I'm out in Las Vegas visiting my friend Brian. The game that we have been playing is 7 card stud. I'm down $55 after about 4 hours of play in the $1 minimum/$5 maximum table at the Bellagio.
While the card tables where you play against other people are the best (never bet against the house), the odds for low stakes games aren't so hot. The house takes 10% a hand, $5 maximum. Plus, you tip the dealer a dollar on big hands and 50 cents on smaller hands. Brian's brother, who lives here, plays at the high stakes tables and they have a much better deal--each player pays $5 a half-hour of play. Plus, they get comps at the hotel.
It appears that the card tables have seen better days. While this is still a great place to play, games of chance, such as slots and gaming computer systems, predominate. These seem addictive. The casinos were packed last evening.
So...did you get in a show?
Posted by: Germaine | November 10, 2003 at 03:13 PM
Nope. I only had 3 days and a lot of cards to play. ;-) Maybe next time that I go.
I saw the Hoover Dam which was kinda cool. The old part of Vegas was interesting too.
Posted by: Daniel Schmelzer | November 13, 2003 at 11:50 AM
It's a testament to what the United States can do when we all come together for a "need" like the Hoover Dam. When we were out there, I saw our country's might and optimism on display.
Posted by: Jeanne Schmelzer | November 14, 2003 at 10:21 AM