I have invited my collector friends and anyone that is involved in our hobby to send in any stories about their wayward ways and collecting of chips. Please be concise and very descriptive. Being weird, funny and crazy is up to you. Thanks guys for all the stories you have sent in thus far. Reggie

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VALLEY VIEW CASINO VALLEY CENTER, CA

STEVE GOBEL

This is a bit closer to what I was hoping for. Good atmosphere, friendly people. Seems to be more of a local's place, not another Strip Casino in the sticks. It's in the middle of a orange grove. The Casino was busy for a Tuesday afternoon as they had a giveaway for a covered baking dish in exchange for enough points. Looks to be a nice useable item, not just casino cheapie bling. I'd never play enough to earn the points. But there were a couple hundred people walking around with their prized dishes.
They gave a table games match play of $5 with the club membership. 'bout time I got something for the tables and not just useless slot "free" play. $10 Pai Gow table that had 3 side bets. Dealer was nice about explaining the side bets and off we went. I got Pai Gowed, Queen high only. So much for the match play coupon. But one of the side bets was for if you got Pai Gowed, and it paid $7 to $1. Yea! Only lost $6 on the hand :-) Tipped the dealer $1 and scooted.