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Worst Floor I've encountered (Caesars Palace) Obligatory did not happen today, but happened about 2 weeks ago when I visited Vegas. Throughout that night, I had slowly accumulated a nice stack of around 20 blue ($1) and light green ($2) chips.
Description Caesars Palace Casino Las Vegas $5 Bette Midler Chip from 2008 This is a stock photo of the chip you are purchasing. You will receive a chip in casino used condition. Welcome To Apache Poker Chips. Apache Poker Chips has been operating in Las Vegas since 1999. Being located in Las Vegas gives us the opportunity to play with and review all new products as soon as they become available. We sell the same chips and cards used at the top Casinos around the world.
Hitting the tables in Las Vegas isn’t as popular as it used to be. The downturn in gambling over the past 30 years or so has led to fewer gamblers. This has, in turn, led to even fewer people that know the lingo thrown around the casino by people who have been gambling in a casino since they turned 21.
I’ve been gambling since grade school and learned my way around the casino the week of my 21st birthday. Not everyone is like me, though. Not everyone gambles (GASP!). Since moving to Las Vegas I’ve met a good number of people who visit casinos frequently and have never gambled. They’ve never rolled the bones, looked at a card or even put money into a machine (GASP again!). Different strokes for different folks.
There was a time where everyone in a casino could identify the kind of player someone was at the tables simply by the color of the chips they played. Every week I meet more people that visit casinos who don’t know the difference between a red chipper, green chipper or black chipper. There are more people than ever who don’t know what the individual chip colors are or mean.
In an effort to educate our non-gambling friends here’s a look at the chips you’ll find at most tables in a casino. I’ll explain how much they’re worth and how most people use them.
- $1 – White or Blue Chips – Fun fact: $1 chips used to be coins and often called “bullets.” Today these chips are usually white but are offered in a variety of colors since white chips get dirty quickly. These are mostly used to tip cocktail waitresses, place appropriate odds in craps or for side bets.
- $5 – Red Chips – These chips are used mostly for table games with minimum wagers below $25. Red chips are sometimes used as a tip for people playing $25 or more per hand. Pro boozing tip: If you’re normally a $1 per drink tipper, use a red chip on the first round to get faster service from the cocktail waitress. This person is often known as a red chipper.
- $25 – Green Chips – You’ll usually see these in play for hands $25 – $200. When the hand is above $200 (8 green chips) you’ll often see $100 chips played instead. This person is often known as green chipper regardless of the amount per wager.
- $100 – Black Chips – Most people in the casino will see a person playing black chips as a high roller. They’re often known as a black chipper. These chips are played similar to green chips.
- $500 – Purple Chips – The goal for most gamblers who play lower denominations is to win so much that they have to cash in their red, green and black chips for a purple (or purplish) chip.
- $1,000 – Orange or Yellow Chips – So pretty. Most gamblers dream of the day they’re paid with this chip. I’ve cashed out with this chip a few times. Multiple purples are more fun to cash out.
You should note that in addition to these chips that roulette tables use their own chip/chip colors for each player. Poker rooms may also use different chips. The information above is good for most table games in the casino.
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| Caesars Palace 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Runecraft |
| Publisher(s) | Interplay Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Dreamcast Microsoft Windows |
| Release | PlayStation
Microsoft Windows
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| Genre(s) | |
| Mode(s) | Single-player multiplayer |
Caesars Palace 2000 is a gamblingsimulation video game developed by Runecraft and published by Interplay Entertainment. It was released in North America and Europe in June 2000 for the PlayStation, Dreamcast and Microsoft Windows' PCs. It is named after the famous Caesars Palace luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Interplay announced in late 1999 that they were working on a title for the Dreamcast which was known to be a 3D simulation of gambling with traditional casino games. The game was fully licensed by the Caesars Palace casino and features six card games, table games, five slot machine themes, and video game machines. Each game plays by official Caesars Palace rules and uses casino odds and payouts verified by a Ph.D in statistics. The PC version of the game received praise for its graphics and sound, but the Dreamcast version received criticism for its presentation, graphics, and slow pace.
Gameplay[edit]
There are eleven casino games, authentic Caesars Palacecards, chips, rules, and tutorial guides for beginners throughout each game. In the PlayStation version of the game, there are six card games, including variations of poker and blackjack; table games, including roulette and craps; video game machines, including video poker and keno; and five slot machine themes. For each of the various games included, official Caesars Palace tables and equipment are used. Each game plays by official Caesars Palace rules and uses casino odds and payouts confirmed by statistician William Bertram, Ph.D. Tutorials and in-game hints can be shown on each of Caesar's Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition's various games. The tutorials and hints are displayed at times when the game notices that the player is making moves considered incorrect by casino standards. For further assistance, Caesar's Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition also features the Caesars Palace Guide to Gaming Handbook, which details rules and strategies for the included games.[1][2][3]
In the PC and Dreamcast versions of the game, an initial stake of $2,000 is given, though more is available through loans at a virtual automated teller machine. Official Caesars Palace rules and tutorials are given for each game, along with genuine cards and chips. Odds and payouts are confirmed by Bertram. The card games include blackjack, Pai gow poker, Mini-Baccarat, Red dog, Casino war, and Spanish 21. The table games include craps and roulette, while machine gambling include video poker, poker challenge, and video Keno. The five slot machine themes include Ancient Egypt, Baseball Challenge, Halloween Spooky, Progressive Fruit, and Wild West. They all have different payouts and odds. The settings can be customized for some games, including the volume, coaching, number of decks, card tracking, bet limits, and animations.[4][5][6][7]
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Development[edit]
In September 1999, publisher Interplay Entertainment announced the arrival of several Dreamcast titles to be developed by Rage Software. Interplay revealed that they were working on another title, known as Caesars Palace 2000 for the Dreamcast. It was known to be a 3D simulation of gambling, and they promised that it will be 'one of the most realistic portrayals of the casino atmosphere ever'. It was going to have traditional casino games, like blackjack, poker, and slots, and was slated for a late fourth-quarter release in 1999.[8]
In May 2000, developer Runecraft was simultaneously working with publisher Ripcord Games on the Dreamcast port of Spec Ops, while developing Caesars Palace 2000. It was announced that the game was set for release on the PC, Dreamcast, and PlayStation. They promised to include all the things associated with gambling, and a release in late May 2000. The game was fully licensed by the Caesars Palace casino, with twenty-three different gambling games and adhering to the Official Caesars Palace Rules. Runecraft promised a title that 'reflects the ambiance of Caesars Palace, including dealers with personality'. Players would also be able to track their performance and do some statistical analysis.[9]
Reception[edit]
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Caesars Palace 2000 received mixed reviews from critics, while the PC version received the most positive reaction. It received aggregate scores of 55% and 45% from GameRankings for PC and Dreamcast respectively.[10][11]
For the PC version, GameSpot editor Stephen Poole stated 'You'll be better off looking for free online versions of the various games contained in Caesars Palace 2000'.[5] In contrast, IGN was more favorable to the PC version of the game.[6] Francois Laramee of Allgame praised the game for its 'excellent audio-visuals. The 3D accelerated graphics, specifically the tables, the cards and the dealers' hands, are well modeled and lit, and the playing chips are beautiful. The sound effects are accurate, and the voice actors, competent'. However, he noted that 'some of the 3D effects are not particularly wieldy, the menus flicker, it's often hard to stop the scrolling menus at the right time, and the camera angles switch too fast and frequently to be anything but distracting. The slot machine wheels are a bit on the small side and difficult to read'. Laramee went on to call the game 'a competent effort, but is essentially dry and uninspired'.[7]ComputerAndVideoGames.com's Alex Huhtala criticized the game for its 'Poor, vomit-inducing presentation'.[15]
For the PlayStation version, IGN's David Zdyrko cited that 'Many of the games are quite enjoyable, but the truth of the matter is that it never quite matches the thrill of the real thing' and criticized on how 'the visuals are very bland on the whole. It has low-resolution backgrounds, and pretty much nothing at all to get excited about'. He also called the music 'boring and completely uninspiring'.[2] Allgame editor Matt Grandstaff commended the card games, as they 'require a fair amount of strategy, and thus remain entertaining' and that 'the look and feel of Caesars Palace 2000 recaptures the feel of one of the most successful casinos of all-time'. He stated that the game 'is definitely not about the looks' but 'does an admirable job recreating the casino experience'. Grandstaff felt that the game 'has the sound of a real casino. From background clatter to the voices of the dealer, this is Caesar's Palace'. He noted that players 'will enjoy sitting through hours of card games' but to 'Avoid the slots'. Grandstaff also commented that the strategy book that comes with the game 'should be packed on any trip to Vegas'.[3]
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The Dreamcast version was heavily criticized. Ryan Davis of GameSpot stated that 'the best bet for all involved would be to take your chips elsewhere'.[13] Similarly, IGN editor Jeremy Dunham noted that 'the blandness of the game's presentation would probably disappoint the most basic of cavemen. Even the graphics are disappointing. True, those card tables can look very realistic, but what else is there to marvel at? Nothing! Without any type of exploration feature, or other characters there isn't anything to render'.[12] Allgame's Bryan Hightower criticized that 'there are not enough games, there are annoying wait times, and the help mode is terrible'. He also complained that 'the dealer deals painfully slow and has to say what cards you have twice. You can already read your hand right on the screen, so you don't need the dealer to waste your time'. Hightower also cited that 'when you win at slots, the camera always goes to the bottom of the machine to show you the payout scale' which 'becomes frustrating after a few credits because it is so slow. The act of leaving the table or machine is even slower'. He also said that the advice the game gives you is 'Perhaps the most irritating 'feature' of this game' because 'Each time you do something the computer wouldn't have done, a pop-up screen will appear that adds more time to the lengthy procedure of completing a bet'. Hightower commented that 'The above-par graphics are quickly negated by the rock-bottom enjoyment factor' and that 'this game doesn't have any of the character the real casino has'.[14]
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References[edit]
- ^Grandstaff, Matt (June 29, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition'. Allgame. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abcZdyrko, David (July 7, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition - PlayStation Review at IGN'. IGN. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ abcGrandstaff, Matt (June 29, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition'. Allgame. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^House, Michael (June 13, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition'. Allgame. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abcPoole, Stephen (July 13, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition Review'. GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abcSteinberg, Scott (July 11, 2000). 'Caesar's Palace 2000 - PC Review at IGN'. IGN. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abcLaramee, Francois (June 13, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition'. Allgame. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^Justice, Brandon (September 27, 1999). 'Caesar's Palace 2000 Confirmed for Dreamcast'. IGN. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^Gantayat, Anoop (May 4, 2000). 'Caesar's Palace 2000 - Dreamcast Preview at IGN'. IGN. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ^ ab'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition for PC'. GameRankings. June 29, 2000. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ ab'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition for Dreamcast - GameRankings'. GameRankings. September 24, 2000. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abDunham, Jeremy (October 3, 2000). 'Caesar's Palace 2000 - DC Review at IGN'. IGN. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abDavis, Ryan (September 27, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition Review'. GameSpot. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ abHightower, Bryan (September 21, 2000). 'Caesars Palace 2000: Millennium Gold Edition'. Allgame. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^Huhtala, Alex (August 7, 2001). 'Caesars Palace 2000'. ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2012.