Friday, April 13, 2007

Viva...Atlantic City

I'm heading up to Atlantic City in two weeks ($50, private bus, let me know if you're interested in going because we have a few seats left), and I've been thinking about the different "activities" that should be keeping me busy during the day. When I go out to Vegas, I usually go with slots because they're so mindless that I can keep playing without losing too much cash, and the casino staff keeps bringing me drinks. It's almost like I'm making money.

But this time around, I'm not interested in slots. For starters, I'm going with a huge group who, if the "itinerary" for the day is any indication, will be plastered before we leave Maryland. Then, I'm auctioning off a bottle of Bombay Sapphire on behalf of a charity event that I'm helping with (because nothing goes together better than Catholic kids and booze, but that's another story), and I'm thinking of putting together a batch of Witches' Brew as my own personal contribution to the days' activities.

So, clearly, games of skill are out. I'd probably make a ton of stupid mistakes (19? Sure, go ahead and hit me!), and almost certainly get myself arrested by beaning some little old lady with a die , attempting to play craps. Roulette's a possibility, but spinning wheels and alcohol don't tend to go together real well either.

So that leaves...what? Texas hold 'em? I've played plenty of friendly games and online tourneys after a few glasses of wine. It's a distinct possibility I could hold my own. Plus, I've memorized most of the rules, if not the exact order of what beats what (two pair beats trips, right?). I could probably hold my own at a table if I found one with a small buy in.

But still, there has to be something else that I haven't yet thought of. Beyond, of course, wandering the boardwalk and pretending to be a Miss America contestant. Then again, the pageant hasn't been held in AC since 2005(?), and I haven't aspired to put a crown on my head since I was 17.

Right, so if there are any ideas, let me know. Otherwise, I'll just stick to slots (and the free drinks that come with them).

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