A casino opens up in the humble town of Ponyville and the mane six decide to try it out. Of course, the result of going to the new casino has left all six mares with less bits to their names; but Twilight Sparkle seems to have gained an interest in the games of chance, they do involve one of her favorite subjects after all. Surely nothing can go wrong when a smart mare such as Twilight Sparkle, Element of Harmony and librarian extraordinaire, tries a hoof at just a few games based on probability, right?
Chapters (5)
twilight should be reading a book on how to count cards in that picture
It sounds really interesting! Can't wait for more
Haha, Cool little story.
Its good. I'm certainly interested in what happens next. I think you got everything pretty well, but Fluttershy would have listened when the rules were explained I think. The rest of it was spot on though. I loved the part with the dancers.
Anyway, can't wait for the next update.
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... Not to worry, I'll be sure to include the other casino games that are known far and wide. There's also going to be the dramatic and dark side to this story nearing the climax and such, as should be expected from a somewhat lengthy writing project 
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, I had to have the rules for Texas Holdem in another tab to write that scene.
She would be reading up on counting cards if the game she was playing was blackjack
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I dunno, I guess she did listen but didn't really understand the order of the most valuable cards and such. I for one still can't really keep track of the combinations that win above the others, you know, since I'm not actually a gambler and such
The cover pic is my cell phone cover.
1117624 then she should read a book on figuring out ponies facial expressions, considering she just lost her big crown thingy
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Dude, it was the only good cover art I could find on google... I'm not basing the story on what the art shows, I'm trying to be a little more original than that
Trust your dear author when I say this though, what will happen in the future will be much better than Twilight becoming a gambling addict and losing everything.
1118214 yay
The original source for the cover artwork: http://harwicks-art.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4j5zr3
The story is off to a fun start! I enjoyed the prying of details out of Rarity on the walk over, and the showdown with Fluttershy. I also enjoy the non-judgmental attitude Twilight has about trying new experiences. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this.
Hmm... interesting... Gambling in Equestria... My only question is; Why is this labeled as Dark? So far I see no elements that contribute much to Dark... unless something happens in the later chapters that is...
Thumbs up
I presume in Chapter 3, Twilight gets introduced to Card Counting, and finds out what Banned For Life really means at a casino.
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Maybe.... But not all in one chapter
Heh heh, I liked how fluttershy won without knowing it, she might have even won every round but folded every time. I was a bit surprised by raritys love of 'exotic' dancers (though not all that much). I didn't read chapter 2 yet but I can only wonder if applejacks element gives her a really bad pokerface. (like this
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Hmm... Card counting... Though considering it was doctor whooves there are certain "time bending" ways he could cheat...
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(hint: that was not a spoiler.... No really, it wasn't)
He could, but the Doctor would never make it sooo easy for himself; he may very well have created card counting a over so he could use the method
Great update! Love that the Doctor and Derpy are skipping town for a bit (are they together here? I hope so) and just the entire thing was great! Looking forward to more.
Promise.
I think your editor might be sleeping on the jobdl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/sillyfilly_Derpy_Hooves.png Give him a good talking to eh?
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I'll make sure to do as such
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You know... Those are the kind of comments that keep me writing, thanks!
.... basterd...
i know it was nessecery for the plot but still....
cant wait for more
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, I guess it's safe to say that I wasn't planning on a happy story all the way through, that's just boring. So there was the turn in the mood, there should be plenty more later on... Once my schedule allows me time to write anything 
I'm just a bit sad that it took so long for a first comment on this chapter, just a bit... But oh well.
Thanks for being upset but understanding of the necessity
Boy, that escalated quickly.
I always know Pinkie will let her promiss brk, i mean if your son or lttie bro needs the money to help heal i gusse i let it sille if i was her.
Hrrmm... I wonder why I keep forgetting to click the favourite button...
ah counting cards. so easy
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