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It was tough this morning on the Skids.
Notice how I only played 9 Lines on Deluxe Spin Poker instead of the Max 20!?
Blasted Kicker Three on the Wrong Game!
It was nice to listen to this song while making a few Jackpots to help with the Skid Row Blues.
On the upside I am Hot as a Pistol for the last 4 days in the NHL with all Mental Bets... Doh!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghd2bkIadG4
Thank you for sharing those things of beauty on VP Monet - tremendous.
The 4 Ducks are kind of Funny because it is very rare that I draw with a dealt 4oak.Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
Some of us worry about the dreaded Malfunction showing a 5th Deuce lol.
I know one guy who always draws when he gets a dealt 4oak because he wants to see the machine malfunction and fight to get paid lol.
Never Happened YET in over 20 years.
That doesn't stop him from keeping the Dream alive.
Another guy I know swears he will quit all Gambling if he gets a Redrawn Royal after a 2 4 6 8 10 Rainbow Flop.
Never happened to him but I don't believe he would quit if he did make that hand.
He says he would but I say he is Lying through his Teeth!!
As you know, it is 1 in 47 of receiving 2000 coins for that hold (versus hundreds of billions to 1 on receiving the 5th duck I would imagine) - gotta do it as you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by monet
Is that correct?Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
I'm a bit too tired to think lol.
4 Aces for 4 Outs seems better than 47 to 1.
I'm a bit loopy right now so I might not be thinking right.
It's so much easier the last time when it just dealt me the 2222A.
That way you just have to make sure you held them all before drawing.
You ever notice how much slower you hold a hand when its Dealt???
Wow, some nice impressive hits Monet! Good for you. Do you ever get barred? About 4 years ago I used to belonged to Wongs paysite for at least ten years and one of the members also played some high stakes video poker at times in vegas and I'm curious if you know this person he goes by the handle Chairman? I never met him but he was a real good highly respected AP player.
When you mentioned skid row in the title I thought that MaxPen tipped you off on his report of Singer's circumstances.
yes it is 4 outs Monet - I was wrong. 4 out of 47. Great point about the slower speed when dealt a premium hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by monetIs that correct?Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
I'm a bit too tired to think lol.
4 Aces for 4 Outs seems better than 47 to 1.
I'm a bit loopy right now so I might not be thinking right.
It's so much easier the last time when it just dealt me the 2222A.
That way you just have to make sure you held them all before drawing.
You ever notice how much slower you hold a hand when its Dealt???
No Worries!Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
I know you were just setting me up with a hanging curveball question so I could belt it out of the park.
Good Catch on the Dealt Premium Hand.
I should of clarified that.
I've certainly made speed errors but never a speed error on a dealt premium.
I don't really get mixed up in the MDawg, Singer or Tasha Threads.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
They don't bother me and I don't bother them.
When I post or you interact with me it is just like being in person.
I'm not trying to troll or create an online persona.
I basically act the same on this forum as I do in real life.
All of my Hate or Beefs have usually been because of a real world meetings with the actual people or experience.
The whole thing about me bashing some members is because I know that their online persona is a contradiction to the real world person.
I have had some problems where I have been no mailed or excluded from the players club.
Those problems have occurred in the last few years.
Usually what happens is they just change the pay scales or they take out the game completely.
I heard that after I hit a large Jackpot at one Casino they changed the point system and basically killed it for everyone lol.
I didn't mean to do that but I was playing a very high 99% game with Monster Comp.
We are talking like 4000 dollars in comp for every 8 hours of play.
It's not my fault I broke the machine lol.
Those bastards never mailed me another mailer ever again!?
You would think they would want me to come back and fire on a bad game to get some of their money back but sometimes Casinos just decide they don't want the action anymore.
Many places in Vegas have been playing scared for a long time.
They have no clue how to let these players just keep firing so they fall into the dice pit or sports book.
Benny, Jack and Ted understood that.
The powers that be have been hip to AP VP and they just don't want that sort of action.
The Riviera No Mailed/Excluded me before they closed down because I kept pulling the card out and resetting it.
Stupid because it actually didn't reset but I thought it did.
Wasn't worth it because they had some good mail going at the time.
IMO VP is dead in Vegas.
I should learn more about what MickeyCrimm does and how to do it but that requires more constant hustle and its hard to teach a dog new tricks.
I'm very serious about giving it all up and moving to a Farm in the Midwest or Deep South.
I let the perfect place with 18 acres and a 3000 square foot house get away from me recently.
So my plan or choice is to either buy a big RV and travel around and stay in Vegas or buy a house/farm in the country.
Truth be told I found a perfect place in Vegas but its about 80 grand too much for me.
I'd be upside down for a few years.
My wife would be happy because she doesn't really want to leave Las Vegas.
I would stay here if we buy that house and that would be the end of it but like I say I don't like the idea of being upside down without a safety net for the perfect Vegas House.
Perfect for me and my family in our situation that is.
This whole thread was somewhat of a joke because your favorite OneHitWonder said I was on the skids recently.
Which is True!!
It can all come crashing down at any moment!
Make that 5 days in a row in the NHL with Mental Bets... Sad Face Emoji.
Thanks Monet. I'm guessing the BDW you hit the ducks on shown above offers what it offers comp-wise and won't get torched for awhile all because of the 65 coin payout for the straight flush. Unlike you, a lot of guys won't hold the one duck 3 to a straight flush with the one gap suited gapper (like deuce 7-9 suited) - they'll toss everything but the duck since the straight only gives you your money back (they will hold the duck with suited connectors like duck 7-8 suited since that is abc stuff). So the hold on that game is probably better than theoretical by a bigger margin than average as you would expect with slightly unusual pay tables like that BDW or of course highly unusual paytables. Conjecture on my part of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by monetNo Worries!Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
I know you were just setting me up with a hanging curveball question so I could belt it out of the park.
Good Catch on the Dealt Premium Hand.
I should of clarified that.
I've certainly made speed errors but never a speed error on a dealt premium.
That Straight Flush Payout is kind of a big deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
It's basically like Two Pair in a Two Pair game.
You don't feel the pain as much compared to a game that pays even money on two pair.
I've gotten torched on the better 99.45 version, because of, well... variance, which is kind of funny when you think about it.
I'm crushing the 98.9 version but getting killed on the 99.45 version???
Huh, that doesn't seem to make sense lol.
It helps that I have made 3 Sets of Deuces with the Ace and 4 Royals on Single Line no less, in a short span of 3 months with limited play.
And I caught up on just making regular deuces.
Of course, I usually play the 99.45 version on Spin so you can feel it more so during bad runs.
Especially if you don't make many premiums.
I don't really worry about the individual game though.
It's all just one big long game to me as I am sure you understand.
Doesn't matter if I am playing VP, Reels, Poker or Sports Book.
In the end its like the scene in the Hustler.
"This game isn't like Football.
You don't get paid for yardage.
At the end of the day you count up your money and you see who's the best."
- Bert Gordon -
Monet, thank you for the reply to my post. I found it very informative as well as enjoyable to read about all your future plans and possibilities. I hope that you and your wife find a place to live that makes you both happy for a long time.
In post #12 monet wrote:
"I don't really worry about the individual game though.
It's all just one big long game to me as I am sure you understand.
Doesn't matter if I am playing VP, Reels, Poker or Sports Book."
So true, so true, and also applies to blackjack. A true AP. The only 100% real obstacle that is unavoidable is age!
No doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
The major problem for me is Mental Bets.
Winning Mental Bets can be detrimental to ones psyche.
Update on this perfect house in Vegas.
They took it off the market last night but they have done that a few times in the past.
They have been trying to sell it for over a year now but it appears they are just asking too much.
I'm guessing it is going to go back on the market in a few days at a new number.
The housing market is crazy right now.
I seen 5 houses that were interesting in Missouri and Mississippi get contingent in less than 2 days after going on the market.
Its tough out there.
Many people are buying these houses Sight Unseen these days.
I'm not brave or bold enough to make that move.
Small Moves, Ellie... Small Moves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_KMVBmEgc
Monet, I hope you could answer a few questions on the above quote thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by monet
1 Regarding the 4k comp dollars earned over the 8 hours of play, how is it dispersed in percentages for food, free play, gift shops, etc? Is the dispersion given out only on a monthly basis to be used at your discretion or are you limited to percentages to be used only, on a weekly or daily basis?
2 That 4k comp dollars was it all earned on a combination of using multiple cards? Could you elaborate a little on this?
3 Do hosts become a pain in the ass and frequently approach you when playing? The reason for the question is does a host come by and say hello and call you by the name of the card inserted?
4 Am I assuming correctly that whoever's player's card is inserted in a machine it can be detected by casino floor staff or related to them from the eye above by computer?
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Another tough night on the skids.
I started with a nice Late Lunch from the Weber Kettle.
Prime Rib infused with Garlic and Rosemary with a good Rub on the outside.
I don't want to list all the powders I used for the Rub.
You can find your own online with ease.
First Picture Raw.
Next Picture Rested and Cut down the Middle.
Third Picture Plated with Mashed Potatoes and French Style Green Beans.
Love the taste of those type of Green Beans.
I whipped up some homemade gravy after taking the picture.
Reminds me of my Vietnam Gook Killing Father and my Lowly Upbringing.
Notice the Cheap Dalstrong Knife.
It gets the job done but Fuck that 50 dollar garbage.
After late lunch and sleep I missed betting on the sure thing of the Lose-A-Peg Jets.
I should of set the alarm or told the wife.
I wanted to bet it but didn't care enough to make a point of it.
Shits costing me money.
I'm not professional like Redietz.
Got out up 12k and some change on the Video Poker.
More Bullets to Fire in the Book.
I've had about a 7000 dollar downswing.
Fuckers want to track you if you bet a dime or more.
Bastards make you break it up all over town if you get serious.
Hate this Chicken Shit Mob Infested Town.
I pray to the lord above every night that ZenKing finds the strength to destroy them.
So when the Fun Stops...
BET MORE!!
Flopped 5 sevens... sorta.
Very impressive cooking their monet. Looks great! I could never cook like that. On a side note, by chance, you may have missed my above post #16 either way I realize you do not owe me one word of advice, Thank you.
I missed this post for some reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
I only skimmed a few words of all those questions but I got the gist.
The comp was huge as it would give you double comp and half cash back.
I was putting in massive amount of coin in per hour.
Cashing out the points when the club would open and using the Comp in various places.
Buying Steak Dinners to go... 1000 dollar bottles of wine... etc etc.
One day I lost 12k but had 5000 in comp and wanted a bunch of to go bottles of wine.
I had to get the Casino Manager on Duty.
They were telling me I had to open all the bottles and drink them in their establishment.
I told him... Bullshit... You want me to catch Covid???
Anyways... I finally won.
This wasn't the issue but I think it started the fire.
A week or so later I won over 150k on the machine.
Sheer Variance or Luck if you prefer.
After that it wasn't long that they changed the way you earn points/comp.
They also changed the Full Pay Games to some ungodly amount of coin in to earn 1 point.
I didn't think anything of it as I didn't go in the joint for weeks because I was waiting to see what the mailman was gonna bring me for Christmas.
I got ZERO lol.
Awhile later I ran into a 40 year Vegas Pro.
He told me they changed the whole system because of my play.
I don't know if that is true but he didn't know what I was doing so obviously people were talking.
Anyways... I think that is enough information for you.
I'm not sure I believe that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
Rib Roast is very easy.
You basically cook it for 2 to 4 hours depending on your cooking temperature.
Pull it off when it reaches 120 degrees Internal and let it rest for 30 mins up to 2 hours if you can wait that long lol.
Wrap it up in either plastic wrap or tinfoil or both if you like.
Potatoes... Easy.
Vegetable... Easy.
You can do it if you wanted but I get it if you don't.
Just saying it is pretty easy.
The finished product looked great, but, not knowing much about cooking I would have never purchased the piece of meat that you showed in the first picture. The reason being the amount of visible fat showing, cholesterol and all. Apparently I am fussier. Regarding my questions thank you for answering question one.Quote:
Originally Posted by monet
The other questions don't really matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
I mostly played on my card only.
Local Player so Host don't really matter at that spot.
Vegas is getting tighter in that regard.
I play during Graveyard Hours almost always so you never get one of those... Hellos.
That's why the Book is a Pain in my Ass because I sleep when these Hockey Games are going.
In the last few years these clever bastards go back and watch the tape to see what player card you are using if they are trying to be cute.
Maybe I should play Black Jack again and get 86d all over the place lol.
I seen a bunch of people playing last night at about 16 different tables.
No 6 foot distance.
No Plastic Partitions.
Just Masks but wow 4 players at each table.
Corona is obviously over.
Congrats on the terrific DDB hit and nice platter pic as well Monet.
Double Bonus actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by tableplay
DDB is a Mother Fucker.
I need a lot of extras added to the DDB game to get involved.
For instance when the Plaza was paying Double Royals I played a bunch of DDB.
5 and 6 thousand dollar royals are nice playing on quarters at 110% return but man the variance was brutal lol.
Technically 4 sevens would of paid the same on either game but... DDB... man, I hate that game, even though we used to say it was the wave of the future lol.
I've played some Full Pay Triple Double Bonus but I never liked that game either, even if it was the Full Pay Scales.
A bit too Top Heavy for my taste even though the return is better than some of the goofy games I play these days.
Different Circumstance though.
Monet wrote:
"The comp was huge as it would give you double comp and half cash back.
I was putting in massive amount of coin in per hour.
Cashing out the points when the club would open and using the Comp in various places.
Buying Steak Dinners to go... 1000 dollar bottles of wine... etc etc.
One day I lost 12k but had 5000 in comp and wanted a bunch of to go bottles of wine.
I had to get the Casino Manager on Duty.
They were telling me I had to open all the bottles and drink them in their establishment.
I told him... Bullshit... You want me to catch Covid???
Anyways... I finally won.
This wasn't the issue but I think it started the fire."
" 1000 dollar bottles of wine... etc etc."
I hate assuming here, but I thought the receiving comp part of it all was to be taken very seriously. In the fact, that the player needed to turn most of the noncash comps back into dollars. Unless I am missing something getting 1000 dollars bottles of wine would seem to me to be difficult to turn over for cash. If the player actually is drinking those expensive bottles of wine why the fuck is he playing video poker in the first place? Isn't it in most video poker situations the comps themselves that may make the game a positive expectation? And that the player always needs to keep a playing bank up to par, so as being the #1 priority?
*Sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
You got to eat right?
You like to enjoy a really good bottle of wine, Louis Trey and Good Cigars right?
You like to raid the Gift Shop sometimes don't you?
All this stuff is factored in.
If you are just factoring in dollar for dollar and see no value in other benefits this play would not be for you.
Plus you are playing a game where variance could go either way.
It's not so easy to find plays where you are at better than 99% return and you have the possibility to crack 25, 50 and 100k jackpots.
Best to play it safe and stick to quarter FPDW or Vision Machines or Black Jack.
We all have different spots and methods.
"Plus you are playing a game where variance could go either way. "Quote:
Originally Posted by monet*Sigh*Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
You got to eat right?
You like to enjoy a really good bottle of wine, Louis Trey and Good Cigars right?
You like to raid the Gift Shop sometimes don't you?
All this stuff is factored in.
If you are just factoring in dollar for dollar and see no value in other benefits this play would not be for you.
Plus you are playing a game where variance could go either way. 1000 dollar bottles of wine... etc etc.
It's not so easy to find plays where you are at better than 99% return and you have the possibility to crack 25, 50 and 100k jackpots.
Best to play it safe and stick to quarter FPDW or Vision Machines or Black Jack.
We all have different spots and methods.
Exactly, you just made my point that maintaining a stable playing bankroll is of the utmost importance to most of us.
I suppose we think differently.
It's hard to explain if you never played high variance high limit VP or Slots.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoSox
Certain VP games don't run like you would think.
A lot of the movement is hours and hours of up 5k and down 5k.
Sometimes Meters are broken or some things have glitches.
Nothing Ventured... Nothing Ventured. (quote from let it ride)
If you just want to nit it up and make a nice easy hourly you can do that.
I prefer to Fire at many different situations.
I'd rather do like MickeyCrimm and just pick and choose and wait for the right spot and make 300 dollars just about every time I walk in the Casino.
Unfortunately I'm an Old Dog here and its difficult to learn new tricks.
Even though jbjb claims anyone can hole card I tend to believe it is much more difficult than that.
Let's not forget I am firing in the NHL like a madman with no earn on the backside.
Perhaps I am just a Degenerate.