Laughlin 2/14-2/18

[ZimsWhims]

I will get this posted as soon as I can. We had fun but I spent it all! I just haven't had time to write it up. I did get to play the whole time we were there and the money lasted right up until the end. :) I am uploading videos and photos and will post a report soon.

[Deb]

I actually have caught some of your vids already!!! LOVE your WR hit!!! Yowza~ Can't wait for your report!

[JoeyAnyc]

Can't wait for your report. Very happy to hear you lasted the whole trip. That can make or break the whole experience! Will look for these videos...

Joey

[Gambler4Life]

We go to laughlin all the time.....Will be going to the Chili cook off as well...comped rooms all month!

[ZimsWhims]

We left on Sunday out of Denver on a junket paid by Harrah’s (flight, room, a couple meals). Easy flight with no problems. Got to Harrah’s and my host had come through with a nice room overlooking the river. We dropped our stuff off in the room and hit the casino. Harrah’s was extremely busy. So busy that it was very difficult to get on a machine. I have never seen it that busy. Two more flights came in that night that we know of. We played for awhile and Denny was getting pretty disgusted as he only likes certain games and couldn’t get on them. We had a late dinner at the buffet. This is almost always good. After dinner we gambled again. We both had a hard time getting on machines. The place was packed! Denny finally gave up and went to the room. I stayed for just a few more minutes. I got a nice win on Wolf Run and then headed up to bed.

Video (http://www.youtube.com/zimswhims#p/u/14/5w4l2mDN8us) and also the photo (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots007.jpg)

Monday we ate at Harrah’s breakfast buffet. We decided to ditch Harrah’s and take the river taxi over to Aquarius. We stopped at Edgewater first to see if it was all fixed from the accident a couple weeks ago. You cannot even tell it happened. I mean – it is completely back to normal. We talked to our host later and he said they did not even close the casino even though some people died. They just roped off that section. He said they repaired it super quickly too.

We did pretty well at Aquarius and liked it much better. It was also busy, but not like Harrah’s was. We played all day and then had enough comps to eat dinner there.

Tuesday we ate Harrah’s and then went over to check out the Tropicana and played there for a bit. Denny liked Aquarius better so we went back there. I tried a couple of new games by Azure. They were fun and the graphics were great. I got a nice bonus on Shen Long. The other was Wild Hunter Tiger. They have a rescue spin feature. Basically you bet 5 credits just once and then if you go 500 spins without a bonus it will trigger the bonus. I also played Spin Poker and got a royal flush. I was only on nickels so it wasn’t a bank breaker but I was still excited. We again had enough credit to pay for dinner again so ate there as well.

Wednesday we again did the Harrah’s breakfast buffet. We then took the river taxi to Aquarius and played until 4 pm or so. Then went back to Harrah’s and played until dinner. We played some after dinner too. Denny got a great bonus on Kitty Glitter but I wasn’t by him to get the photo. He got the bonus and then a retrigger and wound up with $186 bonus on a $1.20 bet. He was pretty happy. I finished off my money and we went to bed early as they had a 5:45 am luggage call. Who in their right mind ever gets up that early?????

Bullhead City was again out to prove they have the highest security in the world. Their machine was again turned up super high so you had to take off anything metal – necklace, earrings, belts, etc. I still set off the alarm. They figured out it was a barrette in my hair and wanted me to take it out. I had just spent ½ an hour getting it up and wasn’t about to take it down. So asked to be wanded. They not only used the wand, but actually did a total pat down – a VERY thorough pat down. In our group alone they did pat downs on at least 8 people. The flight home was uneventful.

We did have a great time. It was so nice to relax. The weather was good and we loved riding on the river. I was a little more gutsy on some of my bets and sometimes it paid off and sometimes not. But it was a nice trip and we are looking forward to our next one.

Here are some photos and videos I took. Not all are big wins but here they are:

Noah's Ark Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/6/VoTAudbLQB0)
Lion Dance Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/7/H9b5DyFJlpg) and Nice Hit #1 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots012.jpg) and Nice Hit #2 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots033.jpg) and Nice Hit #3 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots039.jpg) and Nice Hit Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/9/xPcvUflQ8Xk)
White Orchid Bonus (2 retriggers but lousy bonus) (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/8/y6m1GQL-Wu4)
Kitty Glitter Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/10/ZSvO5Psq4gw)
Shen Long Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/12/RULm5nyrMdA)
Red Rooster Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/13/9UCwmfenThM)
Golden Monkey Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/14/PzSf9fNhcpg)
Diamond Queen Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/15/uGIg9R7uo0U)
Royal Flush on Spin Poker (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots031.jpg)
Coyote Moon Hit (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots005.jpg)
Snap Dragon Hit (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots002.jpg)
Desert Spirit Hit (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/zimswhims/slots/slots036.jpg)
Wild Hunter Tiger Bonus Round (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/8/HI0nbTzRThU)
Awful Stinkin' Rich Bonus Round (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/7/uugwvDybm1g)
Stonehenge Bonus Round (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZimsWhims#p/u/6/Gs2AvVBVOsk)

I thought I had some more, but I can't seem to find them. They could be on another card. If I find more I will post them.

[Deb]

Excellent, excellent trip report with all of our pics and vids! I have to tell you I have been cheating and checking your YT acct!!! lol :) We love riding on the river taxi in Laughlin, it is so relaxing and fun. The weather there is almost always nice. Of course in the summer when it is 120 ... well, you know! Interesting about the security there in BHead. The last time we were in Laughlin we flew the Harrah's Junket as well 8/08 and they weren't that bad. We really like the Aquarius too. We have only stayed there once since it has changed from the Flamingo but I will tell you we sure miss the Flamingo a LOT. We were like stars there. They did keep a lot of the slot floor the same and they have a lot of older games that we adore. Did you happen to play any of their dollar slots? Like Shooting Gallery, Pinball, or Cash Advance? I believe they still have those there and we LOVE them!! Thanks again for taking the time to do your report and attach all your pics/vids they sure are fantastic!

[Yadarra]

I want to play Shen Long!

I think that has to be the spammiest thing EVER!

It sure does look cool, tho!!!

~Yads

[ZimsWhims]

It was cool. I really freaked out when I first saw it on the bonus round. It teases you with that screen full!

[D&D]

I agree with Yads. I have never seen that game before and really enjoyed watching the vid. The fire breathing dragon on the top of the screen looks really cool. Thanks for posting all the vids and the great trip report.
Densie

[slh]

Your videos's are amazing - and like everyone else I can't wait to find Shen Long - the graphics were great. Congratulations -

[FL Mary]

I loved your pictures and your videos! I've never heard of Shen Long but it does look like fun. Thanks for the report!

[Casino Crazy]

Thank you for posting all your vid's and pic's, truly enjoyed the read. Just love that Shen Long.....I have never seen that machine before....I bet it was a blast to play.

[ZimsWhims]

It is by Aruze. I had never seen it either. Love the graphics and sound.

[Deb]

It is by Aruze. I had never seen it either. Love the graphics and sound.
Those are pretty good games huh? I am glad to seem them in Nevada now. I was a bit concerned that they wouldn't make it there!!!!

[JoeyAnyc]

Hey Zims!

Great report and wins. I laughed watching the Stonehedge video. You can hear the Hot Hot Super Respin machines in the back ground, which were probably located across the casino and are THAT loud, LOL

Nice Zims.

[Deb]

Hey Zims!

Great report and wins. I laughed watching the Stonehedge video. You can hear the Hot Hot Super Respin machines in the back ground, which were probably located across the casino and are THAT loud, LOL

Nice Zims.
You got that right Joey they probably were far away but THERE they are!! Aren't they obnoxious? OMG!!!! lol

[Clemi]

Thanks for the great trip report, photos and videos, so much fun to watch.

[ZimsWhims]

I found my other card and there weren't many on it. But here is a nice hit on Lion Dance

Lion Dance Good HIt Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyXTPhJLVXg)

This was one of the 4 play games. I hadn't seen it before. It is basically a clone of Wolf Run.

Golden Eagle Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5jBw2o170w&feature=channel)
and
Golden Eagle Bonus Round Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPIOI-_Hcys&feature=channel)

[oleslotguy]

"who in the world ever gets up that early"..that's lunch time:). Loved your report. Nice job. Wonder if we'll ever see those new games.

[ZimsWhims]

If God had wanted me to see the sun rise, He would have scheduled it later in the day!

[oleslotguy]

If God had wanted me to see the sun rise, He would have scheduled it later in the day!

:),:),:). Love early morning myselfe. Milkman days in the 50s I guess;)

[waltsnutts]

:),:),:). Love early morning myselfe. Milkman days in the 50s I guess;)

Must be a Michigan thing, thats the best time to go for us. We do this everywhere