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#1

In a message dated 1/8/2006 8:04:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
BANDSTAND54@AOL.COM writes:
tried to rationalize the "long term" theory and how it will even out by
years end but it took a while to get back to my abnormal self.
I am new to this group, so I do not know how many people believe in the "long
Term" Theory. It has always worked for me based on the annual accounting. I
never count perks, shoping on the casino's money, nor do I deduct cost of
driving to Vegas, eating etc. (I would if I did not enjoy the vacation as separate
from the gambling.) I have gone over my budget per day only once, and for the
most part I am even at the end of the year or over. Last year, for the first
time, I was down five hundred dollars, but up until that year I had three
years with over a thousand. This is not good money to a gambler--but generally
speak I use my gambling profits for shopping, buying relatives rooms, shows,
meals for others, etc. So it is actually a greater profit.

Grumpy, I do not know your budget, but listen to your instinct when you feel
you are not hot--stop and play later if possible.

Sorry I got so windy here!!

China

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#2

I have really enjoyed the "American Casino" shows that take place at GVR. I am planning a trip to LV next month and staying on the strip without a car. However, I will be with someone who is playing golf in Henderson one day. I would like to spend the day at GVR while they play golf. Is there enough good VP there to make an interesting day? How long is the drive from center strip? Any other advice would be appreciated.

Dick

#3

You should be able to find plenty of vp. They have some full pay. Plenty of progressives. In front of the Feast buffet there is a fullpay double double bonus quarter progressive. You can also play 50 cents and dollars on these machines. Nice place, be sure to walk all over and also check out the pool area with the outside beds. Very nice place. You should enjoy it.

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----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Kalagher" <rkalagher@cox.net>
Subject: [vpFREE] Green Valley Ranch?

I have really enjoyed the "American Casino" shows that take place at GVR. I
am planning a trip to LV next month and staying on the strip without a car.
However, I will be with someone who is playing golf in Henderson one day. I
would like to spend the day at GVR while they play golf. Is there enough
good VP there to make an interesting day? How long is the drive from center
strip? Any other advice would be appreciated.

Dick

#4

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Dick Kalagher" <rkalagher@c...>

GVR has plenty of full pay VP. It is about a 15-20 minute drive

depending on traffic. You take I-15 south to 215 East and then exit
on Green Valley Blvd.

They also have a shuttle that goes to and from Mandalay Bay. You
can check their website for the times.

There are not many people left from the American Casino show. The
list of departees include Wayne Shadd, Ninya, Brett, Dawn and Matt
Sacca. The only prominent one left is Dave D.

Chuck

I have really enjoyed the "American Casino" shows that take place

at GVR. I

am planning a trip to LV next month and staying on the strip

without a car.

However, I will be with someone who is playing golf in Henderson

one day. I

would like to spend the day at GVR while they play golf. Is there

enough

good VP there to make an interesting day? How long is the drive

from center

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strip? Any other advice would be appreciated.

Dick

#5

.When did Ninya leave, saw her there when we stayed on Oct 24?

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There are not many people left from the American Casino show. The list of departees include Wayne Shadd, Ninya, Brett, Dawn and Matt Sacca. The only prominent one left is Dave D.

Chuck

#6

I was there for a few days in late December and was told that she left
shortly before that. My host, and others, implied that she did not
leave on her own accord.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "dlf89" <dlf89@p...> wrote:

.When did Ninya leave, saw her there when we stayed on Oct 24?

> There are not many people left from the American Casino show. The
> list of departees include Wayne Shadd, Ninya, Brett, Dawn and Matt
> Sacca. The only prominent one left is Dave D.
>
> Chuck
>
>
>

#7

Ninya left??? I had heard she got married, but when
  did she leave??? No wonder, they work those people
  to death. . . . . . Jean Haka

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Dick Kalagher" <rkalagher@c...>
GVR has plenty of full pay VP. on Green Valley Blvd.There are not many people left from the American Casino show. The
list of departees include Wayne Shadd, Ninya, Brett, Dawn and Matt Sacca. The only prominent one left is Dave D.

Chuck

I have really enjoyed the "American Casino" shows that take place

at GVR. I

am planning a trip to LV next month and staying on the strip

without a car.

However, I will be with someone who is playing golf in Henderson

one day. I

would like to spend the day at GVR while they play golf. Is there

enough

good VP there to make an interesting day? How long is the drive

from center

strip? Any other advice would be appreciated.

Dick

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#8

Ya, when did she leave? She was there in late September when we
visited. Anyone know where they all went (esp. the Marketing guys) ?

-Ed

Ninya left??? I had heard she got married, but when
  did she leave??? No wonder, they work those people
  to death. . . . . . Jean Haka

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Dick Kalagher" <rkalagher@c...>
GVR has plenty of full pay VP. on Green Valley Blvd.There are not

many people left from the American Casino show. The

list of departees include Wayne Shadd, Ninya, Brett, Dawn and Matt

Sacca. The only prominent one left is Dave D.

Chuck

> I have really enjoyed the "American Casino" shows that take place
at GVR. I
> am planning a trip to LV next month and staying on the strip
without a car.
> However, I will be with someone who is playing golf in Henderson
one day. I
> would like to spend the day at GVR while they play golf. Is

there

enough
> good VP there to make an interesting day? How long is the drive
from center
> strip? Any other advice would be appreciated.
>
> Dick
>

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#9

Ya, when did she leave? She was there in late September when we
visited. Anyone know where they all went (esp. the Marketing

guys) ?

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "boling_ed" <ebspam@c...> wrote:

-Ed

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Wayne Shadd left several months ago and works as the Promotions
Director for the city of Henderson. More money and a ten hour, four
day work week.
Dawn Laguardia left and is working out of state.
Joe the Executive Chef got "walked out"
Brett resigned in December after Ninya was "terminated".
Matt Sacca was demoted to Slot Host.
All of this info was gathered from "floor personnel" and I know none
of it to be 100% fact.

#10

I found Wayne Shadd on the following web page for the city of
Henderson, Nevada:

http://www.visithenderson.com/meetings/contacts/

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staninnv wrote:

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Wayne Shadd left several months ago and works as the Promotions
Director for the city of Henderson. More money and a ten hour, four
day work week.

#11

When I stayed there 4 months ago, I ran into Joe Hasson in the hallway
in the new tower.

I said something stupid like, "... Hi Joe, I guess you really do work
here".

His reply was, "We're not actors, that's for sure".

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "staninnv" <arnot@c...> wrote:

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "boling_ed" <ebspam@c...> wrote:
>
> Ya, when did she leave? She was there in late September when we
> visited. Anyone know where they all went (esp. the Marketing
guys) ?
>
> -Ed

Wayne Shadd left several months ago and works as the Promotions
Director for the city of Henderson. More money and a ten hour, four
day work week.
Dawn Laguardia left and is working out of state.
Joe the Executive Chef got "walked out"
Brett resigned in December after Ninya was "terminated".
Matt Sacca was demoted to Slot Host.
All of this info was gathered from "floor personnel" and I know none
of it to be 100% fact.

#12

>
> Ya, when did she leave? She was there in late September when we
> visited. Anyone know where they all went (esp. the Marketing
guys) ?
>
> -Ed

Wayne Shadd left several months ago and works as the Promotions
Director for the city of Henderson. More money and a ten hour, four
day work week.
Dawn Laguardia left and is working out of state.
Joe the Executive Chef got "walked out"
Brett resigned in December after Ninya was "terminated".
Matt Sacca was demoted to Slot Host.
All of this info was gathered from "floor personnel" and I know

none

of it to be 100% fact.

Thanks for the details. Very interesting and I wonder what the
various terminations, etc.. were because of (I know we will never
really know though). If I had to guess it looks like their plan to
bring in high rollers, etc. went fizzle given all the loss of the
marketing/player development guys.

I guess we will also not have any more American Casino shows after
the current season(which I think already ended ??).
-Ed

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "staninnv" <arnot@c...> wrote:

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "boling_ed" <ebspam@c...> wrote:

#13

Matt Sacca is and will be at Red Rock. As of 2 weeks ago.

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----- Original Message ----- From: "boling_ed" <ebspam@comcast.net>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:50 AM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Green Valley Ranch--Ninya?

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "staninnv" <arnot@c...> wrote:

--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "boling_ed" <ebspam@c...> wrote:
>
> Ya, when did she leave? She was there in late September when we > visited. Anyone know where they all went (esp. the Marketing guys) ?
> > -Ed

Wayne Shadd left several months ago and works as the Promotions Director for the city of Henderson. More money and a ten hour, four day work week. Dawn Laguardia left and is working out of state.
Joe the Executive Chef got "walked out"
Brett resigned in December after Ninya was "terminated".
Matt Sacca was demoted to Slot Host.
All of this info was gathered from "floor personnel" and I know

none

of it to be 100% fact.

Thanks for the details. Very interesting and I wonder what the various terminations, etc.. were because of (I know we will never really know though). If I had to guess it looks like their plan to bring in high rollers, etc. went fizzle given all the loss of the marketing/player development guys.

I guess we will also not have any more American Casino shows after the current season(which I think already ended ??).
-Ed

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Happy to hear. He's a good guy. He's come a long way in this business.
Not bad for a bartender from Philly.

Now if Matt would help put in better stuff like he said he would at GVR...

I believe Red Rock will be a success. Summerlin is different than
Henderson, it's a more mature crowd*. They also have to compete with
Rampart and Suncoast. In short, the pool and nightclub action may not
be like HRC/Palms or Whiskey Beach or Rain, but the gaming may be more
on par with Texas and Sunset than GVR.

*it was a Red Letter Day for the seniors yesterday. As the price of
mailing a letter went up, people were fighting for parking spaces at
the Summerline PO so they could get their horde of 2c stamps.

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Ron T." <ront2@s...> wrote:

Matt Sacca is and will be at Red Rock. As of 2 weeks ago.

#15

The plan to bring in the high rollers went fizzle? Haven't were heard
this story before? How about those two whiz kids downtown at the GN
that thought the high rollers would make them even richer? Ha, they
couldn't pull that off, but instead made another wad of cash by selling
out. They may not have known how to run a casino, but they still know
how to make money.

Memo to self: If I decided to buy a casino, do not try to bring in the
high rollers. Also, if I decide to do this, be sure not to make a TV
series about the whole thing.

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Thanks for the details. Very interesting and I wonder what the
various terminations, etc.. were because of (I know we will never
really know though). If I had to guess it looks like their plan to
bring in high rollers, etc. went fizzle given all the loss of the
marketing/player development guys.

I guess we will also not have any more American Casino shows after
the current season(which I think already ended ??).
-Ed

#16

I was there over Thanksgiving , asked for her, and was told "she was on vacation".

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----- Original Message ----- From: "dlf89" <dlf89@prodigy.net>
To: <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [vpFREE] Re: Green Valley Ranch?

.When did Ninya leave, saw her there when we stayed on Oct 24?