Going to Bally's AC tomorrow
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:33:43 AM
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Just wanted some inputs on what to play. I'll be down there with a few friends. We normally play Blackjack following basic strategy, but I may be willing to spice it up a bit since the tables are always full.. which of these games is good for a "party" atmosphere (4-5 of us)? Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Spanish 21, any other suggestions? So far I've read gambling 102 as well as Craps: Take the money and run. Looking to play something while drinking excessively, that's why I was maybe thinking craps (pass line + odds) or roulette ? Any suggestions?
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43:39 AM
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was thinking maybe of trying out Baccarat but I feel the $25 minimums outweigh my bankroll of $250
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:54:40 AM
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I would suggest craps, as it has a relatively low house edge (0.374% pass w/3-4-5 odds)
and is probably the most fun of the games you listed.
Roulette can be fun but the house edge is high (5.26% on inside bets and 2.73% on outside bets with Atlantic City rules)
Spanish 21 has a low edge (.40%) but requires alot of strategy knowledge to achieve that low edge.
The blackjack rules in Atlantic city have gone downhill a little
and now it is nearly impossible to find a Stand 17 game without paying $25 or $50 a hand,
House edge is around .65%
Be sure to play at a table that pays 3:2 and not 6:5!
I would avoid the $1 game as they charge .25 per hand which gives the house a huge edge.
I would say switch it up between blackjack and craps.
and is probably the most fun of the games you listed.
Roulette can be fun but the house edge is high (5.26% on inside bets and 2.73% on outside bets with Atlantic City rules)
Spanish 21 has a low edge (.40%) but requires alot of strategy knowledge to achieve that low edge.
The blackjack rules in Atlantic city have gone downhill a little
and now it is nearly impossible to find a Stand 17 game without paying $25 or $50 a hand,
House edge is around .65%
Be sure to play at a table that pays 3:2 and not 6:5!
I would avoid the $1 game as they charge .25 per hand which gives the house a huge edge.
I would say switch it up between blackjack and craps.
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:17:06 AM
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There's a Texas Hold'em Bonus table by the cashier in Wild Wild West. Since that's technically still Bally's, you can try there. They certainly have a big party atmosphere around the front bar. There's a miniperson dressed as a sheriff and scantily clad waitresses selling $3 test tube shots. The back bar has live bands and a bull ride machine and beer pong or whatever that game is called.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07:35 AM
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Quote: WongBoI would suggest craps, as it has a relatively low house edge (0.374% pass w/3-4-5 odds)
and is probably the most fun of the games you listed.
It gets even better than that--Bally's allows 10x odds. Their craps tables have tended to be rather quiet when I've played there though, not as much of a party atmosphere. I second the recommendation for Wild Wild West--it's a short stroll across a covered walkway, and is geared toward the party crowd so you'll have a great time.
"I believe I've passed the age/of consciousness and righteous rage/I've found that just surviving was a noble fight...
I once believed in causes too/I had my pointless point of view/And life went on no matter who was wrong or right..." --Billy Joel
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:24:28 AM
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.... Plus, their good buffet, Virginia City Buffet, is in the middle of the Wild Wild West casino.
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March 22nd, 2012 at 8:34:31 AM
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Quote: ajemeisterJust wanted some inputs on what to play. I'll be down there with a few friends. We normally play Blackjack following basic strategy, but I may be willing to spice it up a bit since the tables are always full.. which of these games is good for a "party" atmosphere (4-5 of us)? Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Spanish 21, any other suggestions? So far I've read gambling 102 as well as Craps: Take the money and run. Looking to play something while drinking excessively, that's why I was maybe thinking craps (pass line + odds) or roulette ? Any suggestions?
Four or Five drunken, rowdy young men?
Craps table for sure!!
BJ if you can get a table together.
Roulette is fun for a group of revelers, but at 5.26% house edge no one's bankroll tends to last all that long.
Mini-Bacc is simple since you only have two choices: Players Hand or Bankers Hand. 25.00 minimum will erode the bankroll very soon though.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42:03 AM
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Quote: OneAngryDwarf... I second the recommendation for Wild Wild West--it's a short stroll across a covered walkway, and is geared toward the party crowd so you'll have a great time.
Geez, I need to pay better attention. I was quickly scanning through all the latest thread posts and came across this one. I forgot what thread it was in and thought it was a reference to the Wild Wild West in Las Vegas. Covered walkway??? Geared toward the party crowd??? Yep, need to pay better attention. :-)
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:09:56 AM
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Craps, definitely. Play at Wild Wild West if it is still open. (I heard they closed their table games). Tip the waitress $5 or more on her first round of drinks. You won't have to worry about staying sober after that.
Follow the advice in Gambling 102, not Take the Money and Run. With a $250 bankroll I would play pass line and 2x odds. Increase odds as tolerance for variance allows.
Believe it or not, another fun game with a group can be slots. Pick a dumb game with a bunch of machines next to each other, like WoF or The Hangover slots. Bet some stupid amount, like $0.40, and have some fun with the bonuses, etc. Drinks come often. Obviously, not something to do for any extended period of time.
Follow the advice in Gambling 102, not Take the Money and Run. With a $250 bankroll I would play pass line and 2x odds. Increase odds as tolerance for variance allows.
Believe it or not, another fun game with a group can be slots. Pick a dumb game with a bunch of machines next to each other, like WoF or The Hangover slots. Bet some stupid amount, like $0.40, and have some fun with the bonuses, etc. Drinks come often. Obviously, not something to do for any extended period of time.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:06:12 PM
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I echo all of the votes for craps. Stick to pass line + odds, and if you need more action, try some come bets + odds as well before you're tempted to make any place bets or anything in the middle of the table. With a $250 bankroll you run a non trivial risk of going bust pretty soon, but good cards, dice, and luck to you.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:12:06 PM
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Quote: teddysCraps, definitely. Play at Wild Wild West if it is still open. (I heard they closed their table games).
No, but they did cut them back and they're only open on weekends (at least as of December 2011). OP said he's heading up on Friday so he should be alright.
"I believe I've passed the age/of consciousness and righteous rage/I've found that just surviving was a noble fight...
I once believed in causes too/I had my pointless point of view/And life went on no matter who was wrong or right..." --Billy Joel
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:12:28 PM
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All Table games in the WWW at Ballys AC are CLOSED 100% of the time and actually removed now. Also most of the slot machines are gone. They closed the back entrance to WWW from Caesars, but the front is still open. the Mountain Bar and the Buffet are also still open along with the slots in Coyote Kates smoking area. All the slots were removed from the Claridge area as well.
Caesars next door usually has more tables open, but limits are slightly higher. For lower odds (but no CZR points) Trump Plaza is 2 doors up with low limits and mostly empty tables.
Caesars next door usually has more tables open, but limits are slightly higher. For lower odds (but no CZR points) Trump Plaza is 2 doors up with low limits and mostly empty tables.
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:20:01 PM
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Well, if we're talking about walking to another casino....
Walk up to Showboat. The weather is supposed to be great, you can get a peek at Revel next door (the outside of it anyway), and Showboat tends to have lower minimums. And it's a Caesars property.
Walk up to Showboat. The weather is supposed to be great, you can get a peek at Revel next door (the outside of it anyway), and Showboat tends to have lower minimums. And it's a Caesars property.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:36:37 PM
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Horrors! That's the only place I liked playing at Bally's. A pox on their first-born!Quote: BozAll Table games in the WWW at Ballys AC are CLOSED 100% of the time and actually removed now. Also most of the slot machines are gone. They closed the back entrance to WWW from Caesars, but the front is still open. the Mountain Bar and the Buffet are also still open along with the slots in Coyote Kates smoking area.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:53:18 AM
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Quote: BozAll Table games in the WWW at Ballys AC are CLOSED 100% of the time and actually removed now. Also most of the slot machines are gone. They closed the back entrance to WWW from Caesars, but the front is still open. the Mountain Bar and the Buffet are also still open along with the slots in Coyote Kates smoking area. All the slots were removed from the Claridge area as well.
Caesars next door usually has more tables open, but limits are slightly higher. For lower odds (but no CZR points) Trump Plaza is 2 doors up with low limits and mostly empty tables.
WOAH WOAH WOAH!
When did this happen? I was just there in February.. The tables were still there but I hadn't played them since the time before that (January)
