Thursday, June 9, 2011

Atlantic City


So I went to Atlantic City with a couple friends last weekend to gamble and hang out. I was going in expecting to lose at least a couple hundred dollars, but I ended up winning a hundred after about seven hours of gambling in the casino. I was up about $350 at one point and could have just called it a day at that. The problem was that I would've had to spend the next several hours just watching other people gamble and that's no fun. So I put a few chips in my pocket and ended up losing the rest. Overall it was a good trip though, we stayed at the Tropicana. My new favorite game is Spanish 21. It's similar to Blackjack, except there are no tens. You also have an option to place a side bet called, "match the dealer". It either of your cards are the same as the dealers face card you're paid three to one, and if it's suited you're paid twelve to one (They use eight decks at a time so the odds aren't too bad).
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40 comments:

  1. Bunny HillJune 9, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Hope you had great time.

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  2. GarretJune 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    ouch, well that's how it goes. At least you didn't lose overall and it sounds like you had a good time!

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  3. Duhniel S.June 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    ive never heard of the spanish 21
    ill play it next time with my friends

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  4. InfoTubeJune 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love AC!

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  5. MarkJune 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    im a big fan of blackjack myself when i go to a casino ill definitely check out Spanish 21.

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  6. edJune 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    so you didnt lose everything right?
    never played spanish 21

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  7. TIMMYTHEROBOTJune 9, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Nice, glad you didn't piss it all away :).

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  8. Doc_WafflesJune 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I'm going to Atlantic Season in a few weeks. I like it down there it's hard to fight the urge to walk away when all your friends are gambling.

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  9. Astronomy PirateJune 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Sounds like an interesting game, haven't ever heard of it before.

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  10. AdaJune 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    A net gain is still a net gain :D

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  11. Francis CaronJune 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    You're a lucky guy!

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  12. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    People never know when to quit. But since it's fun and doesn't make you want to kick some kittens I guess the experience is worth it.

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  13. WhitelightJune 10, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Sounds like fun!

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  14. SilkJune 10, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Sounds like you had a much better time than we did but, it's unfortunate to hear about your loss of cash, been there done that matey.

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  15. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Gambling! sounds good.

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  16. DanielJune 10, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    spanish 21, didn't know that

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  17. The Satirical SwashbucklerJune 10, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Hmmm... SPanish 21 sounds like fun. Ill ave to try that

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  18. MagixxJune 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Gambling o_o
    ALL IN BABY!!

    keep it up and have a nice weekend!

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  19. DejchJune 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    wish i could go there!

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  20. supearmyJune 10, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Damn, nice work, and I must try Spanish 21 sometime, I must say I am quite the shit at blackjack

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  21. Jack of DiamondsJune 10, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Everyone loves risk, without, what would we be?

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  22. HiFiJune 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Cool man. Blackjack is fun!

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  23. BigMikeJune 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    How did you like the Tropicana in AC?

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  24. Finding Cheap HomesJune 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I love going to winstar!

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  25. AlphabetaJune 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    That's annoying about the $350
    Better luck next time.

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  26. AustinJune 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I hate gambling! xP I always end up losing money.

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  27. DaveJune 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Spanish 21 sounds excellent. Ill need to try this.

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  28. KalOoJune 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    spanish 21 ? sounds horrible i mean it takes you the chance to hit blackjack or at least 20... why would you do that ?

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  29. MikkoJune 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Hope you enjoyed yourself

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  30. BobJune 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Nice!

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  31. chillmastorJune 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    though you lost money you are winner because you had fun^^

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  32. DolaJune 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    wow that game sounds like fun =D

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  33. ThorfanJune 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I've always wanted to go to Atlantic City.. I'm kinda jealous now. And Spanish 21.. Can't tell if it's a hustle or not.

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  34. MariekeJune 11, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Congrats on your extra 100 dollars then :D

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  35. phosportsJune 11, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    should have quit. oh well i always do that

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  36. NorthernLadJune 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Gambling is fun: I tend to gamble more with stocks though :p

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  37. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    the ace of spades, the ace of spades... turururuur

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  38. animestanJune 12, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I love blackjack regardless of the variation. I think its the game I personally have the best odds at.

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  39. YuriJune 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Your winning streeks seem better then mine

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  40. MrFeakjJune 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    blackjack is cool, follow

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