Playing at Las Vegas Taverns Compared to Casinos
Las Vegas taverns offer convenient and friendly video poker and slot action. However, the returns on tavern games are often much worse than nearby casinos.
Articles by John Mehaffey
Playing Golden Gate Blackjack One Last Time
Golden Gate closed its live table game pit on September 7, 2025. Vegas Advantage was there playing blackjack until the end. This is what we saw.
Why Locals and Tourists Choose Tuscany Suites & Casino
Tuscany Suites & Casino is just east of the Las Vegas Strip. It appeals to locals and tourists alike. Read all the reasons why here.
Quadruple Zero Roulette Debuts on the Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas now has a quadruple zero roulette game. Four gems replaced zeros. Gem bets have a bonus round with multipliers while acting like zeros for 1-36 bets.
Economics of Dealing Live Table Games
Golden Gate will remove its live table games in August 2025. Here are some reasons why smaller casinos are moving to a slots-only model.
Golden Gate to Remove All Live Table Games
Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas will remove all live table games in August 2025. This will leave 68 Las Vegas casinos with pits.
Farewell to Poker Palace in North Las Vegas
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas closes around October 1, 2025. That will leave North Las Vegas without poker and end the last 3/2 blackjack game under $5.
Kristina’s Birthday Trip Report July 2025
We celebrated Kristina’s birthday in downtown Las Vegas, followed by a craps session at Rio. We also had two great meals and a royal flush.
Buffalo Bill’s Casino in Primm Closing
Buffalo Bill’s closes on July 7, 2025. This comes after Whiskey Pete’s December 2024 closure. Primm Valley Resort will be the last open Primm casino.
Can Online Blackjack Be Better Than The Live Game In 2025?
Online blackjack can be a fun alternative to playing tje live version of the game in Las Vegas. Read about why that can be the case.