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.