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E10P2: Formula 1 Trip Planning17 Nov 202500:44:16

A quick F1 primer and then lots of extraneous details about our upcoming vegas trip for F1 weekend!

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com 

E10P1: Gambling with Friends17 Nov 202500:43:28

We chat about a lot of little bits:

  • Are we getting enough use out of our casino status perks?
  • Gambling on your own vs. with friends
  • Something about hockey or something?
  • VP for beginnners (see Jack's simplest strategy here)
  • Getting excited to win big early in the trip
  • Corrections on past errors!
  • Jack's takeaways from last trip

What are we plugging?

 

E5P2: Bears. Beets. Bellagio Cabana.08 Sep 202501:03:32
  • Rest of Jack's Trip Report
  • Adam's Upcoming Trip
  • Our Advice Column 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E5P1: Bozos From The Luxor08 Sep 202501:13:54
  • Hotel Mini Bars
  • Jack's Trip Report

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E4P2: That's a Mistake!25 Aug 202500:58:11
  • Most common mistakes:
    • made by new visitors
    • made by Vegas veterans
    • at video poker
    • for lodging
    • for dining
  • Some Quick-Fire Discussion Topics
  • Jack's pre-trip notes

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E4P1: Fondest Vegas Memories25 Aug 202500:51:12
  • Dressing up in Vegas
  • Favorite Vegas memories
  • Ideal trip length
  • What's something you wish you did more often?
  • What's special about vegas?

 

Adam's Gap jacket is sadly only available in a Tall Medium

 https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=7696500020204

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E3P2: Continuous Come11 Aug 202501:04:19

Jack shares his trip report, and we go over some of the next-best video poker bars in Las Vegas.

Adam's post about video poker bars is here.

Our Twitter handles:

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E3P1: White Outfits and White People11 Aug 202501:07:19

We share our memories of the late Mark Wojtowicz from 360 Vegas, and then James shares the details of his most recent trip, including shows such as Elf, Kelly Clarkson, and the Backstreet Boys.

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E2P2: Losing Tendencies28 Jul 202500:32:13

Jack shares some details about his upcoming trip and we answer some mailbag questions.

Let us know about your second-favorite, honorable-mention video poker bars here:
https://x.com/bauerpauerhauer/status/1949981234878435819

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E2P1: Planes, Trains, and Bowling Lanes28 Jul 202500:46:24

How we got interested in Vegas, and James's upcoming 5-night trip.

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E1P2: Comps Talk15 Jul 202500:37:31

Your hosts give their tips for newer players interested in earning casino freebies.

Check out these articles from Travel Zork about ADT:

https://travelzork.com/gambling-casino-theo-adt/

https://travelzork.com/casino-comps-big-play-casino-gambling-part-1/

 

I was supposed to add contact info for your three hosts but I'm not gonna bother.

 

Contact the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com !

E1P1: Busting Early15 Jul 202501:26:06

Episode One, Part I: Adam "The Fraud" interviews "Boring" Jack and "Table Games" James about their recent trip to Las Vegas!

 

Contact the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E9P2: +900 on the NJ Gaming Commission03 Nov 202500:55:34
  • Listener feedback on comp drink tickets, and on craps callouts
  • Bet your bottom dollar on the next vegas trend
  • James left his money in the machine
  • Adam won't get MGM platinum
  • Jack doesn't like slot APs
  • Oops a royal is worth about 2% of a VP game's return, not the 1% Jack said in the episode.

Come see James at ZorkFest!

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com 

E9P1: International Incident at the Chandy03 Nov 202501:22:34

We converse long and hard about Jack's trip report!

  • Mark's celebration of life video is here

  • Oh, FYI: buying the 4/10 is slightly better odds than placing 6/8 if you're doing a $25 bet with $1 vig, but slightly worse than placing 6/8 if you're doing a $20 bet with $1 vig.

 

E8P2: Vegas To-Do Lists20 Oct 202500:47:55

We chat about:

  • Keeping to-do lists for Las Vegas
  • Speakeasies
  • Credit lines and front money
  • Jack's upcoming vegas trip 

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

E8P1: Still Mad About Buca Di Beppo20 Oct 202500:47:02

On this episode we cover:

  • Northeastern U.S. regional casinos??
  • Satirical theming
  • "Carvinal" video poker and bankroll concerns
  • 12 days in Vegas: a verdict has been reached

Cocktail Kit recommended by John Lowery (not syringe-based(?))

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com 

E7P2: Coming Soon 202706 Oct 202500:56:03

Hour two covers:

  • Quick-Fire Topics
  • What do we want to see when Hard Rock opens on the strip?
  • Vegas Price Gouging and Deals
  • Planning a 40th Birthday Weekend (or two?)

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com 

E7P1: Champagne In A Paper Cup06 Oct 202500:50:21

On this epidode we cover:

  • Vegas Theming vis-a-vis Disney
  • Griping about poor amenities
  • Reading a video poker paytable

And much more?

E6P2: Backdoor Covers22 Sep 202500:40:05
  • Sports betting in Las Vegas
  • Survivor contest picks (if you're reading this, fast forward through this section!)
  • Video poker cocktail bar questions

What are we plugging?

Whew that's a lot! You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E6P1: A Caesars Property With A Soul?22 Sep 202501:28:56

This episode is all about Adam's recent trip to Las Vegas:

  • Cosmo check-in woes
  • On The Record karaoke
  • Beauty and Essex
  • Caesars stroll
  • Aria Tower Suite
  • Tavern and Mother Wolf @ Fontainebleau

... and much more!

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com !

E11P2: Jack and Red Bull01 Dec 202500:54:19

Part 2 of 4 of our epic Vegas Formula 1 trip report!

We address some listener feedback and then dive back in for more trip report action. Adam is impressed by Roy Choi Best Friend, Jack enjoys a forbidden cocktail, and James has one tequila shot too many at Omnia nightclub. Also we may talk about the F1 race?

E11P1: Formula 1 Trip Report (Part 1 of 4?!)01 Dec 202501:03:12

We're back from Vegas! This is the first installment of what is sure to be a fantastic four-part fiesta. 

Adam reviews the room and board at Waldorf Astoria, James makes back 0.04% of his gambling losses by choosing Lyft over Uber, and Jack packs a brown bag lunch for his Friday night flight. Formula 1 qualifying round, On The Record afterparty and more!

E13P2: In Search Of A Steam Shower29 Dec 202501:06:52

Listener feedback and James's Zorkfest trip report!

We answer questions about:

  • North-strip VP crawl
  • Finding Vegas rooms with specific amenities
  • Straight draws vs. flush draws
  • Massive Double Super Times Pay jackpot

 

Jack's super simple VP strategy can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pVvNh2-opBaqjZagcfNYcZNi_FvAB-99bea-u0qnU74/edit?usp=sharing 

 

the NJ law about 100,000,000:1 odds can be found here:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/N-J-A-C-13-69E-1-28A

 

E13P1: 2025: The Year Vegas Died29 Dec 202500:56:02

Adam, Jack, and James go over their 2025 year-in-review, and then move on to their goals, dreams, and ambitions for 2026.

  • Handpay threshold for W2-G going up to $2000
  • Best meal
  • Best session
  • Biggest surprise (positive)
  • Biggest shock (negative)

... and more!

E12P2: Imminent Handpay Threat15 Dec 202501:04:48

We hit some listener feedback:

Then we get right back in to the final installment of the Formula 1 trip saga:

  • Wicked spoon buffet
  • Working 9 to 5 at the Chandy
  • Carbone Riviera dinner
  • DEFCON video poker?

Check out James and Kim's VP tracker sheet here!

E12P1: Okay, Judas15 Dec 202500:55:45

Part 3 of 4 of our XL Formula1 trip report!

We cover:

  • Bouchon brunch
  • F1 disqualification
  • Questionably-legal Wynn group slot pull
  • The first handy at the Chandy of the trip
  • Slot technician prowess
  • Bazaar Meat dinner
  • VP bar betrayal!

and more!

E14P2: 1000-Play Video Poker12 Jan 202600:42:58

All listener feedback all the time!

  • What are some reasons your comps might not stack up compared to what others are getting?
  • How about 100-play video poker?
  • How about Powerhouse Poker and Lucky Suits Poker?
  • If you couldn't play VP, how would you spend your days in vegas?
  • Where's the handy merch?
  • Is Adam a fraud?

 

E14P1: Augmented Gambling12 Jan 202600:57:06

Adam the Fraud, Boring Jack, and Table Games James share some little things we do to augment our gambling experience. Then we dive face-first into a Boring Jack trip report from his most recent 48-hour stint in vegas.

  • Walking from the aiport to the strip
  • Fontainbleau Solo Lounge
  • Cosmo Chandelier Bar (duh)
  • Genting Palace dinner
  • Airport McDonalds?

James and Kim's printable 4OAK tracker is here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjQiKj5Sg/oBHoM9qBvkWh2e2v_cLbwA/view 

E15P2: The Hand You Would've Been Dealt26 Jan 202600:58:19

We discuss listener questions:

  • Does your significant other gamble too?
  • Would you have gotten the same hand if you switched VP games?
  • Private car service from the airport
  • Picking a low-variance game

And some trademark quick-fire topics:

  • Daiquiri bars
  • Environmentally-conscious shower heads
  • Feature bets at the craps table
  • Fremont Street canopy
  • The Deuce
     

And you can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com !

E15P1: The Big Front Seat26 Jan 202600:42:17

In hour 1, AdamTF, BJack, and TGJames discuss:

- Low-cost airlines and upcharges in the hotel
- Breakfasts in Vegas and the value of all-you-can eat deals
- Whether you need to feel like you can win to get into gambling as a hobby

E16P2: Attacking Vegas09 Feb 202600:46:36

We're plugging Mike E in Las Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/@MEinLV

His fantastic blog is Vegas Snob

 

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E16P1: Knight Time09 Feb 202601:02:04

It's a Boring Jack Boring Trip Report!

We somehow mention:

  • Imperialism
  • Personal Injury Lawyers
  • 93% Payback VP
  • Promotional Gifts For Locals
  • Classic Rock vs EDM
  • Hiking at Red Rock

And also we talk about what Jack actually did on his trip.

E17P2: Cheating and Shot-Taking23 Feb 202600:50:59

Listener Feedback:

  • Playing the same machine
  • The official podcast of Malört
  • (No)where to find the Louis Theroux documentary
  • Sharing win/loss and budget details publicly
  • Talking to your kids about vegas

We also chat about:

  • Top-end service and hospitality
  • Cheating, angleshooting, and dealer mistakes
E17P1: Gas-Station-Brand Bullcrap23 Feb 202601:06:53

Table Games James is back from Vegas, and he regales us with stories of:

  • Trapping A Fly
  • Gambling
  • Epic Sax Guy
  • Gambling
  • Using the Women's Room
  • Gambling
  • Super Bowl Party

and more!

E18P2: Too Much Liquid09 Mar 202600:41:34

We dive back in to listener feedback and questions:

  • Checking casino websites for deals
  • Service consitency
  • Casino credit rules and guidelines
  • Bartender's questionable choices
  • Swim-up VP bar?
  • What matters most when picking a hotel?
  • Face-up vs. traditional pai gow poker

You can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com

 

E18P1: Bud Heavy Party Deck09 Mar 202601:01:55

The three of us are going to Vegas! We preview the whole James 40th Birthday Ganza and talk about planning for:

  • Palazzo cigar lounge
  • Pier 17 Yacht Club
  • Haircut date
  • Roy Choi Best Friend
  • Guy Fieri all-you-can-eat brunch
  • Slot Golf
  • Vegas Golden Knights Game
  • Steak dinners
  • Cabanas

And more? Maybe actually thats it. 

E19P2: It Zoox To Zouk23 Mar 202601:15:21

Hour two is packed with goodies, we start off with listener feedback:

  • Enjoying vegas with a non-vegas-enjoyer
  • ADT miscellany
  • Putting in a "big day of play" at VP at a new casino
  • Sending money to us, your hosts

And then we jump back in to the trip report!

  • Guy Fieri's
  • Slot Golf
  • Vegas Knights
  • Can you get drunk off Busch Light?
  • Chandelier red-light/green-light controversy
  • Simultaneous Handy
E19P1: Cuts and Cocktails23 Mar 202600:55:26

We go over the finer points of the first weekend of James's 40th birthday party in Las Vegas.

  • PHo High Limit
  • Pier 17 Yacht Club
  • Wynn vs Bellagio
  • Palazzo Cigars
  • Cosmo Barbershop (music venue)
  • The Point of No Return
  • Cosmo Barbershop (haircuts)
  • Roy Choi Best Friend for 10 persons

And we end by answering the age old question: "is it better to win early in the trip or at the end? (or in the middle??)"

E20P2: Can We Fix the North Strip?06 Apr 202600:44:12

It's the listener feedback hour!

  • Where are we under- and over-comped?
  • Betting smaller for longer?
  • North end of the strip woes
  • Playing someone else's freeplay
  • Chandy blackjack investigation
  • Winning too big too soon
  • Giving unsolicited advice
  • Lessons learned from group trips
E20P1: Greasy Bartops06 Apr 202601:05:57

We wrap up James's 40th!

  • M Resort
  • Wynn
  • Rampart at The Resort at Summerlin
  • The Strip Club
  • The Strip
  • Lots of winning?

 

E22P2: Vegas Countdown04 May 202600:38:10

We chat about various listener-submitted topics:

  • Marking down the days til Vegas
  • Terrbile Blackjack
  • Making and breaking travel rules
  • Overlooked downtown eateries
  • Vegas pool vacation
  • Trip report from HatC favorites
  • Using your player's card on a work trip

And Jack has an upcming trip to vegas!

And thank you to all our new patrons!

E22P1: James Hates Dragons04 May 202600:47:23

On this action packed Hour 1, we chat about: 

  • Vegas Pet Peeves
  • "One Good Thing"
  • Video Poker Gimmicks
  • Standalone Properties
  • "Where can I Find?"
  • Tipping
E21P2: Outdoor Weddings20 Apr 202600:57:06

We start with some listener questions:

  • Best spots downtown?
  • Bellagio worth the hype?
  • Vegas before consuming Vegas content

And then we talk about some:

  • Outdoor dining
  • Premium economy
  • Vegas airport
  • Continuous shuffle machines and other blackjack ideas

Also we have a Patreon! Give us money if you so choose.

E21P1: Boring Jack's Boring Stats20 Apr 202600:55:30

We've got a lot of Vegas packed into hour 1!

  • Guessing trends in the 2025 Visitor Profile Summary
  • First-time vs. repeat visitors
  • NBA Expansion All-But-Confirmed
  • What's worse: worse payouts or worse odds?
  • All-inclusive deals

You can find the 2025 stats and report here: https://www.lvcva.com/research/reports/post/las-vegas-visitor-profile-studies/

 

E23P2: The Magical Casino Door18 May 202601:05:49

We answer listener feedback and questions on the following!

  • Dinner with a Big Player
  • Various different types of video poker
  • How do we play craps?
  • Check out The Neon Lounge podcast
  • What Vegas content do we want to see?
  • What's most imporant to us about a VP bar?
  • Could it be OK to play triple-zero roulette?
  • Should I get my own card or play on my wifes?
  • How do you manage bankroll for a VP session?
  • Most common video poker errors
  • Favorite non-casino restaurant

Neon Lounge Podcast is at https://neonlounge.vegas/ and probably everywhere else too!

Our Patreon --  where you get nothing -- is at https://patreon.com/HandyAtTheChandy !

 

E23P1: Will There Be Alcohol?18 May 202601:07:49

It's a Boring Jack Boring Trip Report! 

  • Vegas Playlists
  • BYOHoney
  • Mott 32 Unlimited Brunch
  • More Wolf Run Keno Talk??
  • Vegas Duffy Report
  • Bouchon Menu Shake-Up
  • Cote Butcher's Feast
  • Last-Ditch Double-Up Efforts

 

E24P2: Smallest Bets & Biggest Wins01 Jun 202600:49:25

We deftly handle listener feedback and questions on the following topics:

  • Smallest bet you can still enjoy
  • Biggest gambling win ever
  • 4th of July fireworks
  • How to use your free play
  • How to plan for Vegas after a long absence
  • Vegas anticipation and frictionless vacationing
  • Ideal time to arrive in Vegas
  • Legitmiately good gambling Downtown
  • What slots we would play

Support the show and get nothing to show for it at https://patreon.com/HandyAtTheChandy !

E24P1: Inspired By Pompeii01 Jun 202601:02:31

In this Vegas-packed first hour we go over One Good Thing about...

  • MGM Grand
  • NYNY
  • Park MGM

...and discuss some fun facts about each property.

Then we tackle important topics such as:

  • Legionnaires Disease At Wynn
  • Hard Rock Guitar Progress
  • Favorite Free Things To Do
  • Gambling With Strangers
  • Notable Items On Your Vegas Pack List?

As usual you can email the show at HandyAtTheChandy@gmail.com !

 

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