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NFC's (Pre/Re)location Vegas Trip: April 26 to ??? - 4Q/Cromwell/NYNY

Discussion in 'Living in Sin (City that is)' started by notfromconcentrate, Apr 25, 2022.

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  1. NotFromConcentrate

    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Very nice casino floor, fully featured but not too big or too confusing of a layout

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    Currently seated at 32 degrees bar. Very timely, as they’re closing for five days at 11 to remodel :eek: glad I had a chance to get in here. Huge selection of beers…

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    Of course got my signature four to a royal

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    Speaking of fours… got four of them for my first quad of the night right as I was down to $7.50 on my first $100!

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    Also got $5 free play as a new signup for the players club. They also told me if I have an hour of table play today I can get a $25 food comp (but I just have to tell the pit I’m a first time player here). Tempting!
     
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  2. NotFromConcentrate

    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Also, did a little survey of the table game minimums…


    3CP $5
    High card flush $5
    Pai gow $10
    DD BJ 3:2 Pitch $15 and $25
    Heads up hold ‘em $5
    6 deck BJ 3:2 $15
    00 Roulette $10
    Craps $10
    Free bet blackjack 3:2 $10
    Baccarat $50
     
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  3. NotFromConcentrate

    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Busted out at 32 degrees for a total loss of $100.

    Tried to get a seat at Free Bet, but it was full. Ahh well.

    Sat down at a full pay VP machine on the floor… and on $100 in quickly bumped denominations and had another near miss royal

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    Buuuuut…. Was playing at $1 denom at JUST the right time to hit quad fives!

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    I’m now ahead $15 on the night… thinking of what I want to do next
     
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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Another four dealt at half dollars!!! Geeeeeeez :eek:

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    Currently at Free Bet and a good ways ahead on $100 in!

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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Hit an awesome free split/double with a bigger bet out and a RARE instance of me playing the side bet. Pocketed my $100, rolling well on house money with makers and a Fiji that just arrived AND my $25 comp from an hour of play. Living it up!

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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Just taking a whiz between hand shuffles. Well over $200 ahead. Do I do the smart thing or keep playing? :)
     
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    AllenAndRossi VIP Whale

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    You got your food comp. You're up.

    Go hit a Royal! It just feels like tonight is the night.
     
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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Okay, so I kiiiinda took the smart approach. Cashed out $200 up…

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    But then donked off $100 of it on video poker. Even a couple more four to a royals! Sorry Allenandrossi :( haha

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    On the way back to the room I passed by the high limit tables room with a VP bar. They had two 3:2 DD games going at $50 minimum (which honestly puts much of anything on the strip to shame!)… and a pretty damn good selection of liquor for the bar starting at $1 denom full pay. It’s amazing how well you can drink as a $1 VP player at joints like these!

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    Just confirmed with the front desk that my food comp can indeed be used on room service. Awesome! Just about to pour a bubble bath now and KO for the night. Gameplan for tomorrow is room service, pretending to care about a conference call at 10:30 am, and then grabbing a day pass to the spa.
     
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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Nice view at night

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    Food comp worked just fine for room service. All of this came to $39 exactly ($14 net after comp) and arrived REMARKABLY fast in just 15 minutes! I’d argue this is the best value room service anywhere in Vegas. Nowhere beats Wynn, but that’s not a lateral comparison in my opinion.

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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Also, for my fellow pedantic folks, thought you’d appreciate the O/zero error here… :eek:

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    As well as the typo on this sign!

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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    Having a great day at the M’s spa. It’s very small… two hot jetted plunge pools, a steam room, a sauna, and a “high pressure” shower. Not much, but a great escape and worth every penny of $25… especially with in and out privileges and being right next to the pool. Not to mention complimentary water, soda, and tea. ALMOST comparable to Aria’s spa, but half the price. This would absolutely influence (in a positive way) my decision to stay at M Resort again.

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    Of course I did the usual :)

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    I think I’m going to get one of these every day without converting. It’s just a reality I’ve resigned myself to at this point… :eek:

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    Jumped to half dollars at just the right time to hit a quad! Cashed out for $60 on $20 in. So great to be winning again, even if on a small scale!

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    Off to the pool now, and then back to the spa for some more steam room and sauna. Today is a great day! Now where to have dinner is the big question…
     
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    JaDubya High Roller? Nah...just a Roller

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    IMO “INTITIATES the free games…” is worse.
     
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    in-TIT-shi-ate. Sounds like a Freudian slip to me
     
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    The O vs 0 just seems, to me, like some screwing around with the font rather than a mistake.
     
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    NotFromConcentrate It’s a Cassowary :)

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    In all my years of wearing robes I’ve never had one with SIDE pockets! :eek: I like it!

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    (insert joyous “it has pockets!” caption here)
     
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    Chicken Dinner Low-Roller

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    Man. You are living large. I'm really digging it for you. I really enjoyed the trip out to Laughlin. I just booked myself a last minute trip this coming weekend. If you're on the strip maybe we can cross paths.
     
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    This is just a really awesome ongoing report, much better than others I've attempted to read by far lol.

    Can't wait to see more and thank you so much for bringing us along! 5 stars indeed.
     
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    The last couple years I have contemplated giving M a chance. Unfortunately, after that spa description, I am crossing it off my list. too bad, because I like the other descriptions. Keep having fun!
     
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    Are you sure you want to move back to Canada? I am melting/suffering in a "heatwave" aka 32C
     
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