Video Poker Masked Man

I went to the Tampa Hard Rock to play my weekly late night video poker. I've hit two royals there in 10 years but regularly break even or better so you can't ask for more.
I play in an isolated area in the non smoking section and Tampa Hard Rock has dropped their mask requirements like most establishments around here. However I still wear mine because I haven't had a cold for 18 months and before Covid I used to catch them about every three weeks at Tampa Hard Rock. I'm 73 and look it.
Thus I was wearing my mask even though nobody was around me, when two floor walkers rounded the corner not seeing me yet and one said "The way most of these old people look maybe they should still wear their masks." in a joking manner. Once they saw me they seemed highly embarrassed, especially when I pointed to my mask and said, "Your wish is my command" and laughed. They realized I could take a joke and laughed also and went on their way.
I was young once.

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Originally Posted by sq33756

I went to the Tampa Hard Rock to play my weekly late night video poker. I've hit two royals there in 10 years but regularly break even or better so you can't ask for more.
I play in an isolated area in the non smoking section and Tampa Hard Rock has dropped their mask requirements like most establishments around here. However I still wear mine because I haven't had a cold for 18 months and before Covid I used to catch them about every three weeks at Tampa Hard Rock. I'm 73 and look it.
Thus I was wearing my mask even though nobody was around me, when two floor walkers rounded the corner not seeing me yet and one said "The way most of these old people look maybe they should still wear their masks." in a joking manner. Once they saw me they seemed highly embarrassed, especially when I pointed to my mask and said, "Your wish is my command" and laughed. They realized I could take a joke and laughed also and went on their way.
I was young once.

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Funny story, thanks for sharing. I am also 73 and I personally think that gambling in casinos on a regular basis DOES age you prematurely. You get much less sleep, have much more stress, you sit there for hours in a smoke filled environment, you probably drink a lot more since they're free in many places, and if you're a smoker you will smoke twice as much! Add all these up and yes, many people in the casinos do look pretty rough for their age...maybe even look ten or twenty years older than they actually are!

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Originally Posted by sq33756

I went to the Tampa Hard Rock to play my weekly late night video poker. I've hit two royals there in 10 years but regularly break even or better so you can't ask for more.
I play in an isolated area in the non smoking section and Tampa Hard Rock has dropped their mask requirements like most establishments around here. However I still wear mine because I haven't had a cold for 18 months and before Covid I used to catch them about every three weeks at Tampa Hard Rock. I'm 73 and look it.
Thus I was wearing my mask even though nobody was around me, when two floor walkers rounded the corner not seeing me yet and one said "The way most of these old people look maybe they should still wear their masks." in a joking manner. Once they saw me they seemed highly embarrassed, especially when I pointed to my mask and said, "Your wish is my command" and laughed. They realized I could take a joke and laughed also and went on their way.
I was young once.

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Funny stuff! We are heading there tomorrow for a quick overnight. I did hit a royal at the bar, which shocked me!!

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Originally Posted by michelelovesvegas

Funny stuff! We are heading there tomorrow for a quick overnight. I did hit a royal at the bar, which shocked me!!

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If you want the best pay tables go to the non smoking section across from the Willie Wonka slots. They are way in the back. Seems most of the other vp machines have downgraded pay tables. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by sq33756

If you want the best pay tables go to the non smoking section across from the Willie Wonka slots. They are way in the back. Seems most of the other vp machines have downgraded pay tables. Good luck.

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Thanks. I actually found a bank near Council Oaks that has good pay tables. Usually run some through it. Going to be a quick one nighter this trip. Planning on going again July 5th. It’s a 4.30 drive for us.


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Originally Posted by michelelovesvegas

Thanks. I actually found a bank near Council Oaks that has good pay tables. Usually run some through it. Going to be a quick one nighter this trip. Planning on going again July 5th. It’s a 4.30 drive for us.


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I will have to go look for that bank the next time I go since all I saw were the ones I mentioned across from Willy Wonka in the non smoking section. Council Oaks is not as far to walk to.

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Originally Posted by michelelovesvegas

Thanks. I actually found a bank near Council Oaks that has good pay tables. Usually run some through it. Going to be a quick one nighter this trip. Planning on going again July 5th. It’s a 4.30 drive for us.


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Oh, and when you go if you would take a picture of the surrounding area at Council Oaks where the good vp is and post it I would most appreciate it. I walked all around and only found where I play to be good.

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Originally Posted by sq33756

I went to the Tampa Hard Rock to play my weekly late night video poker. I've hit two royals there in 10 years but regularly break even or better so you can't ask for more.
I play in an isolated area in the non smoking section and Tampa Hard Rock has dropped their mask requirements like most establishments around here. However I still wear mine because I haven't had a cold for 18 months and before Covid I used to catch them about every three weeks at Tampa Hard Rock. I'm 73 and look it.
Thus I was wearing my mask even though nobody was around me, when two floor walkers rounded the corner not seeing me yet and one said "The way most of these old people look maybe they should still wear their masks." in a joking manner. Once they saw me they seemed highly embarrassed, especially when I pointed to my mask and said, "Your wish is my command" and laughed. They realized I could take a joke and laughed also and went on their way.
I was young once.

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Originally Posted by goldengreeke

Funny story, thanks for sharing. I am also 73 and I personally think that gambling in casinos on a regular basis DOES age you prematurely. You get much less sleep, have much more stress, you sit there for hours in a smoke filled environment, you probably drink a lot more since they're free in many places, and if you're a smoker you will smoke twice as much! Add all these up and yes, many people in the casinos do look pretty rough for their age...maybe even look ten or twenty years older than they actually are!

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Aging is part of life . y'all wan t to see some folks that look old for there age . go to the coastal areas of Texas you'll find some of the most wrinkled up middle age people on the planet .imo.. i guess its from being out in the sun a lot down there .

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Originally Posted by sq33756

Oh, and when you go if you would take a picture of the surrounding area at Council Oaks where the good vp is and post it I would most appreciate it. I walked all around and only found where I play to be good.

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You can also go to vpfree2.com and it will give you information on where to fine games/payables at all casinos. That’s how I found that bank. Will take a picture for you.


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Originally Posted by charlie50

Aging is part of life . y'all wan t to see some folks that look old for there age . go to the coastal areas of Texas you'll find some of the most wrinkled up middle age people on the planet .imo.. i guess its from being out in the sun a lot down there .

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I have an aunt and uncle that own a cotton farm down south. They are out in that hot sun so much that she looks like a wrinkled up raisin and her husband has skin like leather! They look 80 and they were actually in their 50s when I saw them last

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Originally Posted by goldengreeke

I have an aunt and uncle that own a cotton farm down south. They are out in that hot sun so much that she looks like a wrinkled up raisin and her husband has skin like leather! They look 80 and they were actually in their 50s when I saw them last

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Yeah exactly . its even worst down at the coast because of the sun light reflecting back up off the water you can get a sunburn on a semi cloudy day in those conditions .