How Las Vegas Casinos Quietly Raise Prices on Games
Inflation is hitting Las Vegas casino games. Here are some examples that show how these changes negatively affect players’ bankrolls.
Casino Games
Golden Nugget Blackjack Game Now Worse Than 000 Roulette
Lucky Cat Blackjack at Golden Nugget now requires a $2 side bet. We estimate the house edge on this game to be 8.95% when making the minimum $7 bet.
Crapless Craps Introduced at MGM Resorts Properties
Crapless craps tables are making a comeback in Las Vegas. The game, sometimes referred to as never ever craps, originated decades ago at Bob Stupak’s…
Easiest Casino Skill-based Table Games
Some casino table games are purely luck-based. I covered some of those in yesterday’s article. Most require some degree of skill. The games listed below…
Easiest Casino Table Games for Beginners
A casino’s table game pit can be intimidating for new players. The procedures and other players can make for an uncomfortable atmosphere. Games with a…
Economics of Dealing Table Games at Reduced Capacity
Casinos are working hard behind the scenes to comply with Nevada gaming regulations when the time comes to reopen. One of the orders is reducing…
Minimum Bet for 3:2 Blackjack at Las Vegas Casinos
All Las Vegas Strip casinos, as well as some in the downtown and locals markets, short-pay some blackjack tables with a 6:5 payout. The list…
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…
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,…
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…