Daryl's Journal

What Happened Today?

Looking forward to a long day of successful gambling and walking. Started at the Riviera (Casino #27). Bought breakfast… Bacon omelet. Walked to the Frontier (Casino #28). Double Dolphins, penny machine ($5 in/$5 out), Tiki Torch, penny machine ($5 in/$0 out), Solstice Gold, penny machine ($5 in/$0 out), The Billionaires, penny machine ($5 in/$5 out), Tabasco, penny machine ($5 in/$0 out).

Walked to the Venetian. (Casino #29) Beautiful casino. Hot Toppings, nickel machine $20 in/$15 out).

Walked to the Club Royale (Casino #30). I received a new card. Barkin Bucks, penny machine ($5 in/$15 out) Wow! Wild Wilderness, penny machine ($20 in/$15 out), Little Piggies, penny machine $15 in/$10 out), Money Storm, penny machine ($10 in/$5 out), Men in Black, penny machine ($5 in/$0 out)

Walked thru Harrah’s (31) to Imperial Palace (32). Diamonds in the Rough, nickel machine ($3 in/$0 out), very busy, very loud with many people.

Walked to O’Shea’s (33). Wild Bear Salmon run, penny machine ($20 in/$15 out), Elvis/Triple Lucky, quarter machine ($15 in/$8 out). Money is disappearing fast!

Walked to the Flamingo (34). Triple Lucky, penny machine ($8 in/$0 out).

Walked thru the Barbary Coast (35).

Then I walked to Bally’s (36). Lucky Leo, nickel machine ($20 in/$15 out), Double Gold, quarter machine ($15 in/$10 out). Walked to Paris (37). Triple Diamond, nickel machine ($10 in/$5 out), Triple Lucky, nickel machine ($5 in/$0 out).

Next casino was the Alladin (38), did not play any slot machines. Stopped at the China Lantern for a buffet Chinese lunch.

Arrived at MGM (39). Rich Girls, nickel machine ($10 in/$0 out). Then I walked thru the Tropicana. (40). I received a free deck of playing cards. Played $20 for $50 and won a Polo shirt.

I walked across the street to the Excalibur (41) and rode the tram to Mandalay Bay (42). Huge place. Went to the Shark Reef which was a fascinating walking tour with wands that described each exhibit. Solstice Gold, penny machine ($20 in/$15 out), Triple Wild, quarter machine ($15 in/$15 out), Shock Wave Deluxe, quarter machine (($15 in/$15 out), Double Lucky ($15 in/$0 out). Oh well!

Walked to the Luxor (43). Checked in at IMAX for 4:00 PM show. I bought a scoop of butter pecan ice cream. Playboy, nickel machine, ($20 in/$15 out), Helen of Troy, penny machine ($15 in/$10 out), Triple Stars, 2 cent machine ($10 in/$0 out). I tried the same machine again. Triple Stars, 2 cent machine ($20 in/$24 out). Finally winning a little bit. Walked to the IMAX to see Fighter Pilot. Excellent show!

Then I walked by the Excalibur (44) to the Monte Carlo (45). Triple Strike, quarter machine ($20 in/$20/out), Black & White, quarter machine $20 in/$10 out) my favorite machine failed me! Double Diamond, nickel machine $10 in/$9 out), Days Off, penny machine $9 in/$10 out), Floppy Shoes, nickel machine ($10 in/$10 out), Show Me The Mummy, nickel machine $10 in/$15 out), Take Out, nickel machine $15 in/$10 out), African Treasure, nickel machine $10 in/$5 out), Solstice Gold, nickel machine (45 in/$0 out).

Walked thru the boardwalk Casino (46).

Walked by the Bellagio. Spent some time in Caeser’s (47) Rich Girl’s, penny machine ($20 in/$15 out).

Last casino of the day… Stardust (48). Catch A Wave, nickel machine ($10 in/$5 out).

Walked to the Riviera and went to bed.