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…
Articles by John Mehaffey
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Downtown Grand Upgrades All Video Poker to Full Pay
Update: Downtown Grand no longer offers 100% video poker. The big story among serious video poker players this month is the upgrade at Downtown Grand….
Las Vegas Comedy Clubs May Be Best Medicine
There are hundreds of entertainment options in Las Vegas. My wife and I could not agree on which ones to choose during our first few…
Rio WSOP Gambling Guide
Update: Rio changed management in October 2023. We have a new report about Rio casino games. You can read it here. Thousands of poker players…