[vpFREE] Hyakumi/Nobu at Caesars Palace Vegas

 


HYakumi is now closed. Seems odd they didn't close it the minute Nobu opened. No sense for two Japanese restaurants.

Better get a reservation if u want to eat at Nobu. I ate there tonight, 5 pm when it opened on a Thursday. I was by myself and wanted a table, but even though I am 7 stars and the restaurant was pretty much empty, they claimed all the tables were booked and I must eat at the sushi bar or in the lounge. Well I guess they don't realize a single person can eat in 1 hr, because at 6 when I left, over half the restaurant was still empty, I counted at least 30 empty tables. I asked and they said they must hold tables for reservations and they expect it to take 2 hrs to eat.... So apparently all those tables were to be filled by 6:30???? Don't know, but it was kind of annoying.

The sushi at NOBU was excellent, first rate. Only problem was it was really overpriced. Normally you can get two pieces of salmon for $7-8. (nigeri, with the rice) But here it is $7 for one piece. I had the miso soup with lobster for $20 too. Don't bother, it was ordinary miso with a small piece of lobster tossed in. Sushi rolls looked small from what I could see. Also $4 for my small soda, or maybe it was $2 and $2 for a refill? Thankfully they do accept reward points, cause $137 for one person's meal seemed a TAD high. (no booze). But the sushi was super fresh and delicious. But I think I would have paid about half as much at Hyakumi.....

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Phil Ivey Accused of Baccarat Scheme

 



Edge sorting isn't cheating. Casinos fault for reusing cards, letting players handle cards, and ever so stupid for not taking the three seconds to put s turn in the shuffle, which eliminates the possibility of sorting. I hope they have to pay more than the 12 mill for slandering and false accusations as well. That's like calling a card counter a cheater.

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On Thu, May 16, 2013 5:41 PM CDT jhwsmyrna@aol.com wrote:

>Try this:
>http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/london-casino-accuses-poker-star-phil-ivey-cheating-baccarat
>
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>In a message dated 5/16/2013 3:00:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>georgew@cogeco.ca writes:
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>link not working
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>krallison416@... wrote:
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[vpFREE] Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 16 MAY 2013

 

Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas LVA BLOG - 16 MAY 2013

"Getting Comps at Table Games"

http://jscott.lvablog.com/?p=2825

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[vpFREE] LAST FREE FLIGHT TO WENDOVER NV

 

JUST HAD TO TAKE MY LAST FREBBIE FLIGHT TO WENDOVER MAINLY TO CHECK OUT THE VBJ IT HAS BEEN GUTTED ALSO SAME AS THE VP I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 96 TO 97 PERCENT AT BEST THE VBJ NOW PAYS 2 FOR 1. ALSO NORMALY GOT 100.00 DOLLARS FREE PLAY IT WAS NOT ON MY CARD THIS TIME SO CHECKED WITH A HOST WAS TOLD I WOULD NO LONGER GET FREEPLAY BECAUSE I PLAYED VP. ALL I CAN SAY IS PLAY WITH CAUTION AT BENDOVER NV.

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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Ohio gambling tax considerations

 

<<I was told the amount to trigger a W2G in Ohio is $1250, not $1200 by a Horseshoe Cincinnati slot tech. I thought $1200 was a federal thing, is that right? >>

Just shows you can get bad information from casino employees. Yes, $1200 is a federal IRS rule.

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http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
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From: tangboy5000
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 5:51 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Ohio gambling tax considerations

Yes, I confirmed that Cincinnati is 2.1% and Ohio is 4%. I was told the amount to trigger a W2G in Ohio is $1250, not $1200 by a Horseshoe Cincinnati slot tech. I thought $1200 was a federal thing, is that right?

--- In mailto:vpFREE%40yahoogroups.com, "Queen of Comps" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
>
> <<Totally inaccurate. Ohio has a 4% state withholding on W-2Gs. Cincinnati has 2.1% City tax. Cleveland is 2.0%. Columbus is 2.5%. I've not had a W-2G in Toledo, but I see no reason to believe it would be any different than their 2.25% municipal income tax.>>
>
> Thanx, SB, for this good information. It confirms what I had found in other research.
>
> I am assuming this 4% withholding state tax is for Ohio residents AND non-residents, correct? Then the latter would have to file a non-resident Ohio state tax return to get all or part of it back.
>
> And my understanding is that the state now â€" since January 1 - allows deduction for gambling losses â€" but on the CITY returns these deductions are NOT allowed. I have not had confirmation that this is true in all four cities. Looks like Toledo gives a $2500 exemption if you file a Toledo City tax return. Is that an exemption for the total W2-G amounts????
>
> Although it is good that Ohio improved things for gamblers by allowing deductions for gambling losses, having 4 different city rules makes tax time more complicated for Ohio residents AND for non-residents who play in Ohio casinos. Can you â€" or anyone with personal knowledge - confirm that all 4 cities withhold the city tax as well as the state tax? I am assuming they do so for residents of that city, but what about non-residents???
>
> I have the following information about the taxes withheld which seems to always be true for city residents (not sure about Toledo), but what about non-city residents who play in Columbus or Cincinnati or Toledo.
>
>
> Columbus: 2.5% applies to both residents and non-residents
>
> Cleveland: 2% only on residents
>
> Cincinnati: 2.1% on residents and non-residents
>
> Toledo: 2.25% with a $2500 exemption that is claimed by filing a Toledo City tax return.
>
>
>
> Would love to hear from non-Ohio residents who have hit a W2-G jackpot in any Ohio casino and learn what was withhold â€" state and/or city tax. Also, need information from an Ohio resident who hits a jackpot in a city where they do not live. Did they have a city tax withheld? Please include name of casino in your report. And if you aren’t sure of the percentage withheld, you can check your W2-G to find that information.
>
>
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> http://queenofcomps.com/
> You can read my blog at
> http://jscott.lvablog.com/
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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Ohio gambling tax considerations

 

Thanx for all the input on this subject. I am still looking for more information from those who have personal experience in the 4 Ohio casinos. You can send it to me privately if you wish.

Once I feel I have a complete grasp of the whole picture – for residents and non-residents – I will summarize my findings on my blog.

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http://queenofcomps.com/
You can read my blog at
http://jscott.lvablog.com/

From: tangboy5000
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 5:51 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Ohio gambling tax considerations

Yes, I confirmed that Cincinnati is 2.1% and Ohio is 4%. I was told the amount to trigger a W2G in Ohio is $1250, not $1200 by a Horseshoe Cincinnati slot tech. I thought $1200 was a federal thing, is that right?

--- In mailto:vpFREE%40yahoogroups.com, "Queen of Comps" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
>
> <<Totally inaccurate. Ohio has a 4% state withholding on W-2Gs. Cincinnati has 2.1% City tax. Cleveland is 2.0%. Columbus is 2.5%. I've not had a W-2G in Toledo, but I see no reason to believe it would be any different than their 2.25% municipal income tax.>>
>
> Thanx, SB, for this good information. It confirms what I had found in other research.
>
> I am assuming this 4% withholding state tax is for Ohio residents AND non-residents, correct? Then the latter would have to file a non-resident Ohio state tax return to get all or part of it back.
>
> And my understanding is that the state now â€" since January 1 - allows deduction for gambling losses â€" but on the CITY returns these deductions are NOT allowed. I have not had confirmation that this is true in all four cities. Looks like Toledo gives a $2500 exemption if you file a Toledo City tax return. Is that an exemption for the total W2-G amounts????
>
> Although it is good that Ohio improved things for gamblers by allowing deductions for gambling losses, having 4 different city rules makes tax time more complicated for Ohio residents AND for non-residents who play in Ohio casinos. Can you â€" or anyone with personal knowledge - confirm that all 4 cities withhold the city tax as well as the state tax? I am assuming they do so for residents of that city, but what about non-residents???
>
> I have the following information about the taxes withheld which seems to always be true for city residents (not sure about Toledo), but what about non-city residents who play in Columbus or Cincinnati or Toledo.
>
>
> Columbus: 2.5% applies to both residents and non-residents
>
> Cleveland: 2% only on residents
>
> Cincinnati: 2.1% on residents and non-residents
>
> Toledo: 2.25% with a $2500 exemption that is claimed by filing a Toledo City tax return.
>
>
>
> Would love to hear from non-Ohio residents who have hit a W2-G jackpot in any Ohio casino and learn what was withhold â€" state and/or city tax. Also, need information from an Ohio resident who hits a jackpot in a city where they do not live. Did they have a city tax withheld? Please include name of casino in your report. And if you aren’t sure of the percentage withheld, you can check your W2-G to find that information.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------
> Jean $¢ott, Frugal Gambler
> http://queenofcomps.com/
> You can read my blog at
> http://jscott.lvablog.com/
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Phil Ivey Accused of Baccarat Scheme

 

Try this:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/london-casino-accuses-poker-star-phil-ivey-cheating-baccarat


In a message dated 5/16/2013 3:00:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
georgew@cogeco.ca writes:

link not working

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http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/london-casino-accuses-p
> oker-star-phil-ivey-cheating-baccarat
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> Karen
> Gigi
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Re: [vpFREE] Re: Class III Now at Wind Creek Casino in Alabama?

 

Greetings from Oklahoma, the Indian Territory. State with more casinos than
any other state, except Nevada.

River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK is Creek
owned.<http://www.riverspirittulsa.com/aboutus/pages/home.aspx>

Regards,
Michael

On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Mickey <mickeycrimm@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
> >
> > The Poarch Band hasn't entered into a state compact with Alabama that
> would authorize them to offer gaming other than the bingo-compliant Class
> II equipment permitted under the NIGC. (And, clearly aren't on a path to do
> so.)
> >
> >
> The Creeks, huh? There's not a finer outfit I'd like to fleece. If they
> ever move to Class III I think I'll come calling. Of course, if I don't
> find anything to play I'll have to take a walk. But if I find any leaks in
> their boat I'll sink 'em. I'll hammer them right to their knees.
>
> During the War of 1812 the British and Spanish armed the Creeks through
> the Port of Pensacola. In the summer of 1813 strong rumors of an impending
> Indian attack were floating around southwestern Alabama. The settlers,
> afraid for their lives, poured into Fort Mims for protection. The problem
> with the fort is it was poorly defended. The commanding officer, Major
> Daniel Beasley, was a bonehead who discounted not only the rumors but
> several sightings of "painted warriors" in the area. The door to the fort
> hadn't been closed for so long that drifting sands prevented it's closing.
>
> On the 30th of August 1813, 1000 Creek Warriors from the Red Stick faction
> came calling. The ensuing slaughter is recorded as the biggest massacre in
> the history of the United States. Of the 550 people inside the fort, only
> 36 survived. One of the women killed inside that fort that day, Penelope
> Farr Depriest, is one of my 4th great-grandmothers.
>
> There is not a casino in the country I would like to beat more than Wind
> Creek. Blood is thicker than water and payback is a....
>
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[vpFREE] Re: Phil Ivey Accused of Baccarat Scheme

 

link not working

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, krallison416@... wrote:
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> http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/london-casino-accuses-p
> oker-star-phil-ivey-cheating-baccarat
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> Karen
> Gigi
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[vpFREE] Re: Class III Now at Wind Creek Casino in Alabama?

 

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "vp_wiz" <harry.porter@...> wrote:
>
> The Poarch Band hasn't entered into a state compact with Alabama that would authorize them to offer gaming other than the bingo-compliant Class II equipment permitted under the NIGC. (And, clearly aren't on a path to do so.)
>
>
The Creeks, huh? There's not a finer outfit I'd like to fleece. If they ever move to Class III I think I'll come calling. Of course, if I don't find anything to play I'll have to take a walk. But if I find any leaks in their boat I'll sink 'em. I'll hammer them right to their knees.

During the War of 1812 the British and Spanish armed the Creeks through the Port of Pensacola. In the summer of 1813 strong rumors of an impending Indian attack were floating around southwestern Alabama. The settlers, afraid for their lives, poured into Fort Mims for protection. The problem with the fort is it was poorly defended. The commanding officer, Major Daniel Beasley, was a bonehead who discounted not only the rumors but several sightings of "painted warriors" in the area. The door to the fort hadn't been closed for so long that drifting sands prevented it's closing.

On the 30th of August 1813, 1000 Creek Warriors from the Red Stick faction came calling. The ensuing slaughter is recorded as the biggest massacre in the history of the United States. Of the 550 people inside the fort, only 36 survived. One of the women killed inside that fort that day, Penelope Farr Depriest, is one of my 4th great-grandmothers.

There is not a casino in the country I would like to beat more than Wind Creek. Blood is thicker than water and payback is a....

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[vpFREE] Phil Ivey Accused of Baccarat Scheme

 

http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/london-casino-accuses-p
oker-star-phil-ivey-cheating-baccarat

Karen
Gigi

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Re: [vpFREE] Wynn/Encore

 

According to videopoker.com ( game finder API ) , wynn and encore both have
it . The last time I was there, did not see any ultimate-X over 98 %, so for
me they were unplayable. I think they may have 8/5 jacks at the $1 level as
best ? For sure , plenty of ult-x wongers hanging out there.
regards...Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: Queen of Comps
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:43 AM
To: vpFREE
Subject: [vpFREE] Wynn/Encore

I don't play Ultimate X but I have an out-of-town friend (not an advantage
player) who likes the game. He wants to know if there are any of these
machines at Wynn/Encore and if so, in what denominations and what are the
best paytables offered. Would appreciate any information since vpFREE doesn't
seem to list these – probably because of low-pay schedules? Is there any
place online that does list where Ultimate X games are located in Vegas?

You can e-mail me privately if you wish.
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