Recent content by joe42

Interesting. It's been a while since I spent that kind of time at MGM though, so maybe times have changed more recently due to the economy, etc.

Good point. But I didn't use a player's card anywhere anyhow, I'm also just a red-chipper playing for fun.

Some more: MGM: The only worthwhile DD I could find had $100 minimums, and was S17, way too rich for me (red chipper). This is during the afternoon/evening on a weekday. I didn't even see other non-shoe games other than a bunch of 6-5 stuff, which no one should care about. Tropicana: A few...

Last I was there I played around 10-15 hours at MGM over 2 days, and was offered a couple nights room (of course, I was leaving when I found that out, so I didn't actually get it). Green chip minimum usually, spreading to two blacks. I hope I get some kind of comp credit when I return.

Other notes: Wynn - they had a bunch of $15 H17 shoe tables a few months ago, which they apparently removed or hid really well. They used to be by the sports betting area, but it's all slots there now. The only $15 tables I saw were continuous shufflers. Cesar's - $25 H17, fairly...

Sure, I'll see what I can find out; MGM seems to have the best shoe game for me (only S17 I saw) so I'll be there anyhow. I'm new to DD, so I imagine you'd be interested in penetration, and specific rules? Anything else I should look for? Also, for the record, Circus Circus apparently...

A brief report of random places, as fairly accurately noted by me for a Saturday afternoon: MGM - H17 almost everywhere now, but S17 at a few higher limit tables near the entrance. $10 min. Penetration reasonable, consistent by the notch. Hilton - Generic H17, $10 min, ok penetration via...

All excellent ideas. If I can get her to practice counting/BS a bit more, we may really have some profitable fun!

I'm off to Vegas with my gal in a week, and while we're quite content to play individually, I'm wondering if anyone has good ideas for team play for a guy/gal couple. We're not serious/high stakes players, but we do like to win in smart ways. She can count and play BS fairly well, but not...

I doubt it's cash upfront, they'll probably just reimburse you upon your return to their casino for some number of nights. Read the fine print, and note any restrictions very carefully. Here's an example: Book by August 31, 2008. Flyback Certificate may only be redeemed for your return...

That's 100% false. They are in no way independent nations, and are as subject to federal law as anyone else.

Next weekend I'm (finally) going to Vegas for fun, and expect to be playing plenty of blackjack. I haven't been playing long enough to get invited by the casinos for special deals, so I'm wondering if there are any particularly notable things I should know of, special promos, or must-sees. My...

The sheriff may have been misinformed; in many states they do have jurisdiction over the reservation, and enforcement abilities. It's most likely the sheriff just didn't want to deal with it. The first thing he should do is talk to a lawyer, who will probably advise filing a complaint with...

"Tribal law" is an utter myth. It's true that they don't have to follow state law, but all federal law applies as much as anywhere (which includes any act of violence, etc.) The sheriff should be ashamed of himself, and I'd hope that this victim gets a good lawyer, and goes after this crap...

I read her book, and was very impressed. Of course, I'll leave it to the experts to more properly review the content and accuracy, but it's more than worth the cheap price. I do look forward to hearing more discussion on this game.