Re: [vpFREE] Palms food

 

Thank you for all the info. I am going to ask along with $40 for the fantasy suite although I do not expect to get it. I will definitely keep everyone updated. I wish I lived in Vegas.

Pat McCauley

On Jan 12, 2012, at 1:01 AM, misscraps@aol.com wrote:

> We love Little Buddah, great fish, sushi (best in town, freshest) - but now
> closed Mon. and Tues.
>
> Nine has good food but horrible acoustics - very noisy because of high
> ceilings.
>
> Alize is a great French restaurant with fantastic view - recommended
> highly! (and far better than Nine or Nove)
>
> Nove Italian was good, but view couldn't be seen because of the way they
> put the windows and tables in.
>
> Simon - at the attached Palms Place - very good food, but can be noisy in
> the evenings. We went for Sunday brunch - which is delicious if you like
> sushi probably worthwhile - but very expensive if you don't eat a lot of
> sushi or peel-eat-shrimp and a few other items. You pick items off menu plus
> they have sushi (limited to a few types but very good) and a few other
> items. Includes things like smoothies too. You can pick as many different
> items off menu as well, and reorder them too. Lobster benedict was delicious.
> But booze is extra; you can also pay some amount for unlimited bloody
> marys or some other kind of liquor.
>
> Gudarno's has good Mexican - but music is loudish from the casino.
>
> The buffet has improved recently and has snow crab legs at dinner. Show
> club card for discount, but buffet is a bit overpriced unless they are
> having some sort of 1/2 price sale. Some of food is unidentifiable or not very
> good, some is good, you just never know. They do have a gourmet coffee
> machine and free wine with dinner.
>
> Coffee shop - wasn't too great in the past, but they have added a Chinese
> area in the back that includes dim sum - but the Chinese seems not so good
> lately. I prefer to just go to the buffet.
> -------
> Across street is Gold Coast with lower priced buffet. No crab legs but
> food is more consistent in quality. They also have Ping Pang Pong chinese
> and Noodle Cafe chinese - popular with local Chinese community (personally I
> don't think it is all that good - at least compared to Philadelphia and NYC
> and other East Coast Chinese restaurants, unfortunately for my Chinese
> tastebuds I live in Vegas now.)
>
> Also a TGIF there. Cortez Room is very reasonably priced with good Prime
> Rib for $15 and some other good items. Not gourmet, but for under $25 you
> get a very nice, sit down meal. Don't order a liquor drink though - very
> small for the price. Wine is okay though.
> ---------
>
> Have fun at Palms and let us know if you got a fantasy suite for $20
> upgrade!
>
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>
>

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[vpFREE] Palms food

 

We love Little Buddah, great fish, sushi (best in town, freshest) - but now
closed Mon. and Tues.

Nine has good food but horrible acoustics - very noisy because of high
ceilings.

Alize is a great French restaurant with fantastic view - recommended
highly! (and far better than Nine or Nove)

Nove Italian was good, but view couldn't be seen because of the way they
put the windows and tables in.

Simon - at the attached Palms Place - very good food, but can be noisy in
the evenings. We went for Sunday brunch - which is delicious if you like
sushi probably worthwhile - but very expensive if you don't eat a lot of
sushi or peel-eat-shrimp and a few other items. You pick items off menu plus
they have sushi (limited to a few types but very good) and a few other
items. Includes things like smoothies too. You can pick as many different
items off menu as well, and reorder them too. Lobster benedict was delicious.
But booze is extra; you can also pay some amount for unlimited bloody
marys or some other kind of liquor.

Gudarno's has good Mexican - but music is loudish from the casino.

The buffet has improved recently and has snow crab legs at dinner. Show
club card for discount, but buffet is a bit overpriced unless they are
having some sort of 1/2 price sale. Some of food is unidentifiable or not very
good, some is good, you just never know. They do have a gourmet coffee
machine and free wine with dinner.

Coffee shop - wasn't too great in the past, but they have added a Chinese
area in the back that includes dim sum - but the Chinese seems not so good
lately. I prefer to just go to the buffet.
-------
Across street is Gold Coast with lower priced buffet. No crab legs but
food is more consistent in quality. They also have Ping Pang Pong chinese
and Noodle Cafe chinese - popular with local Chinese community (personally I
don't think it is all that good - at least compared to Philadelphia and NYC
and other East Coast Chinese restaurants, unfortunately for my Chinese
tastebuds I live in Vegas now.)

Also a TGIF there. Cortez Room is very reasonably priced with good Prime
Rib for $15 and some other good items. Not gourmet, but for under $25 you
get a very nice, sit down meal. Don't order a liquor drink though - very
small for the price. Wine is okay though.
---------

Have fun at Palms and let us know if you got a fantasy suite for $20
upgrade!

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[vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 10 JAN 2012

 


>
> Bob Dancer wrote:

> Winning at a 54% rate means that you have an 8% edge, or in the way the number is expressed in video poker circles, you're playing a 108% game.
> ================

jeffcole2003oct wrote:

> To break even in sports betting, you have to win 11 bets for every 10 bets you lose, so a win percentage of 52.4% (11/21) means you break even. Wouldn't winning at a 54% rate give you a 2(54% - 52.4%) = 3.2% edge instead of an 8% edge?
>
>
Bob is referring to the fact that if you are winning 54% of your bets your opponent is only winning 46% rate against you. That's an 8% difference. Of course, the juice is not calculated in.

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[vpFREE] XVP: Some Vegas News Bits

 

A new edition of Vegas Whats Up: The Nice Work If You Can Get it Edition

http://vegaswhatsup.com/

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[vpFREE] Re: Harrahs New Orleans

 

Barry Glazer wrote:

> I am currently in N.O. and visited Harrahs last
> night.  vpfree2 said there were full pay Jacks or
> Better $1, and $0.25 SuperTimesPay.  I found a few
> mahines of JoB 9/6 at $1, but the $0.25 SuperTimesPay was
> not full pay -- am I missing something, or did it get
> downgraded like the rest of the world?

I don't see any Super Times Pay listed in vpFREE2 for Harrah's New
Orleans. There are some 25c Multi-Strike with 9/6 JoB listed.

http://www.vpfree2.com/casino/harrahs-new-orleans/games/basic

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: What are the Chances?

 

Thank you for the insight.
Nick


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From: tangboy5000 <tangboy5000@yahoo.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:19 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: What are the Chances?


 

I would say no. Most probability calculations are just multiple simple calculations that anyone who can use a calculator can do. Wrapping your head around the entire concept can be easier for math minded people, but if you work at it you shouldn't have too many issues.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "nick" <hapycro1929@...> wrote:
>
> A sale on Great Courses has "What Are the Chances? Probability Made Clear". My question is DO you need a Good Math background to understand this course?
> Nick
>

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[vpFREE] Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 11JAN 2012

 

Scot Krause's LVA Players Club Bonus Points Update - 11JAN 2012

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

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Palms

 

Thank you very much. I appreciate your insights. Pat


In a message dated 1/11/2012 3:50:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
johndive@comcast.net writes:

Posted by: "_kypat@aol.com_ (mailto:kypat@aol.com) " _kypat@aol.com_
(mailto:kypat@aol.com) Kypat
Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:34 am (PST)

Also what restaurants would you recommend at Palm's?

Before they took out most of the playable video poker, the Palms was my
favorite casino anywhere not in small part because of their wonderful
restaurants. IMHO, Alize is one of the very best restaurants in Las Vegas. The
food, the service, and the view are beyond reproach. When you add the cost of
the wine it does get a little pricey, but the pleasure at eating there and
the satisfaction at the end of the meal makes it all worth while. Nove is
another top tier restaurant, and so is Simon's. Little Buddha has such good
sashimi and so many sake choices that I've never tried the rest of the
menu. Cathay House wasn't there before they took out the good video poker, but
I'll bet it's good too.

Among the lesser restaurants, Gardunos is a wonderful choice especially if
you add a king crab appetizer courtesy of Anthony Curtis's LVA Palms
$50/50% coupon. 24/7 is also excellent whether your using your gambling points
or not. The Bistro Buffet isn't as good as the buffets at the Wynn,
Bellagio, or even the Rio, but it's okay. YMMV, because I haven't been there for a
couple of years. The food court is just what you'd expect, and I've never
been to Nine because it's supposed to be noisy and full of celebrities.
You'll occasionally see celebrities in the main casino, but if you stay out of
the nightclubs and smaller high priced venues you shouldn't be bothered by
their entourages and the chaos their fans bring with them.

The Palms never comped me (and they told me they never would) but comps
seem to be easier to come by now that the good video poker is gone.
Fortunately, the LVA coupon can also be used to defray room charges. The Palms still
has some positive Double Bonus as well as Not So Ugly Ducks and 9/6 JoB,
so with promotions or coupons you can still play there a little. When we were
in Las Vegas just before Christmas, We stayed at the Rio (courtesy of a
$15 a night promotion LVA found) and ate and gambled a little at Ping Pang
Pong and the Gold Coast as well as the Palms. For Yum Tsa (dim sum) you can't
do better than Ping Pang Pong which is in the Gold Coast across the street
from the Palms. On that trip, we spent most of our time at the Fiesta
Henderson and Sam's Town, but arrrrgh, I sure do miss the Palms. I hope this
helps, have a good trip.

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[vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 10 JAN 2012

 

Sportsbook is no where near a big money maker for casinos both in aggregate win and % of wagers held - you can get this from the state gaming numbers.

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "tomflush" <tomflush@...> wrote:
>
> I"ve had a good year at sports betting, having won about 60% of my bets. But
> the VIG kills you, and I only eeeked out a modest profit. I would have been
> better off playing $100 9/5 Jacks or better. I bet sports because its fun,
> as far as an edge ...total nonsense. Perhaps elite pro's can make money by
> fixing events, insider information , and scouts at various betting parlors
> and bookies taking odds adjustments which are favorable. Most average Joes
> find themselves on the short end of the stick, despite winning more bets
> than lost because of the high VIG. Sports betting is one of the largest
> money makers for the casinos, and will stay that way for many more years to
> come.
> just my 2 cents...Tom
> PS - take the GIANTS and under !!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "GURU PERF" <guruperf@...>
> To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 10 JAN 2012
>
>
> One difference that Bob doesn't mention (and I'm not entirely disagreeing
> with his article) is that betting on sports, as opposed to VP, is that
> sports betting, particularly NFL betting is a constantly mutating animal.
> Yes, I know that new games, and paytables and comp rates change for VP, but
> they are mathematically quantifiable into a predetermined +/- %. But there
> are a number of factors that cannot be predetermined in NFL betting that may
> have changed without anyone's knowledge.
>
> In the 1970's there were a number of specific situations that would come up
> that had very predictable winning percentages. Using the comparatively
> primitive computers of the day, the patterns became clearly evident by data
> mining through historic databases. You would not be guaranteed a win every
> time, but the winning percentage of these plays could approach or even
> exceed 80%. One such example, as I recall, was non-divisional games where
> the spread on the home team was P'em to -1 1/2. Of course, there weren't
> very many games that fit into this limited set of characteristics, probably
> fewer than 8-10 a year. But there were many different angles that could be
> played, some of which used information that was not available to the average
> bettor, or most probably to bookies. So on any given Sunday, there were
> almost always one or more plays that fit into one of the angles. And if you
> were playing with an 80% or better edge, one could make quite a nice living.
>
> As computers became more widespread, more people became aware of the
> patterns, including those setting the lines. Or as one bookie once told me,
> "I like your play, even though you win, because it offsets the way the rest
> of the bettors are going, and I don't have to lay so much off." As the
> knowledge of the angles spread, the winning percentages went down, because
> the lines were adjusted to reflect increased public betting on the angle
> plays. Where a team might have been a 1 point favorite, it was now 3 or 3
> 1/2 or 4. Fairly subtle difference, but enough to take away the edge from
> the play.
>
> So my point is, where Bob has every reason to expect that he will have a
> winning year next year because he is playing against definable mathematical
> certainties , Fezzik has been handicapping using certain criteria that may
> have been changed on him. Unless he adapts to the "new normal" and revises
> his methodology, there is probably a very good chance that he will have
> another losing season next year as well. That being said, since he has been
> successful for a long time, it speaks well of his ability to adapt, and I
> would expect that he could, and would, do so.
>
>
> Certainly the game is rigged. Don̢۪t let that stop you; if you don̢۪t bet, you
> can̢۪t win. -Lazarus Long
> In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in
> practice, there is. -Yogi Berra
> There is no such thing as luck. There is only adequate or inadequate
> preparation to cope with a statistical universe. -Robert Heinlein
>

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[vpFREE] Re: Bob Dancer's LV Advisor Column - 10 JAN 2012

 

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, James Thompson <jamesgthompson@...> wrote:
>
>
> I was confused by this too. You need to win 55% to breakeven since >the vig is 11 to make 10. I'm not a math major in case this is >wrong. fyi.
>
>
It's not quite the way to look at the bet. Imagine the casino has a game of flipping coins. But the players play against each other. So two players post their $11 to win $10 bets, one takes heads, the other takes tails. The casino now has $22 in it's possesion. The player that wins the toss receives back the $11 that he bet plus the $10 that he won. The casino took in $22 but paid back $21. 21 divided by 22 equals 95.45454%. The casino is holding a 4.54545% edge on the total action. I'm ignorant on the subject of sports betting so I know this little example is not even close to the
end of the story....but it is the start. It's a fundamental of sports betting.

If you buy 1000 tickets laying $11 to win $10, your total action will be $11,000 If you cash 524 (52.4%)of the tickets, which you will cash at $21 apiece, your return will be $11,004. A whopping $4 profit.

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RE: [vpFREE] Re: HRH points for concert tix promo...

This doesn't surprise me. I could see someone playing everyday, getting 4 tix to Motley Crue and then selling them on the open market and making $200.00

To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: ms_vpfree_3@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:33:14 -0800
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: HRH points for concert tix promo...






> James Thompson <jamesgthompson@...> wrote:

> Is this promo still on-going? It's not listed

> anymore on their website.

The slot club attendant I asked today said this promo has been canceled.




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[vpFREE] Re: HRH points for concert tix promo...

 

> James Thompson <jamesgthompson@...> wrote:
> Is this promo still on-going?  It's not listed
> anymore on their website. 

The slot club attendant I asked today said this promo has been canceled.

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