Going to Vegas for the 1st time in Sept.
I have never gambled, but I know how to play all the games.
Planning on spending $500 solely for playing games.
Can someone recommend what games to play and where to play?
Also, where should I use comp cards to get free buffets and invited back with discounted rooms and such.
You will get very few "comps" with only $ 500 to gamble with. But if you win $ 500 and then lose a $ 1,000, you may get something worthwhile. I play craps but you can lose a lot quick so be careful. Minimum bet, Max out your odds. The "lower" (Excalibur, Treasure Island) budget casinos will have lower minimum bets, places like Ceasars and the Bellagio will have a few minmum bet tables at $ 100 or more. Not a good place to learn or play long enough to get comps. Comps are all about how much you are wagering each time (roll of dice or hand in black jack) and how long you play. Over a weekend most casinos would like to see you risk $ 50 or so every wager and play for 8 hours or more to get free rooms the next time you come out. They do not care if you win, because they know eventually you will give it back.
How about you give me the $500 and I'll deliver a swift kick to your groin.
Roulette man. That's the only way to go. Spread that shit around on the numbers. Don't go for that even/odd, black/red shit. Stick mostly to the numbers in the middle third of the board. You'll kick ass.
Play at whatever hotel you like to contribute to their earnings.
Don't expect much as far as comps go these days for gambling $500.
Personally, I'd spend the $500 on a good show and good food (lots of good places to eat) than gamble it. You sound like you know the odds are against you to win. The hotels weren't built based upon people winning money in Vegas.
Penny slots.
You can't lose!
the sportsbook
DonaId RumsfeId wrote:
Roulette man. That's the only way to go. Spread that shit around on the numbers. Don't go for that even/odd, black/red shit. Stick mostly to the numbers in the middle third of the board. You'll kick ass.
yep - I'll second that. My only gambling 'strategy' has been to hit the 13-24 section on the roulette. It's unbelievable the amount of times it seems to come up.
Read the advice on this website before you go.
A game that requires no skill or experience is "Let it Ride".
Its more fun than slots. The cocktail girls will bring you free drinks. STUDY the instructions from the website before you go. Keep some of your bankroll in your room safe.
Don't blow it all in one session.
bye bye badman wrote:
DonaId RumsfeId wrote:Roulette man. That's the only way to go. Spread that shit around on the numbers. Don't go for that even/odd, black/red shit. Stick mostly to the numbers in the middle third of the board. You'll kick ass.
yep - I'll second that. My only gambling 'strategy' has been to hit the 13-24 section on the roulette. It's unbelievable the amount of times it seems to come up.
I can't believe it either. It seems like it comes every third or fourth spin! How can they make money with that kind of game?
fix wrote:
I play craps but you can lose a lot quick so be careful. Minimum bet, Max out your odds. The "lower" (Excalibur, Treasure Island) budget casinos will have lower minimum bets, places like Ceasars and the Bellagio will have a few minmum bet tables at $ 100 or more.
I'd agree with the craps advice. If you're just looking for bang four your buck, I'd recommend Casino Royale. It's on the strip and they have $3 craps with up to 100x odds (not that you'd need to go to the max). If you're looking for atmosphere it might not be your best bet.
Yes please..please come here and help pay my taxes!
Poker. Everything else is chance. With poker you can win (theoretically) even with the worst hand.
I agree Hold'em is the best bet. You can buy in for the minimum (typically $60-$100 at the 1-2 table) and sit and be patient and wait for good hands. Then just bet them out. Typically at these tables people call with just about everything so you can really max out with your good hands.
Plus all the free drinks you want without even having to move.
lay the ten and the four on craps table. best odds in casino.
I am a 2:18 marathoner and I also designed quite a few of the slot machines that you will see in Las Vegas.
If you want to maximize the use of your gambling dollars in Las Vegas, you are advised to stay away from the major casinos on The Strip (Las Vegas Blvd) and aim for the lesser-known places in the older downtown area. In particular, I suggest the El Cortez and the Gold Spike. The table games at these old and venerable establishments have lower minimums so that you can hone your strategies.
I wish you GOOD LUCK!
Jason
u american runners so poor that u can't gamble $500 in Vegas?
why do people live in the land of the free pay so much to go to college and then settle for a $28K per year job?
Life is a gamble. If you don't gamble, you will settle for driving Kia, ugly wife, fat kids, one-bedroom apt.
Why not play some poker?
bye bye badman wrote:
DonaId RumsfeId wrote:Roulette man. That's the only way to go. Spread that shit around on the numbers. Don't go for that even/odd, black/red shit. Stick mostly to the numbers in the middle third of the board. You'll kick ass.
yep - I'll second that. My only gambling 'strategy' has been to hit the 13-24 section on the roulette. It's unbelievable the amount of times it seems to come up.
There have also been many times when I've had a number like 14 or 17 covered several ways. Then it's hit that number on consecutive spins. Have you had that happen?
Also the OP, if you decide to play roulette, don't forget to cover the zero on occasion. As soon as you forget about it, it's going to hit and kick your ass.
d'Alembert System for roulette. stay away from the interior. its for suckers.
play craps at treasure island and drink a shit load of free cocktails while you play cheap craps all night long.
sports book at the bellagio