Vegas: Gambling 101 - Part I

First time? Start here. Read "The Primer" and follow the link at the end. Chronological order makes more sense for the stories.

What's a Vegas trip without a lil gambling? We definitely go there for the opportunity to cry victory in the middle of the casino and this year's trip among the friends was no exception. As I mentioned before, I wasn't packing as much cash as I usually do, about half as much, hence hanging out by the pool. It matters not, you can only hope to contain the dragon. With that said, this is another two part series. Next one will be on Monday.

This will be a two day tale of triumph. Friday night I stayed away from the tables for the most part. Mostly due to the fact that I had a whole lotta sake in me and I don't like to gamble drunk. I know, I know.. everyone says that gambling drunk is the best cuz you are numb to losing and winning while drunk is insane.. I'll just take your word for it. When I get wealthy enuff to not care at all when I lose I'll do it, till then I at least want to make a memory.

So we get back to the casino from Nobu and fools are hittin the tables. I am in the background bullshittin with a few other guys. A fellow Angry Timer, Setty, was getting his ass handed to him on the blackjack tables. He comes off the tables pretty pissed off. So using my superior intellect I offered him some sage advice:

"You gotta play something that you hate, you know, switch it up a bit."

Setty throws my advice to the wind. That's usually a fatal mistake. Luckily he is my friend.

"What's the game you hate worst of all?"

"Roulette," he answers.

"Go play roulette!!"

Again, ignored. Thankfully another Angry Timer, Daeth, was listening in on our conversation. He strolls up to Setty and begs him but one request, "Setty, give me a number between 1 and 36."

Without hesitation Setty answers, "21."

Daeth turns his back on the conversation and makes his way to the roulette table some 20 feet away. He places down a $20 bill, cash bet. I stood back with another Angry Timer, Gatsu, with a smug look smacked on my face knowing exactly what was going to unfold. The group of friends is at least 20 deep. Everyone starts to buzz not knowing what all is going on. The wheel starts and the number is but seconds away from being decided.

You know the outcome. I am not even going to glorify the fact that when I am right I am right. There's no point. Just take one thing away from you.. when Northe offers you any type of advice, just listen and comply. Simple as that. Listen.. and comply. Its Friday sirs, get 'em in.