Back from Vega$
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 9:03 pm
First of all...Congrats to all who have posted their nice hits.
I just got back from a 6 night trip to the big city. I stayed Wed & Thurs Night at the Palms taking advantage of an offer that included a "Salon Suite", $100 spa credit, and $350 in FREE PLAY. Had a fun and relaxing time. Left there up $500+... BTW, I was going to go to the pool Friday and when I walked out there I felt like I was the only guy over 25 years old. WOW!! Some beautiful gals in those skimpy outfits.... I stayed until I thought my eyes were full enough!! LOL...
From there I went to Rio (which I hear through some sources has either been sold or is being sold by Harrah's... anybody hear?) from Fri thru Tues. I was given a 4 room "Masquerade Suite" (room 9001) for my stay along with $300 in Free Play vouchers + a $50 Free Play Diamond renewal bonus. I was able to play within my game-plan and managed to eek out an additional $1900+. Woo Hoooo!!!
I played a simple Single Line Strategy looking for 4oak hands as follows...
100 credits on .25 Bonus Poker if no hits then 300 credits on .25 TDB+.
If lost I would play 100 credits on .50 BP then 300 on .50 TDB+.
Then I would do the same on $1 denom... Luckily I never had to go higher than $1. After a 4oak was hit I would cash out and take a walk/break/jacuzzi/watch bevertainment/ etc. if it put me ahead by ANY amount. If I wasn't ahead (happened twice) I would switch machines and start at denom that reflected how much I was down. I had so much fun!! No Royals but I had 4 Aces on TDB+ twice (.25 & $1) and several on 2s, 3s, & 4s.
I took with me a Free Buffet coupon for Planet Hollywood. I decided to go over there Sunday evening and arrived just before 6PM. The line was huge for their Spice Market Buffet. I decided that I would sit across the aisle from the entrance and play thru a $20 slowly and wait for it to clear a little. I had no idea what was going on there that night. I suddenly heard applause break out behind me. I quickly turned and saw a bunch of photographers walking with their cameras going off like a constant strobe. And then I saw why... Miss USA was coming up the aisle accompanied by The Donald. She had just been crowned and was still crying. They paused for a few seconds right next to my machine and posed for a couple pics. I felt like Forrest Gump...accidentally in the middle of something important getting in the picture by total LUCK!
I was also comped a round of golf on Monday at the exclusive Rio Secca golf club. It was very windy and I shot pitiful but it did not matter to me because of the sights and views I was able to enjoy. Beautiful!!! I had the pleasure of meeting and playing with a pleasant gent from Toronto. Neither one of us could wait for the "Beer Girl" to come back around...and NOT for the beer...WOW she was really somethin'!
I hope you all enjoyed reading about my trip.
Joe
I just got back from a 6 night trip to the big city. I stayed Wed & Thurs Night at the Palms taking advantage of an offer that included a "Salon Suite", $100 spa credit, and $350 in FREE PLAY. Had a fun and relaxing time. Left there up $500+... BTW, I was going to go to the pool Friday and when I walked out there I felt like I was the only guy over 25 years old. WOW!! Some beautiful gals in those skimpy outfits.... I stayed until I thought my eyes were full enough!! LOL...
From there I went to Rio (which I hear through some sources has either been sold or is being sold by Harrah's... anybody hear?) from Fri thru Tues. I was given a 4 room "Masquerade Suite" (room 9001) for my stay along with $300 in Free Play vouchers + a $50 Free Play Diamond renewal bonus. I was able to play within my game-plan and managed to eek out an additional $1900+. Woo Hoooo!!!
I played a simple Single Line Strategy looking for 4oak hands as follows...
100 credits on .25 Bonus Poker if no hits then 300 credits on .25 TDB+.
If lost I would play 100 credits on .50 BP then 300 on .50 TDB+.
Then I would do the same on $1 denom... Luckily I never had to go higher than $1. After a 4oak was hit I would cash out and take a walk/break/jacuzzi/watch bevertainment/ etc. if it put me ahead by ANY amount. If I wasn't ahead (happened twice) I would switch machines and start at denom that reflected how much I was down. I had so much fun!! No Royals but I had 4 Aces on TDB+ twice (.25 & $1) and several on 2s, 3s, & 4s.
I took with me a Free Buffet coupon for Planet Hollywood. I decided to go over there Sunday evening and arrived just before 6PM. The line was huge for their Spice Market Buffet. I decided that I would sit across the aisle from the entrance and play thru a $20 slowly and wait for it to clear a little. I had no idea what was going on there that night. I suddenly heard applause break out behind me. I quickly turned and saw a bunch of photographers walking with their cameras going off like a constant strobe. And then I saw why... Miss USA was coming up the aisle accompanied by The Donald. She had just been crowned and was still crying. They paused for a few seconds right next to my machine and posed for a couple pics. I felt like Forrest Gump...accidentally in the middle of something important getting in the picture by total LUCK!
I was also comped a round of golf on Monday at the exclusive Rio Secca golf club. It was very windy and I shot pitiful but it did not matter to me because of the sights and views I was able to enjoy. Beautiful!!! I had the pleasure of meeting and playing with a pleasant gent from Toronto. Neither one of us could wait for the "Beer Girl" to come back around...and NOT for the beer...WOW she was really somethin'!
I hope you all enjoyed reading about my trip.
Joe