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Quick Hits - 11/11 - 11/16 - Downtown Semi-Live

Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by eliza, Nov 11, 2019.

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  1. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    My Trip Report

    I just can't stay away. My High Roller friend is back in town for a VP tournie, so I figured that was as good an excuse as any to swing through town and make use of some of my offers. Going to be a bit of a hit and run - short trip, plus I'll be working for some of it. But, quick Vegas is better than no Vegas.

    I'm flying in late tonight. Booked three nights in a Luxe Suite at the Plaza, then two nights at the D. Except, really only one night since I'm taking a 1AM red-eye back early Saturday morning. Because I never learn. And because I need to turn around and travel again for work Sunday night.

    Plans include:
    • Bartop VP at Plaza and the D
    • Andiamo's ($100 F&B)
    • Oscars Happy Hour ($75 F&B)
    • Cashing in FP around Downtown ($300 QQQQ, $300 Binions, $75 the D, $120 Plaza)
    • Some Random Slotting Around
    • Sports Ball Watching
    I spent the weekend in Pittsburgh for a sports extravaganza. Watched Penn State (boo), the Penguins game Saturday night (woo-hoo), and the Steelers game yesterday afternoon (argh - but ultimately woo-hoo). I was supposed to be driving a couple hours north to visit my grandmother this morning before rushing back to catch a flight from Pittsburgh, but a winter storm is moving in which makes that plan unworkable. Guess I'll be checking out Rivers and Meadows casinos today instead. At least, I will if I ever managed to drag myself off the couch.

    I'll be doing this semi-live, so expect lots of random, sometime blurry pictures throughout the day and an attempt to get up to speed at least once a day or so.
     
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  2. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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  3. NittyOne

    NittyOne VIP Whale

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    Awesome pics, did you also go to the Penn State game?
     
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  4. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    No. They were playing in Minnesota. Just watched that dumpster fire on TV while self medicating with Yeungling.
     
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  5. GamblingGolfer

    GamblingGolfer VIP Whale

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    @eliza - back in Vegas! Have fun! Too bad about all those Pitt/Penn teams .... lol.

    Look for @wasilla and chat with him about Alaska (although he lives just north of Anchorage, somewhat further north than you and your dad made it to.

    Following along.

    GG
     
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  6. amk121

    amk121 VIP Whale

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    Enjoy your trip and good luck!
     
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  7. emmas

    emmas VIP Whale

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    Have fun and good luck.
     
    I need all the luck I can get!
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  8. tringlomane

    tringlomane STP Addicted Beer Snob

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    Good luck! And it's hard to pass up those Frontier prices!
     
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  9. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Right. I’ll regret it later, I’m sure. But it was $3 after the voucher I got from the fiasco last time I flew frontier. I literally can’t help myself.
     
  10. bubbakitty

    bubbakitty Doing retirement again and happily so....

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    Take us through your freeplay like last time.... it was a winning combination with each audience cheering explosion at every hit. Good luck. (and check on grandma-ma...this storm looks cold even down here).
     
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  11. aaronw915

    aaronw915 Low-Roller

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    The Meadows is always a stop for my wife and I because we stay at the courtyard across the street by the outlets when we go to WVU games.

    Good luck and have a great trip
     
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  12. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Rivers casino is meh. Perfectly fine, but nothing super amazing. If I still lived in the area and worked downtown, I’m sure I’d be here all the time. But, I wouldn’t go too far out of my way for it. The sportsbook seemed nice and would probably be a great place to watch a game.

    Lost $16 doinking around - nothing fun to post. Didn’t find any decent VP pay tables. Primantis for lunch and then Meadows.

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  13. Dutch34

    Dutch34 High-Roller

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    Ah, I'm loving this!! Pens and Steelers back to back...is this heaven?? Good luck on the trip!
     
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  14. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Nom nom nom.

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    Dutch34 High-Roller

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  16. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Kielbasa and cheese. Sandwich of champions. I think I’m going to need a nap after that.
     
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  17. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Meadows is a nice decent suburban casino. And the ponies were running which I always enjoy. Again, not really a destination to me, but if you are in the neighborhood it’s worth a stop.

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  18. eliza

    eliza Creepy Vegas Friend

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    Lost $15. Nothing exciting.

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    Probably going to head to airport early and get a bit of work done while waiting for my flight. Get a bit of a jump on the week and hopefully make my Tuesday through Thursday a bit easier.
     
  19. Astribling

    Astribling Alice In Casinoland

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    Have a great trip!! It's snowing here in Indy today, ugh, and I'm soooo ready to get back to Vegas!!
     
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  20. jpw711

    jpw711 Is that your cat?

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    I might have to make a trip out to the east coast just to visit that sammich chain.

    Good luck, win money!
     
    No reason to go home yet.
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