Recent content by CathyRas

Back home from vacation and Vegas. The Blackjack gods were NOT shining down on me this time around. Glad I am a low roller so my losses were manageable We spent some time walking around the strip and checking out a few casinos. Played a decent game of single deck at Caesars Palace...

Thanks for all the great info. Looking forward to going, checked the weather going to be 106. Hope to get down there early in the day. Going to try to check out the Pawn Shop too.

I'll be in Vegas on Wed the 17th. I prefer single or maybe double deck game. Where are some good places to play both on the strip and downtown? I am not a high roller, just want to have some fun and maybe make a little cash. Do any casino's pay 3 to 2 on BJ or are all 6 to 5 . it has been...

It doesn't seem to make any sense on a single deck. How many other people were there at the table? You won't get many hands with a single deck unless you are alone or maybe a couple others.

Heading to Vegas finally. All the stars and constellations have aligned for me! We are staying at Southe Pointe got a room for $42. I have never been there before. If the casino isn't good we will have our car so we can drive to the strip. Been practicing tons on Basic strategy and card...

Good to be back here! I have played using only BS and have won meaning I left with more money than I started with. I am just a casual player. I would say I am a conservative better. If you haven't played in a casino I would think to go and try to follow BS and have some fun. I am no...

Damn I don't think I will be making it to Vegas before the end of next month. I just have too much stuff going on right now. I am itching to go and play some BJ. I am still practicing so by the time I end up going I will be ready!

The room was superior at Circus Circus and we even had a suite one time with a jacuzzi in the room. It was very cheap. The last time I was there was at least 5 years ago but probably more like 7 years. At that time I found the Black Jack to be very good way better than Harrah's. Another...

The best place I have gambled in is probably Circus Circus in Reno. My husband and I both had a great time won some money and had about $150 in food comps. The rooms there were also very nice and cheap I think we paid $39 a night. This was quite a few years ago. In Las Vegas I did pretty...

I have never stayed there but my mom has and she goes to Vegas all the time. She said it was the best place to stay downtown. I usually find that the coupon books are not very good overall. I guess if i went to the spa it might help.

Never have and never will! My hubby smoked from age 15 and has been tobacco free for three years. I have smoked cigars a few times but not for more than 5 years!

First what the hell is "wonging" Can you give me a link or explain it to me. I often am lost by the posts as I don't know all the lingo yet. Can someone explain true count? When I sit down at a table with a fresh shuffle the count should start at 0? If I play a double deck how high should...

I have Frugal Gambler (finally) and started reading it. So far it is enjoyable and I hope I can learn a little something from it. It would be nice to get my airfare reimbursed. Still no definitive date I am hoping end of Feb or early March. I know my mom is excited since she will get to spend...

Thanks for the help and replies. A quick question about counting. I have been practicing using my Hoyle Casino game. If the count is neutral should I bet more? Of course I am using single deck because it's easier to learn the counting.

I have never been to South Beach. Or anywhere in the south. Closest was DC/Maryland when I was a kid. Isn't one of the downtown hotels under renovations? Last time I was there I never felt unsafe. I saw plenty of police patrolling, but I wouldn't walk off the main streets down there. :-)...