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NY. Upstate casino

This past Saturday was sleepaway camp visiting weekend. I went with my daughter and son-in-law on Saturday. The deal was we would stay overnight at a casino/hotel complex. We checked in at 4 pm and I went to see what…

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Cruising

A few weeks ago cruised out of NYC on a ten day Carribean cruise. Table seemed fine, but I was down $800 before I could whistle Dixie. There was another shooter at the table, also a GTC grad. His form…

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Back in the saddle again

Due to the pandemic, I had not been to a casino since March of 2020. Being a senior citizen contributed to this. In late September of this year I got Covid, but having been vaccinated and boosted, it was no…

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The new normal

I read that the casinos in Las Vegas when they reopen may only allow six people to play at a table at any one time. I did not see where they would have to shoot from or what other steps…

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Worst trip ever and did not lose a dime

I went on my annual Christmas trip to AC. At my usual casino there was only one table open. In the afternoon, they would frequently have two tables going. Not this time. I won’t play on a crowded table, even…

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Another trip to AC

Got to AC Monday afternoon. Could not establish any consistency. 6:30 AM yesterday morning, I got to the table and was the only one there. Took a 2K marker and within 45 minutes was down 1K . I tried small…

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A new way to hedge your bet

I went to a NY casino for a day trip. One table open on left side. Right side reserved. Got there about 11:30 AM. Told that another table would open up around noon. A person goes up to the one…

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It's a different table stupid

Got to AC on Wednesday and played at one table throughout the day. I played consistently well with rolls in 20’s, 30’s and one 41. Thursday, I played at the same table and did equally well. Friday early morning, I…

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POed in AC

Got to the table. Shot a 5 roll, then an 11 roll. Then I shot a 26 roll. When ?I got the dice again I was in the zone and was up to 29 rolls, when the stick man hit…

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It can't last forever

Returned from AC yesterday. Third straight successful trip. I know the devil is lurking, but I am trying to stay a step ahead. Stayed at my usual casino and ventured forth to Michael’s favorite. There I had a run of…