Next month, I will be travelling to Las Vegas. For the very first time in my life. I have a whole bunch of Vegas-newbie questions. I’d like to ask you for your help.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Feb 27, 2013 -
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I'm going to a casino in a few days, and I want to play blackjack. However, I've never played any of the card games at a casino, and I'm pretty ignorant about the strategy to use for blackjack, as well as any etiquette I need to be aware of.
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posted by DMan
on Dec 16, 2012 -
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How would one (legally) take advantage of the change in odds of a given NFL team to win the Super Bowl?
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posted by glenngulia
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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Math/probability not sports: I am not a gambler, but I am trying out a method of betting on sports with some initial success. At what point can I use the numbers to confidently assume that this is down to the system rather than luck?
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posted by cincinnatus c
on Sep 19, 2012 -
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Going out to the race track today at Lonestar Park in Grand Prarie, Texas. Problem: I've never been to a horse race before. I don't even know how they work. I would like to place one or two bets, but I don't know anything about the competitors. Any suggestions for a first timer in general? Futhermore, (if you are familiar with today's race), which horse would be a safe bet?
posted by Krazor
on Jul 4, 2012 -
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Where can one play good online poker with real players (or a program w/*really* good AI with weaknesses and styles)? Not for cash - just for practice. Ipad app or website fine. *Not* just Texas Hold'em/7 card stud, but finishing off the
HORSE class and beyond (Hi/Lo Omaha, Hi/Lo 7 card stud, Razz). Don't want scummy spyware or to have to give credit card info.
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posted by lalochezia
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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I'm going to Macau and I'd like to see a few casinos and gamble a bit, but I'm also a poor student. What are the best games for me to play to get the most time and fun for my money, or to have the best odds of winning (impossible, I know)?
posted by reductiondesign
on Mar 28, 2012 -
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Odds on the street: I think that my neighbor has a gambling problem. What should I do to protect myself and those around me?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2012 -
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Math/sports question! I entered a "Square pool" (purely theoretical money at stake :) ), for the NCAA basketball tournament. I am curious if there are better numbers to have, and why that would be the case. More information inside.
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posted by JoeGoblin
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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Sports betting in the USA, specifically March Madness, is it legal?
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posted by Talez
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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So I completely understand that prices of stocks, like anything in a market, arise from supply and demand. But at the end of the day, why does demand for a stock increase when a company's earnings increase? How does holding the stock of a company whose earnings have increased since purchase benefit a stockholder? It can't
purely be that I care about earnings because I know everyone else cares about earnings because they know everyone else cares about earnings... can it? What is the ultimate source of this caring about earnings? If dividends were more common, I could understand all this as a jockeying for a good deal on a dividend. But as it is, it sounds no different than betting on a never-ending horse race with earnings arbitrarily picked as the indicator of which horse is in the lead.
posted by the jam
on Feb 26, 2012 -
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Help me figure out how much the average casino gambler (anywhere) spends/loses per hour.
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posted by Partario
on Feb 11, 2012 -
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What are some unconventional things to do in Vegas? I've done just about everything obvious. Halloween activities could be especially fun.
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posted by JJkiss
on Oct 5, 2011 -
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TaxFilter: Received a 1099-MISC after filing, but I reported the income on 1040 Line 21. Do I need to amend?
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posted by jeversol
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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Tomorrow,
Zenyatta will attempt to win her 20th and final race at Churchill Downs. I am not a gambler, but would like to place some bets to make watching the race more fun. Of course, I wouldn't mind winning some money, too. I'm hoping someone here can give me some strategy tips based on
these odds. A friend has suggested placing 12 exacta bets on Zenyatta to win and each of the others to place. The assumption I'm making is that she will indeed win.
posted by Shike
on Nov 5, 2010 -
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Hooookay. So I've been asked to play in a charity poker tournament. I'm fierce at craps and was a pool shark in my past life so it appeals to me, but I've just never had a weekly poker game or anything... truth is I haven't played poker in years.
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posted by miss lynnster
on Oct 18, 2010 -
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10 years late to the party filter. I want to play online poker for money (not that much to start out with). I'm confused, though, by what's legal and by which online sites actually offer the ability to gamble. I am in the United States. What's a good site that will allow me to play very small bets as I get started with online poker?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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I'm currently staying in Las Vegas and it seems silly not to have a go at playing some roulette and maybe some blackjack. The GF would like to try playing some slots. Where can we go on the mid-strip which is suitably classy but at the same time has low limits?
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posted by mr_silver
on Sep 8, 2010 -
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How can I find out which entity sold (at least) my name and address to the sleazebags at Betus.com when the latter company is unresponsive and apparently staffed by the proverbial 100 monkeys with typewriters?
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posted by Inspector.Gadget
on Sep 7, 2010 -
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How does one guess sports betting odds, or determine at what point to place a bet on a sporting event?
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posted by reenum
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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In a few months, I'm heading to Las Vegas for a conference. I am absolutely not a gambler, but figure I'll spend an hour or two checking out some of the gaudiest casinos and maybe playing some slots. But, for some reason, I also have an urge to try playing blackjack. My question is twofold: 1. What can I expect from the blackjack-playing experience? I've only played slots before and have never interacted with anyone at a casino. How can I keep from looking like an idiot? 2. Any recommended resources for basic blackjack strategy?
posted by laze
on Mar 23, 2010 -
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A character in my story needs to hide gambling winnings from the IRS - what are some simple, non-James-Bondian ways he can hide his winnings?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2010 -
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On a single round of betting at a casino what is the best odds? (One that doesn't require skill such as BJ or Poker. Something where I can just walk up and put a chip(s) somewhere like Roulette or Craps.)
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posted by who else
on Aug 22, 2009 -
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As a Canadian, how do I recover gambling tax withholding from winnings at Las Vegas casinos?
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posted by albertagirl
on Aug 5, 2009 -
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i've been recruited to help set the stakes for a friendly wager on the ole miss / alabama game in october. while money can be involved, the bet should be more centered around humiliation of some sort. any ideas for an entertaining bet between an already-tough-to-embarrass male and female friend?
posted by ames
on Aug 4, 2009 -
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My 7 year old son has developed a passion for money. He enjoys collecting unusual coins and bills, spotting bargains at the grocery, playing 'store' and (yikes) making bets for cash. His favorite character is Mr. Crabs. Finance is not my specialty *snort* so any suggestions for age appropriate sites/activities that revolve around the wise use of filthy lucre will be appreciated.
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posted by maryh
on Jul 21, 2009 -
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Theoretically, what would be the best way to game the ESPN 'Streak for the Cash' game? (Note: I do not actually want to do this)
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posted by rooftop secrets
on Feb 19, 2009 -
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What party games do you like to play during the superbowl? We're throwing a party, and I'm trying to hedge against a blowout.
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posted by jenkinsEar
on Jan 30, 2009 -
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Do I have to show up in person at a casino sportsbook to redeem a winning futures bet?
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posted by mbd1mbd1
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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What are the chances, in blackjack, that I will start with 15, and the dealer will be showing a 10 (or face card worth 10)?
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posted by gummo
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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Does the fact that the betting markets still give Hillary Clinton a
1 in 55 chance of being President in 2008, mean that that is a reasonable estimate of the chance that Obama is assassinated before the election? What else could justify those odds now?
posted by zaebiz
on Sep 1, 2008 -
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Gambling and the IRS: I've been honing my poker skills and I think I'm ready to take my game to the next level: professionally. If I begin making gains at both casinos and online, what is my duty in terms of declarations and bookkeeping while filing my taxes?
posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Aug 5, 2008 -
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Is cancelling my health insurance and investing the money instead a good bet, or a foolhardy risk? I'm young, in good health, and have no chronic health conditions.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2008 -
47 answers
I would like others to explain to me why some non-Christian people abstain from certain “sinful” activities…and how to interact with them.
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posted by sixcolors
on Jul 24, 2008 -
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