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    From the airport, going home-Las Vegas last day.

    I was tired, was winning on trip, decided to sleep late. I checked out of my North Strip casino around 11:00, Pandora playing great music, the best version of Jimi Hendrix’s “Vodoo Chile”, by Clapton and Winwood live at Madison Square (check it out on Youtube).

    I debated not playing, preserving my win, came to the Forum and found Don’s comments on yesterday’s post.. I found myself remembering all you guys ridiculing me for “preserving a win”, thought about what you guys would do in my place, decided I should get some more time in.



    Drove up to a casino on North Tropicana, played a $10 DD game as the $25 tables were drawing much attention. I played an hour, won $150. I then drove over to one of the casinos on Flamingo, still trying not to lose. I walked in, ate at the Panda Express and thought about what to do before going to the airport in 3 hours. After lunch, I walked over to the movie theatres thinking I could preserve my wins, watch a movie and head to airport.


    Again, I thought of the forum views on “preserving the win”, went and played DD, $25 minimum. About an hour later, up $250, I quit. I could have played another hour but this was, by far, my best short trip to Las Vegas ever (some dozen trips over the past 2 years) and I gave in to the temptation to preserve my win.


    Here I am at the airport, 2-3 hours before flight. I had won $2005, $350, $400 and $400 in my 3.5 days and 22 table hours. Expenses would be around $650.


    This is likely my last trip till next Fall. I agree it’s rash of me to post it like I have. I am convinced that there are casino spies here and some of you would be able to guess some of the casino names. Maybe next visit, I should shave off my facial hair, change toupees and wear glasses (so far LASIK, despite night glares, has worked) again.

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    Bravo!

    It sounds like you had a great trip!

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    Nice win

    Zee, you averaged about $900. per day before expenses. That's a nice win and you'll continue to get comps for future visits.
    Thanks for sharing your trip report.

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    I've enjoyed reading your trip teports Zee.
    I'm glad that you decided to get some more hours in on your last day rather than stopping play because you were up.
    It worked out quite well for you in booking that loss at your home casino while having a winning trip overall.

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    Zee, are you now in the black for the year?

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    av focus can be dangerous - happy for your positive ev though - nice work

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    I was tired, was winning on trip, decided to sleep late. I checked out of my North Strip casino around 11:00, Pandora playing great music, the best version of Jimi Hendrix’s “Vodoo Chile”, by Clapton and Winwood live at Madison Square (check it out on Youtube).

    I debated not playing, preserving my win, came to the Forum and found Don’s comments on yesterday’s post.. I found myself remembering all you guys ridiculing me for “preserving a win”, thought about what you guys would do in my place, decided I should get some more time in.



    Drove up to a casino on North Tropicana, played a $10 DD game as the $25 tables were drawing much attention. I played an hour, won $150. I then drove over to one of the casinos on Flamingo, still trying not to lose. I walked in, ate at the Panda Express and thought about what to do before going to the airport in 3 hours. After lunch, I walked over to the movie theatres thinking I could preserve my wins, watch a movie and head to airport.


    Again, I thought of the forum views on “preserving the win”, went and played DD, $25 minimum. About an hour later, up $250, I quit. I could have played another hour but this was, by far, my best short trip to Las Vegas ever (some dozen trips over the past 2 years) and I gave in to the temptation to preserve my win.


    Here I am at the airport, 2-3 hours before flight. I had won $2005, $350, $400 and $400 in my 3.5 days and 22 table hours. Expenses would be around $650.


    This is likely my last trip till next Fall. I agree it’s rash of me to post it like I have. I am convinced that there are casino spies here and some of you would be able to guess some of the casino names. Maybe next visit, I should shave off my facial hair, change toupees and wear glasses (so far LASIK, despite night glares, has worked) again.
    Now I really question your mental state...because THE BEST version of Voodoo Chile is definitely STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN!!! Lol. It's not even debatable...even Jimi would say!!! Haha
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe3G7p1Z-xU
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb53-sDII0o
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgIB1OL09H0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoB_YBXXEOU
    Best song ever played really!!! You're welcome...turn it UP!!! haha

    Here is a full concert in Nashville for a charity...in 1987 before people knew they could dance!! Haha...he walks out on stage and proceeds to melt their faces off from the start!!! Haha
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi69EGRYCXQ

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    SVR was great but did not live long enough, did not play across genres. Same thing with Jimi. It’s the difference between flash and substance. In any case, it’s opinion. I loved the SVR version as well. Wonder if he could have done as well as Clapton is doing at 70+. Also, Winwood is a better vocalist, the band is better than that backing SVR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    Zee, are you now in the black for the year?
    You really need to read Don's posts in the day 3 thread. They apply to you, as well, so foolishly focused on session results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    Zee, are you now in the black for the year?
    Yes, finally, by about 3k. I can’t play DD locally and still struggling with 6 deck games. I need to find a few more DD locations within cheap travel distances or learn to get better at 6 deck. There is a local casino with deep, I mean 5.5 deck penetration but I simply can’t seem to win there. Don’t know why.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    You really need to read Don's posts in the day 3 thread. They apply to you, as well, so foolishly focused on session results.
    A smoker understands that smoking is bad but that does not mean he can quit smoking immediately. It takes time. Same thing with a frugal person, living hand to mouth most of his life. Losing a session hurts and it will take time and trainings before it stops hurting. I no longer fret over losing $300 in a session, but $500+ hurts, $1000 stings more. In time I will either get better or stay at the stakes I play.

    Thanks to you and others, I am mostly not underbetting these days, hopefully, I will improve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    There is a local casino with deep, I mean 5.5 deck penetration but I simply can’t seem to win there. Don’t know why.
    How are your deck estimation skills on a shoe game?
    Also, don't forget some of your BS and index plays will be different with DAS vs nDAS.
    You are spreading at least 1-10, right?
    Last edited by 21forme; 10-15-2019 at 05:42 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeeBabar View Post
    A smoker understands that smoking is bad but that does not mean he can quit smoking immediately. It takes time. Same thing with a frugal person, living hand to mouth most of his life.
    You can also find plenty of people with money who live way below their means.
    Last edited by BoSox; 10-15-2019 at 05:48 AM.

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