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NextShooter.com NewsletterMarch 2004WHERE IS THE "OLD LAS VEGAS"?
With Binion's Horseshoe now closed it is interesting to reflect on this question. Certainly the old 100X posted table odds will be missed along with the hard drinking seasoned dealers, the famous bar next to the pit, the $1 million display and all the mystery surrounding Ted Binion's murder. For the funk and trivia of old Las Vegas, we recommend a visit to the following casinos, some of which are already destined to be blown up or taken over by new ownership. The Plaza, The El Cortez, The (New) Frontier, and The Tropicana (which features The Las Vegas Hall of Fame exhibit). For serious craps players, we still recommend The Main Street Station downtown (20X Odds) and the funky Golden Gate (which features the kick-back hoffbrau and piano bar). Say hello to CURLY at the Main Bar.
VENETIAN HIT WITH MILLION DOLLAR FINE
A three-year scheme involving four former employees and executives of The Venetian hotel-casino who had rigged several promotional contests involving specific Asian high-rollers was resolved decisively last week. The resort agreed to pay $1 million in fines and investigation costs to state regulators. Once the scam was discovered, The Venetian employees involved were immediately suspended and then terminated without severance. Interesting to note that The Venetian is NOT rated highly on NextShooter.com's list of recommended places to play craps.
CRAPS VS. BACCARAT... AN INTERESTING PARADOX
It is interesting to note that the House Advantage in baccarat ranges from 1.01% to 1.06% on the BANK bet depending on how many decks are used in dealing this game. Yet we at NextShooter.com have proven mathematically that CRAPS can offer much LESS House Advantage for players who who are rigid in their selection of a casino of choice. This makes the WHALES who play Baccarat look a little silly, not to mention the casinos who have built MONSTER baccarat pits many of which are now defunct or dormant. Can anyone tell us why it is that baccarat players are so regimented at tracking results on scorecards and craps players are not? While "tracking" results might seem a little silly to some, at least it is a sign of a serious gamer.
"SAME DICE"... A SURE SIGN OF WEAKNESS
Shooters who constantly request "Same Dice" show a sure sign of weakness as that is the most obvious sign that their basis and method of play is based on SUPERSTITION and not on KNOWLEDGE. Chances are that these players are placing STUPID bets all over the table or in fact are just playing in the WRONG casino in the first place. Requesting "Same Dice" is also something that just pisses the dealers and the boxman off as it requires a delay in the game. It is also upsetting to the other players who may have SERIOUS MONEY on the table and who are anxiously awaiting for a result of the dice. The worst "Same Dice" shooters are the ones who slam the dice against the back wall or loft them up into the damn stratosphere and consequently CAN'T make them LAND on the table in the first place. Fortunately most of these BOZOS get what they deserve in the long run.
If you would like to know how PLAYER ETIQUETTE can effect your comps and WINNING percentages see our article on Craps Etiquette.
CRAPS QUIZ
Here is the answer to the February 2004 vote/quiz:
You are standing next to one of the dealers and making Place Bets. Which is correct?
Place Bet wins will be paid to you FIRST. Place Bet wins will be paid to you LAST.
Congratulations... about 70% of those responding were correct answering Place Bet wins will be paid to you LAST. As a player you need to understand your POSITION on the table in order to keep track of your bets and to instruct the dealer on adjusting your bets. Player positions are numbered 1 through 8 around the table from the STICKMAN to the BASE DEALER(S). That is the way that payoffs are made as a matter of PROCEDURE. The closer you are to the BASE DEALER and the farther you are from the STICKMAN, the longer you should wait to INSTRUCT the dealer to PRESS or TAKE DOWN your bets OR to just GET PAID.
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March 2004 Quiz:
You are on the pass line and you have a point number which has already rolled. You are on a 2X Odds Table and have TAKEN maximum odds on your pass line bet.
Which is correct?
You can add another wager by PLACE BETTING the SAME point number up to the table LIMIT. You can not make a Place Bet because you already have a Pass Line bet on that number.
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