James wrote: Bob's classes are excellent and I recommend them. He also sells strategy cards that are I rely on whenever I'm in Las Vegas . Thank you. For anyone interested, this week's class at Sam's Town (1 p.m. Tuesday) is Full Pay Deuces Wild Bob
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Where do you live, Kelso? That's probably part of the equation. Players whose regular casino was in AC didn't get such big offers for that event. Bob
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My June Atlantic City Seven Stars event offer had
$1000 transportation
$500 free play
$150 food comp
$300 shopping with chance to earn more
My September Las Vegas event offer is
$700 free play
(My play level has not changed.)
Did everyone get cut or is mine just low for some reason?
Sienna is offering a $200 loss rebate on actual slot loss payable 50% 1st and 2nd day after play. Plus they will upgrade your status to any other slot club level. Here are the details:
http://imgur.com/XIeOr
Maybe someone more seasoned can explain the best way to go about using this loss rebate offer.
Are Bob Dancer's classes for video poker going to be held at Sam's Town from now on? My home base for classes is the South Point, where I do two 10-week semesters a year. Michael Gaughan doesn't want more than two semesters annually. My next semester will begin September 18 and last through November 20. I'll post a schedule here when we get closer. This is the second year I've taught a 6-week semester at Sam's Town. I don't know if I'll be back there next year or not. Bob
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I think we are in agreement. As Tom pointed out, my original statement was not completely defined. I should have said: if you play till the progressive is hit, AND all or most of the other machines are also being played simultaneously in a similar manner, no slow playing, then you can count the full meter progression rate in your EV, otherwise you are likely only getting a fraction of the rate, for example if you pump it up alone and a team comes in later at a higher number to snap it off.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Frank" <frank@...> wrote:
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> I think you misunderstood Tom, nightoftheiguana2000.
>
> He was saying the first cycle he played was unopposed (not shared) and then 5 other players piled on.
>
> When everyone starts at the same time meter-rise is not shared, it counts full. Because though they can hit it away from you they are also adding to it. Their chance to hit the JP is perfectly counterbalanced by their contribution to it.
>
> Someone getting on after you at a higher number is a completely different situation.
>
> This is covered in my book under the subheading, "Getting Snapped Off".
>
> ~FK
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "nightoftheiguana2000" <nightoftheiguana2000@> wrote:
> >
> > Because in that situation you're sharing your first cycle of meter rise with 5 others, so you only get 1/6 of the meter rate of the first cycle for the times that you don't hit the jackpot in the first cycle. And as you said previously this assumes everyone plays about the same rate with about the same strategy, which might or might not be the case. Some players might be slow playing or siting at a machine reading a book waiting for a higher number, and so on.
>
Every Stations casino is slightly different in their comp policy(leniency)Your host did tell you the truth about a separate comp account, Ive seen the screen. Its host only access and is a bank of earned comps based on total play for a given period(monthly, quarterly.) Some stations are moving away from using this account and are forcing you to use points first and then they will see "what they can do for you." At one time you could you could pretty much get everything comped, if you had decent play, and not touch your point balance. Some hosts now have a "points only" attitude for comps. Playing only positive VP will surely kill your comp balance at the Stations. I mostly play the 99.8% and full pay machines and my mailers and comps are crap. Before the new policies went into effect it was no problem to get a $150 dinner comp. Now its just a waste of time arguing with them. On the other hand if you're still a big loser on these machines they will cut you some slack.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "ms069279" <m_savorelli@...> wrote:
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> Thanks for the detailed explanation, however, now I'm caught in between, as I asked my host about a "comp" bank and she said it does indeed exist. However, we as players, don't have access to it as it's basically, the amount (% of total action) that we are "worth" to the casino. Depending on play/action, a % will be paid back in forms of comps, which will first be used to cover room, then F&B charges, then all rest.
>
> So what would be the +EV play considering higher-end action/play? Exhaust ALL points $ before checking out, or perhaps banking them and hope the host will "take care" of all charges through "comps $", otherwise pull balance from points?
>
> TIA
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Lu Ann <lu_ann@> wrote:
> >
> > There are two separate banks. You can easily
> > access the one for points through the ATM style
> > machines and get cash back, etc.
> >
> > The other bank contains recognition/tier points.
> > You can access this one also, but the ATM
> > machines have no printers so you can't print
> > restaurant comps. You can go to the booth and
> > they can print comps from this account, but you
> > have to name the amount you want for what restaurant.
> >
> > The method the hosts like you to use is to just
> > sign everything to your room. The host reviews it
> > while you are checking out or after you check
> > out. Whatever the host doesn't comp, (say room
> > service tips), gets charged to your credit card.
> > You could get screwed doing this if the host
> > doesn't know you and is miserly with comps. I had
> > this happen to me at Green Valley Ranch once and
> > was not comped much at all despite my level of
> > play. I haven't been back. Red Rock is my
> > favorite place to play and I never had a problem with comps there.
> >
>
Are Bob Dancer's classes for video poker going to be held at Sam's Town from now on?
Vegas rates are VERY low if you are patient and shop around. I have a weekly rental starting this coming Friday Aug 3 for $54 plus taxes.....total $102 via Alamo using codes found on the Las Vegas Advisor message boards!
The last three trips I've actually used price line and have never paid more that $85 TOTAL for my 5 day rentals.
rob
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pskofield2002@...> wrote:
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> Thank everybody for thier comments. Hotwire gave a great deal of only 14.95 per day, and I took it. The bus idea was good but with my mobility difficulties I choose a car for flexabily in traveling but I will take my gps to vegas to help me navigate.
>
> Paul Skofield
>
Thanks for the detailed explanation, however, now I'm caught in between, as I asked my host about a "comp" bank and she said it does indeed exist. However, we as players, don't have access to it as it's basically, the amount (% of total action) that we are "worth" to the casino. Depending on play/action, a % will be paid back in forms of comps, which will first be used to cover room, then F&B charges, then all rest.
So what would be the +EV play considering higher-end action/play? Exhaust ALL points $ before checking out, or perhaps banking them and hope the host will "take care" of all charges through "comps $", otherwise pull balance from points?
TIA
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Lu Ann <lu_ann@...> wrote:
>
> There are two separate banks. You can easily
> access the one for points through the ATM style
> machines and get cash back, etc.
>
> The other bank contains recognition/tier points.
> You can access this one also, but the ATM
> machines have no printers so you can't print
> restaurant comps. You can go to the booth and
> they can print comps from this account, but you
> have to name the amount you want for what restaurant.
>
> The method the hosts like you to use is to just
> sign everything to your room. The host reviews it
> while you are checking out or after you check
> out. Whatever the host doesn't comp, (say room
> service tips), gets charged to your credit card.
> You could get screwed doing this if the host
> doesn't know you and is miserly with comps. I had
> this happen to me at Green Valley Ranch once and
> was not comped much at all despite my level of
> play. I haven't been back. Red Rock is my
> favorite place to play and I never had a problem with comps there.
>
There are two separate banks. You can easily
access the one for points through the ATM style
machines and get cash back, etc.
The other bank contains recognition/tier points.
You can access this one also, but the ATM
machines have no printers so you can't print
restaurant comps. You can go to the booth and
they can print comps from this account, but you
have to name the amount you want for what restaurant.
The method the hosts like you to use is to just
sign everything to your room. The host reviews it
while you are checking out or after you check
out. Whatever the host doesn't comp, (say room
service tips), gets charged to your credit card.
You could get screwed doing this if the host
doesn't know you and is miserly with comps. I had
this happen to me at Green Valley Ranch once and
was not comped much at all despite my level of
play. I haven't been back. Red Rock is my
favorite place to play and I never had a problem with comps there.
At 02:13 PM 7/27/2012, you wrote:
>Thanks Barry.
>
>Does anyone know if there are 2 separate
>banks? One for points and one for Comp $$?
>
>At check in, the VIP gave me the impression that
>perhaps, upon checkout, anything my host
>wouldn't/couldn't cover, could either be taken
>from Comp $, Points or Cash/Credit.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Barry Shiffrin" <barry.shiffrin@...> wrote:
> >
> > When I̢۪ve stayed there they have comped
> most of the meals without taking any points. At
> checkout I had the option of using points or cash to pay the balance.
> >
> > Barry
>
>
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I don't think it matters. I'm a local and have been getting these same offers for years.
Don the Dentist
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "snapprichard" <snapprichard@...> wrote:
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> We have been receiving offers from the 4 Queens good for $200 in free play, room, and limited F&B. They are good once every two months. We now have a local address as well as a out-of-town address.
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> We are wondering if we are better off staying with the out-of-town address or switching to the local address.
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