Re: [vpFREE] On Line Poker

 

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM, George <glee4ever@yahoo.com> wrote:

> http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/27/magazine/mag-27Poker-t.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=magazine

Not a terrible article, but this is just moronic:

"There has never been a player, from Doc Holliday to jungleman12, who
can go head to head with the pain of poker and expect to come out with
a positive Expected Value. "

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[vpFREE] Free sometimes not so free...

 

We just took one of the 7 Star Experiences to Paris which included a nice
Romantic Spa package for 2, also dinner for $300 at the Eiffel Tower. Only
problem - tips are not included. The Spa package had a value of about
$500, so there was a mandatory 20% gratuity -- $99. Two attendants working
for 2 hours equals $25 per hour for them from tips. Seemed a bit high to me,
and you cannot use your Harrah's Points.

I have an invitation for an upcoming Harrah's Mothers Day event - 2 spa
treatments. Now I am going to check in advance to see if gratuity is included
or not. Nice event, but not worthwhile for me if I have to pay $100 in
mandatory tips.

The dinner at the Eiffel Tower was excellent, but again, tip not included
and not points not useable. At least I expected that one. (And the $300
credit couldn't be used for the tips.)

But it does seem to me that if Harrah's is going to offer a Freebie package
of some sort, their "free" dinner or spa or whatever should include the
gratuities too.

This is reminding me a bit too much of Harrah's new "free" or
"complimentary" cruise certificates, given out at various events or to 7 star people
now. You not only have to pay for gratuities, you have to pay port charges
and other fees, so you usually end up spending $300 or more per person for
your "freebie" (of course airfare isn't included either, but that is more
expected).



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[vpFREE] Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 27 MAR 2011

 

Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 27 MAR 2011

"Keeping the Welcome Mat Out for Yourself"

http://jscott.lvablog.com/?p=1131

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[vpFREE] LVRJ: Third parties taking over discounts at many casinos

 

LVRJ: Third parties taking over discounts at many casinos

http://www.lvrj.com/living/third-parties-taking-over-discounts-at-many-casinos-118731584.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/4zshxfa

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http://tinyurl.com/4zshxfa</a>

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[vpFREE] Re: Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
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> vpFREE database says 333 points equals $1 for both M
> and South Point. Is that incorrect? I don't play at
> either place now so I have forgotten.

That looks right to me.

As of April 1st all three of the South LV Blvd. casinos will be at the same .3% rate, but Silverton will be the only one with just comps and free play, no cashback.

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[vpFREE] Re: $1000 Hand Pay at Harrah's AC

 

I'm sorry, but the terminology used in the teams differers greatly from what's used outside of them.

What does, "door to door payout service" mean?

~FK

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[vpFREE] On Line Poker

 
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[vpFREE] Re: Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

Watch out, some machines may be slower than others. There is talk of turning down the point value on all their 99%+ machines.

I'll of course alert everyone if I hear for certain and Bob will likely talk about it on-air.

~FK

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[vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 27 MAR 2011

 

Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 27 MAR 2011

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/greatdeals-slotpromotions.cfm

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[vpFREE] Re: Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

> ----- anterozlv@... wrote:
> the South Point sweetening the pot this month by
> making the points viable to buy $50 gas cards for
> $25 cash from points.

> Tom Robertson <007@...> wrote:
> Can old points be used for this or only newly
> earned ones?

According to the April South Point mailer, points must be earned during April for this gas card promotion.

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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

I believe $1000 coin in equals $3 at both M and So.Point
----- Original Message -----
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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

<<South Point advertises 1000 pts = $3 freeplay/cash back for whatever rate
that gives.>>

If you aren't into formulas, here is an easy way to remember how to figure
slot club percentage EV once you know how many dollars it takes to earn a
point and how many points it takes to redeem a dollar in CB, FP, or comps.

Take the big number into the little one. (I'm good at Simple - remember I
used to teach slow learners English in high school and I have used that
experience to uncomplicate some math for VP players. That is also why I
requested a Slot Club Calculator in the FVP software!)

Use your calculator. 3 divided by 1000 is .003. Move decimal point two
places to get a percentage. You have .3%.
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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

South Point advertises 1000 pts = $3 freeplay/cash back for whatever rate
that gives.

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net> wrote:

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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

vpFREE database says 333 points equals $1 for both M and South Point. Is
that incorrect? I don't play at either place now so I have forgotten.
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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

If $300 of play earns $1 in cash back, which I believe is true of the M and the South Point, then cash back is 1/3% (.333%).

----- Jean Scott <queenofcomps@cox.net> wrote:

> <<Meanwhile the M, South Point, and now Silverton seem to be at the

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> Slight correction, I believe - .3003 ($333 coin-in gets you $1)

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Re: [vpFREE] Silverton begins cashback April 1st

 

Can old points be used for this or only newly earned ones?

----- anterozlv@aol.com wrote:
> the South Point sweetening the pot this month by making the points viable to buy $50 gas cards for $25 cash from points.
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