> In a message dated 1/1/2005 1:40:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> jackessiebabe@y... writes:
>
> > 1. Look for an end seat, so people can only annoy you from ONE
> > direction.
> >
> > 2. Avoid a seat next to anyone who is smoking cigarettes and
not
> > inhaling, or smoking any kind of cigar. Be sure to eyeball the
coin
> > tray for tell-tale signs of impending smoking behavior.
> >
> > 3. Avoid plopping down near a gum cracker, a drunk, someone
> > desperately in need of a shower, or who is singing, humming,
> > swearing under their breath, or carrying on conversation with
> > themselves.
> >
> > 4. It is usually also prudent to avoid exteme button
bangers,
> > as they are frequently in a foul mood and may attempt to
influence
> > your machine negatively.
> >
>
> All great advice and all things I do as a matter of course.
(I've
been known
> to tell people not to talk to me because they confuse me while I
play). No
> luck with that last month, though. Guess I'll have to try some
incantations.
>
> Karen
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
There are 5 additional things I consider.
1. People who bang or shake the machine with their hands.
2. Machines that deal the cards far too slowly, with no way to
speed
it up short of paging a technician.
3. Machines that deal the cards lightning fast ... although this
has
become less of an issue recently. I'm sure many people actually
prefer this. I prefer it fairly fast, but not lightning fast
because
I think I make more errors.
4. Machines with the "double up" option activitated, although this
can sometimes be turned off by the player.
5. Machines that automatically "hold" cards for the player. I
find
this distracting. I don't like machines that make this decision
for
me.
Double-up options, as well as too slow & too
fast machines & auto-hold options can all be changed by a slot tech
(if you can find a friendly and experienced one), If not ask for
the tech's supervisor. Believe me, these options can be changed to
suit your style of play.
Machine shakers & pounders are a different story, however. Nothing
short of their removal from the premises, will do any good. They
can also decide to shake and pound on you, if you have a discussion
with them about this vile habit. This will surely get them evicted
from the casino, but can hazardous to your health.
Babe
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