Tropicana Closing, Feels Different Than Riviera’s Demise
Tropicana will close on April 2, 2024. We have some thoughts about the closure, how to enjoy a visit there one last time, and what may come next.
Articles by John Mehaffey
Las Vegas Social Media Has an Ethics Problem
New Las Vegas social media influencers are spreading inaccurate rumors and acting unethically in other ways. It’s time to fix that.
Visiting Six Casinos East of the Las Vegas Strip
On December 18, 2023, we visited the east side of the Las Vegas Strip. We surveyed Westgate, Mohegan Casino, Oyo, Ellis Island, Tuscany, and Silver Sevens.
Trip to the Central Part of the Las Vegas Strip
On December 14, 2023, we visited Treasure Island, Mirage, Caesars Palace, and Bellagio. Learn about the few changes we found at these casinos.
Pass Casino Removed All Live Table Games
Pass Casino in downtown Henderson removed all table games from the floor this week. There are no live table games left in the area.
Checking Out Table Game Minimums in Downtown Las Vegas
We visited all 12 downtown Las Vegas casinos on December 3, 2023. This article discusses the minimums found for live and electronic table games.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Gambling Guide
Fontainebleau opened on December 13, 2023. Here are the table game limits, video poker pay tables, and electronic table games we found.
Don’t Play Blackjack at These Las Vegas Casinos
Every Las Vegas Strip casino has 6/5 blackjack tables. The casinos listed have no real 3/2 blackjack tables on the floor. Only high limit games pay 3/2.
2023 Inaugural Vegas Best Advantage Awards – Gambling in Las Vegas
The first annual Vegas Best Advantage Awards crown casinos with the most player-friendly table games, video poker, sportsbook, experience, and players club.
2023 Vegas DisAdvantage Awards: The Worst Gambling in Las Vegas
The first annual Vegas DisAdvantage Awards crown casinos with the worst video poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker room, vibe, and players clubs.