How often do you go to a casino? [Archive] - The Gemstone IV Players' Corner

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 02:30 AM

Bhuryn

07-23-2009, 02:32 AM

I use to go three times a week or so, I paid for most of my first college playing blackjack. Then I found out what the other side of the pillow feels like and I haven't been back in a few years =).

I use to play 50 dollars a day max.

Tisket

07-23-2009, 02:46 AM

Once every couple of years when we vacation in Vegas. Local casinos hold no appeal.

kookiegod

07-23-2009, 03:44 AM

1x a month to Moheghan Sun in CT.

2x a year to Vegas.

Love to play poker live vs online.

~Paul

CrystalTears

07-23-2009, 07:20 AM

I live near two and I've gone to each of them twice. Once when I first moved here to see them, and once for dinner. I'm not much of a gambler.

Skeeter

07-23-2009, 07:24 AM

used to go alot. Now I've probably been once in the last 3 years.

Sweets

07-23-2009, 07:57 AM

My hubby and I go every year on our anniversary. It's become tradition. We both take 20 bucks and head out. It varies every year but either one or both of us usually win something large. One year we had a total winnings of 900 bucks. The least amount we came out with was 200. We can totally rock a roulette wheel.

Stanley Burrell

07-23-2009, 07:59 AM

Once.

Too much smoke everywhere and the crowds are a lot different than I thought they would be.

Allereli

07-23-2009, 08:00 AM

twice a year or so

AnticorRifling

07-23-2009, 08:53 AM

Once in a blue moon. A lot less since now I have to plan the trip to make sure we've got a baby sitter etc. Used to be a phone call to the wife "Hey let's go to the boat after work."

Parkbandit

07-23-2009, 08:54 AM

As often as I can.. but at least once a year either to Vegas or on a cruise ship.

ViridianAsp

07-23-2009, 08:59 AM

They don't hold much appeal for me, I've been in to see them, have dinner, whatever. But I don't drink or gamble.

Beguiler

07-23-2009, 09:09 AM

Heh. Went to Vegas once. Enjoyed it, especially watching the slots whirl around and around... That was about 20 years ago.

But soon after I found out my mom had a real gambling problem, she ended up having to do the GA 12-step, but only after losing an unbelieveable amount of money. Took all enjoyment out of it for me. I play casino games on my PC, but never gamble. (Well, except for the $1 a week I put on the Lotto :duh: )

NocturnalRob

07-23-2009, 09:39 AM

when i was living in DC i used to supplement my budget with poker--weekend trips to AC twice a month. Did that for about 2 years or so before moving up to NY, and I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've been back since.

That being said, I'll be down in AC in two weeks. Ha!

Hips

07-23-2009, 12:10 PM

We go to Foxwoods in CT usually twice a year (around my birthday/Christmas and then one time randomly), and we've started going to AC every other month or so. Only been to Vegas once but we're considering joint bachelor/bachelorette parties there, so that may be changing!

Anebriated

07-23-2009, 12:27 PM

I generally go to AC at least once a month, will go with $100 and that normally lasts me an entire day of eating/drinking/playing the tables.

radamanthys

07-23-2009, 01:05 PM

I get the same dirty feeling at a casino that I do at a strip club.

kookiegod

07-23-2009, 01:17 PM

Oh for sure, I go with 200 and it lasts me a day, and when I get up past the 100, i sack that stake away again and just play with the casinos money and drink their free booze.

If tragedy happens, which rarely happens, and I lose the stake, I'm done for that day, i don't go hit the ATM to keep going.

Set a limit and stick to it.

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 01:33 PM

Once in a blue moon. A lot less since now I have to plan the trip to make sure we've got a baby sitter etc. Used to be a phone call to the wife "Hey let's go to the boat after work."

That the Majestic Star in Gary? Or the Horseshoe?

Mighty Nikkisaurus

07-23-2009, 01:47 PM

I play a lot of private poker games but since moving to MA we're about equal distance between Foxwoods/Mohegan and Turningstone.

We go maybe 5 times a year? I'm going to Foxwoods this weekend!

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 01:54 PM

I enjoyed Turning Stone casino when I lived in Syracuse NY. The short drive to Verona was always fun.

AnticorRifling

07-23-2009, 01:55 PM

That the Majestic Star in Gary? Or the Horseshoe?

Argosy down here by me. Haven't hit either boat up North.

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 01:56 PM

Yeah, I forget there are a lot of river boat casinos in this state.

radamanthys

07-23-2009, 02:04 PM

The best part about turning stone is the poker tables.

(And their concert venue rocks, too, if you don't wanna get up and dance)

Deathravin

07-23-2009, 02:22 PM

I live in Vegas

I haven't been inside a casino for... about 2 months or so (and that was just to eat dinner with my Vegas Z car club after a meeting). I've probably spent... maybe 30 dollars in my life gambling. And I've only gambled three times in my life. Once around my 21st birthday while waiting for an oil change... And twice around my wedding; while waiting to pick up one of the wedding party and at my bachelor party. - thought of another time, getting drunk with my buddy at a bar, spent another 10 bucks on a bar slot.

I just don't really see the point in gambling. While I can see the poker tables, as you just sort of pay the casino to win/lose money from other people based on your skill, All the other games are so stacked in the favor of the house, what's the point?

The longer you gamble, statistically, the closer to the odds you get.

I'd rather throw quarters away in an arcade.

Sean

07-23-2009, 02:47 PM

I generally go to AC at least once a month, will go with $100 and that normally lasts me an entire day of eating/drinking/playing the tables.

I wish. I goto AC like once or twice a year.

Mighty Nikkisaurus

07-23-2009, 03:45 PM

The best part about turning stone is the poker tables.

(And their concert venue rocks, too, if you don't wanna get up and dance)

Meh I wasn't impressed with their poker. I'd rather go in the opposite direction to Foxwoods.

diethx

07-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Never been. Unless... does DB count?

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 04:34 PM

Meh I wasn't impressed with their poker. I'd rather go in the opposite direction to Foxwoods.

I been to Foxwoods. I guess it depends on what sort of poker you're playing. The only thing about Turning Stone that isn't great is they aren't state regulated, so odds are usually worse when it comes to slots.

Warriorbird

07-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Much more often when I lived in Baton Rouge.

Sylvan Dreams

07-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I used to go to the casino about once a month or so when I lived close to one, but I haven't been at all in some years now. I would mostly play Blackjack, though I would always devote $20 towards the slot machine with the highest jackpot. Biggest winnings at the slots was $200, biggest winnings at the card table was $750.

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 08:39 PM

For those that go playing at tables, how much would you start with?

Proxy

07-23-2009, 08:47 PM

I usually to go three or four times a year. one of them being a trip to vegas. Usually stick with blackjack, baccarat, and craps. Love them dice. Always starts with that then works down to the other two after I've played through a few hundred. Recently though my gf's got me playing slots. >.< I hate those things...

As for my starting no's on tables.

Craps, usually 50-100 on the table at any given time
Blackjack, stick to 10-25 bets
Baccarat, what ever I'm in the mood for or have left over

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 08:51 PM

What I mean is, what is your limit when you go to a table? Do you play with no more than $100?

Proxy

07-23-2009, 09:00 PM

ah, my limits...

Craps = 500
Black Jack = 250
Baccarat = 100
Slots = 100

over the course of two days or so, and I've not always hit them.

Allereli

07-23-2009, 09:11 PM

What I mean is, what is your limit when you go to a table? Do you play with no more than $100?

$100 or $200. roulette and craps. blackjack if I'm with sissies

The Ponzzz

07-23-2009, 09:21 PM

Anebriated

07-23-2009, 09:29 PM

I wish. I goto AC like once or twice a year.

Let me know if you're ever down for a trip to play some poker, blackjack or craps. I rock those.

SHAFT

07-23-2009, 09:39 PM

every chance i get.

SHAFT

07-23-2009, 09:40 PM

For those that go playing at tables, how much would you start with?

500 for table games, 1000+ poker

Anebriated

07-23-2009, 09:42 PM

For those that go playing at tables, how much would you start with?

Pretty much no matter what I play I go in with $100-$200. Ill bring my license and leave the rest of my wallet and $20 in my car for food/gas/whatever on the ride home in case I lose the rest.

Androidpk

07-23-2009, 09:44 PM

Never, have no interest in them.

Jorddyn

07-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Prior to last winter, I'd been to a casino 3 times in my life.

Then I got bored.

Blew about $1000 net over the course of 2 months, and haven't wanted to go back since.

Mighty Nikkisaurus

07-23-2009, 10:12 PM

For those that go playing at tables, how much would you start with?

100 with Blackjack

And 200-700 typically for poker.

SHAFT

07-23-2009, 10:35 PM

the real question is how many times are you willing to reach back into your pocket or walk to the atm to reload

Anebriated

07-23-2009, 10:37 PM

the real question is how many times are you willing to reach back into your pocket or walk to the atm to reload

0. I go in with what I am willing to lose and when the moneys gone or Im tired of playing I leave.

TheEschaton

07-23-2009, 11:06 PM

I have never been inside one, nor do I want to. I can imagine myself losing thousands of dollars in there with relative ease.

I have an addictive personality.

Mighty Nikkisaurus

07-23-2009, 11:06 PM

the real question is how many times are you willing to reach back into your pocket or walk to the atm to reload

I'm never willing to reload. I go in with what I'm willing to possibly lose, and if I lose it, that's it. I'm done.

AnticorRifling

07-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Same. I don't reload. I go in with the cash I expect to lose, if I don't great, if I do meh it was my price for a fun evening.

Proxy

07-23-2009, 11:43 PM

The BJ one is the only one that I have higher than you, Proxy. At $10 a hand, $250 vanishes so fast! I've never left a BJ table though without walking away with more than I started with. Craps? I lose my ass.

I do alright on the blackjack tables, won't touch a table that uses more then three decks per shoe. Aside that I usually do alright, can't remember the last time I didn't walk away from a bj table with more if not at least the same amount of money I walked up to it with and a buz. Yes, the greatest reason to spend time on a BJ table, easy game and Tons of FREE drinks :D Craps is a very easy game to loose your shirt on if you don't watch what your doing. Hence not the best game for drinking. At least for me. Baccarat is another excellent table to chill at play a little, people watch, and drink.

Tisket

07-23-2009, 11:58 PM

Yes, the greatest reason to spend time on a BJ table, easy game and Tons of FREE drinks :D

Yeah but you grow old waiting for the fucking servers to bring them to you.

The Ponzzz

07-24-2009, 12:00 AM

I try to never reload. But it comes down to how much I started with. Only time I reload is for slots, and only a few bucks.

Proxy

07-24-2009, 12:09 AM

Yeah but you grow old waiting for the fucking servers to bring them to you.

not if you tip them. Geez Tisket I'm a Jew and even I'm NOT that cheap.

Tisket

07-24-2009, 12:12 AM

not if you tip them. Geez Tisket I'm a Jew and even I'm NOT that cheap.

It took me a half hour to get my FIRST beer the last time I was in Vegas. Hard to let them know I'm a good tipper until I at least get one drink.

Proxy

07-24-2009, 12:23 AM

It took me a half hour to get my FIRST beer the last time I was in Vegas. Hard to let them know I'm a good tipper until I at least get one drink.

damn, I've never waited longer then a few minutes for a drink at any of the casinos I've been to.

Bhuryn

07-24-2009, 12:30 AM

I always played 50 dollars on BJ. For awhile i was playing 100, 150, 200, but all I did was lose more and rarely won more then i did when I played 50. Somedays it was gone in 5 minutes and I'd leave, some days I'd make my money and leave. Was rarely ever at the casino more then an hour =).

Androidpk

07-24-2009, 12:38 AM

damn, I've never waited longer then a few minutes for a drink at any of the casinos I've been to.

In her defense she was probably already trashed by the time she entered the casino :D

The Ponzzz

07-24-2009, 12:57 AM

Bhuryn

07-24-2009, 01:01 AM

I thought you paid for college with the casino?

I did (most of it). I played 3-4 times a week. I went to a fairly slow Casino in Minnesota. I could get a table to myself most nights.

Proxy

07-24-2009, 02:07 AM

out of curiosity how were/are you sitting on comp points at that casino Bhuryn?

The Ponzzz

07-24-2009, 02:26 AM

I smell a PC casino outting one day!

Proxy

07-24-2009, 02:27 AM

why not. October Fest on the Mississippi River?

Tisket

07-24-2009, 02:28 AM

In her defense she was probably already trashed by the time she entered the casino :D

Oh yeah? Well...your wife told me your penis once won a "Most Attractive Vagina Contest"!

Yes, I know it has nothing to do with casinos or drinking but it had to be said. You're welcome.

Kyra231

07-24-2009, 07:29 AM

Liagala

07-24-2009, 09:28 AM

I had never spent much time in casinos, until my grandfather brought me to Vegas for my 25th birthday. He was determined to teach me how to play craps, so he put down a $22 bet for me and told me that if it won anything, I could play with the winnings. Three days later, I flew home with $1,000 in my pocket from that $22. Every time I walked up to the table, I won more money. It was great.

A couple weeks later, I went down to Foxwoods. I brought $300, and went to the craps table. Two hours later I was on my way home, broke. Now I'll go once or twice a year, bring $300 - $500 and a license, and leave the rest of my wallet at home. I brought the wallet once, and learned the hard way that I'm horrible at telling myself no when it comes to gambling. After that, I stopped leaving myself choices. I usually don't win much, but I have fun.

I smell a PC casino outting one day!
I'm in

Solkern

07-24-2009, 09:30 AM

Every sunday I try to hit up the Hold'em tables

SpiffyJr

07-24-2009, 09:36 AM

I was in a casino for the first time on a business trip a few weeks back (I'm 25). I walked around a bit and some lady I was standing next to won the jackpot on some machine. She told me I was good luck and I left.

No real desire to gamble...

Warriorbird

07-24-2009, 10:00 AM

I do $100 per night if I go.

Androidpk

07-24-2009, 11:41 AM

Oh yeah? Well...your wife told me your penis once won a "Most Attractive Vagina Contest"!

Yes, I know it has nothing to do with casinos or drinking but it had to be said. You're welcome.

I don't have a wife but you're right, my penis does win some attractive vaginas!

Hips

07-24-2009, 11:52 AM

I smell a PC casino outting one day!

Yessss. Foxwoods or AC, I am so in.

Anebriated

07-24-2009, 11:54 AM

Id be down for some AC action. Never been up to foxwoods but I guess I could drive if it came to it.

I wonder if I still have comped rooms in AC... ill have to check.

Bhuryn

07-24-2009, 12:00 PM

out of curiosity how were/are you sitting on comp points at that casino Bhuryn?

The Indian casinos in Minnesota tend to be a little more touchy about comps then AC and Vegas casinos. I got a free meal when I wanted at the buffet. I probably could have gotten show tickets or a hotel room if I wanted, but I never bothered to ask. When I went there they didn't have the blackjack club cards you swiped to get your comp points, only for slots. They had a blackjack club that got free shit, but it was mainly for the deadmoney players that dropped thousands on the 100 dollar+/hand tables. That wasn't me =). There isn't any alcohol at that casino which is actually the reason I went there.

If I wanted to have fun at a casino I'd go somewhere else that had alcohol, and I wouldn't play blackjack. I really prefer the 'underground', if you can call them that poker games, for entertainment though. There are always some interesting characters at those games and the booze isn't water down =).

Proxy

07-24-2009, 02:12 PM

The Ponzzz

07-24-2009, 02:56 PM

After my last trip to AC I will never return to that place again. Its a run down shit hole. Half the town was closed down and the population was primarily bums, squatters, and alcoholics. Though Egg Harbor Township was nice, no casinos but nice

What do you aspect? It's Jersey! There are only a small handful of places in Jersey that one can wander around the city.

Allereli

07-24-2009, 03:51 PM

ElanthianSiren

07-24-2009, 04:46 PM

Never been to a casino, and I'm not really a gambler either.

I gambled once in the vegas airport (just to play a slot) and walked out with 50 bucks on my 10. That was enough for me.

NocturnalRob

07-24-2009, 05:18 PM

just go to the Borgata and don't leave.
If you're looking for upscale, this is absolutely true. There's really no other reason to go, although I really REALLY like the poker room at the Trop. Plus, it's a short walk to Irish Bar. And I'm pretty sure this is the only place you can find actual Irish dudes dressed as leprechauns passed out at 8pm.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v295/177/107/514092818/n514092818_776094_4250.jpg

Anebriated

07-24-2009, 05:22 PM

I always go to Taj to play poker. Generally go to Showboat for table games since they normally have the lowest limits.

The Ponzzz

07-24-2009, 05:25 PM

I don't really see going to the casino as gambling. I find it more something to do for entertainment. Cheaper than an amusement park with the option to win money.

Bhuryn

07-24-2009, 05:27 PM

I don't really see going to the casino as gambling. I find it more something to do for entertainment. Cheaper than an amusement park with the option to win money.

As long as people see the money as entertainment/expendable and know better then to chase it I agree =)

Sean of the Thread

07-24-2009, 05:33 PM

I was going to make this a poll, but way too many options! It has come to my attention that I go to the casino too often. I don't really go to gamble, I go to have fun for the day.

I generally go about once or twice a month with a set amount of money and never go over. Most times I break even and the day usually pays for itself.

So, how often do you go to a casino?

wow not sure how I missed this thread. I used to live at the Seminole Hard Rock, Silks card room at the Downs and the Derby Lanes card room.

Days are long gone but yeah I spent a lot of time there but making a living more than having fun.

Most recently we all went to the Hard rock just for fun and it was a blast. Much better than 38 hours of straight table action. And they added black jack now. Woot.

Anebriated

07-24-2009, 05:40 PM

I was at the Seminole for their 2nd anniversary 'party'. Good time.

Sean of the Thread

07-25-2009, 10:08 AM

I was at the Seminole for their 2nd anniversary 'party'. Good time.

I almost went to the 5th just recently.

Back when I had money we'd sometimes hit the club in there for Monday night football on the bigscreen. They'd have bikini contests and all you can eat buffets and shit. Was awesome.

Lord Orbstar

07-25-2009, 11:20 AM

between 6-10 times a year. I will use about 250 bucks for blackjack and the wife plays slots, so I pay for her. heh. As long as she has fun...

I usually break even (including the slots losses) or win. Once I win a few hundred, i stop and we go home or to a nice dinner on them. Blackjack.

4a6c1

07-28-2009, 11:51 PM

L'Auberge du Lac

:heart:

just for the record....i do NOT gamble. i pay for the hotel room. :D

Anebriated

07-28-2009, 11:54 PM

L'Auberge du Lac

:heart:

just for the record....i do NOT gamble. i pay for the hotel room. :D

your avatar is like bastard offspring of catwoman and darth vadar and it makes me want to join the dark side...

4a6c1

07-28-2009, 11:55 PM

latex vader sayz you have been a baaaaaad boi

;)

Anebriated

07-28-2009, 11:57 PM

then I believe a spanking is in order....

4a6c1

07-29-2009, 12:26 AM

spankings are for sissies

bullwhips are for big bois

:)

Proxy

07-29-2009, 01:58 AM

spankings, bullwhips... pfft. newb, everyone knows you use floggers and cat-o-nine tails, or a riding crop.

The Ponzzz

07-29-2009, 02:12 AM

I like to stick to spade shovels and tire irons.

Hips

07-29-2009, 12:15 PM

So when are we planning Atlantic City Con?!

Anebriated

07-29-2009, 12:40 PM

Im down pretty much any weekend...

Proxy

07-29-2009, 05:37 PM

So when are we planning Atlantic City Con?!

with or with out ridding crops?

Athgo

07-29-2009, 06:39 PM

L'Auberge du Lac

:heart:

just for the record....i do NOT gamble. i pay for the hotel room. :D

L'Auberge is way too expensive to gamble at, its nice though. The Jack Daniel's Grill is pretty damn good too.

Hips

07-29-2009, 10:23 PM

with or with out ridding crops?

did you know me in high school? shit.

Proxy

07-30-2009, 02:29 PM

lol :heart:

Clove

07-30-2009, 02:38 PM

So when are we planning Atlantic City Con?!Ew. Mohegan Sun, duh.

Hips

07-30-2009, 02:52 PM

Ew. Mohegan Sun, duh.

Foxwoods > Mohegan Sun.

But I think most people are closer to AC than CT. :(

Clove

07-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Foxwoods > Mohegan Sun.

But I think most people are closer to AC than CT. :(Foxwoods sucks by comparison. And what do you mean "most people"? Like that stops anyone from going to Vegas? Atlantic City is a pit.

The Ponzzz

07-30-2009, 03:21 PM

I'm in Indiana, so... AC is tough for me to make. But I could do AC over Vegas, easily. Just not sure when I can.

Proxy

07-30-2009, 04:07 PM

would rather do a river boat on the mississippi. then Vegas or AC, even if air fare and hotel where free.

LMingrone

07-30-2009, 05:04 PM

Just got back from Mohegan Sun this morning. That place is awesome. I probably go twice a year. I have friends that go up several times a week. Some people are nuts like that.

LMingrone

07-30-2009, 05:21 PM

Foxwoods sucks by comparison. And what do you mean "most people"? Like that stops anyone from going to Vegas? Atlantic City is a pit.

Foxwoods does suck. It's purposely built to make it confusing to find your way around. Too many damn old people (no offense). I'm 27 and get followed around by security and get the "I bet he's not 21!" stare. And they serve the most watered-down drinks ever. The hold 'em room is the only reason to go. Plus the new MGM SUCKS.

I'm lucky with Mohegan's though. HIGH ROLLER CARD BABY (not mine) . Access to the FREE high roller lounge. Free drinks with top shelf stuff, free food. Comped rooms, and free concert tickets in the best seats available. I end up not even gambling most of time.

Hips

07-30-2009, 05:29 PM

The hold 'em room is the only reason to go.

DING DING DING. :D

I'm lucky with Mohegan's though. HIGH ROLLER CARD BABY (not mine) . Access to the FREE high roller lounge. Free drinks with top shelf stuff, free food. Comped rooms, and free concert tickets in the best seats available. I end up not even gambling most of time.

I'd uh, be down for that though. :X

LMingrone

07-30-2009, 05:31 PM

DING DING DING. :D
I'd uh, be down for that though. :X

Well the card's being dropped a level because he only played $80,000 this year. :(. The lounge and drinks will still be free though. I guess I can deal.