WoW, What a sportsbook

I am still stuck in Ely, Nevada for one more day. I decide that tonight I might go over to the sportsbook and watch a few games. Now this is Ely, so I wasn't expecting to have a skybox like they have at MGM Grand. Instead I found that their sportsbook is a little small. Yes, this is the sportsbook:

Did I mention this is the only sportsbook in Ely, Nevada.




Today I visited the most colorfull casino in Ely:

Yes, that is the famous Jailhouse casino. I decided to play a little video poker at the bar. I start by playing a Deuces wild game at $.25 so I could get a free beer. Now at the Jailhouse casino bar they don't seem to have a bartender. At first I thought maybe it was closed, but no, eventually "the" casino employee came over and gave me a beer. That beer ended up costing a hundred dollars so I do what any brilliant gambler does while playing terrible video poker games. I lose $200 more playing a bad $1 Deuces Bonus game. Once again it is not the $300 loss that bothers me. I just am having a real bad streak now where I can't hit a hand better that 4 of a kind on Deuces. I believe I am now the number one high roller at the Jailhouse casino.

Today: -$300
Year to date: -$12,210

A very light gambling day

Yesterday was a light gambling day for me. I bet $220 on Seattle and $120 on Pittsburgh +3 (-120). So for my football bets I won both for a $300 profit.

I watched the ball games at Putter's. I played $80 on video blackjack and cashed $220 after about 15 minutes of play.

Today the only football game I have bet is Tulsa -5.5 for $220. They are currently up 21-0 so it looks good so far. I haven't pulled the trigger yet but I think I will be betting Ohio State in tomorrows game. I just need to decide if I want to bet the side or moneyline. I am leaning to moneyline.

Played a little video blackjack today at Putter's. Put in $20 cashed out $50. Put in $20 cashed out $40. Put in $20 lost. Put in $20 lost. Put in $100 lost. Put in $100 cashed $320.

Won $130 total today on video blackjack.

Year to date: -$12,010

January 1st, 2008

Today I begin documenting my wagers for 2008. I will try and record my wins, losses, and any highlights from my gambling.

My first wagers for 2008 are four sports wagers I made on the above football games. I fought the New Year's Eve crowds at Green Vally Ranch casino (http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/) and purchased these four tickets for $110 each. Being a Big Ten fan I have chosen to bet on Michigan and Illinois while betting against Wisconsin. The Hawaii bet is probably a bad bet considering Hawaii was getting 11.5 points a few weeks ago.

Later today I will probably go to Putter's Bar and Grill to watch the Rose Bowl and take a shot at their $1 Double Double Bonus Poker progressive that starts at $10,000. I will update my results tomorrow.

The Adventure Begins

On January 1st, 2008 I will begin posting my Las Vegas gambling diary. I have lived in Las Vegas for the past seventeen years and it is not unusual for me to gamble everyday. Some days I will gamble as little as $20 while having my morning coffee, other days I will run as much as $50,000 through a slot machine.

Look for my adventures beginning January 1st.


My Disclaimer:

Gambling is just a hobby for me. I do not proclaim to be a professional gambler, just a knowledgeable gambler. With all of the gambling I have done in my lifetime, I do not believe that gambling has ever negatively impacted the financial well being of me or my family.

Gambling can be detrimental to some people and they should seek help if gambling is negatively affecting their lives. Call (213) 386-8789 or visit http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ if you think you need help.