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03-31-2019 , 12:05 PM

#101

DaveC95818

adept

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,130

Great pics/posts. Stay in LV until Mud Season is over, Ethan Allen.

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03-31-2019 , 12:11 PM

#102

Gzesh

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,643

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Originally Posted by pig4bill

Been hanging around the unofficial Hooker Bar next to the poker room in the Bellagio (the official Hooker Bar is at the Rio)?

Same as it ever was.

The bar on the casino floor at the V has been busy also.

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03-31-2019 , 02:46 PM

#103

bwakus23

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by that_pope

Yeah, he is really firmly at Mandalay Bay. Never seen someone try to start a 5/10 game at their home casino instead of walking to a casino that is actively spreading it.

I tend to be a home body for whatever reason after I’m at a resort. Transferring tomorrow however.

Also the last thing in the world I pretend to be is a super competent poker player even though I have my moments and enjoy the game. 5/10 at Aria, Bellagio etc would have me swimming with the sharks. Thought it’d be fun to try and get it going here...oh well.

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Originally Posted by sublime_fan24

Fantastic TR; I am enjoying all the pictures and updates. My foodie friend loves octopus; orders it from anywhere if it is on the menu. How did you like that dish?

Thanks buddy! Octopus was really tasty. Get it for sure if you stop by.

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Originally Posted by DaveC95818

Great pics/posts. Stay in LV until Mud Season is over, Ethan Allen.

Eew. We moved away from VT since, but man the memories of mid season aren’t great.

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03-31-2019 , 03:50 PM

#104

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

I swear to God...another $350 hit.

Heading to lunch here shortly...then on to find a good spot for the Duke game.

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03-31-2019 , 04:22 PM

#105

txdome

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17,928

Same machine or same bank of machines?

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03-31-2019 , 04:34 PM

#106

bwakus23

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by txdome

Same machine or same bank of machines?

Two different banks of the same type of game right in front of the Sports Book (which is a zoo by the way for obvious reasons).

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03-31-2019 , 07:18 PM

#107

ammodog

grinder

Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 591

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Originally Posted by p566

Haha “tunneled by Uber”.

So, back in Dec when I went I used Uber and I have to admit, I was tunneled as well by the Uber driver, going to Planet Hollywood! The price ended up being like $18ish compared to the quoted price of $13ish. Did not say anything as I figured the was the proper touresty thing to do. I have been reading this is becoming common??? Also, if the app says a price, like $13, how is it is is more, just so I know in the future? This is the only time the price was not what it said when i requested.

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03-31-2019 , 07:48 PM

#108

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by ammodog

I just wasn’t thinking because I normally cab it. When I get into a cab, I always say no tunnel. Uber caught me off guard (maybe I was just tired).

The “long way” is and has been very common for a long time. Shame on me for not remembering this trip. NO TUNNEL!

Another major jackpot for a cool $902. Same bank of machines. I’m betting $2.64 per spin...not too shabby.

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03-31-2019 , 08:22 PM

#109

Mr ATM

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Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 487

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Originally Posted by SportBets

Are you still going to be in town for Sundays games??? Michigan St. Coach Izzo is 2-11 vs Coach K and Duke....

Im a local and love your TR with all the pics. Thanks

FYP

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03-31-2019 , 08:36 PM

#110

p566

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,736

What? They actually change the price? I thought it was just a joke.

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03-31-2019 , 09:23 PM

#111

txdome

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17,928

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Originally Posted by ammodog

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Originally Posted by p566

What? They actually change the price? I thought it was just a joke.

I've used Uber in 5 cities since Dec and I'm almost certain they didn't change the price for alternate routes. Maybe it is a Vegas thing. Long hauling isn't a thing with Uber any more. Your credit card gets charged the quoted price immediately when you request.

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03-31-2019 , 09:23 PM

#112

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by p566

What? They actually change the price? I thought it was just a joke.

They did on my ride. Don’t remember the exact figures, but it was at least $5 more than original fare.

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03-31-2019 , 09:26 PM

#113

txdome

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Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17,928

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Originally Posted by bwakus23

They did on my ride. Don’t remember the exact figures, but it was at least $5 more than original fare.

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Pull up the email when you get a chance when you're back home. I'm curious. I may be wrong because I rarely double check the price at the end of the ride.

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03-31-2019 , 09:35 PM

#114

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by txdome

Pull up the email when you get a chance when you're back home. I'm curious. I may be wrong because I rarely double check the price at the end of the ride.

Will do.

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03-31-2019 , 10:40 PM

#115

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

Well I sat down for some 1/2 before dinner and almost immediately hit Ks full of 8s for $50 and the top hand in the hourly high hand. It held up, so that was another $200 at the end of the hour, plus I chipped up to $560 off of my buy-in.

Nice little +$510 sesh (before tip of course). Thanks Alan the dealer!! Awesome guy on top of all of that...

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03-31-2019 , 10:58 PM

#116

br3nt00

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,664

Niiiice!

Mandalay bay - that's not too far down the strip for you?

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04-01-2019 , 01:00 AM

#117

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by br3nt00

Niiiice!

Mandalay bay - that's not too far down the strip for you?

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Yep it sure is, but they comped most of my stay including resort fees. Not a hard decision.

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04-01-2019 , 01:14 AM

#118

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

Maybe I should slow down on poker.

In for $100 out for $903. This is crazy town.

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04-01-2019 , 01:30 AM

#119

TuckerMinIdaho

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 242

Great TR. Cant see how you don't leave a slot addict after this. Keep it up.

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04-01-2019 , 01:38 AM

#120

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by TuckerMinIdaho

Great TR. Cant see how you don't leave a slot addict after this. Keep it up.

Yep. This is going to be a problem for sure. Thanks for following!

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04-01-2019 , 02:16 AM

#121

that_pope

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33,227

Maybe you found a faulty machine? Does it look like there is anyone always grinding them? Any idea what your cash in/cash out has been?

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04-01-2019 , 03:50 AM

#122

bwakus23

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,254

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Originally Posted by that_pope

Maybe you found a faulty machine? Does it look like there is anyone always grinding them? Any idea what your cash in/cash out has been?

No one has been consistently grinding the machine as far as I know. My estimate is a conservative 3:1, and that may very well be low. It has been an absolute land slide.

Excited for Bellagio tomorrow! Starting to wind down...maybe. It’s ONLY 12:50...

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