To say that I’m underwhelmed by the Luxor’s de-theming would be an understatement. Disappointed may be a better word. It’s clear that management wanted to elicit a swanky vibe and the kitschy Egyptian decor simply...
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Episode #24 – Solo Trip Report
I’m back from my fantastic trip that past February weekend. Here are some of the highlights: Super Shuttle fairly quick and efficient a cost effective way for solo travelers to get from the airport to your hotel...
Downtown Grand to Host $30,000 Blackjack Tournament
In honor of our country’s finest presidents, the Downtown Grand will play host to the fairly sizable Red, White, and Blackjack tournament. The casino is touting a $30,000 prize pool, with $15,000 going to the...
Episode #23 – Solo Vegas Tips
A big thanks to all of you for helping me reach 10,000 downloads! On this episode I talk about, among other things, some tips for solo travelers. Since this is my first solo trip to Vegas, I solicited some help from...
How Many myVegas Rewards Can I Redeem in One Trip?
When myVegas initially launched, there was only one company offering rewards, MGM Resorts. Most players became accustomed to the 3 in 30 days redemption policy. Playstudios has since expanded, acquiring additional...
Best Blackjack in Las Vegas
Given its popularity, blackjack is usually one of the first games learned by gambling novices. It was the first game I ever played in a Vegas casino and it wrecked me. With a house edge of under 1% and a straightforward...
A Few Podcast Episodes for Your Next Trip out to Las Vegas
The only problem with all the great Vegas content being produced by my peers is that choosing only a few episodes to help me get through my travels can be quite daunting. I’ve compiled a few of my favorites to...
Episode #21 – The Vegas Bucket List
In this episode, I briefly discuss the history of one of my favorite properties, the Flamingo. I also talk about the some items on our collective Vegas bucket lists. Thanks to everyone for participating. I’ll be...
Why We Shouldn’t Blame Casinos for 6:5 Blackjack
Much has been made of casinos tightening up their blackjack offerings, switching most lower limit tables from the standard 3:2 payout to the much loathed 6:5. Under common rules, this alters the house edge from a...
Casino Comps Explained…Kind of
I received an email from a listener asking a question about comps. Now I know they also emailed/asked this of our friends over at You Can Bet on That, which I think is a really cool idea. Having multiple shows give...
