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Discussion in 'Vegas Trip Reports' started by spdandpwr, Sep 8, 2016.

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  1. tringlomane

    tringlomane STP Addicted Beer Snob

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    Good luck on the come back trail!

    Still haven't made it to tag. Tomorrow night for sure I hope. Look for a Nordiques hat.

    Two tips for linq. Tag has better paytables than any other CET bar and Bonus > JoB. Strategies are very close.
     
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  2. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    So at 4am, I came back to my room to find this! They must've felt sorry for all my losses and frustration with the Linq Snapchat-6577876789638105931.jpg
     
  3. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    This is why we don't play job. Ugh Snapchat-3164900583409603054.jpg
     
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  4. grosx2

    grosx2 Have fun storming the castle!

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    Don't play JOB at TAG. Play BP. Every payout is identical, except quad A-4s pay better on BP.

    Edit: I see from your recent pic that JOB is 7/5; it's 6/5 at most CET bartops. Regardless, BP is still a much better play, over half a percent better return and at pretty much the same volatility level, with two pair paying 2:1.
     
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  5. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    This is why I love vmb. Switching games now. Fortunately I am even on this trip. Snapchat-7013252650763514594.jpg
     
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  6. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    My brother broke the cardinal rule: never ask the bartender for a stronger drink. Unfortunately, the bartender obliged. I'm thoroughly buzzed. I'm at 700 tier credits for the day. Total loss 60 bucks. I say worth it given the drinks. Thank goodness I've been chugging water all along
     
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  7. Gator5220

    Gator5220 Low-Roller

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    Really enjoying this Snapchat-esqu trip report.
    Would you reccomend TAG as a good place to watch games on football Saturdays and Sundays?
     
  8. grosx2

    grosx2 Have fun storming the castle!

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    Definitely, either at the bar or the tables is awesome, good views and great atmosphere. Plan for a crowd and arrive early.
     
  9. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Absolutely! And great advice. The payables are great for a casino bar too
     
  10. TIMSPEED

    TIMSPEED Money’s on the way, with CashNetUSA

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    Damn! 700TC on 25c video poker?! That's INSANE...especially at $60 loss!! I'm usually at 10x that at 1000TC
     
  11. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    I switched denominations and mixed the games up. Lol. I played video blackjack to offset my losses
     
  12. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Bad string of luck at Venetian. Like wow. $200 in dragon spin and not a single bonus
     
  13. Richard Alpert

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    Head over to Madame Tussauds and rub someone for good luck. Just make sure it's one of the wax figures.
    I learned that lesson the hard way on a previous trip!

    Looking forward to details of your upcoming wins!

    RICHARD
     
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  14. the nuts

    the nuts VIP Whale

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    Just getting caught up here. Like the shoe collection, what brand are the white ones?

    Good luck tonight!
     
  15. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Sorry for the lack of updates... It's been pretty uneventful. Lots of gambling and I'm even for the trip. Not counting hotel and food of course. My brother on the other hand has been doing extraordinarily well. Betting 1k hands, he had three hosts come up to him. He's up 6k! I don't know how he does it. With that, the obligatory photo had to be taken Snapchat-4680584332598801985.jpg
     
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  16. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Having dinner at CUT at the Venetian. Very good but overpriced imo. Thank you, hosts!
     

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  17. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Because I'm too buzzed to post properly Snapchat-7042265078195901315.jpg Snapchat-9161810122400853278.jpg Snapchat-8271459217113482801.jpg
     
  18. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    So yea. We ordered the 34 oz porterhouse with peppers, mushrooms, two sauces, and octopus. Again, great meal but not my cup of tea. Our bill was over 500 for two people so there's that too.
     
  19. remmerde

    remmerde VMB's Resident Cigar Sommelier

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    Ballast Point Sculpin, excellent beer choice.

    And I am saving that picture of all the shoes so I can prove to anyone else that my 3 pairs I bring is nowhere near overpacking.

    Excellent TR so far!
     
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  20. spdandpwr

    spdandpwr VIP Whale

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    Definitely a great beer! Especially when free. Funny how it's the common IPA around here. I've literally had it at four bars so far. And lol I brought 6 pairs of footwear with me
     
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