Vegas - My Video Poker Triumph

[Disclaimer] - Super old news, but I just haven't found the time (and motivation) to post anything until today.

I dunno what it is about Vegas...
Well I guess I do know. Liquor, gambling, silicone, clubbing, buffets... The finer things in life =P

My Video Poker Vegas story begins with my gf and I ready to hit up the club, Tryst.
All pimped out as we enter the Wynn, I'm looking around for something to pass the time while we wait for some friends to arrive.
Then, the Video Poker machine catches my attention.
This should give me the 2 minutes of enjoyment that I need before they arrive.
After inserting money, 20 credits appear on the screen.
Time to get down to business.

My friends watch intently as I go on a big run.
Obviously it's a little fixed, but I'm using all my odds knowledge to my advantage.
"It's simple math," I say as I decide to try for 2 chances of Jacks or Better instead of the 2 outer for a low 3 of a kind.

All of a sudden, the hand hits me...
3 of a kind Jacks in the hole.
Obviously I'll keep the 3 of you.
Blam! Another Jack comes! I've hit my 1 outer for the win.
The wonderful midi sounds floods my ears as it double my credits.

I cash out, with a big grin on my face, ready to hit a club with double my Video Poker riches.


It definitely sounds great when I put it that way...
Here's the full story...


Hmmm there must be something cheap I can do to pass the time...
Then I see it.
Oooo, they actually have $0.05 Video Poker at the Wynn?! I was happily surprised. I can afford that. That'll give my 20 credits on my dollar! What value! =)

I go into my pocket to fish out a dollar.
Oh crap, I only have $20's on me.
I turn to my friend, and say, "Can you spot me a dollar? I'll even pay you back if I lose..."
Obviously he doesn't care about the dollar as he hands it to me.

The 4 of a kind was still true...
But I felt like such a noob walking over the cash-out machine, putting in my ticket, and waiting intently while it reads, "Paying out $2.00."
It was definitely perfect timing to have a guy watching behind me as I collect my huge winnings!
I look at the man, and muster a, "Yes, I can finally retire!" He smiles... and I take my $2 and walk away.

Obviously many people in the world disagree, but it's the thrill of the competition that gets me going, not the amount of money on the line.

After getting a text from the friends saying that she'll be a little late, I play a little more.
My friend and I are both playing now, cause I was able to give him back his dollar, and I have a new dollar. =)
I end up upping my stack 50% in the second session before it's time to go, and my friend broke even.

So that night I could say I officially beat the Casino.
Of course it was only $1.50, and I spent much more than that at the club... Oh well... Was still fun.

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Favorite Vegas Games: Poker, then Blackjack, then Video Poker