Vegas!
04 May 2003 • 01:19 AM • JournalFinally went to Vegas. I had a great time. My only problem with Vegas was the lack of humidity, bloody nose every morning. Did a bunch of gambling, but ended up pretty much even. (up $16 if you count my souvenir chips as cash)
Rundown: won $300 at slot machines at the Palms. Lost $100 at single-deck Blackjack at Binion’s. Then lost the rest playing 3-5hour sessions of Poker at Mandalay Bay, Excalibur and Bellagio. (Actually broke even at Bellagio) I’m going to start keeping a poker history on here somewhere. Should show how/if I’m learning.
I didn’t take near enough pictures. I need to go with one of my picture-happy friends next time. The few I took I posted in the album. The Blue Man Group was something else. Totally worth seeing. Bellagio was the nicest hotel I saw, and the best poker room (next to Binion’s of course, but that place is just intimidating)
I finally started playing poker. I have to say it is pretty enjoyable. Playing baccarat, I got pretty bored after only 1 hour or so, but I can handle poker for 5 or more hours no problem. Should be a good hobby. It is a skill and mind game, and I feel pretty confident that I can learn it well enough to make some money. Hopefully I can maintain an interest long enough to learn what I need to know.
okay-just two more things. First of all did you know the Blue Man Group is going to be at the Backyard here in Austin? Weird, huh? Also, you mean you actually felt more comfortable playing at Bellagio as opposed to Binions? I assume you are playing Hold ’em. I have only played at Horseshoe and have only played Stud, but very much want to play Hold ’em-live anyway. I have heard the room at the Bellagio is something else-I just didn’t as much cash when I went in June. Did you win th e $300 on dollar or quarter slots? Poker is a skill and mind game but I also find it to be rather mindless and or theraputic-I guess cos you don’t really thing about anything else while playing. How did you like the Palms? DeeDe