[vpFREE] Re: Seats added at M

 

Well that's more or less correct. It's closer to 70% of the time and my criteria for "a play" is higher than almost anyone I know. These days I won't sit down for less than $60 and hour, unless I have an ulterior motive.

Most consider $20 an hour decent wages. Look at the folks pounding away on FPDW at the Palms. I did my time, back in the day, on similar games, but I didn't get a teeshirt.

Note: Many of the games reach 102.5% in the low $3,000 range if you count cash-back, meter-rise, and mailer. Why is it that everyone seems to forget that all the perks apply to these games that apply to non-progressives and the meter goes up while you play???

~FK

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <melbedewy1226@...> wrote:
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> Wouldn't it take about a $4000 royal on these quarter games to hit 102.5%?
> In other word, they would be unplayayable, by your definition, over 99% of the time?
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" <frank@> wrote:
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> >
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> >
> > This assumes you are playing with about a 2.5% edge on quarters and at least a 1.5% edge on dollars.
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[vpFREE] Re: Seven Stars Event

 

Sure, I'll note a few downers:
1) When we arrived at AC airport, we were on a list of the "anderson paty" and directed to a shuttle bus where we sat (no AC) for 15 minutes waiting for the andersons.
Not one of the 12 limos had a sign indicating destination. Finally, found a limo going to Bally's but had to ask half of the drivers.

2) The room at check-in was not the kind we (always) requested; A standard room with ocean view (why go to AC if not for an oceanview?). Took an hour to get the room ready.

3) Our friends arrived that night and 7* check in room had closed.
They and a dozen others behind them checked in at 7* counter but it was not staffed until they raised hell.

4) For the massage, told to go to Harrah's and upon arrival was told it was at Ballys.

And to top-off the trip, our ride back to airport was a no-show. We took a cab; an adventure where the cab driver took back roads apparently to avoid tolls.

One kudo was the slot tournamemt. Was impressed at how quickly they moved people through the ordeal. But when your dealing with 1000 participants, a drawing would have been better.

And as far as James saying "98% sounds good" ----- Huh?

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
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> Well, my reaction to Dave's post is that while I don't question his observation that there was insufficient staff at the AC 7* event to provide an acceptable player experience, it would be helpful if he cited just a specific or two to make his complaint more concrete.
>
=>
> - Harry
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "James Crowder" <jcrowderauthor@> wrote:
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> > I'm a 7* player, but your description makes me glad I didn't attend. The 98% sounds good, but disorganization and disarray are not exactly aspects of my favorite environment.
> >
> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "rob.singer1111@" <rob.singer1111@> wrote:
> > >
> > > That's a bit different than how the other guy painted it. But he always wins, so it isn't hard to understand the upbeat report.
> > >
> > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone
> > >
> > > ----- Reply message -----
> > > From: "Dave" <haaljo@>
> > > To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Seven Stars Event
> > > Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2011 10:47 am
> > >
> > > We found the 7* event highly disorganised. Staff seemed overwhelmed.
> > >
> > > Too many high level gamblers and not enough staff resources provided by management? I'd estimate 1,000 7*?
> > >
> > > Enjoyed all the shows. Got kind of disgusted at all the food.
> > >
> > > Did observe many 7* VP players gambling at ~98% machines. This had to be very good for the Harrah's syndicate.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, coachvee@ wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Gang:
> > >
> > > > Some random thoughts about last weekend's Caesars/Harrah's Seven Stars
> > >
> >
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Re: [vpFREE] Help with machine locations at Sam's Town LV

 

Machine #1 is in the high limit area near the registration desk. Machine #2 (topped by a sign saying "over 100% return" is between the last craps table and the $5 progressive bank on the wall near the main cashier. Both are uprights, and both are $2 per point, as noted on the machines. Both have no other games on them. I have rarely found both occupied. While my information is several months old, these have been in the same location for at least a couple of years.

Hope this helps.

Bill

From: patlives
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:20 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Help with machine locations at Sam's Town LV

I scoured the vpfree site and saw that Sam's has a couple of $1 10/7 DB machines in the casino. I am a little unsure of their locations. Machine #1 is an upright "in the high limit alley" does anyone know where that is? I see a high limit slot area on the site map near the registration desk, but I have also heard on the boards that there is a high limit area near the arcade and movie complex. Has anyone seen this machine?? #2 is "near cashier" I see the cashier downstairs on the site map, but it doesn't say on the vpfree site if it is an upright or slant top or what?? There is also an escalator in the area, is it north or south of that?? Thank you all for your help! Obviously if they are labeled double bonus poker then it will be an easy find, but it looks like some major paytable hunting is ahead. All help is appreciated!

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[vpFREE] Help with machine locations at Sam's Town LV

 

I scoured the vpfree site and saw that Sam's has a couple of $1 10/7 DB machines in the casino. I am a little unsure of their locations. Machine #1 is an upright "in the high limit alley" does anyone know where that is? I see a high limit slot area on the site map near the registration desk, but I have also heard on the boards that there is a high limit area near the arcade and movie complex. Has anyone seen this machine?? #2 is "near cashier" I see the cashier downstairs on the site map, but it doesn't say on the vpfree site if it is an upright or slant top or what?? There is also an escalator in the area, is it north or south of that?? Thank you all for your help! Obviously if they are labeled double bonus poker then it will be an easy find, but it looks like some major paytable hunting is ahead. All help is appreciated!

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[vpFREE] Re: Seven Stars Event

 

We went to the 4 day event and had a great time. We went to each event, so it was a little taxing, but were glad we did. They went all the way with the food at each event. We had, as I recall, $300 in food vouchers and they even allowed us to use them at Morton's. My wife enjoyed the Dancing with the stars meet & greet and the Lionel Richie concert was over the top. They spent a lot of dough per person for each of the events and to Limo us each way all the way from Philly airport. We also walked away with the most expensive Ipad2 wifi/3g for 3 cents using the shopping certificates, the apple gift cards, etc. I also stumbled into a royal flush at the Showboat (where we really enjoyed the Sunday gospel brunch at the house of blues). Sat down at the first machine, on the third play I drew 2 to a royal!

Dave & Jeannie

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, coachvee@... wrote:
>
> Hi Gang:
> Some random thoughts about last weekend's Caesars/Harrah's Seven Stars
> Signature Event in Atlantic City.
> Overall, a pretty successful event, we thought. The entertainment ...
>

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: latest medical news

 

Sorry to hear you are in the hospital, Linda. E-mail me privately if there
is anything Brad or I could do for you or your husband. We live very close
to you and could provide any needed transportation.
________________
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[vpFREE] LVRJ: Full House Resorts to run casino at Hyatt Regency in Lake Tahoe

 

LVRJ: Full House Resorts to run casino at Hyatt Regency in Lake Tahoe

http://www.lvrj.com/business/full-house-resorts-to-run-casino-at-hyatt-regency-in-lake-tahoe-124776453.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/6k6cekj

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[vpFREE] Sam's Town Progressives

 

Rumor has it that the bank of progressives near the bingo hall that used to have three 9-6 JOB are now short pay DDB. Sad that ST would feel the need to re-chip antique machines at this late date. Not as if they weren't making money on them!

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[vpFREE] Re: Seven Stars Event

 

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "rob.singer1111@yahoo.com" <rob.singer1111@...> wrote:
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> Thanks Harry. With all the free trips I get offered to Harrahs around the country as diamond, having to put nearly 10x the play in for 7 stars, to me, just doesn't seem commensurate with the risk.
>
> How much better are the AC paytables over Nevada's?
> I didn't realize they had +ev games there.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone

I believe most every non-LV Harrah's venue has stronger paytables than those found in LV these days. (Check vpFREE2 listings).

Were I otherwise inclined to put through only 10000-20000 tier credits each year, I too seriously doubt I would stretch to 7* solely for the sake of 7* benefits. However, I generally find myself well above 50000 without specifically striving for it. Pushing to 7* in those years where otherwise I might not reach it without a specific drive has been a no-brainer.

At this point this year, I'm over 150K tier. Bev, who's only been Diamond until now, is over 50K. Given that standing, we now find it worthwhile to stretch her to 7* (preferably by Oct 31, so she can realized the full potential of 2011 benefits).

FWIW, I'm not suggesting the AC hosts outstanding opportunities. Just acceptable ones to grind away at as a local looking for "recreational play". I envision AC will be an occasional visit once we move to Atlanta, and if we continue to qualify for 7* it will be on the strength of trips to other venues such as New Orleans, Tunica, Tahoe, etc. ($80K monthly, $1000K annual coin-in from 1 or 2 trips a month isn't that hard to acheive at all)

- H.

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[vpFREE] Re: Seats added at M

 

He played fine. FPDW is just about the easiest game out there to learn. I could probably teach my parakeets to play in under an hour!
One bad mistake which I still see is people holding 2 pair.
No his only problem was getting beat by the variance, assuming Larry Volk didn't program the machine...

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, John Nitrox <johndive@...> wrote:
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> Mike, did your friend who "dropped like 90K trying to be a 'pro'" take the time to learn how to play FPDW? According to Shackleford http://wizardofodds.com/videopoker/appendix1.html with a $60,000 bankroll the risk of ruin in playing $1 FPDW is less than one in ten thousand even with 0% cashback. Sure it's possible to lose $90,000 on $1 FPDW, but with an outlier like that I'd be suspicious that a few drinks or a lack of study might have had something to do with his loss.
>

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: latest medical news

 

Is Medicaid picking up the tab?

They have a 102.4% payback on certain aliments.

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Subject: [vpFREE] Re: latest medical news

In hospital, very tired, they took chest tube out.  Will probably be here a
couple more days.  I don't know.  Might send me to rehab hospital.  This is
worse than knee surgery.
Love, Linda.

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[vpFREE] Re: Seats added at M

 

Mike, did your friend who "dropped like 90K trying to be a 'pro'" take the time to learn how to play FPDW? According to Shackleford http://wizardofodds.com/videopoker/appendix1.html with a $60,000 bankroll the risk of ruin in playing $1 FPDW is less than one in ten thousand even with 0% cashback. Sure it's possible to lose $90,000 on $1 FPDW, but with an outlier like that I'd be suspicious that a few drinks or a lack of study might have had something to do with his loss.

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Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 29 JUN 2011

 

Fitzgeralds Is 5x on the 4th I think

--- On Thu, 6/30/11, Richard Gordon <theolflash@cox.net> wrote:

From: Richard Gordon <theolflash@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 29 JUN 2011
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 1:16 PM

 

Here it is
----- Original Message -----
From: "vpFREE Administrator" <vpfreeadmin@cox.net>
To: <vpFREE@Yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:20 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 29
JUN 2011

> Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 29 JUN 2011
>
> http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/greatdeals-slotpromotions.cfm
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Re: [vpFREE] Diamond Lounge $10 Entry Fee

 

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

What about Diamond Lounges in Las Vegas?

On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM, ukstages <takeme2london@gmail.com> wrote:

> a $10 entry fee was introduced a couple of weeks ago for diamond members
> under 25K who wish to visit the diamond lounges in CZR's atlantic city
> properties. diamonds with tier score over 25K (last year or this year)
> continue to get in free, as do seven stars members.
>
> supposedly, the charge brings with it improved food choices and top shelf
> liquors.
>
> but many people report that hasn't been that case.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Luke Fuller <kungalooosh@...> wrote:
> > It's been a few years since I've been a Diamond member. What is the $10
> > charge?
>

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[vpFREE] Re: Ballys Atlantic City

 

a $10 entry fee was introduced a couple of weeks ago for diamond members under 25K who wish to visit the diamond lounges in CZR's atlantic city properties. diamonds with tier score over 25K (last year or this year) continue to get in free, as do seven stars members.

supposedly, the charge brings with it improved food choices and top shelf liquors.

but many people report that hasn't been that case.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Luke Fuller <kungalooosh@...> wrote:
>
> It's been a few years since I've been a Diamond member. What is the $10
> charge?

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Re: [vpFREE] Ballys Atlantic City

 

It's been a few years since I've been a Diamond member. What is the $10
charge?

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM, RandomStu <sresnick2@comcast.net> wrote:

> <SNIP>
> I had gotten coupons to avoid the new $10 charge for the diamond lounge.
> It's got a great view, nice decor, comfy chairs and all. But the food is
> still nothing special. I really didn't see any change in the buffet compared
> to when it was free.
>
> Stuart

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