In his new book, Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics, economist Dr. Richard Thaler mentions a paper he wrote about risk aversion, or lack thereof, while gambling: “Gambling with the House Money and Trying to...
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The Cheapest Poker Game in Vegas
My poker home game typically has blinds or antes of $0.25 and $0.50. We like to keep them low. No one wins a lot, but no one loses much either. One downside is that it can be a big jump in price when we head to...
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BurGR Review
Currently, famed hothead and chef, Gordon Ramsay, has three Las Vegas Strip restaurants: Steak, Pub, and BurGR. Surprisingly, the eateries have very mixed reviews. I’d expect more from a Micheline star chef. This...
Video Poker Basics
I guess I should start a discussion about Video Poker by addressing a question a bartender and I were actually asked on a recent trip by a woman playing video poker, which was “Where does the money go?” I had to explain...
The Rio’s Rake for the WSOP and the Poor Value of Event #53
The main event of the World Series of Poker is underway. A total of 6,420 entrants paid the $10,000 fee to hit the felt this year. I’m not vying for the coveted bracelet, unfortunately, as I was $9,975 short of my entry...
Doing Vegas Social Media Right
Getting a response from corporate Twitter accounts is usually hit or miss. If you have any immediate questions or requests, your best move is to call the hotel directly. Many of my interactions with corporate Vegas...
Your Favorites – Chris
Name: GreenKorean (age 43) Favorite hotel: Aria The per night prices are a little steep (about $300 per night on the weekend), but if I’m doing a weekend Vegas getaway with my wife, it’s worth every penny. You know...
myVegas Tips for Beginners
myVegas has changed quite a bit from its early iteration. Many players bemoan the lack of viable Vegas based rewards. It’s true, MGM has scaled its offerings consistently. Part of this is most likely because...
Episode #32 – Concierge Clarity
In this episode I talk with Maureen, a long time concierge at several major resorts. While not working in Vegas right now, she provides helpful insight regarding the underutilized service and shares some great tips. If...
Low Roller Comp Tips
The best part of producing the show and publishing this site is that I get to interact with other Vegas fans. So many of you have unique experiences and insights on the city we all love. One experience us low rollers...
