--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "RWM" <rwmunchkin@...> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to let everyone know that you can now download Gambling With an Edge to your ipod, ipad, iphone or what-have-you. Now you can listen any time you want. Just go to the itunes store and search it and it should pop right up.
>
How about putting it on Android also. More Android phones than iPhones.
If that happened to me, I would be very upset.
Pat McCauley
On Aug 28, 2011, at 10:22 PM, "gofastnismo" <gofastnismo@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Why is everyone making such a big deal about this? If they treat you badly just dont give them your business. Are you that hard up to gamble at a Harrahs that you have to advertise it to the world. News and picketing? Give me a break. Only way I see this as a problem is if its the only casino near you.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "gamblinggrandma" <gamblinggrandma@...> wrote:
> >
> > I am sorry to hear that Harrah's once again did something totally stupid but then again - its harrah's. If I was you - I would definitely tell the newspapers about it. The one thing Harrah's notices is publicity.
> >
> > --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "carter561@" <carter561@> wrote:
> > >
> > > No, I'm not kidding. This afternoon six security personnel surrounded my Mother and me at a mid-continent Harrah's property, escorted us to a back room and read us a trespass statement. It was comprehensive for all 31 Caesar's Entertainment properties.
> > >
> > > The reason for me was "Total Rewards violation, running multiple accounts", apparently because my spouse and I play on each others' cards. I also play for my Mother occasionally due to her arthritis. In addition to that, in the last two months I had given 1 hour video poker lessons to our neighbor and her son (a total of four lessons each). In those lessons, I pushed the buttons while explaining the holds. Their slot cards were in the machines. I also coached the neighbors at our favorite game, Craps.
> > >
> > > No reason was given for my Mother's trespass.
> > >
> > > My spouse, who was not present, was trespassed in absentia, also without any explanation.
> > >
> > > Yes, there is more to the story. During those months, we were all earning entries to drawings, and we were all called in those drawings 2-4 times each out of about 100 total pulls. It was not disproportionate, but the neighbor's son and my Mom each happened to win a grand prize.
> > >
> > > Although I could be accused of a degree of poor judgement for involving the neighbors, I think this action is outrageously out of proportion to the offense. For the action to be taken without any warning or indication that there was a problem, on customer with 16 years of loyalty at the property seems to me to be just ludicrous! Finally, for a clearly local matter to contaminate our good name at properties across the country is just crazy. It seems obvious to me that we would not take our neighbors with us to Vegas or Tahoe.
> > >
> > > I'd like to see the press pick this up and the responsible party at Harrah's Tunica be publicly embarrassed. I was mortified to come up to my Mother at the Craps table, surrounded by security guards as if I were a dangerous criminal, ask her to color up, and help her into her wheelchair, explaining to the pit boss who knows us well that we were being kicked out.
> > >
> > > I suppose I'm asking for a lot of harsh words, but I wonder what you think.
> > >
> >
>
>
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"carter561@..." <carter561@...> wrote:
>>
>> No, I'm not kidding. This afternoon six security personnel surrounded my Mother and me at a mid-continent Harrah's property, escorted us to a back room and read us a trespass statement.
>> Yes, there is more to the story. During those months, we were all earning entries to drawings, and we were all called in those drawings 2-4 times each out of about 100 total pulls. It was not disproportionate, but the neighbor's son and my Mom each happened to win a grand prize.
How much did you tip when you won the drawings?
Why is everyone making such a big deal about this? If they treat you badly just dont give them your business. Are you that hard up to gamble at a Harrahs that you have to advertise it to the world. News and picketing? Give me a break. Only way I see this as a problem is if its the only casino near you.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "gamblinggrandma" <gamblinggrandma@...> wrote:
>
> I am sorry to hear that Harrah's once again did something totally stupid but then again - its harrah's. If I was you - I would definitely tell the newspapers about it. The one thing Harrah's notices is publicity.
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "carter561@" <carter561@> wrote:
> >
> > No, I'm not kidding. This afternoon six security personnel surrounded my Mother and me at a mid-continent Harrah's property, escorted us to a back room and read us a trespass statement. It was comprehensive for all 31 Caesar's Entertainment properties.
> >
> > The reason for me was "Total Rewards violation, running multiple accounts", apparently because my spouse and I play on each others' cards. I also play for my Mother occasionally due to her arthritis. In addition to that, in the last two months I had given 1 hour video poker lessons to our neighbor and her son (a total of four lessons each). In those lessons, I pushed the buttons while explaining the holds. Their slot cards were in the machines. I also coached the neighbors at our favorite game, Craps.
> >
> > No reason was given for my Mother's trespass.
> >
> > My spouse, who was not present, was trespassed in absentia, also without any explanation.
> >
> > Yes, there is more to the story. During those months, we were all earning entries to drawings, and we were all called in those drawings 2-4 times each out of about 100 total pulls. It was not disproportionate, but the neighbor's son and my Mom each happened to win a grand prize.
> >
> > Although I could be accused of a degree of poor judgement for involving the neighbors, I think this action is outrageously out of proportion to the offense. For the action to be taken without any warning or indication that there was a problem, on customer with 16 years of loyalty at the property seems to me to be just ludicrous! Finally, for a clearly local matter to contaminate our good name at properties across the country is just crazy. It seems obvious to me that we would not take our neighbors with us to Vegas or Tahoe.
> >
> > I'd like to see the press pick this up and the responsible party at Harrah's Tunica be publicly embarrassed. I was mortified to come up to my Mother at the Craps table, surrounded by security guards as if I were a dangerous criminal, ask her to color up, and help her into her wheelchair, explaining to the pit boss who knows us well that we were being kicked out.
> >
> > I suppose I'm asking for a lot of harsh words, but I wonder what you think.
> >
>
I am sorry to hear that Harrah's once again did something totally stupid but then again - its harrah's. If I was you - I would definitely tell the newspapers about it. The one thing Harrah's notices is publicity.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "carter561@..." <carter561@...> wrote:
>
> No, I'm not kidding. This afternoon six security personnel surrounded my Mother and me at a mid-continent Harrah's property, escorted us to a back room and read us a trespass statement. It was comprehensive for all 31 Caesar's Entertainment properties.
>
> The reason for me was "Total Rewards violation, running multiple accounts", apparently because my spouse and I play on each others' cards. I also play for my Mother occasionally due to her arthritis. In addition to that, in the last two months I had given 1 hour video poker lessons to our neighbor and her son (a total of four lessons each). In those lessons, I pushed the buttons while explaining the holds. Their slot cards were in the machines. I also coached the neighbors at our favorite game, Craps.
>
> No reason was given for my Mother's trespass.
>
> My spouse, who was not present, was trespassed in absentia, also without any explanation.
>
> Yes, there is more to the story. During those months, we were all earning entries to drawings, and we were all called in those drawings 2-4 times each out of about 100 total pulls. It was not disproportionate, but the neighbor's son and my Mom each happened to win a grand prize.
>
> Although I could be accused of a degree of poor judgement for involving the neighbors, I think this action is outrageously out of proportion to the offense. For the action to be taken without any warning or indication that there was a problem, on customer with 16 years of loyalty at the property seems to me to be just ludicrous! Finally, for a clearly local matter to contaminate our good name at properties across the country is just crazy. It seems obvious to me that we would not take our neighbors with us to Vegas or Tahoe.
>
> I'd like to see the press pick this up and the responsible party at Harrah's Tunica be publicly embarrassed. I was mortified to come up to my Mother at the Craps table, surrounded by security guards as if I were a dangerous criminal, ask her to color up, and help her into her wheelchair, explaining to the pit boss who knows us well that we were being kicked out.
>
> I suppose I'm asking for a lot of harsh words, but I wonder what you think.
>
> If you were actually abusing the drawing in this way, I certainly feel no sympathy for you. People who play on multiple accounts to win more in drawings than allowed in the rules aren't screwing the casino. They are screwing the other players who would have won those other prizes. If people were cheating in a drawing but happened to be 100-year-old amputees in wheelchairs, should their cheating be overlooked or should they be 86'd? I vote for trespassing.
>
> If you weren't cheating the drawing, then it's unfortunate that you put yourself in situations that made it look like you were. But I would chalk that up to poor judgment on your part, not the casino's.
>
Well said. I agree totally.
Neil,
That was my bad. I've emailed a corrected copy to my editor to post on
casinocenter.com. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Regards,
Henry
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The feed to itunes comes directly from my blog, so the only way would be for me to put those up there. I have no plans to do that currently. You should be able to alt-click the old shows to download them as mp3s and then just drag into your itunes folder. (I think that would work.)
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "bmather4440" <alex.b.logan@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Munchkin,
>
> Love the show, have been a listener every time I get a chance. Are there any plans to get the older shows up there? I think that'd be a great thing if it's easy to do. I've put a few of the mp3s on the GWAE website (or maybe it was Frank or Bob's website) onto my ipod, but it's easier to do when the stuff is already on iTunes. Obviously there's a lot of super-interesting content from the last several months.
>
> Regardless, thanks for getting current shows up on iTunes, I just subscribed.
>
> Big Ben
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "RWM" <rwmunchkin@> wrote:
> >
> > I just wanted to let everyone know that you can now download Gambling With an Edge to your ipod, ipad, iphone or what-have-you. Now you can listen any time you want. Just go to the itunes store and search it and it should pop right up.
> >
>
> "markhaslem" <markhaslem@> wrote:
>
> Anyone know what kind of paytables they have
> on the VP options on those wireless devices (Cantor
> Gaming) that they have in the M and Tropicana? I suppose it
> might vary by property?
Cantor Gaming now has the sportsbooks at M Resort, Trop LV,
Cosmo and Hard Rock LV. And they just got approval for
Venetian/Palazzo.
I believe the best vp on their gaming devices is 8/5 JoB and
they also offer some cash or comps.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "carter561@..." <carter561@...> wrote:
>
> The reason for me was "Total Rewards violation, running multiple accounts", apparently because my spouse and I play on each others' cards. I also play for my Mother occasionally due to her arthritis. In addition to that, in the last two months I had given 1 hour video poker lessons to our neighbor and her son (a total of four lessons each). In those lessons, I pushed the buttons while explaining the holds. Their slot cards were in the machines. I also coached the neighbors at our favorite game, Craps.
> Yes, there is more to the story. During those months, we were all earning entries to drawings, and we were all called in those drawings 2-4 times each out of about 100 total pulls. It was not disproportionate, but the neighbor's son and my Mom each happened to win a grand prize.
IF it was your money, and IF the drawing rules only allow a person to win once in each drawing, then to play on 5 cards to be able to win 5 times per drawing is a clear violation in my opinion. Even if most of the entries earned on the other cards were with their own money on their own play with you nowhere in sight, your playing on their cards frequently enough to be noticed probably made it look to security that you were trying to abuse the drawing.
If you were actually abusing the drawing in this way, I certainly feel no sympathy for you. People who play on multiple accounts to win more in drawings than allowed in the rules aren't screwing the casino. They are screwing the other players who would have won those other prizes. If people were cheating in a drawing but happened to be 100-year-old amputees in wheelchairs, should their cheating be overlooked or should they be 86'd? I vote for trespassing.
If you weren't cheating the drawing, then it's unfortunate that you put yourself in situations that made it look like you were. But I would chalk that up to poor judgment on your part, not the casino's.
Hey Munchkin,
Love the show, have been a listener every time I get a chance. Are there any plans to get the older shows up there? I think that'd be a great thing if it's easy to do. I've put a few of the mp3s on the GWAE website (or maybe it was Frank or Bob's website) onto my ipod, but it's easier to do when the stuff is already on iTunes. Obviously there's a lot of super-interesting content from the last several months.
Regardless, thanks for getting current shows up on iTunes, I just subscribed.
Big Ben
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "RWM" <rwmunchkin@...> wrote:
>
> I just wanted to let everyone know that you can now download Gambling With an Edge to your ipod, ipad, iphone or what-have-you. Now you can listen any time you want. Just go to the itunes store and search it and it should pop right up.
>
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Agonpd <agonpd@...> wrote:
>
> *anybody else disappointed? *
>
> - *no cashback (maybe some of you did get this in your offer?). *
> - *no slot tournament.*
> - * i didn't even get any airfare offer.( i assume others did, yes?)*
>
Offers must vary. Mine includes $600 Airfare Reimbursement and $300 Free Slot Play. Luckily I have another $400 Free Play voucher in a separate offer, so I can double dip and make just one trip.
