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…
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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…
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…
Plaza Coin Game Giveaway Details
Plaza announced last week that it is removing all coin video poker and slots from its casino floor. The machines are scheduled to go in…
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,…
Downtown Grand Upgrades All Video Poker to Full Pay
Update: Downtown Grand no longer offers 100% video poker. The big story among serious video poker players this month is the upgrade at Downtown Grand….
Las Vegas Comedy Clubs May Be Best Medicine
There are hundreds of entertainment options in Las Vegas. My wife and I could not agree on which ones to choose during our first few…