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Baccarat musings...

4 commentsPublished Tuesday, June 26, 2007 by baccarat_guy.

Since it is my birthday, figured I'd talk about one of my favorite topics ---- BACCARAT.

gotta love James Bond at the Baccarat Table. Of course, he is playing some bizarre form of Baccarat, which is not quite Chemin de Fer and not American Baccarat. Of course, Bond now plays Hold-em poker --- if you recall, I bitched about this when Casino Royale first hit the theaters. And, I continue to bitch about it (how consistent).

I really wish I was around for the cash Baccarat days in Vegas. Unfortunately, our silly government put a bit of pressure on Vegas to convert "cash-only" Baccarat to "chips" Baccarat in the early 70's. Something about folks who launder money and like to play a bit of Baccarat.

Baccarat was such a posh game when you just played with cash. I still enjoy cash-play Baccarat in Vegas --- though, it was a whole different animal when everyone at the table was playing with cash. On the right, you can see Sinatra dealing a Baccarat game in the 1960's. Unfortunately, Atlantic City requires that cash be converted to chips --- so, alas, you can't leave all types of bills in play on a Big Baccarat table in AC.

Above is a pic of one of my final days at the Stardust, playing for cash and dealing the cards at the Big Baccarat Table.

If anyone is in AC, I am trying to get a group together for some Baccarat play on July 5th. According to a recent New York Times Article and due to the popularity of Baccarat with Asian gamblers; we seem to be having a bit of investment by the casino properties in Baccarat (and other "Asian-popular" games).

"At the start of 2006, Harrah’s opened a gambling and dining area inspired by the Ming- and Song-dynasty architectural elements at the Showboat in Atlantic City, in what Gary Loveman, its chief executive, described as “the country’s first authentic Asian gaming pit.”

"The company imported carved woods from China to house a dozen baccarat tables — the preferred game among many Asian players — and several more for pai gow poker, which is based on an ancient Chinese dominoes game."

"Over all, table game revenue at Showboat increased 35 percent last year, to $63 million, up from $46 million, and the casino more than doubled its business among Asian players. Table games include baccarat and pai gow but also craps, blackjack and roulette."

Was thinking, it might be about time to check out the new Baccarat pit at the Showboat. I really liked the new Asian Pit at Caesars AC -- but, the Big Baccarat table there is pure evil.

Labels: atlantic city, baccarat, caesars, harrah's, las vegas, showboat, sinatra

today is my birthday.... sigh....

1 commentsPublished by baccarat_guy.

Today is my birthday ! Without any further notice, I will officially take on the age of 31. From now on, I will remain this age.

Since nobody listened to my birthday request last year. I have a new one. If possible, one of these puppies would satisfy my current birthday wish list (along with a nice bottle of Chianti).

If anyone needs a bit of advice on how to procure such a lovely ROYAL --
Please see quiet lion.

Not much else to report, though, I think I deserve a really big stuffed lobst'a tonight. And, stuffed lobst'a I shall have !

Labels: birthday, lobster, royal, video poker

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