Merle:

Could be, who's this?

DJ

DJ,
"3rd place."

Merle the Pearl! You old dog, you.

Still attending the big one?

DJ

Heavens DJ I didn't know I was in the presence of 'greatness'. It's a privilege to be advised by you. We're not worthy! Now I'm definately glad I didn't take up your offer of a game of poker.

DJ,

In a word, "no." I just can't afford to lose anymore.

Countrymouse,

You are right to be wary of playing poker against DJ, He is one of the best I've ever seen. If you come across him playing "home" at a BJ table though, have a seat--he tends to win for the whole table!

The Pearl

Just back from LV, and was a newbie. Blackjack and Craps are the most favorable for the players, however,t eh house will always have the edge. Casino Royale is $1 craps and $3 blackjack. The pit crew(?) at the Casino Royale's craps table were very friendly and helpful. For craps, don't bet on the propositions bets; stick to the pass line and the points. You won't get rich, but you shouldn't lose a lot of money either.

For blackjack, most of the low minimum tables ($3 to $10) will let you use the strategy cards. Most dealers know them by heart, you can ask them what to do, and they will help you. This was true at Casino Royale and Bellagio.

Good Luck

Remember that the dealers and casino are always happy to help the gambler learn and play any game.
Why?
Because no matter how much help they give you, the house will still always win in the end.
They hope that you learn to feel confident with the rules so that you'll play more.

Hey Denver and Merle . . . what's the Millenium "P & BJ" games? What were the stakes? You two could go into business as personal gambling instructors. Just think of all the newbie business you would get! Where can I sign up?

Does anyone, or everyone, trust video/electronic gambling machines, including video poker, etc.? It seems to me it's way too easy to de-randomize the action--in other words, rig it so no one ever wins or else rig it so a particular person wins.

Snohflake:

The Millenium "P, B&J games (aka the peanut butter and jelly games) was a big Poker & Black Jack tournament held in 2000. If memory serves (and it often doesn't) I believe you had to cough up $25,000 just to enter.

Definitely not for the faint of heart.

Tom

Thanks Tom. So Denver Jim made out prettyyyyyyy well. Way to go DJ!

Millenium P, B & J Games:

--$25,000 fee
--50 players
--Ten tables (five per table)
--1st place=$500,000
--2nd place=$250,000
--3rd place=$100,000
--4th place=$0

Invitation only.

What a scam!
The host (house) keeps a whopping 32% of the money...$400,000.

Vegas is such a rip off.