Low Limit Value Gambling on Las Vegas Strip and Downtown
A recent article in Global Gaming Business Magazine created a buzz this week. It covered the loss of value properties in Las Vegas in terms…
Articles by John Mehaffey
Golden Entertainment’s True Rewards Overview
Golden Entertainment, owner of Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s, PT’s Taverns and other properties, announced a new players club that will combine all its gaming operations. True…
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…
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,…