Why are we all so glum?

[gofaster87]

So I understand this, everybody that thinks the machines dont play like they did years back, thinks the machines are rigged. That would be the only explanation. That's the way I'm reading it. I only can speak for myself but I still go on quad/royal streaks and dead periods all the time, no different than before. There are casinos that seem to be worse than others but everything seems to average out in the end.

[Tedlark]

I don't think the machines are rigged.

Give me a minute; the chinstrap on my aluminum foil hat was too tight.

Now what was I saying? Oh yeah, I don't think the machines are rigged.

[chattycattty]

So I understand this, everybody that thinks the machines dont play like they did years back, thinks the machines are rigged. That would be the only explanation. That's the way I'm reading it. I only can speak for myself but I still go on quad/royal streaks and dead periods all the time, no different than before. There are casinos that seem to be worse than others but everything seems to average out in the end. I agree. If you dwell on the dead periods you will have more dead periods.

[DaBurglar]

Atlantic City is paying the price for constantly tightening paytables and slots .... this is beyond dispute.All the people who complain that it was the competition in other states that "stole" AC's business and is the reason AC is now dying are totally myopic.......under their logic,  AC is supposed to just assume all the business they ever had would remain theirs, and that new casinos opening in neighboring states were not supposed to "touch" their existing customers but instead find their own business........argghhh!What AC never grasped (due to laziness and arrogance) is that the other casinos ALSO had to compete with AC, and that AC (given its position and advantage of having been there FIRST and longest) SHOULD have had a easier time at least RETAINING a large chunk of its business, certainly enough to prevent the wholescale MELTDOWN we are now seeing.It is ludicrous to think that, by tightening paytables and slots, and slashing service, that AC would retain its customer base in the face of tight competition.   it is NOW clearly obvious that AC should have been LOOSENING everything and giving players a real reason to play in AC instead of down the street.    I was advocating this 3-4 years ago and I have been proven correct beyond any shadow of a doubt.    One more thing:  Why is it that BORGATA is still able to THRIVE (not just survive) in the same market all the other casinos operate?    How is Borgata able to prevent its business from being "poached" by all these competing out of state casinos???     Why isnt anyone asking that question and why isnt the boardwalk casinos looking to see what Borgata is doing right?      It is so clear to me that Borgata always kep tits service level HIGH, and its Video Poker offerings are about the best AC has to offer...and I am sure Borgata is NOT setting its VP games down into the Slot levels of 80s percentile return.      But we all need to remember.....Borgata is run by a VEGAS company, whereas the other NJ casinos are run by (lol) "New Jersey" people.

[Tedlark]

   Oh yes Great DaBurglar; you were the only one here saying that Atlantic City casinos needed to loosen their slots. NOT...   Do you get more tired from patting yourself on the back or reading the Las Vegas Journal Review online?

[gofaster87]

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[DaBurglar]

   Oh yes Great DaBurglar; you were the only one here saying that Atlantic City casinos needed to loosen their slots. NOT...   Do you get more tired from patting yourself on the back or reading the Las Vegas Journal Review online? Who else.....ON THIS FORUM....has been saying that AC needs to loosen its slots/?   Seriously tedlark....show me the post.      The only thing I remember was everyone else griping about me saying how bad a shape AC was in.....and lo and behold!!!And what's this patting myself on the back complaint?   Here again, you are a HUGE hypocrite.    Did I not just read how YOU (of all people) said in another thread about your wanderings to cincinatti that you, TEDLARK "Would give the shirt off my back to a complete stranger?"     Yeah, and I "pat myself on the back"...... LOL   gotcha again mother goose

[chattycattty]

Atlantic City is paying the price for constantly tightening paytables and slots .... this is beyond dispute.All the people who complain that it was the competition in other states that "stole" AC's business and is the reason AC is now dying are totally myopic.......under their logic,  AC is supposed to just assume all the business they ever had would remain theirs, and that new casinos opening in neighboring states were not supposed to "touch" their existing customers but instead find their own business........argghhh!What AC never grasped (due to laziness and arrogance) is that the other casinos ALSO had to compete with AC, and that AC (given its position and advantage of having been there FIRST and longest) SHOULD have had a easier time at least RETAINING a large chunk of its business, certainly enough to prevent the wholescale MELTDOWN we are now seeing.It is ludicrous to think that, by tightening paytables and slots, and slashing service, that AC would retain its customer base in the face of tight competition.   it is NOW clearly obvious that AC should have been LOOSENING everything and giving players a real reason to play in AC instead of down the street.    I was advocating this 3-4 years ago and I have been proven correct beyond any shadow of a doubt.    One more thing:  Why is it that BORGATA is still able to THRIVE (not just survive) in the same market all the other casinos operate?    How is Borgata able to prevent its business from being "poached" by all these competing out of state casinos???     Why isnt anyone asking that question and why isnt the boardwalk casinos looking to see what Borgata is doing right?      It is so clear to me that Borgata always kep tits service level HIGH, and its Video Poker offerings are about the best AC has to offer...and I am sure Borgata is NOT setting its VP games down into the Slot levels of 80s percentile return.      But we all need to remember.....Borgata is run by a VEGAS company, whereas the other NJ casinos are run by (lol) "New Jersey" people.

Yawn, yawn, yawn, yawn, yawn. Give me a break.

[DaBurglar]

[QUOTE=DaBurglar] Atlantic City is paying the price for constantly tightening paytables and slots .... this is beyond dispute.All the people who complain that it was the competition in other states that "stole" AC's business and is the reason AC is now dying are totally myopic.......under their logic,  AC is supposed to just assume all the business they ever had would remain theirs, and that new casinos opening in neighboring states were not supposed to "touch" their existing customers but instead find their own business........argghhh!What AC never grasped (due to laziness and arrogance) is that the other casinos ALSO had to compete with AC, and that AC (given its position and advantage of having been there FIRST and longest) SHOULD have had a easier time at least RETAINING a large chunk of its business, certainly enough to prevent the wholescale MELTDOWN we are now seeing.It is ludicrous to think that, by tightening paytables and slots, and slashing service, that AC would retain its customer base in the face of tight competition.   it is NOW clearly obvious that AC should have been LOOSENING everything and giving players a real reason to play in AC instead of down the street.    I was advocating this 3-4 years ago and I have been proven correct beyond any shadow of a doubt.    One more thing:  Why is it that BORGATA is still able to THRIVE (not just survive) in the same market all the other casinos operate?    How is Borgata able to prevent its business from being "poached" by all these competing out of state casinos???     Why isnt anyone asking that question and why isnt the boardwalk casinos looking to see what Borgata is doing right?      It is so clear to me that Borgata always kep tits service level HIGH, and its Video Poker offerings are about the best AC has to offer...and I am sure Borgata is NOT setting its VP games down into the Slot levels of 80s percentile return.      But we all need to remember.....Borgata is run by a VEGAS company, whereas the other NJ casinos are run by (lol) "New Jersey" people.

Yawn, yawn, yawn, yawn, yawn. Give me a break.[/QUOTE]lmao   This is by far your best post yet, certainly the most clear and valid simply because it has no ambiguity.    See, your whole BS about "positive vibes" is a veil for passive aggressive behavior...I've known many people like you.    You spout all this nonsense about how life is "all about your mindset" and attitude, but as SOON as things do not go YOUR way, or someone annoys you or gets the better of you, out comes the contradictory behavior and hypocrisy.   You are possibly the most NEGATVIE person here and dont even realize it.  

[DaBurglar]

    Who else.....ON THIS FORUM....has been saying that AC needs to loosen its slots/?   Seriously tedlark....show me the post.      The only thing I remember was everyone else griping about me saying how bad a shape AC was in.....and lo and behold!!!And what's this patting myself on the back complaint?   Here again, you are a HUGE hypocrite.    Did I not just read how YOU (of all people) said in another thread about your wanderings to cincinatti that you, TEDLARK "Would give the shirt off my back to a complete stranger?"     Yeah, and I "pat myself on the back"...... LOL   gotcha again mother goose See....this has happened many times before.  I challenge this person to back up their claim, and POOF, its lost in the wind, hidden amongst the barrage of other garbage posts he makes to obscure what he is really all about.Still waiting on that list of lies too Tedlark.   The ONE SINGLE "thing" you cited was not a lie as I already demonstrated.  And even so, your original accusation implied MANY lies, so either way you got some homework to do.    Or you could just acknowledge the mistake and we'll move on to your next debacle.