Lesson to be learned at Hollywood Hard Rock
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 2:52 am
On the most recent episode of GWAE.
Mr. Dancer (the host) normally brings up news in the world of gambling to start off the show. Since legality of the casino seems to be a hot topic recently, I wanted to bring another subject up that can possibly realistically affect most individuals here.
Mr. Dancer has heard the following story from Robert Nersesian, one of the most prolific attourney in Las Vegas specializing in the field of gambling law.
Speical Note: Nersesian is also a 2014 inductee of the Blackjack Hall of Fame for his contributions towards helping card counters battle legal issues against certain casinos in court cases.
Quick Synopsis of the News Incident
* This happened at the Hollywood Hard Rock Seminole Casino, a destination that is well known by FP.
* A known high roller played $25 denomination Top Dollar reel slot. The person landed the Bonus Round where the machine gives random offers where a player accepts or rejects it up to 3 or 4 times.
* The high roller's friend, a woman was with him at the time of the bonus game triggered. For the sake of good luck purposes, the high roller insisted that the woman pushes the button to trigger the bonus round.
* A jackpot of $100,000 was hit. However the casino awarded the money to the woman rather than the high roller. The high roller of course fought and disputed against management on the prize winner, but did not succeed.
* The woman used the full security privilege of being escorted out of the casino with the money and from any danger from the high roller.
* The high roller consulted with the well known Nersesian about this situation. Nersesian deemed the high roller has a legitimate case, but is not qualified to represent him in a case in the state of Florida.
* The other attorneys in Florida are unwilling to legally battle against the Seminoles. Not sure what happened next ...
Moral of the story of how this applies to YOU as a video poker player
If you allow someone else to play with YOUR money, any jackpot triggered by the person who pressed the buttons will receive the payout.
If you are dealt 4 cards to the Royal Flush or 4 Aces with a non-kicker card for the 5th card. Do NOT allow anyone outside of your immediate family to push the DRAW button. Otherwise the jackpot can be theirs! No matter how superstitious you get, just push the button yourself!
If you want to listen to the story directly from Mr. Dancer's mouth, here is the podcast link:
Gambling with an Edge March 2 2017 Podcast starting at 4:25 mark and the subject stops at the 9:15 mark
I only question the credibility of the winning amount on Top Dollar of $100,000. Normally I believe the maximum offer is around 1000 credits for $25,000 on a $25 machine, though it can be combined with other bills that are far less. No way it goes that high.
Mr. Dancer (the host) normally brings up news in the world of gambling to start off the show. Since legality of the casino seems to be a hot topic recently, I wanted to bring another subject up that can possibly realistically affect most individuals here.
Mr. Dancer has heard the following story from Robert Nersesian, one of the most prolific attourney in Las Vegas specializing in the field of gambling law.
Speical Note: Nersesian is also a 2014 inductee of the Blackjack Hall of Fame for his contributions towards helping card counters battle legal issues against certain casinos in court cases.
Quick Synopsis of the News Incident
* This happened at the Hollywood Hard Rock Seminole Casino, a destination that is well known by FP.
* A known high roller played $25 denomination Top Dollar reel slot. The person landed the Bonus Round where the machine gives random offers where a player accepts or rejects it up to 3 or 4 times.
* The high roller's friend, a woman was with him at the time of the bonus game triggered. For the sake of good luck purposes, the high roller insisted that the woman pushes the button to trigger the bonus round.
* A jackpot of $100,000 was hit. However the casino awarded the money to the woman rather than the high roller. The high roller of course fought and disputed against management on the prize winner, but did not succeed.
* The woman used the full security privilege of being escorted out of the casino with the money and from any danger from the high roller.
* The high roller consulted with the well known Nersesian about this situation. Nersesian deemed the high roller has a legitimate case, but is not qualified to represent him in a case in the state of Florida.
* The other attorneys in Florida are unwilling to legally battle against the Seminoles. Not sure what happened next ...
Moral of the story of how this applies to YOU as a video poker player
If you allow someone else to play with YOUR money, any jackpot triggered by the person who pressed the buttons will receive the payout.
If you are dealt 4 cards to the Royal Flush or 4 Aces with a non-kicker card for the 5th card. Do NOT allow anyone outside of your immediate family to push the DRAW button. Otherwise the jackpot can be theirs! No matter how superstitious you get, just push the button yourself!
If you want to listen to the story directly from Mr. Dancer's mouth, here is the podcast link:
Gambling with an Edge March 2 2017 Podcast starting at 4:25 mark and the subject stops at the 9:15 mark
I only question the credibility of the winning amount on Top Dollar of $100,000. Normally I believe the maximum offer is around 1000 credits for $25,000 on a $25 machine, though it can be combined with other bills that are far less. No way it goes that high.