* Won $380 in a poker tournament at the Luxor. Entered two other tournaments- once had bad cards, once made a bad move. But the win was a nice ego boost.
* Overall, was up on poker, up on roulette (the five spins I stays), and up on slots (only put $20 in the slots, but we hit a good one). However, I gave it all back and then some at Blackjack. I swear, I think the dealers got together beforehand and decided that it was a moral imperative to take our had-earned cash. I never saw so many dealers pull 20s and 21s out of nowhere.
* Went to the "Pawn Stars" store. Smaller than I expected, but a lot of neat items. Didn't have the money to buy any of the items I wanted, though.
* Sports bets. Threw $5 on three longshots (Grizzlies to win the NBA title; Cardinals and Dolphins to win next year's Super Bowl).
More importantly, bet $100 at 6/5 on the Miami Heat winning the NBA title. Now, I'm not a Miami fan (being a Clevelander and all). But I've had such bad luck with sports teams (fan of Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavs, Cleveland Browns), that I've half-joked that I am a sports curse.
Well, let's put this to the test. Now my interest as a fan is in conflict with my interest as a greedy capitalist. One side must win. Either I win $120- or Miami doesn't win the Title. I'm content with both outcomes.
* Coming from 70 in Vegas to 20 in Cleveland is... a radical change in weather.
* Drank well, ate well, had a great time with family and friends.
