Comments on: 35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 7

By: Al

Al — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:40:20 +0000

I can understand why Elaine would suggest eating at Hugo’s over Magnolia’s. But I can think of a good reason for eating at Magnolia’s over Hugo’s back then. Hugo’s is a gourmet place, and you’d want to first go back to your room and shower and get all dolled up and dressed nicely to have a formal dinner. By contrast, Magnolia’s used to have some of the best ribs in town (sort of an Asian/BBQ cross) and with the fixin’s was one of the great downtown meals. You could just show up and chow down and get your fingers all dirty and sticky in the process. Finish it off with one of their great desserts and you were in culinary heaven!

By: Llew

Llew — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:26:43 +0000

I made my first trip to Las Vegas in the early 90s with my aunt. I had played VP in Atlantic City. The best game they had was 9/6 JoB, so that’s what I played, quarters only.

Before the trip, I read all about money management, conserving one’s bankroll, etc. I was excited but a little nervous.

Well, I hit a royal in the first 20 minutes! Next day, I played some weird Texas holdem VP game and hit another royal! Wh00t!
When I met my aunt for dinner the second evening, I said, “I have to get out of the casino. I want to play every machine I see!”
Used some of my winnings to take a flight over the Grand Canyon and tour Hoover Dam. All in all, a great first trip.

By: Walter Suttle

Walter Suttle — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:44:41 +0000

My first Royal was at Palace Station. I think it was the same day I saw your Husband playing off some Free Play , I think.
I like to think seeing him brought out the Royal . I didn’t speak to him or interfere with his play, but still think proximity helped.

By: Marcus Leath

Marcus Leath — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:07:17 +0000

Your story of the two Royals reminds me of my good friend who got lucky at a blackjack table and took her $600 winnings and started playing a $5 video poker machine. I thought she was crazy, but Lady Luck was with her and she hit a Royal about 20 minutes later. This was at Caesars Palace on a 9/6 JorB machine. The $20K jackpot was her biggest win ever; she took us to the bar for a drink to celebrate. She decided to put a few hundred back into another $5 machine and about 30 minutes later she was dealt 4 to a Royal and the 5th one popped up. Another $20K. She quit and took all 4 of us to dinner and she never played $25 a hand again!! Talk about luck. Of course later that year Caesars removed all those machines!

By: Mary Pedersen

Mary Pedersen — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:46:01 +0000

I have all your great books and enjoy your video poker adventures – keep them coming!
My hope someday is to move up to dollar machines…right now I’m too scared LOL

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:35:42 +0000

Your reaction to winning the royal flushes, taking a pause or going to the room, is very instructive. Too many people think you have to keep gambling and give it all back in one night. I always say, savor the win! Gamble again when you are fresh and rested.

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:24:54 +0000

Love the 2 Royals in close succession story, Jean. In ’92 when I was in my mid 20’s my dad and I went to Reno to see my youngest brother play in a Junior College basketball tournament. When we got to Reno, we went to Circus Circus and my dad gave me $1000 and told me to try the $1 VP. It was the 9/6 variety. After playing for about 45 minutes I hit a Hearts Royal. I freaked out when it went off, as it was the first one I ever hit, and even more on edge when casino personnel came over to check on me. After signing the tax form and collecting the money, my dad suggested we stop and head over to the Cal Neva coffee shop for dinner. Of course he wanted his original stake and a percentage of my winnings. Oh, and he made me pay for dinner. LOL

By: Maureen (Mo)

Maureen (Mo) — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:21:10 +0000

Thanks, for all these great details,
love the stories and of course your vivid descriptions and our past memories of these places make us feel like we were there with you..
Wow I think that my nerves would also be shot!!!

By: Bonnie Strong

Bonnie Strong — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:35:17 +0000

Those were the days! Great pay tables and generous comps. Happy to have been able to share them with you.

By: Elaine Rose

Elaine Rose — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:17:37 +0000

You celebrated at Magnolia’s. It should have been at Hugo’s. 🙂
Love the stories. Keep them coming.