Trip Report - with a little "pay back"
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They didn't trespass me. One of their suits came up and backed me off and just said; "Sir, we've decided not to allow you to play BJ anymore, but you're welcomed to play any other ..... bla, bla, bla.
As for the misses, she doesn't know how to play, .... yet. So far, she makes it really difficult to play with her watching. Every time, she whines and she wants me to do things like; 'quit while I'm ahead', ie. 10 units or; 'quit before I loose to much', ie. again about 10 units or I should ; 'listen to her because she has great intuition'. Oh! she's killing my brain! But I do still have some patience only because she's a hottie.
As if the game and casino staff isn't enough battle already!
Any suggestions on what to do with a woman with such "great intuition". Need some help please.
Back on Monday.
Stealth
As for the misses, she doesn't know how to play, .... yet. So far, she makes it really difficult to play with her watching. Every time, she whines and she wants me to do things like; 'quit while I'm ahead', ie. 10 units or; 'quit before I loose to much', ie. again about 10 units or I should ; 'listen to her because she has great intuition'. Oh! she's killing my brain! But I do still have some patience only because she's a hottie.
As if the game and casino staff isn't enough battle already!Any suggestions on what to do with a woman with such "great intuition". Need some help please.
Back on Monday.
Stealth
Re: If earplugs won't help, ...
I hope you're kidding. Your advice is usually top notch but we're not all pros. Spouses are a part of life (if you're married). Certainly, having some solo trips is fine. Personally, my wife can't watch once my bet goes over $100, so she usually doesn't watch. She's great about my gambling, will sit in the room or outside (depending on the weather), take a walk (not a hike), go to the pool or spa, play some nickel slots or even 3-card poker (when I'm up). She does like to eat at least 2 meals a day with me but usually nothing fancy. She knows my gambling money is my gambling money so doesn't need a big present if I win. Having a supportive spouse is an important part of gambling and counting. If your play ruins your marriage, it's really not worth it. There's enough of a stigma about gambling (which most people counting too), that you don't need it to affect your personal life too.
I hope you're kidding. Your advice is usually top notch but we're not all pros. Spouses are a part of life (if you're married). Certainly, having some solo trips is fine. Personally, my wife can't watch once my bet goes over $100, so she usually doesn't watch. She's great about my gambling, will sit in the room or outside (depending on the weather), take a walk (not a hike), go to the pool or spa, play some nickel slots or even 3-card poker (when I'm up). She does like to eat at least 2 meals a day with me but usually nothing fancy. She knows my gambling money is my gambling money so doesn't need a big present if I win. Having a supportive spouse is an important part of gambling and counting. If your play ruins your marriage, it's really not worth it. There's enough of a stigma about gambling (which most people counting too), that you don't need it to affect your personal life too.
Ah, must be the AgLeg/ElD. Those are big places, easy to hide in there. Harrah's was the best game of all that I found, if you don't mind playing $25. The Cal-Neva had a SD game worth playing too, spread 1-5 with no incidents. Keep out of the Fitz, that's a gross little place and they sweat everything it seems.
Next time, I'm trying out the South Lake Tahoe places, I hear there are some better games.
Next time, I'm trying out the South Lake Tahoe places, I hear there are some better games.
Re: bringing females to the casino
Well I have a similar situation. My gf is not mathematically inclined and is afraid of gambling. But she loves the casino entertainment. So we just wait until there is a band playing in the free concert area that she wants to see for us to go together, and we each do our separate thing. She gets a kick out of my act too. In real life I'm as plain as a Quaker's barn, but in the casino I'm dressed up like Miami Vice and hooting and hollering and boozing it up like a convicted mafioso on a weekend furlough.
Well I have a similar situation. My gf is not mathematically inclined and is afraid of gambling. But she loves the casino entertainment. So we just wait until there is a band playing in the free concert area that she wants to see for us to go together, and we each do our separate thing. She gets a kick out of my act too. In real life I'm as plain as a Quaker's barn, but in the casino I'm dressed up like Miami Vice and hooting and hollering and boozing it up like a convicted mafioso on a weekend furlough.
Economics 101
My experience with "the better half" has gone like this. Tell her how it works, doesn't really understand. Show her how it works, begins to understand. Show her the money, UNDERSTANDS. Show her my bank accounts, doesn't understand why $$$ isn't in the joint account. ;> There is a point when you just have too much, and the cup does runneth over.
My experience with "the better half" has gone like this. Tell her how it works, doesn't really understand. Show her how it works, begins to understand. Show her the money, UNDERSTANDS. Show her my bank accounts, doesn't understand why $$$ isn't in the joint account. ;> There is a point when you just have too much, and the cup does runneth over.
Re: bringing females to the casino
Automatic: We can bring ourselves to the casino.
Had to take a little shot at your subject line but in reality I have the same problem with my significant other. He does not quite get the math, does not like casinos and generally does not join me and my two trips to Vegas a year. He does understand that I win more often than loose which does make things easier.
Automatic: We can bring ourselves to the casino.
Had to take a little shot at your subject line but in reality I have the same problem with my significant other. He does not quite get the math, does not like casinos and generally does not join me and my two trips to Vegas a year. He does understand that I win more often than loose which does make things easier.
Different situation
Revereman wrote:
Having a supportive spouse is an important part of gambling and counting. If your play ruins your marriage, it's really not worth it. There's enough of a stigma about gambling (which most people counting too), that you don't need it to affect your personal life too.
I agree completely. But Mr. Bomber's situation was quite different, from my understanding of his comments.
First, Mr. Bomber said:
Reno trip was fun with my new lady.
This is a long way from a supportive spouse. I took the situation to be a new girlfriend on her first casino trip with Mr. Bomber. She obviously is not supportive of his blackjack play.
In his subsequent post, he said:
Oh! she's killing my brain! But I do still have some patience only because she's a hottie.
This sounds like a good-looking bimbo. <u>Still</u> have <u>some</u> patience ... How long can any intelligent person put up with stupidity? If she's already "killing his brain," is there much hope for a relationship that will survive?
I am not trying to play amateur psychologist, but to me it doesn't sound like putting up with her superstitions and ignorance is +EV in the long run for Mr. Bomber. In the short run, he can "bomb away," so to speak, and probably have a great time. In the long run, she sounds like an anchor, if he doesn't educate her, or she is unable or unwilling to learn. I apologize if I misunderstood the situation. I have little (or no) tolerance of stupidity, even with "hotties." Tolerance deteriorates with age, I guess. Twenty years ago I may have felt differently. :<(
Revereman wrote:
Having a supportive spouse is an important part of gambling and counting. If your play ruins your marriage, it's really not worth it. There's enough of a stigma about gambling (which most people counting too), that you don't need it to affect your personal life too.
I agree completely. But Mr. Bomber's situation was quite different, from my understanding of his comments.
First, Mr. Bomber said:
Reno trip was fun with my new lady.
This is a long way from a supportive spouse. I took the situation to be a new girlfriend on her first casino trip with Mr. Bomber. She obviously is not supportive of his blackjack play.
In his subsequent post, he said:
Oh! she's killing my brain! But I do still have some patience only because she's a hottie.
This sounds like a good-looking bimbo. <u>Still</u> have <u>some</u> patience ... How long can any intelligent person put up with stupidity? If she's already "killing his brain," is there much hope for a relationship that will survive?
I am not trying to play amateur psychologist, but to me it doesn't sound like putting up with her superstitions and ignorance is +EV in the long run for Mr. Bomber. In the short run, he can "bomb away," so to speak, and probably have a great time. In the long run, she sounds like an anchor, if he doesn't educate her, or she is unable or unwilling to learn. I apologize if I misunderstood the situation. I have little (or no) tolerance of stupidity, even with "hotties." Tolerance deteriorates with age, I guess. Twenty years ago I may have felt differently. :<(
South Lake Tahoe...
There are only a few playable games in SLT (I only play SD) Ceasar's has 1 SD D10 in high limit pit, and 2 in main pit (Usually $10 min 5-6 rds). Harrah's has 1 or 2 SD in high limit pit - good pen - usually crowded). Harvey's has 1 or 2 SD D10 - usually $25 min - 5 rds - usually crowded. Although every once in a while you may get 7/8 rds heads up (twice in 10 yrs). Is 1 of only 4 local (Reno/Carson City/Tahoe) joints where I haven't been backed off. Horizon has some 6/5 and 2-3 SD D10 3/2. Pen varies. Lakeside anly opens 1 or 2 tables and is usually crowded. Bill's has no SD.
I disagree with your assessment of the Fitz. Usually 7 rds heads up. Dealers keep their own tips, so they are a little more aggresive at tip hustling - tho most know me a don't even try anymore. I've only been backed off there twice so I consider that relatively heat-free.
There are only a few playable games in SLT (I only play SD) Ceasar's has 1 SD D10 in high limit pit, and 2 in main pit (Usually $10 min 5-6 rds). Harrah's has 1 or 2 SD in high limit pit - good pen - usually crowded). Harvey's has 1 or 2 SD D10 - usually $25 min - 5 rds - usually crowded. Although every once in a while you may get 7/8 rds heads up (twice in 10 yrs). Is 1 of only 4 local (Reno/Carson City/Tahoe) joints where I haven't been backed off. Horizon has some 6/5 and 2-3 SD D10 3/2. Pen varies. Lakeside anly opens 1 or 2 tables and is usually crowded. Bill's has no SD.
I disagree with your assessment of the Fitz. Usually 7 rds heads up. Dealers keep their own tips, so they are a little more aggresive at tip hustling - tho most know me a don't even try anymore. I've only been backed off there twice so I consider that relatively heat-free.