You were. That's why you couldn't hold a kicker.
Bob
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 3:31 PM, Rod Carlon <vprod618@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Gee, I thought I was playing max, thanks Bob, I'll Check...........
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Gee, I thought I was playing max, thanks Bob, I'll Check..........
--- On Sat, 9/22/12, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] frenzy poker
To: "vpFREE@yahoogroups.com" <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 9:33 PM
Continuing . . .
You're still better off playing max coins on this game rather than only 5 coins per line
Bob
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@hotmail.com> wrote:
> That's the way the game is designed. Even though you'd like to hold the kicker in a few games, you're still better off
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> On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:04 PM, "vprod618" <vprod618@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Continuing . . .
You're still better off playing max coins on this game rather than only 5 coins per line
Bob
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Bob Dancer <bobdancervp@hotmail.com> wrote:
> That's the way the game is designed. Even though you'd like to hold the kicker in a few games, you're still better off
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> On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:04 PM, "vprod618" <vprod618@yahoo.com> wrote:
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That's the way the game is designed. Even though you'd like to hold the kicker in a few games, you're still better off
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On Sep 22, 2012, at 2:04 PM, "vprod618" <vprod618@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Just playing fenzy poker on vp.com. When you get three of a kind it automatically holds the three of a kind and then gives you a certain amount of redraws. Well, I was playing triple double and was dealt three aces with a three and it automatically held the three aces only? Is this correct? I believe you also hold the kicker (although I'm not sure) and, is there a way to override the auto hold....Thanks Rod
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Just playing fenzy poker on vp.com. When you get three of a kind it automatically holds the three of a kind and then gives you a certain amount of redraws. Well, I was playing triple double and was dealt three aces with a three and it automatically held the three aces only? Is this correct? I believe you also hold the kicker (although I'm not sure) and, is there a way to override the auto hold....Thanks Rod
-- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "rob.singer1111@yahoo.com" <rob.singer1111@...> wrote:
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> "Play a lot of hands, record the results, and analyze the data".
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> No one would do that, and if they did no one would believe the results if they didn't match up with popular beliefs. ADVANTAGE: CASINOS.
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That the machines are gaffed is a popular belief too.
September 2nd was a 7x point day at all four Coasts. I played at three of them and had over 11,000 base points total. Got 7x points for all and they didn't take away any points later.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Queen of Comps" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
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> Someone wrote in the comments on my blog: “There is a max. cap of 10,000 base points that you can earn for these multipliers. It is cumulative among the four properties.â€
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> Just wanted to verify, since I wasn’t aware of this â€" since I only play at the Gold Coast and not at the other 3 properties. I had assumed you could do 10K at EACH property.
Was just there a couple of weeks ago, mostly to play live poker, but also to get in my 25 tier points (I did much more) for the "great race" (hope the points register; I've heard of problems from some). I'll be back in early October for one or two of the World Series circuit events, but I usually go to Hammond because its poker room is nicer (although with construction, Southern Indiana is now a quicker drive, and has a hotel which Hammond does not, so I might reconsider). The great news is that both locations still have plenty of full pay VP (Hammond has one bank of progressives, too, while I haven't seen any full pay progressive at Southern Indiana).
I only play JoB and there was plenty of 9/6 on the first floor, which is where I play because it's smoke free and because the poker room is there. Poker room on the right, VP far left as you enter. There are lots of machines, multi-denom (0.25 / 0.50 / $1) and multi-game.
I played the slant tops and found the glare to be problematic, even after changing to several different machines; there are bright lights directly overhead and the screen angle is just right to cause problems. I broke a high pair twice incorrectly because I couldn't see the "hold" indicator above the cards was not "on" due to glare (don't know if I double-hit the hold button or didn't hit it hard enough, but I don't remember ever making mistakes like that when I can see the screen better to check my "hold" before drawing). That reason alone was enough to keep me from playing as much as I would have liked. Not only distracting, but glare like that gives me a headache if I play very long.
As for food, I did the buffet for breakfast and dinner, and although I've enjoyed it in the past (and also the Paula Deen buffets at other locations), I found it a little less tasty this time -- breakfast food was nothing special, including the omelet bar, and at dinner, the beef (I tried two or three kinds) all seemed a little tough. However, there's a big selection (and the price was right, with comp tickets), so next time I would just get small samples of the things I like and see what's good that visit. I'm sure kids would find plenty of choices to like at the buffet unless they're very picky eaters.
The Paula Deen shop is nice, too; I bought one of my favorite t-shirts there ("One Plate is for Wimps") a while back, and although I didn't see that one, there were others, not to mention cookbooks and cookware and so on. Not everywhere that has the buffet has the shop, I think. If you don't enjoy food (and cooking a little bit) like I do, it might be ho-hum to you.
The second floor has the 24-hour deli which has lots of good sandwiches and also a carving station (turkey some nights, prime rib others) with limited hours, although the carving is done in the kitchen -- I ate there twice and enjoyed my food there more than at the buffets (and the price was lower, although my buffets were free for me).
And I've eaten at the steak house before and it was excellent. Legends has good food and is where I think I get the best value, but make sure the band is not playing unless that's what you want; in my opinion, it's always too loud. It may only play on Fridays and Saturdays, I'm not sure.
--BG
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The hotel is still quite nice; I did not use room service.
> 7a. Southern Indiana Horseshoe
> Date: Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:57 am ((PDT))
>
> Haven’t been there for many years but will be there
> October 11-15. Would appreciate it if someone can
> verify that VP inventory in vpFREE2 is up to date. No
> Multi-Strike, Spin Poker, or multi-line is mentioned so I
> assume there is none?
>
> Also how is their buffet? We will have relatives
> coming down to meet us for a Harrah’s
> “Celebration Dinner� and wonder how that would
> work out with little kids attending.
>
> Any additional helpful information will be
> appreciated. Forum or private e-mails okay.
I haven't been there but I'm sure it will get better as it goes along since the chef, Christina, recently won Hell's Kitchen. She wasn't previously a chef anywhere. Also, most of the people who eat there are getting comped anyway. Give Christina a chance!
bcnusoon
--- On Fri, 9/21/12, Randy <randyc@alumni.ucla.edu> wrote:
From: Randy <randyc@alumni.ucla.edu>
Subject: RE: [vpFREE] Gordon Ramsey Steakhouse Paris
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, September 21, 2012, 11:01 PM
I've eaten here a half dozen times so I'll throw in my 2 cents….
The tunnel is supposed to represent the Chunnel to explain why a British restaurant (there is a giant British flag on the ceiling) is in the Paris Casino. I have to say I don't see any of the old steakhouse décor in the place.
Their wine list is presented on an IPAD which I found pretty cool. I assume that means they will keep the wine list absolutely current with selection and vintage.
I have found the food to be very inconsistent. My first trip the sliders were terrific. The next time I tried them they were very very bland. Fingerling potatoes have been great and boring. I usually order the Kobe Rib Cap which has been consistently awesome. I agree the Wellington was only OK (mine was slightly over cooked) and the sticky toffee is awesome.
After my first trip to Gordon Ramsey I was so impressed with the food. Ever since, I've been a lot less impressed. The inconsistency in food preparation to go along with the high prices so far has not been a problem with the noted long wait to get a reservation. But they better get their act together before their "new kid on the block" status wears out. As a local I get a $75 food coupon twice a month from CET and it is honored at both Gordon Ramsey Steak and Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill so I usually alternate between the two. I must say Mesa Grill kills Gordon Ramsey with their consistency.
From: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vpFREE@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Misscraps
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 12:52 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com; harrahscasinos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Gordon Ramsey Steakhouse Paris
Had a lovely meal there last night. Place is booked up for days in advance so be sure to phone ahead as much as possible. There is a bar that serves food no reservation required, but go early and line up for that too. At 5 pm there was a big line for all so that was a little annoying but fortunately moved fast (we had reservation). Service was excellent with friendly waiter providing extra information and he also brings a steak rack round to look at cuts of meat (though that is sort of silky because it was too dark to really see cuts...but his explanation of cuts was good).
I'd heard that American Kobe filet was the cut to get ($75) but our friend who was treating us wanted to do the Tasting menu ($135) with beef Wellington, and all the table had to get it. So we went with that which is a good choice. Next time we will try Kobe. Two of us added on the wine accompaniment for tasters menu (an extra $65 per person).
The decor was pretty much the same as when it was the Paris Steakhouse, with possibly new furniture but I couldn't see much difference there, plus a short tunnel you walk through and new wine rack at the door.
The worst thing was LOUD contemporary music that never stopped. A lot of people are complaining about it but it is still there, and may never go away (like Raos where overly loud music makes us want earplugs despite it being great music from the 40s and 50s).
The first course was Scottish egg -- a small quail egg over cabbage, not great if you ask me, but my husband enjoyed. They also brought three types of rolls, one lemony, one cheesy, one mushroom truffle without much truffle taste. First bite of the mushroom roll was great but as it cooled it seemed bland. I had soda and they never came to refill it or ask if I wanted more, but filled water glasses endlessly.
Wine pairing was excellent with delicious wines that went very well with each course. And a couple were not the usual.
2nd course was delicious tomato plate with basil crystals that were yummy and some goat cheese, and parmesan custard -- excellent but a little small. Next came asparagus soup, delicious and unusual, with crab and salmon caviar (salmon eggs) etc, and each bite had a different taste depending on if you got bits of crab or bits of salmon etc.
4th course was beef Wellington. Our friend loved it and said it was best Wellington ever. I liked it but it was more of an 'it's okay', prosciutto is layered into crust with beef and mushrooms, and wine Demi glacé sauce over it, with some tiny root veggies (mostly carrot) and Good potato purée –- I thought where sauce hit crust it turned soggy, and mine didn't have much if any prosciutto. Meanwhile my husband had a lot of prosciutto and he doesn't like spicy food so it was too flavorful for him. Next time the Kobe beef....
Desert course was melon panda cotta with cantaloupe panda cotta and watermelon sorbet.. It was tasty but perhaps too much sorbet which overwhelmed more subtle panda cotta.
We also bought an extra desert to share, the famous sticky toffee with brown butter ice cream -- excellent, one of bet deserts any of us have ever had. Sweet as hell but just on the other side of sickenly sweet, so we loved it.
Overall very good dinner and we enjoyed tasting all the courses and the wines were really excellent.
This makes a good choice if you have a 7* member dinner, and definitely was an improvement over previous steakhouse at Paris. Only problem for tourists is that reservations in advance are a must due to busyiness.
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The inventory was still up to date during my visit in August, and it has been fairly consistent the past two years.
The bottom floor is non-smoking, so you may prefer that area. Some of the better .50 and $1.00 games are on the bartops on the other floors, so it's hit or miss on avoiding the smoke.
The Paula Dean Buffet had signs stating that healthier options would be available in September.
I find their room service to be pretty good and reasonable. I also enjoy the steakhouse and Legends.
If the weather is decent, a nice nature walk course is right behind the hotel (you can see it from valet).
Hope you enjoy your stay.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Queen of Comps" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
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> Haven’t been there for many years but will be there October 11-15. Would appreciate it if someone can verify that VP inventory in vpFREE2 is up to date. No Multi-Strike, Spin Poker, or multi-line is mentioned so I assume there is none?
>
> Also how is their buffet? We will have relatives coming down to meet us for a Harrah’s “Celebration Dinner†and wonder how that would work out with little kids attending.
>
> Any additional helpful information will be appreciated. Forum or private e-mails okay.
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> Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
> http://queenofcomps.com/
> You can read my blog at
> http://jscott.lvablog.com/
>
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Haven't been there for many years but will be there October 11-15. Would appreciate it if someone can verify that VP inventory in vpFREE2 is up to date. No Multi-Strike, Spin Poker, or multi-line is mentioned so I assume there is none?
Also how is their buffet? We will have relatives coming down to meet us for a Harrah's "Celebration Dinner" and wonder how that would work out with little kids attending.
Any additional helpful information will be appreciated. Forum or private e-mails okay.
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Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://jscott.lvablog.com/
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Still waiting for verification that you can earn 10K base points at the Gold Coast on a multiplier day and then go earn more multiplied points at other Coast properties (up to their limit if they have one).
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Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://jscott.lvablog.com/
From: Queen of Comps
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:23 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Coast Properties and their multipliers
Someone wrote in the comments on my blog: "There is a max. cap of 10,000 base points that you can earn for these multipliers. It is cumulative among the four properties."
Just wanted to verify, since I wasn't aware of this – since I only play at the Gold Coast and not at the other 3 properties. I had assumed you could do 10K at EACH property.
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Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://jscott.lvablog.com/
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