Great Time at Terrible Casino
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- Jerry Herbst, founder and chairman of a series of local gas stations best known for their mustachioed mascot and giant American flags, died Tuesday in his home. Herbst helped his family grow the Terrible Herbst company into 160-plus convenience stores, car washes and lube locations throughout Southern Nevada, including in Pahrump.
- The Herbst family first opened Terrible's Town Casino on Highway 160 and 372 in Pahrump in 1995 and followed with Terrible's Lakeside Casino in 1999. Herbst Gaming filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2009 in which lenders took control of 15 casinos in Nevada, Iowa and Missouri.They adopted the name Affinity Gaming LLC in May.
- A large American flag blows in the wind above a Terrible Herbst gas station on West Russell Road and Polaris Avenue in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 2, 2017. 1996 with Terrible's Town in Pahrump.
- Herbst Gaming was a slot route operator and casino company owned by Jerry Herbst's three sons. It was formed in 1987 to service slot machines in the Terrible Herbst stores. In 1997, it began opening and acquiring full-fledged casinos, many of which were branded as Terrible's casinos.
That title looks like a headline from a small-town newspaper.
In fact, I'm talking about Terrible's Casino in Las Vegas.A lousy, but memorable name for a neat little casino.You may have heard of or even visited the former Continental Casino in Las Vegas.It went bankrupt several years ago, and the Herbst family purchased it, then converted and expanded it into a Tuscany-themed casino hotel.
The Herbst family is known as operators of the Terrible Herbst chain of gas stations, convenience stores, taverns, and their association with Von's supermarkets. They also own and operate a couple of other casinos in nearby Henderson and further away in Pahrump. I was there on a comp, provided by their Off-Road Racing Team, because of my association with the sport.
When I first stayed and played at Terrible's casino, they only had one craps table installed. With a table minimum of $2, the crowd of players was mostly comprised of locals and a few of the travelling RV retired set.However, it provided me with an unusual experience that I want to tell you about.
There was a Precision-Shooter who was shooting and betting from the 'Darkside'.What is unusual about this is that most skilled players are shooting to avoid the '7', except on the Come-Out roll.This guy was just the opposite.When I first saw him carefully setting the dice, then lofting them in a carefully crafted manner, I decided not to bet against him.In fact, initially I did nothing but watch.
I didn't have to watch long because he 7'd Out within three rolls.Hmmm, I though, this guy might have something worth watching on the next round.I subsequently had a good 16-roll hand, and the dice made their way around the table again until they reached Mr. Precision-7-Out.
Again, I watched his Come-Out rolls where he produced a couple of 3's, one Loser-7, and then he established his Point number of 9.I decided to bet with him, so I Layed the No-4 for $51.The very next number was 7-Out.Nice…very nice I thought.His betting was pretty simple:$2 on the Don't Pass, backed up with inversed 3x, 4x, or 5x Odds.Nothing more to it than that.
Three more trips around the table, and he produced quick 7-Outs on every one of his hands. On each one of those subsequent rounds, I increased my No-4 bet to $100, then $200, and eventually $300 on his final hand before I colored up with a $625 profit, mostly generated from his and my shooting.I had to get to a meeting across town for dinner, so I had to leave.I told him I enjoyed his shooting, and he said that he could be found there or at any one of the Boulder Strip casinos almost any day of the week.I made a note of his name when he introduced himself, and an even stronger mental note to keep an eye out for him during my future visits to Sams Town, Boulder Station, Nevada Palace, Castaways, or Arizona Charlies East.
As you know, I get a Player's Card at nearly every casino that I play at.I've explained the logic and the reasons to do so in previous articles like Random Thoughts and More Random Thoughts.If you are unconvinced about the relative merits of those cards, I would urge you to re-read them.
If you need further motivation to sign up for a card, especially their card, here's one compelling reason: FREE GAS!No, I'm not talking about their Chinese Chicken Salad and Boston Cream Pie comp special in their coffee-shop.I'm talking about free gasoline from any of Terrible's gas stations throughout the greater Las Vegas/Clarke County area. Baton rouge casino rv park.
When I was coloring up to leave the table, the boxman said, 'Be sure to stop at the Promotions Desk to get your free gas.'Of course, I too thought that he was talking about their Moogoo Gaipan, Lemon Chicken and Raisin Pie 4 pm to 2 am special! Dining room table turns into poker table.
'No', he assured me, 'we give away $5 in free gas for every 20 minutes of play at your level of play, and you've got $30 in gas coming to you.'
When I went to the Players Club desk to collect my gas vouchers, they also gave me a voucher for a free car wash.Unfortunately I only hand-wash my Porsche 911 Carrera, so I gave it away to a kindly-looking retired couple in the parking lot.
So if you are looking for a change of pace away from the mega-resorts on the Strip, have a peek inside a Terrible Casino for what could be a great…and profitable time.
San manuel casino age limit to gamble 2020. Good Luck and Good Skill at the tables…and in Life.
The Mad Professor
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Terrible Herbst Pahrump Roadhouse Casino
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View the menu for Terrible's Road House and restaurants in Pahrump, NV. See restaurant menus, reviews, hours, photos, maps and directions.
- Jerry Herbst, founder and chairman of a series of local gas stations best known for their mustachioed mascot and giant American flags, died Tuesday in his home. Herbst helped his family grow the Terrible Herbst company into 160-plus convenience stores, car washes and lube locations throughout Southern Nevada, including in Pahrump.
- The Herbst family first opened Terrible's Town Casino on Highway 160 and 372 in Pahrump in 1995 and followed with Terrible's Lakeside Casino in 1999. Herbst Gaming filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2009 in which lenders took control of 15 casinos in Nevada, Iowa and Missouri.They adopted the name Affinity Gaming LLC in May.
- A large American flag blows in the wind above a Terrible Herbst gas station on West Russell Road and Polaris Avenue in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 2, 2017. 1996 with Terrible's Town in Pahrump.
- Herbst Gaming was a slot route operator and casino company owned by Jerry Herbst's three sons. It was formed in 1987 to service slot machines in the Terrible Herbst stores. In 1997, it began opening and acquiring full-fledged casinos, many of which were branded as Terrible's casinos.
That title looks like a headline from a small-town newspaper.
In fact, I'm talking about Terrible's Casino in Las Vegas.A lousy, but memorable name for a neat little casino.You may have heard of or even visited the former Continental Casino in Las Vegas.It went bankrupt several years ago, and the Herbst family purchased it, then converted and expanded it into a Tuscany-themed casino hotel.
The Herbst family is known as operators of the Terrible Herbst chain of gas stations, convenience stores, taverns, and their association with Von's supermarkets. They also own and operate a couple of other casinos in nearby Henderson and further away in Pahrump. I was there on a comp, provided by their Off-Road Racing Team, because of my association with the sport.
When I first stayed and played at Terrible's casino, they only had one craps table installed. With a table minimum of $2, the crowd of players was mostly comprised of locals and a few of the travelling RV retired set.However, it provided me with an unusual experience that I want to tell you about.
There was a Precision-Shooter who was shooting and betting from the 'Darkside'.What is unusual about this is that most skilled players are shooting to avoid the '7', except on the Come-Out roll.This guy was just the opposite.When I first saw him carefully setting the dice, then lofting them in a carefully crafted manner, I decided not to bet against him.In fact, initially I did nothing but watch.
I didn't have to watch long because he 7'd Out within three rolls.Hmmm, I though, this guy might have something worth watching on the next round.I subsequently had a good 16-roll hand, and the dice made their way around the table again until they reached Mr. Precision-7-Out.
Again, I watched his Come-Out rolls where he produced a couple of 3's, one Loser-7, and then he established his Point number of 9.I decided to bet with him, so I Layed the No-4 for $51.The very next number was 7-Out.Nice…very nice I thought.His betting was pretty simple:$2 on the Don't Pass, backed up with inversed 3x, 4x, or 5x Odds.Nothing more to it than that.
Three more trips around the table, and he produced quick 7-Outs on every one of his hands. On each one of those subsequent rounds, I increased my No-4 bet to $100, then $200, and eventually $300 on his final hand before I colored up with a $625 profit, mostly generated from his and my shooting.I had to get to a meeting across town for dinner, so I had to leave.I told him I enjoyed his shooting, and he said that he could be found there or at any one of the Boulder Strip casinos almost any day of the week.I made a note of his name when he introduced himself, and an even stronger mental note to keep an eye out for him during my future visits to Sams Town, Boulder Station, Nevada Palace, Castaways, or Arizona Charlies East.
As you know, I get a Player's Card at nearly every casino that I play at.I've explained the logic and the reasons to do so in previous articles like Random Thoughts and More Random Thoughts.If you are unconvinced about the relative merits of those cards, I would urge you to re-read them.
If you need further motivation to sign up for a card, especially their card, here's one compelling reason: FREE GAS!No, I'm not talking about their Chinese Chicken Salad and Boston Cream Pie comp special in their coffee-shop.I'm talking about free gasoline from any of Terrible's gas stations throughout the greater Las Vegas/Clarke County area. Baton rouge casino rv park.
When I was coloring up to leave the table, the boxman said, 'Be sure to stop at the Promotions Desk to get your free gas.'Of course, I too thought that he was talking about their Moogoo Gaipan, Lemon Chicken and Raisin Pie 4 pm to 2 am special! Dining room table turns into poker table.
'No', he assured me, 'we give away $5 in free gas for every 20 minutes of play at your level of play, and you've got $30 in gas coming to you.'
When I went to the Players Club desk to collect my gas vouchers, they also gave me a voucher for a free car wash.Unfortunately I only hand-wash my Porsche 911 Carrera, so I gave it away to a kindly-looking retired couple in the parking lot.
So if you are looking for a change of pace away from the mega-resorts on the Strip, have a peek inside a Terrible Casino for what could be a great…and profitable time.
San manuel casino age limit to gamble 2020. Good Luck and Good Skill at the tables…and in Life.
The Mad Professor
Back to The Mad Professor Speaks Main Page!
Terrible Herbst Pahrump Roadhouse Casino
Opening Hours
- Mon: 12am-12am
- Tue: 12am-12am
- Wed: 12am-12am
- Thu: 12am-12am
- Fri: 12am-12am
- Sat: 12am-12am
- Sun: 12am-12am
Payment
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Terrible's Rail City Casino located in Sparks, Nev., is owned and operated by Herbst Gaming. The full-scale gaming casino, with alehouse and two restaurant operations, is part of Herbst Gaming's 14 properties in Las Vegas, Henderson, Pahrump, Reno, Sparks, Nev. and three casinos in St. Joseph and LaGrange Mo., and Osceola, Iowa. As the operator of over 8,400 slot machines throughout the state, Herbst Gaming is one of the largest operators of slot machines in Nevada. Its business is divided into two segments slot route operations and casino operations. Its slot and casino businesses target local customers and capitalize on Nevada s strong demographic trends. Herbst Gaming had its beginnings in 1987 as an offshoot of the family business, Terrible Herbst Oil Company. The Terrible Herbst brand and familiar 'Bad Guy' cowboy logo, has been utilized in Nevada since 1959 and is currently used at five casinos, 80 gasoline stations and convenience stores as well as over 600 slot route locations located throughout the state.