Lance and Dolores Vegas Vacation!

[Lancer]

Didn't know they played it Shi. Even so, I think I'll stick to what I think I know, blackjack. You play poker in casinos? How does the bank get paid?

[Japher]

They have Texas Hold 'em and other versions of stud poker at the casinos, you bet against the house not the other players, like with blackjack.

Mandalay is considered South, though I consider it more central... My mom likes Madalay for the slots (she says they are looser)... I went there only once, lost about $20 bucks over an hour and 5 beers, and found a $50 chip on my way out the door!

To me, South is MGM, New York, New York, Excalibur, Luxor, and whatever else is down there... I've never been up to the North end to gamble, might be good. The Stratisphere is cool to see though...

Off strip gambling is said to be better, but the hotels are crap, except for The Hard Rock from what I hear. Small casino area, but not a bad place to hang out.

If you don't want to gamble you can try to hit up every ride and roller coaster in town, took us almost all 8 hours... and the Hoover Dam is cool to see, but only once.

[rah]

Yes, Hoover Dam is worth the trip. Especially if you can get the helicopter tour comped.


And Lancer, my hotel of choice is Harrahs. It's older so it's more lenient on it's comp rules. They also have river boats in Illinois (which I frequent every now and then) so it makes me look like a bigger gambler.

[Lancer]

Do you guys know if they have buses to the dam and where one might be had...since the choppers will no doubt be ferrying the high rollers like rah...

Japher, I try heading south, or at least hitting the tables during the day, thanks.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Lancer
"And I'll be camping with friends...no hotel." Well, I'm fairly certain I can bring a guest or two through security to go for a swim in the hotels ocean. I mean they have to feed the sharks sometime. Think about it, if your trip isn't what you hoped for then put the petal to the metal and camp nearby. You can use our shower, and don't forget dinner is on me.

Btw, thanks for the link, nice room.

Pekka, how dare you talk about strippers/prostitutes in my thread without giving addresses!?!

Dissident, lets have a few drinks and post some dumb pictures! Or have a few drinks and not post dumb pictures, that might be fun too. Interested? So far I've briefly met Sten and also SuperSneak a couple of times. Both great people, meeting Poly folks is great fun. A face to the personalities, or something like that. I've been reading your posts since someone mentioned you were in Vegas.

That's not the week you have to travel is it?

no I'll be in town. Yeah I'd like to have a few drinks. 27th and 28th would be the best days for me. I'll be working the other nights- though I get off at 10 PM.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Japher
Most tables these days are $5 during the day and $10 bucks at night. It's really hard to find $2 tables at any of the big casinos anymore. Yet, at some of the S. Stip casinos they still have $5 at night, but will be packed, and they might have $2 during the day.

you can find $1 tables at the Sahara. They use 6 decks though. But I have won money there.

And you can find $2 tables, you have to look around. Some of the classier nicer casinos might not have them though. The smaller and local casinos do though.

[Dis]

Originally posted by rah


As long as you demonstrate you are gambling there, rooms, food, drinks, and shows are still free.

It's been over 20 years since I paid for a room in Vegas.
95% of the meals have been free too. The only ones that weren't were those were we just forgot(or were to lazy) to get it comped or wandering in to a different casino that we weren't KNOWN at.
I will admit that it's harder (damn near impossible) to get golf free now and they're less willing to fly you out.
You have to be a BIG roller for those treats, but free rooms are still available for the modest gamblers.

RAH
Allways look for the freebies.

That's good to know. If you know how to get comps you can get a lot of stuff for free. You just got to know who to talk to.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Lancer
Do you guys know if they have buses to the dam and where one might be had...since the choppers will no doubt be ferrying the high rollers like rah...

Japher, I try heading south, or at least hitting the tables during the day, thanks.

I'm sure they have buses to the dam- I have seen them. Many might be associated with tours.

[Lancer]

Dissident, can I call you? Or should we just hook up in a lounge? If you suggest a lounge in the Mandalay, I'm all for it. (Lack of wheels) I'm looking forward to meeting you. Dolores too. Are you bringing someone?

Email: banung@oregonfast.net

[Dis]

yeah I could meet you in the Mandalay Bay. I've never been in there, I'm not entirely sure what lounges are in there. I can PM you my cell number before you arrive.

also my e-mail is Krusher3X@ yahoo.com

[Lancer]

'Island Lounge' -Exciting tropical drinks are found at this lounge in the center of the casino floor.

'Coral Reef Lounge' -A sushi bar provides casual meals for guests in MB's main entertainment lounge. Shows nightly. (hmmm)

'Orchid lounge'- A variety of coffees and pastries...yadda yadda.

Island lounge seems to be the way to go, yes?

[Dis]

sounds good

Mandalay Bay is right near my work. I could actually meet you after work as well. Whatever's good for you.

[Lancer]

We should be in the place Monday the 27th, if all goes well. Our plane gets in at 7PM. We could get together this night as you don't work the next day, would this be best for you? We would have to call you as the flights would have to go well, as well as feel up to it. Assuming those things are alright, great! If not then the 28th would be good, even during the day. If you send me your cell# I'll contact you when we get settled.

[Lancer]

Well, Dolores and I got to meet Dissident! It was a good time though too short. I called him a couple hours after we arrived though we were both tired. We got a couple of Sam Adams beers and talked about Las Vegas. Dissident knows his town very well, and the info we got we put to use the next day. We excused ourselves after a beer and made a general agreement to get together another night...I would call him.

ARRRGGGG

I tore the hotel room apart Thursday night looking for his phone #, but to no avail! Dolores went to Mama Mia, a show, which left me with some guy time, but ARRRGGG.

All is not lost as we both took a few pics. I used a regular camera and have no scanner, but Dissident used an electronic one. So, perhaps he will post those.

Dissident, thanks for the local knowledge! We filled in our forgotten items at the pharmacy (got the water/soup heater for only $9.99! Also, Dolores got a bunch of gift items for friends and family) and had a few meals in more reasonable locations. The Mandalay was nice, the pools warm, the beach wavey, but the PRICES! All the eateries were priced to break the budget, so it was good to get out and about. I guess some of the older casinos had better food deals.

I found a $3 blackjack table at the boardwalk, lost my $20, and left. We also dropped $60 in slots, but this worked out better as we did so very slowly and managed to drink $800 worth of free drinks.

Dissident, thanks! Let me know if you're coming up to Oregon or would like to visit us in our Philippine home.

Dolores says hi!

[Lancer]

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