Does anybody know if the Big Times Draw poker machines at Red Rock have any high EV games? I'm looking for ug-ducks, 10/6/5 DB, 8/5 bonus, or 9/6 DDB.
thanks in advance ...Tom
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Vegas Inc: George Maloof Interview
http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/jun/27/george-maloof-uncensored/
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I've become friends with both Joe and his travelling Casino Manager Richard Strafella over the years. They are both astute businessmen trying to make it in a very confusing time for Nevada casinos right now.
However, one must ask how much abuse can people take before they get it? They were on top of the world when they were tapped by the M to go from bosses of the Edgewater & Colorado Belle to open and run the new M. Their business model failed as they tried to make the place a big hit in the biggest economic turndown in LV history. Then the HRH CEO committed suicide and the Joe Mag team was tapped in a huge fanfare announcement to take over and make it profitable beyond expectations. Did they even make that one year?
Now it's onto the Palms and another struggling organization. I wish them well, but.....
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We were at the Palms last week(5 days ending June 20) and the cocktail service at the Black Jack and Pai Gow tables were REALLY slow...but when they did finally arrive, there were very cordial and fun, as were the dealers. We didn't do the buffet, but the Nove (pro No Va) steakhouse was very good, as was the pool with lots of hotties serving drinks, and speaking of hotties, many of the guests were young ladies hotties.....but don't take this dirty ole' man's word for it, check out the Palms for yourself. The room was also very nice (though we paid $129 night casino rate, not the web site advertised $69 night). By the way, they do have lots of Full Pay VP machines too. When we go back to Vegas, it will, no doubt, be at the Palms. DTH
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From: Sai Sai
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 6:23 PM
Subject: Palms Buffet (was Re: [vpFREE] Re: How long before the Palms FPDW disappear?)
Ive tried that buffet once and it was one of the worst. I haven't tried it since, even after it was redone. I get a bad taste in my mouth walking near it. I dont understand how people think the buffet at GVR is any good. I think that its a pretty poor buffet as well. Some of the other stations are better. Maybe its just me and my general dislike of buffets.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Peter M." <midnight1626@...> wrote:
>
> On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM, tikithecat73lakeworth <fjc73@...> wrote:
> > The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
>
> Out of curiosity, what time frame are we talking about? Because I
> tried the Palms buffet a few times last year and thought it was
> surprisingly awful, especially compared to what you would expect for
> that tier of casino.
>
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I have to agree, the Palms buffet is horrible and GVR is okay but not great. I remember the Silverton Buffet was quite good but I have not eaten there in over a year so not sure if it has changed.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Sai Sai" <gofastnismo@...> wrote:
>
> Ive tried that buffet once and it was one of the worst. I haven't tried it since, even after it was redone. I get a bad taste in my mouth walking near it. I dont understand how people think the buffet at GVR is any good. I think that its a pretty poor buffet as well. Some of the other stations are better. Maybe its just me and my general dislike of buffets.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Peter M." <midnight1626@> wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM, tikithecat73lakeworth <fjc73@> wrote:
> > > The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
> >
> > Out of curiosity, what time frame are we talking about? Because I
> > tried the Palms buffet a few times last year and thought it was
> > surprisingly awful, especially compared to what you would expect for
> > that tier of casino.
> >
>
Ive tried that buffet once and it was one of the worst. I haven't tried it since, even after it was redone. I get a bad taste in my mouth walking near it. I dont understand how people think the buffet at GVR is any good. I think that its a pretty poor buffet as well. Some of the other stations are better. Maybe its just me and my general dislike of buffets.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Peter M." <midnight1626@...> wrote:
>
> On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM, tikithecat73lakeworth <fjc73@...> wrote:
> > The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
>
> Out of curiosity, what time frame are we talking about? Because I
> tried the Palms buffet a few times last year and thought it was
> surprisingly awful, especially compared to what you would expect for
> that tier of casino.
>
On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM, tikithecat73lakeworth <fjc73@cox.net> wrote:
> The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
Out of curiosity, what time frame are we talking about? Because I
tried the Palms buffet a few times last year and thought it was
surprisingly awful, especially compared to what you would expect for
that tier of casino.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@...> wrote: Did Spock plagarize the Bible? I never watched Star Trek much. Is this a joke that went over my head?
Yes Spock was quoting the bible:
In 2268, Spock, quoting from the Sermon on the Mount, compared tribbles to "lilies of the field... they toil not, neither do they spin." (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")
I thought it was funnier to attribute it to Spock as a subtle joke.
Here on vpFREE I often feel like Daniel in the lion's den, you know that story McCoy talked about in the episode "The Gamesters of Triskelion".
Cheers,
~FK
P.S. If it was over your head, it only means you have a life.
I see your point. You feel the issue lies in bad training. I believe that is possibly very valid.
Draft something up. I'll get it into the right hands.
I also applaud your ability not to blame an individual for an endemic issue where people were the product of their environment.
Usually, I'm the one reasonable one pointing out situations like this. You have clearly out reasonable-ed me.
~FK
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry,Frank, I respectfully disagree. I don't have a beef with individuals, because it is not their fault they were not taught how to do their jobs properly. I have been playing at the Palms, several times a week, for a few years, and my intent was to make a blanket indictment! The drink service for us fleas playing out on the floor is lousy compared to every other place where I play.
> The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "frankkneeland" <frank@> wrote:
> >
> > So your complaint is that despite their beauty they are like the lilies of the field, they toil not neither do the spin. ~Spock
> >
> > I'm sure it is well known that the Palms hires cocktail waitresses primarily for their cuteness quotient. I have been lucky. In the area I play I have gotten excellent service and a one phone number.
> >
> > If you have a complaint against a specific server, I suggest you find out her name and file a complaint against her specifically. There is little point in making a general complaint against the entire cocktail staff as there is no infrastructure in casinos for dealing with such complaints. It would get passed from individual to individual and eventually trashed when it reached someone with enough authority to ignore it "officially".
> >
> > I would also recommend talking to the individual first and letting them know you are considering complaining about them, to give them a chance to change before possibly costing them their jobs.
> >
> > ~FK
> >
> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@> wrote: Seriously, you need to bring your own drinks to the Palms. I sometimes don't see a cocktail waitress for 90 minutes. Then she'll take your order and go home before delivering your drink. One time, the young lady went on break before I got my drink, and spent her break walking up and down between the pool area and the food court, chatting with another girl. This was within my eyesight, and probably others who were waiting for their drinks.
> > > Another time, I was actually berated by a waitress. She said she couldn't find me to deliver my drink because I had taken off my jacket (which was hanging on the back of my chair) and did not recognize me. I had been sitting in the same seat for a couple of hours.
> > > Maybe Frank can ask George M why the cocktail waitresses aren't trained. I seldom see any of them with more than four drinks on her tray. Even the boothlings at the Players Club acknowledge that others complain that the Palms has the worst cocktail service.
> > > All the girls are cute, but so are the girls at the M, and they do just fine.
> > > End of XVP rant. I continue to patronize the Palms because they send me a decent calendar, and they don't nick me point wise for playing good games.
> > >
> >
>
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "frankkneeland" <frank@...> wrote:
>
> So your complaint is that despite their beauty they are like the lilies of the field, they toil not neither do the spin. ~Spock
Did Spock plagarize the Bible? I never watched Star Trek much. Is this a joke that went over my head?
Sorry,Frank, I respectfully disagree. I don't have a beef with individuals, because it is not their fault they were not taught how to do their jobs properly. I have been playing at the Palms, several times a week, for a few years, and my intent was to make a blanket indictment! The drink service for us fleas playing out on the floor is lousy compared to every other place where I play.
The buffet at the Palms got better after many people complained.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "frankkneeland" <frank@...> wrote:
>
> So your complaint is that despite their beauty they are like the lilies of the field, they toil not neither do the spin. ~Spock
>
> I'm sure it is well known that the Palms hires cocktail waitresses primarily for their cuteness quotient. I have been lucky. In the area I play I have gotten excellent service and a one phone number.
>
> If you have a complaint against a specific server, I suggest you find out her name and file a complaint against her specifically. There is little point in making a general complaint against the entire cocktail staff as there is no infrastructure in casinos for dealing with such complaints. It would get passed from individual to individual and eventually trashed when it reached someone with enough authority to ignore it "officially".
>
> I would also recommend talking to the individual first and letting them know you are considering complaining about them, to give them a chance to change before possibly costing them their jobs.
>
> ~FK
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tikithecat73lakeworth" <fjc73@> wrote: Seriously, you need to bring your own drinks to the Palms. I sometimes don't see a cocktail waitress for 90 minutes. Then she'll take your order and go home before delivering your drink. One time, the young lady went on break before I got my drink, and spent her break walking up and down between the pool area and the food court, chatting with another girl. This was within my eyesight, and probably others who were waiting for their drinks.
> > Another time, I was actually berated by a waitress. She said she couldn't find me to deliver my drink because I had taken off my jacket (which was hanging on the back of my chair) and did not recognize me. I had been sitting in the same seat for a couple of hours.
> > Maybe Frank can ask George M why the cocktail waitresses aren't trained. I seldom see any of them with more than four drinks on her tray. Even the boothlings at the Players Club acknowledge that others complain that the Palms has the worst cocktail service.
> > All the girls are cute, but so are the girls at the M, and they do just fine.
> > End of XVP rant. I continue to patronize the Palms because they send me a decent calendar, and they don't nick me point wise for playing good games.
> >
>
I've been there lots and lots of times never a problem but maybe not a good idea late at night
GENE SCHEEL
SUNDANCE SPORTS
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To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 7:05 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: xvp: best prime rib
Jerrys Nugget is the place to go if you stay on the Strip during your Vegas trips. Make sure you drive around the neighborhood to get a feel of true Locals. Only Kidding.
> > > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, gene scheel <clevgs@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It's a little out of the way so if u want a good prime rib at a low price try Jerrys Nugget on Las Vegas BLVD just north of downtown
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Well me and the girlfriend had decided to eat at El Segundos at the Fashion Show mall yesterday. This allowed me to make a stop at Puma and get some new shoes and flip flops. The strip was packed, it was ridiculous, What was more ridiculous were all the women wearing 6 inch heels trying to make it down the walkway. On the way home we decided to checked out the completed Tropicana. The last time I had seen it it was in the middle of the work being done. It was nice, clean and a total refreshed look. Very comfy chairs. The poker on the other hand was an abomination. Most of the games were set to the lowest pay scale of 6/5. Some of the dollar games were better but still not playable. High limit was pretty lousy as well with only a few acceptable games. No wonder I literally saw only one person playing poker in the whole casino.
