So, I have asthma and one of my triggers is perfume...I should avoid this casino in a week? Thanks:)
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--- On Thu, 11/13/08, hamstockman <ab6pq@aol.com> wrote:
From: hamstockman <ab6pq@aol.com>
Subject: [vpFREE_Laughlin] Re: Changes on the River
To: vpFREE_Laughlin@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 5:53 PM
Hey Drew. I was in Laughlin this last weekend but didn't run into
you. I noticed a few things in town too, so I guess I can just tag
along on your report.
Did you notice the new perfume smell in the River Palms? I recognized
the odor immediately as the same fragrance from MontBleu at Lake
Tahoe (same owners). I got a $10 scratch off ticket and the cashier
was shocked to see such a "big" one.
I wanted to poke my head in the Regency. In September when I was
there I suspected they were struggling. Confirmed now.... The casino
and restaurant are closed.
Yes, the Pioneer had signs everywhere. Double time suspended-All
tournaments suspended-All promotions listed in the Round Up
suspended. But they are still open, and getting out the Christmas
decorations. Also it looks like some siding salesman signed a big
contract as they are putting it everywhere on the exterior.
"Even the usual crazy loud Saturday night at Aquarius was toned
down." I was there and making as much noise as possible. They had a
pretty good band playing Saturday night at the Splash.
I stayed at the CB again, and they gave me a suite, but no dining
card this time. I had that fancy multi jet shower, but I adjusted the
spray first before getting in. (inside joke)
I cashed in my Tampa Rays baseball ticket at the Riverside, but I did
not see the big "Don". I have never spotted Elvis either.
I had terrible luck on this trip, but did witness a nice one while
watching football Sunday afternoon at the sportsbar at the EW. A guy
hit the quarter progressive royal for $1300+, and while waiting for
the payoff crew to bring his money, his wife hit another one for
$1202.
--- In vpFREE_Laughlin@ yahoogroups. com, "Drew Sterling"
<vpdeuces@.. .> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I was in Laughlin last weekend for the Aquarius Crazy 4 Poker
tournament and found the following minor changes:
The Spin Poker Deluxe machines at RP have moved from Winner's Wharf
upstairs to the area between the player's club and Subway. They
are
sandwiched by short pay 100-plays on either side. I guess they
aren't always short--I saw a guy get a W-2g for catching three
royals at 100-play dimes from 4RF.
It was taking a full $30 coin in for one point at GN on the $.05
Loose Deuces. I put on two points. I hope I can handle all the
offers they will no doubt be sending me.
The 2 $.25 10-play JoB slant tops at Aquarius are no longer between
the cashier and the sports book but are now in the center of the
casino between the front desk and the optimum bank. They were
locked up all weekend by the same couple and out of service when
they weren't there. Was that you??? Anyone??
Pioneer Double Time jackpots are also suspended. I never really
understood how they worked, but there are signs all over the
place.
I did use up my old comps by getting a comp slip. Didn't play
there. Now I'll have a reason for not getting my Round-Up.
Had my first ever Don Laughlin sighting in the Riverside Keno
lounge
area late one night.
Didn't win the tournament but it really was a lot of fun. Aquarius
does good tournaments. Even the banquet dinner was tasty.
Renovated rooms are nice, too. People were saying the buffet has
improved but I wasn't daring enough to try it.
River walk was deader than I've ever seen it. Even the usual crazy
loud Saturday night at Aquarius was toned down. I've been to
Laughlin at this time of year before and have never seen it this
quiet.
Good luck, everybody!
Drew
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