86'd from every Bally's for LIFE

The Rhode Island Bally's is nothing special.  The casino gaming area is two stories tall and that's only because all the restaurants are on the top floor.  It did, however, serve it's purpose years ago when my own Connecticut was awaiting it's Sports Wagering License.  Running_Mitch and I could party and talk sports on the hour ride into the Mobster State.

Then I'd do what I'd always do.  Hit a Blackjack table, play two hands, keep an Ace-Count, and leave when I was +$300.  Then onto a Baccarat table where I would wait for a Banker or Player run and leave with another $300 profit.  Buy Mitch a lunch and $100 for gas and we were on our way home.  Repeat next week.

Now, I haven't been to RI for quite some time but they just continued to lure me with free $300 bet play.  Finally I said to wifey, "Let's take a ride and wreck these bums".  And we did.  They claimed to verify my picture in their records so they gave me the free play.  Bought in for $2K at a Baccarat table and proceeded to kick their azz for $3K (went 2-1 on my $100 free plays).  Took my $5K to the cage and my family to dinner.  Did I go back and play?  Heck no.  Mamma didn't raise no fools.  And down the road back home we went.

Next week same thing.  Except since wifey does the driving I forgot to take my drivers license.  They accepted my Players Card, gave me my $300 free play (because they had my picture on line) and off to a Baccarat table I ventured.

By the way, these Baccarat tables are not cheap.  Bally's has a $200 minimum wager on their Macau tables (where you can actually hold and squeeze your hand out).  Same thing.  Buy in for $2K, beat them for $3100 (going 3-0 on my $100 free plays) and head for the cage.  Except this time my Players Card was no good.  They insisted on my Drivers License for verification.  Went back to the Pit Boss who verified my free play to begin with, he again admitted they had my photo on line, but claimed it was, "out of his control".  And then I knew what was coming.

I led my wifey who was pushing my special needs son in a wheelchair over to a row of slots where we could sit down and talk.  Immediately we were surrounded by security and one "White Shirt".  He said to me, "No, your wife cannot cash the chips in either.  Only the player can cash chips in".  Yes, total BS but I was in no position to argue.  A good man knows his limitations and it was time to walk out. 

The next day I returned early with my Drivers License and cashed out my $5100.  Mission accomplished.

The following day I received a certified letter from the RI Security Manager, "Banning me from all Bally's propery everywhere". 

BWA-HA-HA-HA.  Thanks for the money and memories Bally's!!!

The lesson of the story, my degenerate gambling friends, is to BEAT THEM TO THE PUNCH.

  Yeah Goose , That place is Shady All right.

  I swear there is some foam - like substance underneath the surface of the Craps Tables.

   Seems to me the dice are like Mexican Jumping Beans ! 

This hours special request goes out to “Golden Goose” 

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@TheGoldenGoose

 I've never played Baccarat or know much about it. I know it's available here at the Hard Rock in Tampa. How difficult is it to become proficient at it? In most games, well in all games, you kind of have to pay your dues before you figure things out and you can start winning money. Thoughts, suggestions? Good odds game? You seem to have a good grasp on it. I'm pretty sharp with cards and numbers, don't want to miss out on something I could potentially do well at. Thanks brutha'!

Best odds on the house?

@mrusso

Baccarat offers the very best odds in the casino.  The best part is that it's a very simple game.  You can bet Player, Banker, or Tie.  There are other side bets available but the odds are terrible so stay clear.  Even the Tie bet, although paying 8-1, is a bad bet because it's true odds are 14-1.  Make a bet on Player or Banker only.

Very popular with Asians, there are definitly certain protocols involved to make a good table.  The gambler with the most chips bet has the option of handling or "opening" the cards.  However, the proper way to proceed, if a certain gambler has been turning over lucky cards is to allow that person to continue.  It's called "same driver".  This is one of the many superstions involved with the game of Baccarat.  Also there is no number 4 seat at a Baccarat table as the number 4 is associated with death in most Asian cultures.

@StumpTownStu

The true odds for winning a Banker hand is 45.86% with a 5% commission paid.

The true odds for winning a Player hand is 44.62% and paid evenly with no commission.

@TheGoldenGoose

 Been reading about it, strange that my initial impression was the opposite, that it was a more difficult game. Most of my time in casinos are at the Blackjack table, 3rd base, have been lucky there. Thanks!

GG.......love the story.   You go boy!!!!!!!!!!  

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Henry wins enough money to buy a small house or a large automobile, but realizes that the thrill of winning or losing has been eradicated by its ease. The next morning Henry has an acute revulsion towards the money and throws the money off his balcony. A near-riot breaks out as the people of London rush to collect the twenty pound notes falling from Henry's apartment. A police officer scolds Henry and suggests that he find a more legal form of charity, and Henry vows to establish the most well-equipped and supportive orphanages on the planet. This plan works until he reaches Las Vegas, where he unknowingly collects a huge sum from three casinos owned by the same Mafioso and narrowly escapes the owner's thugs. Henry flies to Hollywood, where he enlists the aid of a famous makeup artist to create various disguises and false identities to protect himself. This works, and with the aid of his accountant and the artist he successfully travels the world under a number of names and identities. At the end of the story, the author reveals that he was selected, seemingly at random, by Henry's accountant to write Henry's story after his death. The narrator is shocked to hear all of the events, and comments that Henry's wish came true — the Henry Sugar Orphanages, established all across the globe, are indeed the best in the world.

I know, brother. That was supposed to be an exclamation point, not a question mark. It was supoto be "Best odds in the house!"

@Fuse

give it a rest fuse.  your little red bar is gonna pop soon      

clover

think I remember goose was not well so long ago, good to see you back and posting

Better odds if you play a double or single deck blackjack game and count cards and bet accordingly. Far better odds.

THREAD UPDATE...

This is why you don't Fukk with a senior citizen.  We have nothing to do, all the time in the world, all day long.  

So, I called Bally's corporate HR dept.  Stated my complaint about RI Security acting as 1980's mafia.  They recorded my statement.  The Head of Security (Same guy that wrote my 86'd certified letter) calls me back yesterday a stammering and a stuttering on my voicemail.  Tells me he's "following up" on "my case".  Ignored his voicemail for Thursday & Friday and will pester him on Monday morning.  

My reputation is at stake here and I don't want some little pizz ant dragging my name in the dirt.  Security Manager has got to put a leash on his dogs!!!

@TheGoldenGoose

I don't take anyone's shit either!

Congratulations Goose

Ballys bought what was my beloved Dover Downs last year. Sadly, the service and hometown feel of the casino has been lost. Everyone hated when they bought it and the table players (baccarat, craps and bj) like myself have really noticed the difference. 

THREAD UPDATE...

Waited until 2:00 today to call the Security Chief.  He had my file on his desk and apologized for what he called "a miscommunication".  A Security bafoon thought I was trying to cash in more than $10K without ID.  Obviously something I would never do for reasons that don't need an explanation.  

Can't help feeling that they took a free shot at me, "Give him his $300 in free bets and if he loses we'll have his money and if he wins we won't pay".

End result was the Security bafoon got dressed down and I am now fully reinstated!!!

@TheGoldenGoose

Good to hear.

@TheGoldenGoose

        Congrats Goose ! I am happy for you.  But I know you usually go to MGM in Springfield any way.

        Hit me up when you feel like going.   Mid week is usually good for me.