Stratosphere Changes Go Beyond Rebranding
The Stratosphere officially announced its rebranding to The Strat during the Super Bowl. The company bought local Super Bowl ad space in Las Vegas. It…
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Full Pay Deuces Wild Removed by Skyline Casino
The best video poker game in terms of return-to-player and limits was downgraded by Skyline Casino this week. There were about 20 quarter full pay…
Casino Spotlight: Santa Fe Station
Santa Fe Station is the second casino featured in my Casino Spotlight series. Plaza was the first. These casinos have something in common. Full pay…
Reflecting on Eight Years of Living in Las Vegas
It was eight years ago today that I backed a 26-foot Uhaul truck into my Las Vegas home’s driveway. I drove it from a tiny…
Don’t Bet on Rio MLB Stadium Rumors
Vital Vegas tweeted several rumors about a potential Rio sale over the past few months. The latest involves the property becoming a Major League Baseball…
Casino Spotlight: Plaza Las Vegas
I have played more at Plaza Las Vegas in the last three years than all other casinos combined. The only reason the time frame is…
Check Your Total Rewards Account for Offers
It is no secret that Las Vegas visitation is down. Resort companies point to a slow convention business season and lack of major events as…
Coping With 1October Anniversary
It is almost impossible to escape the reminders of the anniversary of 1October if you live in Las Vegas. It is on every local channel,…
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Poker Room Folds
For the second time this week, a Las Vegas poker room folded. Arizona Charlie’s Decatur permanently closed its poker room Thursday night. The news was…
Treasure Island Poker Room Folds
Treasure Island closed its poker room Monday night. The seven-table poker room struggled to draw players for years. It moved from its location near the…