Storytime: Plaza ‘Back to the Future’ Day
This is the second part of a series of storytelling to share some positive memories during this crisis. I was a regular at Las Vegas…
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Storytime: Riviera Liquidation Sale
During the crisis, I decided to go back in time and tell stories about my Las Vegas adventures during my 10 years here. This is…
Current State of Las Vegas in Pictures
It is difficult for me to comprehend what has happened to Las Vegas in the last couple of weeks. I needed to see its pain…
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…
Live Poker Returns to Sahara Las Vegas
After a nine-year absence, there is once again a live poker room at Sahara Las Vegas. It opened today, February 14, at 10am. The poker…
M Resort $300 New Player Loss Rebate
M Resort is offering its loss rebate promotion in 2020. New players may receive free play equal to slot or video poker losses up to…
Plaza Luxe Suite Trip Report
My wife and I were surprised last weekend when we checked into Plaza for a staycation. We were upgraded to a two-room suite on the…
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…
The Strat Folds Poker Room
The poker room at The Strat, formerly known as the Stratosphere, closed Friday, October 18. The four-table poker room recently moved from its downstairs location…
Circus Circus Is Not MGM’s Cash Cow
MGM Resorts entered into a sales agreement for Circus Circus with Phil Ruffin today. The sale price is $825 million. One misconception that always seems…