I'm back in action after a nice vacation from gambling and work in general. OK, that's a bit of a lie. I did play for fun in Atlantic City one night. And what I remembered from the experience is how much more expensive it can be! Between a hotel, meals, a few drinks at the bar and some entertainment, casinos really hit your wallet hard if you don't win, and seriously dampen your winnings if you do win. Alcohol plays a part in that of course, and the idea that they never post a clock anywhere and you are like prisoner. When I play online at home I have enough other distractions to keep things at a more leisurely, sporting pace. Maybe I'm bitter because I did take a beating in AC and of course that was on my dime.

Anyway, I was back to work this week and hit up Casino Las Vegas for a good portion of the time with my focus on black jack and a few other table games. I held my own and then got up on some sports bets, and feel good about getting back in the swing of things.

End of week:  $890 to $31,943