Las Vegas - "$50 in Casino Match Play" ??? (Passport to Paris Package)

Hey all,
Does anyone have details and/or opinions on the package by Paris Hotel?

http://www.parkplace.com/Reservations/main.aspx?HotelId=02&StepId=1pkg

AlsoThe Passport to Paris Package includes $50 in Casino Match Play. Can one of you Vegas experts enlighten me on what this means?

Many thanks in advance http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif

Match Play is either coupons or specially designated chips that can be used to increase your bet on a 1:1 ratio. They typically can only be used on even money pay bets like red/back on roulette or blackjack.

For example, if you have a $5 match play chip, you can combine it with a real $5 chip to make it a $10 bet. If you win, you'll get $20 in real chips (the dealer will take the match play chip). If you lose, you're out your $5 chip (and the match play chip). Casinos use match play to ensure that you're gambling what they give you (and not taking the money and pocketing it). They'd also like a chance at getting their $50 back (along with $50 of your $)

So with the Paris package above, you'll likely get 10 $5 coupons or chips.

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So with the Paris package above, you'll likely get 10 $5 coupons or chips.

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Thanks for that info. Called Paris and found out that they will give One $50 chip, which means I'd have to bet $50 of my own to play the chip. Hmmm...

The matchplay chips I've received in the past from Paris/Ballys simply required that I go to the cage after I checked in.

They then gave me the amount of chips that corresponded with the offer I received.

These chips were valid for 1 decision only - win or lose, I was not required to place any chips of my own on the table. If I won, they paid me a real money chip and took the NN chip. If I lost, the took the NN chip.

hockeystl

[This message has been edited by hockeystl (edited 06-24-2003).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by knit-in:
Thanks for that info. Called Paris and found out that they will give One $50 chip, which means I'd have to bet $50 of my own to play the chip. Hmmm... </font>

Find a single zero roulette table and bet red or black. If you win, take the money and run.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by skofarrell:
Find a single zero roulette table and bet red or black. If you win, take the money and run.</font>

Thats good advice! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/biggrin.gif But are there any single zero roulette tables in Vegas? I thought that was a very European thing. Maybe Paris, LV has it http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/wink.gif The single zero table probably gives the casino the least edge.

I know that the Monte Carlo, Venetian,and Bellagio have them. I'm sure there are others. They always carry higher minimums.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by knit-in:
Thats good advice! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/biggrin.gif But are there any single zero roulette tables in Vegas?</font>

Yes, Paris has at least 1 single zero wheel. Check the high limit tables. I believe Monte Carlo has one and I think there is one in the London Club at the Aladdin.

BTW, betting either the Pass/Don't Pass in Craps gives you better odds than single zero roulette. The downside is that it can take a lot longer for you to get a decision in the game.

IMO, Mini Bac is the best game to use a matchplay (assuming you just want to place that wager and not play anymore). Very fast decision and house edge lower than single zero roulette.

Another thing to consider is if the chips are valid for 'Even money bets only'. If you can use them on NON-even money bets, place the chip on any number in roulette. You will then have an expected value of about 95% of the face value of the chip vs. a 45-48% expected value on an even money bet.

hockeystl



[This message has been edited by hockeystl (edited 06-25-2003).]