Ethanol inspired ideas are double edged swords. I was at Sanctuary drinking with some coworkers on Saturday when I came up with yet another alcohol fueled idea - go to Genting the second week in a row...and win!
Thus, at approximately 4 am in the morning, two of us took a cab to Genting.
Our aim: RM 3,000 nett
I walked into the casino still half intoxicated. I had RM 3,000 with me as my bankroll and headed straight to the Baccarat tables. This is my battle report.
I put RM 500 on Player. Banker wins.
I put another RM 500 on Player. Banker wins again.
I'm rather obstinate and I like breaking the cycle so I put yet another RM 500 on Player.
Banker wins, WTF!
I'm down to half my bankroll - RM 1,500.
I put RM 1,000 on Player (if you believe in something you gotta roll with it) and RM 200 on Player Double (11 to 1 payout).
I either win this round or I lose RM 3,000 coz you can't stage a comeback with just RM 300 left. The stakes were high and I felt the adrenaline rush.
I was looking very intently...it was like a moment of sobriety - I just had a gut feeling that Player is going to deal a twin card.
The dealer draws the first card and chucks it into the used card cartridge. She draws the next card and puts it on the table. I was looking intently at the Player side.
The first Player card was a two of diamonds. I waited for the next card.
It was the two of hearts!
Show me the money, motherfuckers! =D
I didn't know why, I just knew I was gonna win this one. I felt like I was anointed by God. ;)
Player won as well so from this single bet, I netted:
Player Double (11 to 1) @ RM 200 = RM 2,200
Player @ RM 1,000 = RM 1,000
I have won RM 3,200 from this bet alone and I still had RM 1,200 (on the tables) and RM 300 (the remnant of this do-or-die bet).
Total: RM 4,700
I decided to take a breather while I counted my chips. I had RM 4,700. I've won RM 1,700 after deducting my RM 3,000 bankroll.
Not too shabby for just less than 10 minutes inside the casino. I decided to leave since I'll still have about RM 1,200 after the night's expenses. It's enough for one month's rent. I told my friend to wait for me while I headed into the toilet to take a photo of the chips:
Postmortem:
This was my mistake. I should not have gone to the toilet to take a photo of the RM 4,700 in chips. I should have just walked straight to the cashier and cashed out my fucking winnings. Genting is a trap for the greedy, and I was still intoxicated from drinking JW Black Label earlier in the night. I don't need to tell you this, but your judgment is impaired on alcohol.
I walked out of the toilet after taking a photo of my chips and decided to take home an "even RM 1,500" and sat down on the French Boule table...
French Boule! Of all the games in the casino, I had to go for the 10 to 1 odds of winning table. I blame the strategic location just outside the restrooms.
I put RM 100 on 6. The man rolled the rubber ball and it settled on 8.
I put RM 100 on 6 again (I'm persistent - a very bad trait when betting). I don't remember what it went to but it wasn't 6.
I put RM 100 on (you guessed right) 6 again and this time, the number 6 lit up.
French Boule pays 8-1 so I snagged RM 800 on that bet.
Total: RM 5,300
I should be walking out right about now - I've won RM 2,300 on top of my original bankroll of RM 3,000.
...except I didn't. I went to the Baccarat tables and did a very stupid thing.
I put RM 4,000 (!) on Player. I didn't know what spirit possessed me to do that. Oh wait, I do. It's called The Elder God of Ethanol.
My friend was sitting beside me so I put RM 2,000 (table max) on mine and RM 2,000 on hers.
I had RM 4,000 riding on a single bet.
Banker draws a natural 8. I'll be fucked. In fact, I am already fucked. I need Player to draw a 9.
Player draws a 6.
I just lost RM 4,000. =_="
It's pure greed that prompted me to do that. I wanted to double my earnings and walk back with a cool RM 9,300. I got greedy and now I have to pay the price.
I down to RM 1,300 - less than half of my original bankroll. I needed to do something drastic.
I put RM 1,000 on Player again and RM 200 on Player Double.
I guess Lady Luck took pity on me coz Player drew two sevens AND won the game. I was amazed at being able to lucky enough to win on Player Doubles twice (like the previous trip).
Thus, just like that, I'm back up - RM 4,500. It's a net win of RM 1,500 after deducting my bankroll.
This is my cue to leave right? I've just been given a fucking lifeline.
I didn't go. I wanted more! I got greedy. I was up RM 2,300 earlier and I promised I would go after one last bet - RM 1,000 on Banker.
This was my mistake - not taking the second chance and leaving.
Banker lost. I'm down to RM 3,500.
I doubled my bet and put RM 2,000 on Player.
Player lost.
I'm down to 1,500.
I looked at my friend. It's do or die. I'm going to put RM 1,500 on Player and if I win, I'm going to leave.
I will be leaving with just RM 3,000 (my bankroll) and thus would be incurring the trip costs but I thought I should cut my losses while I still can, and getting your bankroll back is pretty fucking alright by anyone's books.
Thus decided, I said a little prayer and put my last RM 1,500 on Player.
Player drew an 8. I smiled at my friend. Banker got a 9. Un-fucking-believable!
I was shit out of chips (and money) and thus, we left. I arrived home at 8 am in the morning and slept till 4 pm.
I went to check my bank balance after waking up - RM 349.20. I'm fucking broke this month.
I could have walked away with RM 2,300 net winnings. That's two months rent. I didn't coz I was intoxicated and I got greedy.
This is a lesson for me. I'll not be going to Genting anytime soon. I just lost RM 3,000 and I'll have to save a lot to get that back.
RM 3,000 could have gotten me a trip somewhere nice, but I blew it coz I got greedy.
Genting does not take kindly to greed.
Oh well, the silver lining to all this is that I'm going to have to be extremely frugal this month. I'm talking about RM 0.60 Gardenia bread rolls for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It would teach me financial discipline if anything. Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise.
15 days. RM 350. I can do it. I'll make it last till the end of the month. :)
omg..i guess gambling does leaves a scar for everyone...but yours is deeper... i wouldn't say "try harder next time" cuz its not appropriate :P
i guess gambling does leave a big scar to everyone, except that your scar is bigger and deeper... i won't say "try harder again next time" cuz its not appropriate...
don't just survive on bread ya..u need your nutrition
OMG HUAI BIN YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PACE YOURSELF!
Been there. Done that.
The first vegas trip i ever had when I was 21 I was Un-fucking-stopable. Every time i bet i won double or triple. As i was walking out of the casino for my airplane i layed like 15 bets and won them all. I walked in with 500 usd and left with 5000 usd. It really fucked up my view of vegas cause since going back i fucked off a ton of dough.
well.. that story of yours reminds me of a colleague of mine.. you're lucky though.. still have limits.. that bugger would lost all his salary of 5k and not a single cent left.. would call any numbers he know of to borrow couple of bucks so he can take a cab down!
Been there. Done that.
The first vegas trip i ever had when I was 21 I was Un-fucking-stopable. Every time i bet i won double or triple. As i was walking out of the casino for my airplane i layed like 15 bets and won them all. I walked in with 500 usd and left with 5000 usd. It really fucked up my view of vegas cause since going back i fucked off a ton of dough.
Oh no!! Bloody Casino suck you dry with their tricks... don't go back there no more. Thats the lesson.
HB oh HB...
hb, good riddance.... i am tempted to go though
Huai Bin,
try not to use your money on gambling.(Unless you have prepared to spend)
Try use the extra money for investment next time ar
when u win some, u will want more and more and more...
gambling is sometimes addictive...casino is evil
u shud grab those gals, go home and have a good nite. not to genting, bro.
HB, you are a mac. You are always with like 3 different girls and just you. I need to step my game up i think..
Faaark! 15 days on RM350!!! Nuts! I bought into Genting shares at RM3.72 a month ago. Its now down at RM3.20. Not as drastic as your loss HB... you are one crazy live in the moment alcoholic bugger! I like.
15 days with RM 350 no problem one. I can do that easily ;p
Time to stock up a lot of Maggi Mee. I prefer Mamee Premium Curry though.
Bro, winning is good but u have to learn to discipline urself...always remember, go genting-win some bucks-and get loss from the casino...next time try Casino War, I've won +- RM500 in last two weeks when i gone genting....very soi if u're greedy...trust me...i've just covered my flight tickets back to MIRI last week when i won around RM300 at the table..so deal with it...cheers...Rm350 for 15 days no probs..we can come out for some lim teh...i'm staying nearby 1 U
Yup greed is the killer, but please don't gamble living expenses.
Save it for when you have some extra cash.
omgosh!!!!!!!!!!! you should have just walked off la!!!!!! walao~ madness~ LOL =D sad weh~
Oh man - I feel for you.. ;(
Reading your blog entry knowing exactly what you were feeling like when the greed hit you in your not so sober state of mind - no wonder there are a lot of casinos out there offering drinks for free for the gamblers.
There's one thing I learned the hard way too : building up a stack of "play money" and stick to this limit is the only way to avoid painful losses.
But who am I to give you some effing advice, I'm sure you already knew this... ;)
Cheer up. :)
Mate, i am more interested in the pun on the double double... that is a unique phenomenon, to be able to do it on a regular basis....
On the note for gambling "All gamblers are prepared to lose everything (foo lat) when they go in", so no harm no foul...
can you do a tour of yer condo/apartment as the next post?
OMGoodness, is like a drama I am seeing in those movies nia the way you wrote this.
=_="""
don't you know that the house always win! In the end.
I take it you didn't calculate your ROI then?
Uncle Lim not bad ha? :P
Oh..that's sad.
But there's always next time..=)
Have u watch the movie "21"? watch it if u haven't..it's based on a true story..
5.3k is a lot of money bro. should've abstained yourself from gambling more since the 1st time.
gotta agree wif u.
yikes! that is a lot! next time get a friend who is persistent enough to drag you out when you win.
Jeez HB, you sure gave me a laugh tonight, cause you are so much like my self, for others in my family.
worst lately? My brother in law an has wife were on a cruise ship out of Miami. She won at at a table , 800 usd, and doulbled down. She thought she was just doubling the first 80 bucks. She had won 800, and Robert tried to top her, but he was ont he other side of the room. the die was cast, literaly. Short story, She won 8k . paid for the crusie and put some money in their bank. Sometimes God looks after tards, sinners and saints. Some times it Rains on all of us. Most times i an in the times I an in the first tow bunches.
Tom
cindy khor: Yeah, I have to stop going on drunken trips to Genting. :S
I shall save and avoid thoughts of Genting on weekends. :)
Mellissa: I have a policy to never pace myself in a casino. The stakes are too high. :)
It's always 50% anyway, so it's always better (IMHO) to win and get out ASAP. I always lose when I linger around putting small bets. :S
Mike: Yeah, this is not as bad as my last Genting loss. I lost a lot in Crown casino in Melbourne too.
MG: Hmm...your friend has a problem with gambling. It happens. People get addicted to all sorts of things - gambling, food, sex.
Jeff: I'm going back for sure, just not this soon. :)
Genting is still fun for the theme parks and such...and the occasional rave.
YilingL: I need to eat your ice cream potong for breakfast, lunch and dinner now. ;)
clement: Come let's go. Not this month though. :)
Tian Chad: I wasn't prepared to lose that much, but I sure as well wanted to win. It's not too bad. RM 3k is managable compared to RM 35k. :)
It's kinda like an investment - just a very high risk, high return kind. ;)
annant: True, but usually I set a target and follow it. I didn't last Saturday coz I was not very sober. :S
vvv: Those are my coworkers mate. I'm not that into sex anyway - not being on a high horse here, it's just that over indulgence in alcohol has given me some form of ED. Seriously. I'm sure it's reversible though. :)
Mike: Nah, these are my coworkers, we just went for drinks on Friday after work. :)
The Bull: Nice investment. Wait it out mate, I'm sure it'll bounce back.
Heh! Yeah, my lifestyle is a bit...unorthodox. ;)
chefmel: Teach me! How can you survive with just RM 23 per day?
Food already takes that up, and I need gas for my car. :S
I need to learn from you.
fish fish: Yeah, that's what I just did. I bought at Giant instead of 7Eleven coz it's cheaper. OMG! I'm like frugal now. :)
cwee: Yeah, that's how I usually do it too - I set a practical target and leave as soon as I get that much. I make sure my bankroll can support the target too. I can be quite analytical - I even remember the cards that comes out. However, when I drink, that all goes out of the window. I just bet randomly and chase the win.
Nice work over there. I'm going to bet small next time. Sure mate, that would be great!
ShaolinTiger: Yeah, it's very unfortunate...next time I'll be betting smaller and aiming for pocket money instead of high targets. Cheers!
drewnity: Yeah, I know! I have THREE chances to walk off and I didn't take it!
raoul duke: Thanks mate! I'm okay, I just need to be very careful with my money this month.
Yup, that's the reason casinos gives out free drinks - Crown Casino in Melbourne does that as well when they notice you playing in a certain way. They ply you with drinks. :S
I shall be aiming low next time. Trip costs and pocket money only. :)
Cheers mate!
DYMM Tuanku: Yeah, it's pretty amazing eh? I did it twice this trip and twice last trip. This time it was double 2 and double 7. Genting usually uses 4 decks for each game and my math isn't really that great so you can calculate the chances for that happening and divide it by 2 (coz of the Player-Banker thing).
It's pure luck, nothing else. I've seen an amazing Player run of 23 wins in a row (!!!) the first time I went to Crown. I still remember that very well coz me and my buddy won a lot on that Player run, as did the other punters. :)
That's pretty fucking unlikely too, but it's just statistics - it sometimes happens. 23 Player wins in a row is incredulous. Once in a lifetime thing. I think that experience is the reason I tend to bet on Player.
pm: Hmm...I can't do that coz the two things I never reveal is where I work and where I live. :)
Sorry mate.
DanielCtw: Heh! It's written Battle Report style like how I used to write for multiplayer Starcraft games beforee the ability to record games was implemented. :)
eiling: Yeah, the house always wins. You just need to get out before they do. ;)
Rambling Mind: The ROI is deficit for my Genting trips made since I started going there. :(
Fabio: He's amazing. Can still take my money from the grave. Guess there's something to this Tao stuff after all. ;)
eric: Yeah, I love that movie. Kevin Spacey. I can't count cards though and casinos nowadays use multiple decks and reshuffle them mid game as well as chuck random cards into the used card bin so it's hard for people to count cards. It's a great movie though.
calvin: Yeah, I should have left after I went to the toilet. Or after I won RM 800 on the French Boule table. Oh well. These things happen.
vvv: ?
Darren: Unfortunately, I only listen to myself. :S
tom Robison: Interesting! Yeah, sometimes you get really lucky at the tables...most of the time, not. :)
I'm glad your brother in law's wife had luck going for her. :)
Aiyoh, you know fire burns, want to play-play with fire again aah?
I trust you will make a better descions than me. I have fucked it up ,so many times, HB, I want a younger guy to get it right, for a change. ( sorry to curse on your website) But I am still in the game. just older and hurt a bit more. gets harder every year. Hope you know I aint speaking of sex.
that is commom to all animals. Love and friendship. That is what is wonderful, quite unique to humans, I think, and endures. Like faith hope and love (charity). God bless you.
Tom
thats funny cause i seem to recall you making lots of posts about your previous employers and residence? is this a new policy? i dont want to know the name of your condo complex or something, just a tour of the INSIDE of the apartment a youtube vid would be cool
Sigh... The time I sent Windy home, we were about to warn you not to go to Genting that night. Ah welll...
*shrugs*
May i wish you a great St. Patricks day, HB.I wish you the best. " May the wind blow soft across your fields, and the wind be always at your back.... and may God hold you in the hollow of his hand". Happy St Patrick day, HB.Tom
Lol..are u teasing him? my prsonal opinion mee letup pedas berapi are better,ads motto is berani cuba berani tanggung..haha
Thanks hb. I got kind of ( ok reaally) drunk on hard stuff last night which I am supposed to leave srtictly alone. a little beer is ok, but not slugging back the bourbon).But my mom is from Wales, therefore, I should be allowed to speak like this once a year...wxodpsdowzzx...!!! OK, Now am done for the year. Kind of like Mardi Gras. Now is lent. Damn, I hate only fish,white meat Chicken, green tea, and no sweets for a month. Self imposed though, Like Ramaden for the Islams, I guess. When they fast for daylight till dark for a month. I try to give up beer, beef, and desserts. ( No fries, cooked in animal fat either -- done tried that ;=) ) I lose weight, focus on my religion and helping others in this world, and it is a good thing but I don't like it. Still... its a month of cleaning out your body and mind. Reflection, I guess, and getting a game plan together for the next year Still, can you send me prime rib, coffee and chocolate the for day after Easter .Tom
KingGambler: I'm not afraid of getting burnt. ;)
tom Robison: Don't worry about it my friend. My post is laced with profanities as well. :)
I'll try to get everything in order, I do realize that there are some things I need to change in order to align myself to mainstream society...it's just that I resent having to change just to conform. I do not conform. Perhaps that's my problem.
Faith, Hope and Charity (Cherie). I know three sisters named exactly that. :)
God be with you too, buddy!
pm: Yeah, I did in the past...until my apartment got raided in Kuching. I've never revealed where I work or live since then.
Okay, the inside of the condo is alright. I'll do the video when I get my hands on my friend's digicam. I'm using a dSLR now, and that doesn't take videos.
Joyce: Oh well, you win some you lose some. With one hand Uncle Lim giveth, with the other, he taketh away. :)
Can't have it all.
tom Robison: Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too, tom! :)
Haliq: I eat super extra pedas food. I've never found a brand of instant noodles that's actually spicy enough for me since I eat so much cili padi. :)
Ahahaha! I'm a BM copywriter, I like good BM liners! Berani cuba berani tanggung. LOL.
The best way to save money is to cook for yourself, but in larger batches - e.g. a large fried rice or pasta sauce that will last you a few days. I can show you how if you like :)
Joyce: I lost my BM skillz. :(
julian: True, best to do it on a weekend though. I don't really have much time during weekdays. :)
Thanks for the offer mate! :)
5300 RM equals about 1443 US Dollars.
To put it in perspective it would be
useful to know what's the average yearly
income in Malaysia, or the price of a Mc Donalds
hamburger, 1 litre of Gordons Dry Gin, or your Toyota car.. (?)
Best Regards,
Negerkung
It really depends. But average Malaysian income monthly is about USD600+
As for HB, he basically lost his entire month salary
Negerkung: Good question. The average yearly income for people in Malaysia differs - there is a huge disparity in income. The poor are very poor. The rich are very rich.
The Big Mac index eh?
Big Mac: RM 6.95 before 15% tax which is about USD 1.95
Gordon's: RM 110 or USD 30 (but this is the 750 ml bottles, 1 litre is only available duty free).
My Toyota Vios: RM 85,000 or USD 23,611
This is all using the latest rates of USD 3.6 = RM 1.
Hope that helps! :)
Paul: Dude, I don't earn anywhere close to RM 5k per month. I'm a cubicle slave. :)
You won't be broke, I just Knew you won't!!
Dude, u ve got to repent! It is a disease!!!
you fucking idiot.
My mom is a slut, I watched her being fucked again and again by my father's drinking buddies. The worst thing is that she loved it so much and asked them to cum inside her. I don't even know who my dad is! :(
hitomi: Erm...I just found out I had more than RM 350 but I'm still broke. It's not even the end of the month yet. :p
anak pak lah: I know. :(
I'll not be heading up again anytime soon. Cheers bro! :)
tongbl: Oh, I didn't realize who you are until you made the second comment. I present: The official sixthseal.com troll. =D
Anyway, it's okay. Doesn't matter who your father is. I seriously hope you checked yourself for HIV though, what your mom is doing can't be good. Too much information though, I seriously didn't need to know that.
I'm in a good mood today, usually I delete comments this sad dude. :)
There's a saying in Chinese, Losing starts from winning.
Simon Seow: Hmm...true enough.
dude if you are really serious about gambling you should check out www.wizardofodds.com.It gives you a real reason to put your bet on Player everytime you are at the Baccarat tables.:-) unless if you happen to bump into 5% commision tables(which is a rarity in Genting),then bet on Banker.
Damian: Interesting. Genting has an even worse system - sometimes Banker only pays 1/2. 5% comission on Banker only applies on the regular Baccarat tables where people take turns opening the card, not the fast ones we play where the dealer opens all the cards.
Most if not all of the Baccarat tables outside International Room pays you 1/2 if Banker wins by the point of 6.In this case,Player is the better bet with a house edge of 1.24%,compared to the Banker house edge of 1.46%.Forget about side bets of TIE and PAIR.They have ridiculously high house edge,as with most of the side bets of any game.and dude,keep up with your bets consistently for about an hour or so and i'm sure the Assistant Manager will offer you a silver genting world card in no time . :-)
just my 2 cents.
Hey man, must know when to stop k?
I lost $ the last trip there in Feb - I broke even but wanted to win - that's how i ended up losing
I went Genting just last weekend (21st) This round - I played casually and had a very happy mood all the way - I normally play Bacarrat too, but the table I got lucky in was Tai Sai
I got so lucky that I bet on 135 and I won just like that! The thrill lied in the fact that I witnessed the revealing of the 3 dices! And I yelped :P
I wasn't greedy and was merely playing for fun when I did that hence it was only an RM5 bet (1 wins 30 = RM 150)- most important thing is, it's a WIN. Regardless of the amount, winning at Casino de Genting is definitely a bonus by itself!
To me, casual gambling is the way to go. If you're irritated or not in a favorable mood, refrain from even trying, coz you'll definitely lose. If you keep thinking to win More than you have; or Recover what you have lost by betting more, you're definitely not very wise either.
Genting is a very 'cheh' place - they always let you taste the sweet - then 'take' you down! So knowing when to stop is very, very crucial
Take it from a not-very-casual-gambler who lost RM 1,300 before ;)
Damian: I already have a Silver Genting card. Haha! Not something to be proud off, it doesn't speak well about a person. ;)
In my defence, I left my Green Genting card on the tables overnight when I was there two years ago which was why my points accumulated.
You can get Silver cards easy now, a friend of mine attended this Awana property purchase conference for 2 hours and got an instant upgrade.
Cheryl: OMG! Imagine if you put RM 100 on that 135 bet! You'll have won RM 30,000! :)
Yeah, that's true. Problem with me is that I've only been to Genting twice this year. The last trip before this year was a good two years ago. :S
Both times I went this year, I was not sober.
Casinos loves gamblers who're not sober, they tend to bet higher, chase their wins, attempt to win back their losses and generally be reckless in putting bets. :(
Yeah, the last time I went (before this year, two years ago when I just got out of rehab), I lost an astounding RM 35,000. I swear I wouldn't go again, thus the 2 year hiatus. :)
What the......??!!?!?!?!?!!!! RM 35 grand???? u might wanna consider not stepping in there ever again :P