[vpFREE] Re: Getting Banned from Rampart Casino

 

I have heard other video poker players have been banned from Rampart. Also, other casinos are preventing good video poker players from earning any comps (I know, from personal experience, that the Palms casino does this).

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Bartop" <bobbartop@...> wrote:
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Sai Sai" <gofastnismo@> wrote:
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> > We need more details. Ive had many crazy winning streaks at many different casinos and have never been backed off. Do you only play positive machines? Do you only play on multiplier days. Do you give them any other action besides + VP. Did you piss off a floor person? Details are too incomplete to make a verdict on their actions.
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> And have they done this to anyone else recently, for supposedly "playing too well at video poker"? Is it going to be a trend, or was this isolated?
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[vpFREE] Re: Getting Banned from Rampart Casino

 

I played a high limit 99.57% machine (I did not play any other casino game at Rampart). I always played on multiplier days, but also played on some non-multiplier days as well. My hours of actual daily play would vary....from less than 1 hour (if I hit a few big jackpots early on), to 20 hours. I did not piss off anyone at the casino, I am very quiet person at the casino and focus on the game. I can only assume that the high limit play, and the amount of money they were losing, put me on their radar screen for banning....but I do not know for sure if they would have treated me differently if I was playing lower stakes.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Sai Sai" <gofastnismo@...> wrote:
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> We need more details. Ive had many crazy winning streaks at many different casinos and have never been backed off. Do you only play positive machines? Do you only play on multiplier days. Do you give them any other action besides + VP. Did you piss off a floor person? Details are too incomplete to make a verdict on their actions.
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "dan" <trumpbc@> wrote:
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> > After a couple of months of playing video poker at Rampart Casino, I was approached by two security guards and was told the owners no longer wanted my business and I had to leave immediately. I also was told that if I ever came back that they would have me arrested for trespassing. They did not give me any reason why I was being banned. I then called the Gaming Commission, and they contacted the casino on my behalf. Rampart Casino told the Gaming Commission that they felt I was too good of a player and just did not want me to play there anymore. Unfortunately, according to the Gaming Commission, casinos are allowed to ban anyone, for almost any reason. So, if you play at Rampart (and our fortunate enough to get a good winning streak), don't be surprised if you suddenly find two security guards escorting you out of the building.
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[vpFREE] Re: Getting Banned from Rampart Casino

 

I always cash out all my points at the end of each gambling day, so that was not a problem. However, I earned thousands of raffle tickets for their weekly cash drawings.... which they did take away from me.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "nightoftheiguana2000" <nightoftheiguana2000@...> wrote:
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> Did you get all your banked comp? I've been told that the Gaming Commission generally allows 86'd players to get all of their comp, even though the casino tries to confiscate it for their own use. It's generally not a good idea to bank a lot of comp, this just gives the casino another motive to 86 you or change the comp program. Of course if the play was any good, you just get a family member or friend to do it for you or trade it to others for another play.
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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "dan" <trumpbc@> wrote:
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> > After a couple of months of playing video poker at Rampart Casino, I was approached by two security guards and was told the owners no longer wanted my business and I had to leave immediately. I also was told that if I ever came back that they would have me arrested for trespassing. They did not give me any reason why I was being banned. I then called the Gaming Commission, and they contacted the casino on my behalf. Rampart Casino told the Gaming Commission that they felt I was too good of a player and just did not want me to play there anymore. Unfortunately, according to the Gaming Commission, casinos are allowed to ban anyone, for almost any reason. So, if you play at Rampart (and our fortunate enough to get a good winning streak), don't be surprised if you suddenly find two security guards escorting you out of the building.
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[vpFREE] Re: Getting Banned from Rampart Casino

 

They banned me in March (and I only just started playing there about two months before that). I am a high limit player and did have a good winning streak, so I am sure I hurt their bottom line. A week before I was thrown out, I had a conversation with another video poker player at Rampart, who told me her friend was banned.....so I am definitely not the first video poker player Rampart gave the boot to

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Bartop" <bobbartop@...> wrote:
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> Well, it looks like there will be some changes regarding the Ramparts pretty soon.
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> http://www.lvrj.com/business/herbst-gaming-will-provide-consulting-to-rampart-casino-121621878.html
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> But still, your post is a disturbing one. I'd sure like to know more details and hope that other players can shed more light on it.
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> When did this happen? What do you personally think prompted the action? Had you already been "no-mailed"? Had you suddenly hit some big jackpots that brought their attention? How long have you been a customer there? Etc., etc.
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[vpFREE] Re: Emergancy Mickey has been mugged

 

> London doesn't seem like Mickey's kind of place, anyway. If the
> message had come from Butte, Bozeman, or Great Falls, it would have
> seemed more authentic.

2nd on that ... even the prospect of London, Ont seemed a bit too upscale a destination for his typical travels ...

> I am astonished that Frank, with his considerable knowledge of
> technology, may have considered this spam as being legitimate.
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> But I am much more impressed that Frank would admit he considered
> it might a "real plea for help."

Could be a true testament to Frank's "mensch-ness" ... but I would have been far more comforted if we had found out that it was Frank's yahoo acct that was hijacked!

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[vpFREE] Re: Best place to grind seven stars?

 

#1 Your thinking about base/bonus/RC's/tier score is correct.

#2 Someone who is currently playing at Horseshoe Hammond can probably answer this. I think they have some sort of cashback program but I don't know the details.

#3 No, you don't get extra bonus points just for being at a certain tier unless they have a specific promo going on.

#4 Yes, you can use your Reward Credits for shows, meals, rooms and just about everything else they offer.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "TedZ" <alienantfarm82@...> wrote:
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> And I had some questions about rewards credits. I'm confused about base vs. bonus, how you earn each, and what is good for cash back vs. what you get for comps.
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> 1. I played in the poker room in vegas and they gave us $1 comp dollar per hour, but it was 30 base credits (ie tier score) and 70 bonus credits for a combined 100 rewards credit. My understanding is that base credits and bonus credits spend exactly the same, but only base counts towards tiers of the program. So I get to spend 100 credits, but I don't consume base credits they are just a running tally on my tier score. Is that accurate?
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> 3. Absent any point multiplier promotions do you normally get extra bonus points just for being a certain tier in the rewards program? Like in poker we got 30 base + 70 bonus per hour, is there a similar thing in VP that is accessible 365 days a year?
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> 4. It sounds like if I do the full 100,000 for 7star I will get at least 1,000 comp dollars (and possibly several times this depending on how point multipliers work). Can I use these on a 1-1 ratio to pay for rooms and meals and caesars properties? What types of other things could I spend them on? Do they work for shows?

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[vpFREE] State Tax withholdings - casual vs pro gambler?

 

I have read some sources that say getting withholdings back from states like Indiana is difficult and nearly impossible for a casual gambler. I am confused by this because the losses are itemized on sch A for a casual gambler while sch C is used by a professional one and the fed reutrn is the basis for determining net taxable gains on gambling.

So, can anyone help me understand why there may be a much harder time for a casual gambler to get state gambling withholdings refunded? What am I missing? Would like to know before I set up a trip outside NV.

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[vpFREE] Reminder: MAY 2011 vpFREE Lunch @ Gold Coast

 

Reminder: MAY 2011 vpFREE Lunch @ Gold Coast

The MAY vpFREE lunch is scheduled for Saturday 21 MAY at the
Gold Coast Buffet at 11:30 AM. Meet at the buffet entrance.
This is an informal, non-hosted, Dutch treat lunch, and
there's the possibility that no one will show up. Anyone
planning to attend should post an RSVP on vpFREE for
coordination purposes.

Anyone who agrees to host/attend a monthly lunch can select
a different location for that month's lunch, if they notify
me before the first of the month.

In addition, a vpFREE lunch (or dinner) will be scheduled
whenever any member volunteers to be a host and posts the
time and location details on vpFREE. Interested attendees
should RSVP on vpFREE.

Notes: Gold Coast may require a mandatory tip in advance for
larger groups who want to sit together. Buffets are usually
more expensive and lines are usually longer on weekends and
holidays. Send any pictures to me and I'll post a link to
them.

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[vpFREE] Re: Travel Plans

 

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Sai Sai" <gofastnismo@...> wrote:
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> Lack of playable games? There are tons of playable games. Just have to be more flexible in where you play. You're not going to find 5% plays but there is plenty over 100%.
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I go to Vegas, and I feel like a kid in a candy store.

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RE: [vpFREE] Re: Travel Plans

The more I think about #1 reason is SWA screwing up the Rapid Rewards Program. I can't even figure it out. I remember 6 or so years ago, American Airlines had $99 roundtrip flights from SJ to LV. It was on one of those I was able to sit next to Mike Tyson, who was in Oakland for a pigeon race.

James Thompson

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 23:20:25 +0000
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Travel Plans






Lack of playable games? There are tons of playable games. Just have to be more flexible in where you play. You're not going to find 5% plays but there is plenty over 100%.

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[vpFREE] Re: Travel Plans

 

Lack of playable games? There are tons of playable games. Just have to be more flexible in where you play. You're not going to find 5% plays but there is plenty over 100%.

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RE: [vpFREE] Travel Plans

The #1 reason my travels are starting to slowdown is the lack of playable games in Las Vegas. The #1a reason is SWA's new rapid rewards program. The changes have destroyed the allure of getting a long haul ticket for 8 trips from sj to lva.

James G. Thompson CPIM, CIRM and CPM

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
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Subject: [vpFREE] Travel Plans






I also used to come 10+ times a year, now I only come once or twice a year due to the economy, high airfare, and all the downgrades for VP Players. I will still be out for the SEMA Convention and will see if there is anything left worh playing !




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[vpFREE] Re: Royal Flusher Trip Report

 

The blog is updated with the complete trip report.

Was fairly successful in some ways.

And there are gratuitous pictures of large breasts to lure in lovers
of the tawdry.

On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Royal Flusher <royalflusher@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi folks,
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> Mrs. Flusher has been town for a while, and I joined her a week ago.
> You can vicariously enjoy our somewhat dubious exploits in Vegas on my
> blog.
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> The fun starts here:
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> http://www.royalflushervegas.com/2011/04/mrsflusher-viva-las-vegas-el-solo.html
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> The blog posts appear in reverse order so its probably easiest to use
> the links on the right hand side of the page to navigate.
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> Hope you enjoy.
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> R.F.
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> Las Vegas the Royal Flusher Way!
> www.royalflushervegas.com
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