Las Vegas Life
Tips for Avoiding Germs at Casinos
It is easy to see how germs may spread in casinos. However, that does not mean you must avoid having fun. At the time of publication, there are no known coronavirus cases in Las Vegas. […]
Poker
Live Poker Returns to Sahara Las Vegas
After a nine-year absence, there is once again a live poker room at Sahara Las Vegas. It opened today, February 14, at 10am. The poker room was announced last year as part of a $150 […]
Casino Promotions
M Resort $300 New Player Loss Rebate
M Resort is offering its loss rebate promotion in 2020. New players may receive free play equal to slot or video poker losses up to $300 on the first day of play at the property. […]
Trip Reports
Plaza Luxe Suite Trip Report
My wife and I were surprised last weekend when we checked into Plaza for a staycation. We were upgraded to a two-room suite on the new Luxe floors of the North Tower. This suite has […]
Trip Reports
Introducing Deadwood Advantage
I lived outside Deadwood, South Dakota from 2006 to 2010. It was my home before moving to Las Vegas. I spent many days there playing live poker and other games. Deadwood is a unique casino […]
Casino Games
More to Video Poker Than Pay Tables
The most important factor when choosing a video poker machine is probably its pay tables. These can vary widely, even within the same casino. It is imperative to find the best one in your area. […]
Poker
The Strat Folds Poker Room
The poker room at The Strat, formerly known as the Stratosphere, closed Friday, October 18. The four-table poker room recently moved from its downstairs location near the tower escalators where it had been for more […]
Casino Spotlight
Circus Circus Is Not MGM’s Cash Cow
MGM Resorts entered into a sales agreement for Circus Circus with Phil Ruffin today. The sale price is $825 million. One misconception that always seems to surface when Circus Circus hits the news that it […]
Casino Promotions
Plaza Coin Game Giveaway Details
Plaza announced last week that it is removing all coin video poker and slots from its casino floor. The machines are scheduled to go in early October. Plaza is giving away all coin games in […]
Casino Games
Most Las Vegas Video Blackjack Now Pays 6:5 or Worse
There was a time when video blackjack was one of the sharpest casino plays. Good rules, no players card exclusions, promotions and, sometimes, countable games, made it a great option for those looking for an […]