It's only April and not even close to thinking about Winter Blogger events or the National Rodeo, but since I found this great deal, I thought I'd share.
At the MGM, this deal is $220 for a weekend December 11-12, 2009 and includes "all day passes" at the MGM Grand Buffet. This allows for a non-stop grubfest of food, at a buffet that's actually quite good.
I've been running hot and cold at the tables lately with nothing to note.
The other day, I was witness to a AA vs JJ $100 NL showdown pre-flop, that resulted in an Ace on the flop, then runner-runner J's for Aces full vs. quads, a $100k jackpot.
$100k jackpots aren't that unusual, and neither is a celebratory dance on a chair, as the bad beat guy did (heck, I'd be on the table stripping while doing karaoke if I won $60,000 in a bad beat).
What is unique is that the bad beat guy's day job is sitting on the 605 North Carson off ramp, holding a sign that says "homeless." I didn't believe this at first, until I talked to a bunch of people including the floor supervisor, who confirmed that on any given night 10-15 homeless people are wandering around, including the bad beat guy. Everyone I talked to also unanimously said, "Good for him."
Was I the only one thinking WTF?! I don't know his situation and don't really care, but anyone who sits on the side of the road for handouts and then uses that to play $100 no limit?? Then gets luckier than most of the poor saps in the joint to win $60k!
Good lord what has this world come to. I'm bitter for sure.
by grubette
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