Things I've learned in Vegas
In response to JDedman's call for advice, after three trips to Sin City, including my Bachelor Party, here are the
Things I've learned in Vegas:
1. Poker is the only game where you lose to another player. Craps pays the best, Blackjack could too. You need to spend money to make money.
2. If a man of indeterminate foreign origin wearing a tux sits at your poker table. LEAVE. Take your money and run or else he will do it for you.
3. Never bet against the streak on Roulette, you will invoke the anger of the Gambling Gods. Also, you need deep pockets to recover if you streak too long.
4. Delmonico's at The Venetian serves a damn fine steak.
5. If you're gambling, drinks are free.
6. You don't have to dress up, but it's cool if you do.
7. It is HOT outside and COLD inside.
8. Casino floors have no perceivable exits, nor can you see a clock. They want you to stay forever.
9. Every casino will have an easy way to get in, but will be murderous to get out. Case in point: Caesar's Palace has a movable 5 stage floor to get in. To leave, you must walk...for 15minutes...until you hit the strip.
10. Take cabs everywhere.
11. If you're walking on the street and a small Hispanic-American thrusts a book of flyers in your hand, they are ALL for hookers.
12. See the groups of women at the casino bar by the floor at 12am circling like vultures? They're hookers too.
13. Yes, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas the city, but legal in the county. But be smart. Don't.
14. Leave your credit/ATM cards in your room, only take your drivers license and cash to gamble. Remember, you're playing against yourself.
15. Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run. You never count your money, when you're sittin' at the table. They'll be time enough for counting, when the dealing's done.
And the final bit of advice?
What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.
Great Restaurants:
Delmonico's : Venetian
Aureole : Mandalay Bay, has the wine tower. They send a waittress to rappel off the tower to get your bottle. The menu's are palm pc's too.
Red Square: Also Mandalay. Great Vodka. Huge statue of Lenin.
Things I've learned in Vegas:
1. Poker is the only game where you lose to another player. Craps pays the best, Blackjack could too. You need to spend money to make money.
2. If a man of indeterminate foreign origin wearing a tux sits at your poker table. LEAVE. Take your money and run or else he will do it for you.
3. Never bet against the streak on Roulette, you will invoke the anger of the Gambling Gods. Also, you need deep pockets to recover if you streak too long.
4. Delmonico's at The Venetian serves a damn fine steak.
5. If you're gambling, drinks are free.
6. You don't have to dress up, but it's cool if you do.
7. It is HOT outside and COLD inside.
8. Casino floors have no perceivable exits, nor can you see a clock. They want you to stay forever.
9. Every casino will have an easy way to get in, but will be murderous to get out. Case in point: Caesar's Palace has a movable 5 stage floor to get in. To leave, you must walk...for 15minutes...until you hit the strip.
10. Take cabs everywhere.
11. If you're walking on the street and a small Hispanic-American thrusts a book of flyers in your hand, they are ALL for hookers.
12. See the groups of women at the casino bar by the floor at 12am circling like vultures? They're hookers too.
13. Yes, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas the city, but legal in the county. But be smart. Don't.
14. Leave your credit/ATM cards in your room, only take your drivers license and cash to gamble. Remember, you're playing against yourself.
15. Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run. You never count your money, when you're sittin' at the table. They'll be time enough for counting, when the dealing's done.
And the final bit of advice?
What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.
Great Restaurants:
Delmonico's : Venetian
Aureole : Mandalay Bay, has the wine tower. They send a waittress to rappel off the tower to get your bottle. The menu's are palm pc's too.
Red Square: Also Mandalay. Great Vodka. Huge statue of Lenin.
posted by DLoyd76 at 4/29/2004 01:02:00 PM
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