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Quote: odiousgambitTrivia question
with the opening of MGM/National Harbor, the state of Maryland now has
*a slot machine every 10 sq miles
*a slot machine every sq mile
*2 slot machines every sq mile
*you can walk across the state on the top of slot machines and never touch groundOver one per square mile [slightly more than one per sq mile]. see https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/mgm-national-harbor-opens-amid-a-perilous-casino-glut-and-big-shift-in-gambling-culture/2016/12/06/c482d616-b812-11e6-b8df-600bd9d38a02_story.html?utm_term=.108d886de610
If you do the math, "*you can walk across the state on the top of slot machines and never touch ground" isn't that far off. If someone could make 28.8 foot strides, it could be done.
Actually, if you read "across the state" as north-to-south (or vice versa), it could easily be done in some parts of the state!Quote: RSQuote: odiousgambitTrivia question
with the opening of MGM/National Harbor, the state of Maryland now has
*a slot machine every 10 sq miles
*a slot machine every sq mile
*2 slot machines every sq mile
*you can walk across the state on the top of slot machines and never touch groundOver one per square mile [slightly more than one per sq mile]. see https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/mgm-national-harbor-opens-amid-a-perilous-casino-glut-and-big-shift-in-gambling-culture/2016/12/06/c482d616-b812-11e6-b8df-600bd9d38a02_story.html?utm_term=.108d886de610
If you do the math, "*you can walk across the state on the top of slot machines and never touch ground" isn't that far off. If someone could make 28.8 foot strides, it could be done.
But why would they put all those machines out there? ;)
In addition to never touching the ground you would probably never touch a machine that was disgorging a jackpot.Quote: odiousgambityou can walk across the state on the top of slot machines and never touch ground
(Or even disgorging ONE credit).
Quote: MrVStunning video.
Fireworks market explosion near Mexico City, 29 confirmed dead.
Ka-boom!
Not as classic as the Pepcon video, but worth checking out anyway.
The car is driving in reverse. How bizarre is that?
Antenna on the trunk????
Divided highway perhaps? Do they drive on the right or left in Mexico? I think its Right.
As to whether the Tropican was welcoming one or two groups, the sign is hilarious and will probably gain them some free added publicity. Which I guess is the purpose of the sign anyway.
Quote: beachbumbabsQuote: MrVStunning video.
Fireworks market explosion near Mexico City, 29 confirmed dead.
Ka-boom!
Not as classic as the Pepcon video, but worth checking out anyway.
The car is driving in reverse. How bizarre is that?
In Mexico, that's about as normal as it gets (cars driving in reverse on a freeway or highway).
Consider daydreams in grade school. Sometimes when sleep-deprived, REM sleep occurs immediately.Quote: onenickelmiraclebut it's weird falling asleep straight into a dream, which is supposed to take a long time to reach REM stages.
I think...some monks who only sleep 2-3 hrs/night train themselves to fall into REM immediately.
???Quote: RigondeauxI saw this about 2 weeks ago. To me, it looks like the sign is welcoming two different groups. Two different groups that would have a wonderful weekend together.
Cougar is a term referring to a middle aged woman who actively seek out the companionship of rather younger men. So the juxtaposition of 'cougar' and 'youth' suggests that if these were indeed two groups the convention booking clerk did a great job.Quote: AxelWolf???
Definitely the sleep deprivation. It's the only time it ever happens.Quote: mamatConsider daydreams in grade school. Sometimes when sleep-deprived, REM sleep occurs immediately.
I think...some monks who only sleep 2-3 hrs/night train themselves to fall into REM immediately.
I thought it was just one group called the Cougars youth sports assassination. I was wondering if there was some scandal with Rich little I didn't hear about. It would be fairly creepy if they welcomed NAMBLA and the youth sports assassination.Quote: FleaStiffCougar is a term referring to a middle aged woman who actively seek out the companionship of rather younger men. So the juxtaposition of 'cougar' and 'youth' suggests that if these were indeed two groups the convention booking clerk did a great job.
In reality, that probably is what the sign meant, but its funny either way.Quote: AxelWolfI thought it was just one group called the Cougars youth sports assassination.
Quote: AxelWolfI thought it was just one group called the Cougars youth sports assassination. I was wondering if there was some scandal with Rich little I didn't hear about. It would be fairly creepy if they welcomed NAMBLA and the youth sports assassination.
Association* not assassination.
Quote: RSAssociation* not assassination.
I thought it was funnier the way Axel's spellchecker wrote it. :)
Quote: FleaStiffIn reality, that probably is what the sign meant, but its funny either way.
I thought so. Figured I might have a virus on my hands. This is the only place it really went over well, though.
SLS was not built yet
Caeser's still had 9/6 JoB $5 paying full points
Imperial Palace was now called the Quad
Palms had FPDW paying out full points, Palms was still Palms, no Palms Statio
Cromwell was still Bill's
Sam's Town still had Billy Bob's steakhouse
Eastside Cannery was independent as well as Northside
MGM still paid 3:2 on BJ's for <$100 tables
Caesers didn't charge resort fees
Half points still paid 25 for 1 at South Point, Boyd
Mermaids was still open as well as La Bayou
Ellis Island had NSU quarters with the 1% cashback
Parking was free everywhere
No comp vouchers at bars
Las Vegas club was still around
Diamond lounges served more food
4 Queens gave out full points on the 10/7 $1 progressives
Plaza and LVC had double royals
http://aol.it/2hxpCWD
Quote: HunterhillMan charged with dui for driving under influence of caffeine
http://aol.it/2hxpCWD
Yeah heard that. It just makes the justice system seem like ruthless idiots. I'm not sure what they're thinking. Sleep deprivation is worse than drinking and driving, but I tend to think of it as a medical condition. When I'm totally exhausted and need to stay awake, in my experience, when really fighting exhaustion, coffee tends to make me sleepier. After about 36 hours more or less, coffee is more like a sleeping pill than a stimulant. At some point coffee stops working by blocking the receptors and speeds them up.
Hate that when there is nothing good to add that has changed for the better.Quote: djatcYou know what's crazy is how quickly Vegas changes. I moved here in 2014.
SLS was not built yet
Caeser's still had 9/6 JoB $5 paying full points
Imperial Palace was now called the Quad
Palms had FPDW paying out full points, Palms was still Palms, no Palms Statio
Cromwell was still Bill's
Sam's Town still had Billy Bob's steakhouse
Eastside Cannery was independent as well as Northside
MGM still paid 3:2 on BJ's for <$100 tables
Caesers didn't charge resort fees
Half points still paid 25 for 1 at South Point, Boyd
Mermaids was still open as well as La Bayou
Ellis Island had NSU quarters with the 1% cashback
Parking was free everywhere
No comp vouchers at bars
Las Vegas club was still around
Diamond lounges served more food
4 Queens gave out full points on the 10/7 $1 progressives
Plaza and LVC had double royals
Quote: beachbumbabsGot there once before it closed. Was kind of run down and cramped. She had a great collection of movie memorabilia on display, though.
Debbie Reynolds' second husband was a multimillionaire, but he gambled away his entire fortune. Then he gambled away her money as well leaving her broke. Then the IRS passed on an additional 10 million her husband owed for her to pay. He disappeared I guess.
Quote: HunterhillMan charged with dui for driving under influence of caffeine
http://aol.it/2hxpCWD
Before clicking on it, I said, "I bet it's California". Wow was I shocked after discovering what state this was in.
I obviously don't know everything about the case, but without the drug test showing a positive result for a non-caffeine drug.....seems like the best thing to do would give the guy a "driving erratically" ticket or whatever, tell him not to drive if he's tired, and let it go.
I hope he wins then sues the county/state.
Quote: djatcYou know what's crazy is how quickly Vegas changes. I moved here in 2014.
SLS was not built yet
Caeser's still had 9/6 JoB $5 paying full points
Imperial Palace was now called the Quad
Palms had FPDW paying out full points, Palms was still Palms, no Palms Statio
Cromwell was still Bill's
Sam's Town still had Billy Bob's steakhouse
Eastside Cannery was independent as well as Northside
MGM still paid 3:2 on BJ's for <$100 tables
Caesers didn't charge resort fees
Half points still paid 25 for 1 at South Point, Boyd
Mermaids was still open as well as La Bayou
Ellis Island had NSU quarters with the 1% cashback
Parking was free everywhere
No comp vouchers at bars
Las Vegas club was still around
Diamond lounges served more food
4 Queens gave out full points on the 10/7 $1 progressives
Plaza and LVC had double royals
You forgot Riviera.
Or was your list only of bad things that changed in LV?
Quote: RSYou forgot Riviera.
Or was your list only of bad things that changed in LV?
Oh yeah that too. I went there once to play a must hit by, and got a dinner comp. It was a nice place.
Quote: djatcYou know what's crazy is how quickly Vegas changes. I moved here in 2014.
SLS was not built yet
Caeser's still had 9/6 JoB $5 paying full points
Imperial Palace was now called the Quad
Palms had FPDW paying out full points, Palms was still Palms, no Palms Statio
Cromwell was still Bill's
Sam's Town still had Billy Bob's steakhouse
Eastside Cannery was independent as well as Northside
MGM still paid 3:2 on BJ's for <$100 tables
Caesers didn't charge resort fees
Half points still paid 25 for 1 at South Point, Boyd
Mermaids was still open as well as La Bayou
Ellis Island had NSU quarters with the 1% cashback
Parking was free everywhere
No comp vouchers at bars
Las Vegas club was still around
Diamond lounges served more food
4 Queens gave out full points on the 10/7 $1 progressives
Plaza and LVC had double royals
EI also had that 100% game that returned 10% back in fsp, no risk. We also used to get drunken porn rants from you. The good ol days.
Quote: RogerKintEI also had that 100% game that returned 10% back in fsp, no risk. We also used to get drunken porn rants from you. The good ol days.
Quote: RSBefore clicking on it, I said, "I bet it's California". Wow was I shocked after discovering what state this was in.
I obviously don't know everything about the case, but without the drug test showing a positive result for a non-caffeine drug.....seems like the best thing to do would give the guy a "driving erratically" ticket or whatever, tell him not to drive if he's tired, and let it go.
I hope he wins then sues the county/state.
I haven't read it yet either, but since you guessed I'm gonna guess. I'm saying New Jersey because at one point in my life that was the only state that has a law against "drowsy driving". I'm probably wrong since you said you were shocked.
I've driven drowsy more often than I should. Not fun.
Edit: I missed your sarcasm apparently. Lol
Quote:A pit bull mix named Scarface viciously attacked its owner after she tried to put a Christmas sweater on the pet, police and family said.
The dog bit Brenda Guerrero, 56, in the arm and attacked two other family members in the backyard of the owner's Tampa, Fla., home on Friday, Tampa police said.
Guerrero's granddaughter, Tina Harris, told the Daily News that she underwent surgery Friday and is recovering from her wounds at Tampa General Hospital.
Her husband, Ismael Guerrero, 46, and son, Antonio Harris, 22, tried to stop the dog but were both attacked.
The couple's son reportedly stabbed Scarface in the head and neck with a knife, according to WABC-TV.
At least they didn't name it Tinkerbell.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pit-bull-attacks-owner-put-christmas-sweater-article-1.2931082
Quote: rxwineAt least they didn't name it Tinkerbell.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pit-bull-attacks-owner-put-christmas-sweater-article-1.2931082
I'll never click one of your links again. Why did you post this? It's disturbing. Poor dog.
I just rescued a pitbull that was abused and she's very sweet and I'm trying to find a nice home for her. People suck.
Quote: bobbartopWhy did you post this?
The will of Satan?
Quote: rxwineThe will of Satan?
Fan of John Podesta?
Quote: FleaStiffWhat is the game wherein the dealer deals initial hands to EVERY spot on the table even if no one is sitting at a particular spot? I played it once and enjoyed it but my New Year's Day mind is drawing a complete blank.
Pai Gow, most likely.
Quote: RSPai Gow, most likely.
I'm almost sure FleaStiff is talking about Paigow Poker as well, because I was there playing it with him. However, they are also dealing high card flush this way, and the question was too vague for me to be sure.
So the cards you need are unavailable I think. If you take a few and the dealer takes a few, there are more available in the deck. With five or six hands taken, cards you need are in other hands. This makes the odds go up, but also as calculatedQuote: odiousgambitcome to think of it, why do they deal games that way sometimes?
Quote: odiousgambitcome to think of it, why do they deal games that way sometimes?
I think it's to prevent people from getting very upset about players jumping in and out and changing the dealer's hand. Also to cater to superstitious players related to that variable. I could be wrong.
However, I experienced that exact problem playing high card flush , Harrah's LV, almost 3 years ago. I've told that story before here, but briefly. A husband and wife sat down at first base. They both wanted to play, but he wouldn't let her; she was upset. I said, oh, cmon, we need more cards out (mistake, btw). He refused. The dealer dealt 3 hands, house hand last, instead of 4, which she would have gotten mine, and I would have the house hand. No idea, of course, what the house would have gotten.
Which was a 7 card flush, worth more than 3000 dollars to me had I gotten it at the level I was betting. I came unglued for the one time ever playing a game and screamed at him. Embarrassed myself beyond belief, but was so angry I had to cash out and change games.
A few of those (Harrah's considers me a very good customer; they were not pleased I was so mad, or that the guy treated his wife like crap at their table) and I can see them changing the deal structure just to avoid the players affecting the house hand.
Quote: onenickelmiracleSo the cards you need are unavailable I think. If you take a few and the dealer takes a few, there are more available in the deck. With five or six hands taken, cards you need are in other hands. This makes the odds go up, but also as calculated
It doesn't change the odds or anything like that. To say it does, would be to say by merely moving the position of a card, if changes the odds. They could be in the deck, in the shuffle machine, in front of a non-player, or anywhere else.
I reckon they do it because of superstition and the weird dice thing they do -- IE: Let the dice & seat position alone be the result of which cards you get, not how many people are at the table.
It was just a theory. If there is no effect of other people having your cards you need to complete a hand, then there is not. If cards weren't shuffled right, this would break the streak of cards by the time they reached the dealer though, when short handed.Quote: RSIt doesn't change the odds or anything like that. To say it does, would be to say by merely moving the position of a card, if changes the odds. They could be in the deck, in the shuffle machine, in front of a non-player, or anywhere else.
I reckon they do it because of superstition and the weird dice thing they do -- IE: Let the dice & seat position alone be the result of which cards you get, not how many people are at the table.
