diff --git a/slop_with_models.py b/slop_with_models.py
index 4ac055f..df49f02 100644
--- a/slop_with_models.py
+++ b/slop_with_models.py
@@ -68,6 +68,8 @@ def save_memory_to_file(memory_data):
     try:
         with open(MEMORY_FILE, "w") as f:
             json.dump(memory_data, f)
+            f.flush()  # Ensure write is completed
+            os.fsync(f.fileno())  # Sync to disk
         logger.debug(f"Saved memory to {MEMORY_FILE}: {memory_data}")
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error saving memory to {MEMORY_FILE}: {str(e)}", exc_info=True)
@@ -111,6 +113,8 @@ def save_resources_to_file(resources_data):
     try:
         with open(RESOURCES_FILE, "w") as f:
             json.dump(resources_data, f)
+            f.flush()  # Ensure write is completed
+            os.fsync(f.fileno())  # Sync to disk
         logger.debug(f"Saved resources to {RESOURCES_FILE}: {resources_data}")
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(
@@ -247,7 +251,7 @@ tools = {
     },
 }
 
-# Load resources from file at startup
+# Load resources from file at startup (initial load only)
 resources = load_resources_from_file()
 
 
@@ -255,6 +259,7 @@ resources = load_resources_from_file()
 def get_or_create_wallet(agent_id):
     wallet_key = f"casino/wallet/agent_{agent_id}"
     with resource_lock:
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()  # Always load fresh
         if wallet_key not in resources:
             resources[wallet_key] = {
                 "id": wallet_key,
@@ -268,6 +273,7 @@ def get_or_create_wallet(agent_id):
 def get_or_create_stats(game, agent_id):
     stats_key = f"casino/{game}/stats/agent_{agent_id}"
     with resource_lock:
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()  # Always load fresh
         if stats_key not in resources:
             if game == "slots":
                 resources[stats_key] = {
@@ -299,10 +305,8 @@ def get_or_create_stats(game, agent_id):
 
 def update_resource(resource_id, new_content):
     with resource_lock:
-        # If the resource doesn't exist, initialize it with the correct structure
-        if resource_id not in resources:
-            resources[resource_id] = {"id": resource_id, "content": None}
-        resources[resource_id]["content"] = new_content
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()  # Always load fresh
+        resources[resource_id] = {"id": resource_id, "content": new_content}
         save_resources_to_file(resources)
         logger.debug(f"Updated resource {resource_id}: {new_content}")
 
@@ -438,7 +442,12 @@ def play_blackjack(bet, agent_id, game_id=None, action=None):
     # Continue an existing game
     game_key = f"casino/blackjack/games/{game_id}"
     with resource_lock:
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()
+        logger.debug(
+            f"Checking for game {game_key} in resources: {list(resources.keys())}"
+        )
         if game_key not in resources:
+            logger.warning(f"Game {game_id} not found in resources")
             return {"error": f"Game {game_id} not found"}
         game_state = resources[game_key]["content"]
 
@@ -447,6 +456,7 @@ def play_blackjack(bet, agent_id, game_id=None, action=None):
     if game_state["status"] != "active":
         return {"error": "This game is already complete"}
     if action not in ["hit", "stand"]:
+        logger.warning(f"Invalid action '{action}' received for game {game_id}")
         return {"error": "Action must be 'hit' or 'stand'"}
 
     wallet = get_or_create_wallet(agent_id)
@@ -761,6 +771,7 @@ def use_tool(tool_id):
 def list_resources():
     logger.info("Received /resources request")
     with resource_lock:
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()
         resource_list = list(resources.values())
     logger.debug(f"Returning resources: {resource_list}")
     return jsonify({"resources": resource_list}), 200
@@ -770,8 +781,6 @@ def list_resources():
 def get_resource(resource_id):
     logger.info(f"Received /resources/{resource_id} GET request")
     with resource_lock:
-        # Reload resources to ensure we have the latest state
-        global resources
         resources = load_resources_from_file()
         logger.debug(f"Resources after reload: {list(resources.keys())}")
         if resource_id in resources:
@@ -802,6 +811,7 @@ def update_resource_endpoint(resource_id):
         logger.warning(f"Invalid resource update request: {data}")
         return jsonify({"error": "Missing 'content'"}), 400
     with resource_lock:
+        resources = load_resources_from_file()
         resources[resource_id] = {"id": resource_id, "content": data["content"]}
         save_resources_to_file(resources)
     logger.info(f"Updated/created resource {resource_id}: {resources[resource_id]}")