nuevo nino on the block...

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gehrig

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subject to gaming approval, the closed castaways (*not* the real original castaways), will be reopened as a latino themed joint. the proposed owners now operate the longhorn and bighorn joints in las vegas (and one or two elsewhere). leastwise, those 'horn games are arguably near the best in town, vis a vis player disadvantage.

since at least the bighorn targets residents in a "blighted" neighborhood, could be that the new "joya" might similarly attract those residents north and east of the present location. a cool move by local law enforcement might be to eyeball the grand opening attendees for open warrants, "undocumented" immigrants, welfare abusers, delinquent child support fathers, gang bangers. i recall a move back east where the police announced a lottery drawing for free superbowl tickets. the advertised list of "winners" consisted of criminals with open warrants. many showed up at the stadium to collect their "prize".. a free shuttle to the crowbar motel.

if the new owners include their coffee shop menus from their present joints, the fremont street environs will be the nevada, *giant hamburger* mecca. other than that served at the laughing jackalope (double=40 ounce) across from mandalay, the "monster burger" from the longhorn, and the newly announced "barrick burgers" at the plaza and western, will be top trough. burp.
 
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gehrig

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class ?

what i liked about the original castaways was that they tolerated/ignored/welcomed card counters. leastwise the bunch that i hung around with. then, we were red chip players and never got even a raised eyebrow. a couple of the dealers would count along with you, aloud. i recall one christmas eve where i was the only player in the joint.

another long lost, strip joint was the 'slipper. both of these joints were favorites for off shift dealers/casino employees. remember that '57 t-bird/slot prize next to the front door ? after years of dust and dirt, they finally, at least partially enclosed it in a plastic corral. they never did pump up the flat tire.

the more recent castaways/showboat owes me nothing, though i never played there much since there were too many better joints nearby.
 
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rocky

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Good Ole Days

Your mention of the original Castaways and Silver Slipper failed to give credit to the man that was responsible...the legendary Bill Friedman...great gaming guy, damm fine author(Casino Management/Designing Casino's to Dominate the Competition) and respected educator at UNLV. Funny thing...knew a guy that worked at both places and ended up closing both of them. I swore that I would never work at any joint he worked at...talk about a jinx. I hope they do make a go of the Showboat/Castaways location. That area needs some type of economic stimulus. Previously, the VSS partnership tried hard but they were the guys who run Gary Primm's stores out at Stateline. Lots of difference when you're the only game for 40 miles...good guys just could not get on the right track. Discount food, cheap booze, limits to match your customer bankroll...gee, didn't a guy by the name of Binion think of that 50 years ago? You don't need a degree to run a joint, just some smarts.
 
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gehrig

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let's see what the lad with the 6th grade....

education can do with his new gaming ticket. even w/o uncle jed's trump, could be that his cyphering might outperform the mba's in town.
 
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