kind of gambling is legal / illegal in each state. This is the most complete list on the whole f**king Internet.
Since there was a lot of interest in the historical feature of the map (point to or tap on anything and see what *used* to be there), I went ahead and posted all my old maps, going back to 2011.
I overhauled my list of what kind of gambling is legal / illegal in each state. This is the most complete list on the whole f**king Internet.
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January 21st, 2023 at 3:41:54 PM
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My goal with Easy Vegas is to offer tools and articles on topics that are not covered anywhere else at all, and to offer more complete / easy to understand articles when I do cover things covered elsewhere. I think I've succeeded in that goal, but occasionally people criticize me for not covering things that are just way outside the scope of the kinds of things I cover. For example:
After 7craps' broadside above, I made a page detailing the things on Easy Vegas that are flat-out not available anywhere else, or which are covered way better than anywhere else, since the uniqueness of Easy Vegas is apparently not always obvious unless I spell it out. The reason I'm posting about this now is because I just overhauled that page from scratch.Quote: 7crapsToo bad you do not want to stand out from the rest of all the gaming writers...Yes, from reading many of your articles, I thought you were different, but not. [quote since deleted].
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January 21st, 2023 at 9:23:06 PM
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Everyone's talking about ChatGPT, the new AI that can do things like write articles indistinguishable from human-written ones. I think my job is probably safe. My stuff is better than what other *humans* come up with, so I think I can certainly beat a bot. However, the bot is still pretty impressive for some tasks.
I fired it up and asked, "Give me a list of all the casinos in Las Vegas." It replied:
I was unimpressed with its answer for "how to play blackjack", as it repeated the common misconception that the goal is to get as close to 21 without going over. (The real goal is to beat the dealer, which you could do with a 12.)
I asked, "Who is Michael Bluejay?", and it said, "I couldn't find any information about someone named Michael Bluejay specifically. It is possible that Michael Bluejay is the pseudonym of someone who writes about gambling, specifically blackjack and other casino games, but without more context, it's hard to say for sure."
Pseudonym my ass.
It did give a detailed bio of the Wizard, which is to be expected.
Its advice for "how to gamble smart" was actually pretty good, as was its response to "write a short story about Martians invading Earth".
Other things I tried:
Write a speech in the style of Barack Obama.
Write an email to my mother to tell her I'm sorry I haven't been in touch.
Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
One of its weaknesses is that it can't tell truth apart from misinformation. For example, it thinks plant foods have to be combined to make a complete protein, because most sources say that, even though most sources are wrong.
Overall, my job may be safe.
I fired it up and asked, "Give me a list of all the casinos in Las Vegas." It replied:
Quote: ChatGPTI'm sorry, I don't have a current list of all the casinos in Las Vegas as the information could be outdated quickly and the number of casinos in Las Vegas can change frequently. However, some well-known casinos in Las Vegas include: [list of 20]...
I was unimpressed with its answer for "how to play blackjack", as it repeated the common misconception that the goal is to get as close to 21 without going over. (The real goal is to beat the dealer, which you could do with a 12.)
I asked, "Who is Michael Bluejay?", and it said, "I couldn't find any information about someone named Michael Bluejay specifically. It is possible that Michael Bluejay is the pseudonym of someone who writes about gambling, specifically blackjack and other casino games, but without more context, it's hard to say for sure."
Pseudonym my ass.
It did give a detailed bio of the Wizard, which is to be expected.
Its advice for "how to gamble smart" was actually pretty good, as was its response to "write a short story about Martians invading Earth".
Other things I tried:
Write a speech in the style of Barack Obama.
Write an email to my mother to tell her I'm sorry I haven't been in touch.
Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
One of its weaknesses is that it can't tell truth apart from misinformation. For example, it thinks plant foods have to be combined to make a complete protein, because most sources say that, even though most sources are wrong.
Overall, my job may be safe.
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January 23rd, 2023 at 9:22:21 AM
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Here's where my search engine traffic comes from (Dec. 2022):
88% Google
5% Bing
4% Duck Duck Go
2% Yahoo
<1% Brave
This tracks pretty closely with global market share, except I have a higher percentage of anonymous engines like Duck Duck Go and Brave, not surprising because some people looking for gambling info want to do so anonymously.
Within Google, 83% is U.S., the rest are other countries (e.g. Google.ca, Google Translate.)
Within Yahoo, a good chunk of the traffic is their image search (37%).
Google Image Search isn't listed in my top referrers reports, which means that either people are using the regular Google (which shows some image results along with page results) rather than using the image-specific search, or I just don't rank well for image searches on google.
88% Google
5% Bing
4% Duck Duck Go
2% Yahoo
<1% Brave
This tracks pretty closely with global market share, except I have a higher percentage of anonymous engines like Duck Duck Go and Brave, not surprising because some people looking for gambling info want to do so anonymously.
Within Google, 83% is U.S., the rest are other countries (e.g. Google.ca, Google Translate.)
Within Yahoo, a good chunk of the traffic is their image search (37%).
Google Image Search isn't listed in my top referrers reports, which means that either people are using the regular Google (which shows some image results along with page results) rather than using the image-specific search, or I just don't rank well for image searches on google.
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January 23rd, 2023 at 10:18:10 AM
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Thanks for the detailed, thoroughly researched page for state-by-state online betting. I'm entertained by how different states treat this activity.
My brother-in-law was obsessed about ChatGPT during our family gathering this weekend. Quite impressive technology, compared to the primitive customer service chat bots from around 2010. Like you mentioned, it seems that it could easily present misinformation or help spread jt. The watchdogs need to be even more vigilant.
My brother-in-law was obsessed about ChatGPT during our family gathering this weekend. Quite impressive technology, compared to the primitive customer service chat bots from around 2010. Like you mentioned, it seems that it could easily present misinformation or help spread jt. The watchdogs need to be even more vigilant.
January 23rd, 2023 at 2:18:11 PM
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Quote: MichaelBluejayMy goal with Easy Vegas is to offer tools and articles on topics that are not covered anywhere else at all, and to offer more complete / easy to understand articles when I do cover things covered elsewhere. I think I've succeeded in that goal, but occasionally people criticize me for not covering things that are just way outside the scope of the kinds of things I cover. For example:
After 7craps' broadside above, I made a page detailing the things on Easy Vegas that are flat-out not available anywhere else, or which are covered way better than anywhere else, since the uniqueness of Easy Vegas is apparently not always obvious unless I spell it out. The reason I'm posting about this now is because I just overhauled that page from scratch.Quote: 7crapsToo bad you do not want to stand out from the rest of all the gaming writers...Yes, from reading many of your articles, I thought you were different, but not. [quote since deleted].
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The content you have is good quality or very good quality.
The content you have is a subset of what appeals to a niche market.
If people are looking for a MommyBlogInfluencer style article titled "THE BESTEST MOSTEST AMAZINGEST VEGAS VACATION 2023!!! (MUST SEE ♥ THIS WILL CHANGE! YOUR! LIFE!)", I wouldn't feel too bad that they can't find it on your site.
May the cards fall in your favor.
January 24th, 2023 at 12:40:35 AM
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Since it seemed you just updated your Strip map Michael, remember the CX route is changing to use Flamingo instead of Tropicana due to I-15 construction.
February 19th, 2023 at 9:51:30 AM
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I couldn't figure out from the bus website how long the buses will be rerouted. I'll call when they're open.Quote: calwatchSince it seemed you just updated your Strip map Michael, remember the CX route is changing to use Flamingo instead of Tropicana due to I-15 construction.
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February 19th, 2023 at 9:54:25 AM
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I wrote a new article, How to Program a Slot Machine, which includes a full working example in Javascript (sans graphics). The article is a general how-to, a companion to my article on Par Sheets. To make that combo useful, I made a number of new, simple par-sheets that I could list right on the page without requiring clickthroughs to each one.
With this effort, I decided to rehang my shingle, offering slot math services, but I haven't done so in a long time, and, as I mentioned in another thread, I'd like to hire someone to check my work, on my first few at least, so if you've done slot math for hire and are interested, please let me know how much you'd charge for a double-check.
With this effort, I decided to rehang my shingle, offering slot math services, but I haven't done so in a long time, and, as I mentioned in another thread, I'd like to hire someone to check my work, on my first few at least, so if you've done slot math for hire and are interested, please let me know how much you'd charge for a double-check.
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February 21st, 2023 at 2:45:35 PM
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RTC can't give me any clue how long the CX will be rerouted (not even whether we're looking at weeks or months). And, typically and unhelpfully, they've put the new CX route on the system map but *not* on the CX route page!Quote: calwatchSince it seemed you just updated your Strip map Michael, remember the CX route is changing to use Flamingo instead of Tropicana due to I-15 construction
Anyway, assuming that the CX will be rerouted for probably at least more weeks, I edited the map to show the new route, and I also added a dot to more clearly show that the bus does stop on the strip, along with a cute little hover for the dot that explains about the bus. I would link from that hover to the CX route page at RTC, except, as I mentioned, that page shows the wrong route.
Thanks for letting me know to update the map!
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February 21st, 2023 at 3:59:21 PM
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Just added the MSG Sphere to the map. Not sure why everyone's so excited about a giant ball of monosodium glutamate.
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February 22nd, 2023 at 7:54:03 AM
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The CX reroute works perfectly for me for my next trip, UNLESS they change back before the first week of April. I plan on giving this a try to get to the Strip.
THANKS.
https://rtcws.rtcsnv.com/routepdf/cx.pdf
THANKS.
https://rtcws.rtcsnv.com/routepdf/cx.pdf
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
February 22nd, 2023 at 8:34:35 AM
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Is there anyway to expand the "How much to bet section?"
As of right now it only has 1, 2, and 4 hours, but I think it would be helpful to add longer time increments, like 6, 8, 10, and 12 hours. Maybe even up to like 24 eventually.
As of right now it only has 1, 2, and 4 hours, but I think it would be helpful to add longer time increments, like 6, 8, 10, and 12 hours. Maybe even up to like 24 eventually.
February 22nd, 2023 at 10:13:54 AM
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Good idea. I'll probably make it a calculator, where you can enter your own number of hours and it'll just crunch out an answer for you. I made that table like 20 years ago from sims I ran on my own computer, but modern web browsers are fast enough now that I could run the code right on the page. As soon as I find time to code it....
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November 19th, 2023 at 9:56:10 PM
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Continuing my role as the chronicler of what no one else is chronicling, here's my newest article, on what's changed in Vegas, which I submit here for peer review. Discuss.
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November 20th, 2023 at 12:45:50 AM
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It's on point, You covered comped drinks maybe a few words on the high price & getting gouged if you purchase. .
November 20th, 2023 at 4:28:03 AM
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omg the nicke and diming.Quote: MichaelBluejayContinuing my role as the chronicler of what no one else is chronicling, here's my newest article, on what's changed in Vegas, which I submit here for peer review. Discuss.
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But since I'm diamond at Caesars and gold (through match) at mgm, there's no resort fees for me (or parking fees). But I haven't been back since 2015 because below...
This will mark the end of Vegas as a gambling destination.
And who's to blame them with almost every state having legal gambling.
RIP Casino Royale being slots only. I became a craps fan there with 100x odds back in the early 2000s and made my user name because of their 100x.
And they allowed Put bets! It was Xmas day and they had $1 minimum!!! 100x odds on pass line and 100x odds put bets on 6 and 8!
Wonder how soon before the general populace had enough of being reamed (and without lube) that the Vegas strip will start to be on the decline?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
November 20th, 2023 at 4:50:58 AM
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This article is pretty much spot-on! I did find a couple of things you might want to look at...Quote: MichaelBluejayContinuing my role as the chronicler of what no one else is chronicling, here's my newest article, on what's changed in Vegas, which I submit here for peer review. Discuss.
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-- #3 under Hotel-Casinos, I think you meant Park MGM, not Excalibur.
-- #3 under Food, Lanai Express in the Fremont still advertises a 99¢ shrimp cocktail. However, I had one circa 2016, and let's just say it might be best for your readers if you continued to not mention it!
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November 20th, 2023 at 6:11:33 AM
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Good article!
About the single-deck games, it should be mentioned you mean 3-2 single-deck, I assume. I think there are several casinos with 6-5 single-deck games out there. I believe the only single-deck 3-2 game out there is at the El Cortez. "What about the Four Queens?", you might ask. They have such a game, but mandate a side bet, so I don't count it.
I think exceptions to the paid parking should be noted. The TI is free. Sometimes they police it for hotel guests only, but the guard will wave you through if you lie and say you are. The Wynn I think gives you the first 3 or 4 hours for free, but I would seek a verification on that. The Oyo is worth noting. I file that as an "off strip" casino, but it's not a far walk to the MGM or Tropicana.
About the single-deck games, it should be mentioned you mean 3-2 single-deck, I assume. I think there are several casinos with 6-5 single-deck games out there. I believe the only single-deck 3-2 game out there is at the El Cortez. "What about the Four Queens?", you might ask. They have such a game, but mandate a side bet, so I don't count it.
I think exceptions to the paid parking should be noted. The TI is free. Sometimes they police it for hotel guests only, but the guard will wave you through if you lie and say you are. The Wynn I think gives you the first 3 or 4 hours for free, but I would seek a verification on that. The Oyo is worth noting. I file that as an "off strip" casino, but it's not a far walk to the MGM or Tropicana.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 20th, 2023 at 6:21:41 AM
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Quote: 100xOdds
This will mark the end of Vegas as a gambling destination.
And who's to blame them with almost every state having legal gambling.
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Am I the only person that lives in a state with casinos that can't even hold a candle to Vegas? If I want to gamble, it is still well worth the trip.
November 20th, 2023 at 6:45:53 AM
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I only went to Vegas one time to specifically to gamble and that was for a play-to-earn $25,000 in free slot play. I have been there maybe 10 times to get to Zion/Bryce/Grand Canyon/Inyo with the casinos paying our airfare to Las Vegas. I have made plenty of profits at other casino vacation destinations (including northern Nevada), but I am essentially break even lifetime in LV. It is not a great place for my style of AP. It is an expensive place to eat or see entertainment. The multi-billion dollar show pieces are worth a quick look, but none of them are as visually interesting to me as many sites in Europe. Is the Sphere just a big advertising sign? Is Paris better than Paris?
That said, I am having CZR fly us to LV on our way to the Grand Canyon in early December. I am hoping CZR parking is still free for Seven Stars since I will be parking a rental car at a CZR property for 36 hours.
I get that some people really love Vegas. I am happy for you. Neither of us care for it. We would rather be in NOLA/Cherokee/Tahoe.
That said, I am having CZR fly us to LV on our way to the Grand Canyon in early December. I am hoping CZR parking is still free for Seven Stars since I will be parking a rental car at a CZR property for 36 hours.
I get that some people really love Vegas. I am happy for you. Neither of us care for it. We would rather be in NOLA/Cherokee/Tahoe.
Gambling is a math contest where the score is tracked in dollars. Try not to get a negative score.
November 20th, 2023 at 10:50:18 AM
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I am about done with Vegas, and yes I think our local casinos are as good as OR BETTER than Vegas for a low-roller VP player like me.Quote: TigerWuAm I the only person that lives in a state with casinos that can't even hold a candle to Vegas? If I want to gamble, it is still well worth the trip.
(I would go back as a base for trips to Zion or even hiking around town).
And simply MUCH less hassle than getting to Vegas.
We used to enjoy the perks of DIAMOND at CZR. But the value of that has been sucked away in the latest version of that program.
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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
November 20th, 2023 at 11:14:40 AM
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MBJ:
Great article, way to tell it like it is.
Is the Pinball Museum on the end of the Strip worth a mention in the NEW category ?
Great article, way to tell it like it is.
Is the Pinball Museum on the end of the Strip worth a mention in the NEW category ?
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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
July 19th, 2024 at 8:05:18 PM
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Sorry it took me so long to reply...
Since I originally posted the article, I added a bunch of other new stuff, including, but not limited to:
Stadium Blackjack
Roll to Win Craps
End of big animal shows (Siegfried & Roy, Mirage Dolphins)
Monorail
Tesla Tunnel
Vegas arch
Showgirls sign
Aria Campus
What other significant changes happened the last 15-20 years that I'm missing in the article?
I don't drink so I'm clueless about this. Fill me in?Quote: rainmanYou covered comped drinks maybe a few words on the high price & getting gouged if you purchase.
Whoops. Fixed it, thanks!Quote: rainman#3 under Hotel-Casinos, I think you meant that Monte Carlo became ParkMGM, not became Excalibur.
It's already on the decline, or at least the gambling is. Every year there are fewer slots and fewer table games.Quote: 100xOddsWonder how soon before the general populace had enough of being reamed (and without lube) that the Vegas strip will start to be on the decline?
Yeah, that was the online consensus! Also, I fixed the typo you found, thanks.Quote: JoemanLanai Express in the Fremont still advertises a 99¢ shrimp cocktail. However, I had one circa 2016, and let's just say it might be best for your readers if you continued to not mention it!
The article is correct. I don't mean 3:2. There's only one single-deck on the strip, and three downtown, as I wrote, unless it's changed since the last time I checked Vegas Advantage.Quote: WizardAbout the single-deck games, it should be mentioned you mean 3-2 single-deck, I assume. I think there are several casinos with 6-5 single-deck games out there.
I'm afraid this misses the point of the article, which is to show how Vegas has changed, not to note every exception to the changes. Especially as the list of free/paid will continue to change and I can't possibly monitor that.Quote: WizardI think exceptions to the paid parking should be noted.
I'd meant to include that, but I was thinking faster than I could type, and forgot it. I just added, thanks!Quote: JohnnyQIs the Pinball Museum on the end of the Strip worth a mention in the NEW category?
Since I originally posted the article, I added a bunch of other new stuff, including, but not limited to:
Stadium Blackjack
Roll to Win Craps
End of big animal shows (Siegfried & Roy, Mirage Dolphins)
Monorail
Tesla Tunnel
Vegas arch
Showgirls sign
Aria Campus
What other significant changes happened the last 15-20 years that I'm missing in the article?
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