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Gambling as a Team

vegasfanboy — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:48:43 +0000

I’m always looking for ways to make gambling more interesting and enjoyable. After years and years of trips, this can be difficult to do. That’s why I appreciate emails like the one below from listener/reader, James. James explains how he and some friends try to limit volatility and protect their bankroll when playing higher limits: […]

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Episode #68 – Off Strip with Tara and Taylor

vegasfanboy — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 01:39:33 +0000

I was able to sit down recently with Taylor and Tara, frequent Vegas visitors and friends of me and the show. Recently, they’ve been taking a decent amount of their time and play away from the Strip and Downtown, venturing to some of the local resorts where they feel they find they get good service […]

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Inexpensive Suites in Las Vegas

vegasfanboy — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:35:31 +0000

While normally reserved for high rollers and the super famous like me, premium suites can be had for ballers on a budget with some advanced planning and flexibility. Vegas is a great place to treat yourself, so if you’re looking to splurge or a have a big group that wants to split an oversized room, […]

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The D Las Vegas: Review

vegasfanboy — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:31:27 +0000

I like The D casino, but not in the way most people like it. The D is an absolute party all of the time, spare a few early morning hours. It’s unapologetically raucous with friendly, dancing dealers and good low rolling action. It’s just not my scene. I’m not a big party guy. However, the […]

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Episode #67 – Stadium Gambling

vegasfanboy — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 17:40:39 +0000

In this episode, I discuss stadium gambling – why the casinos like it, why players may like it, and if it’ll become a mainstay. I get a little help from John Connelly, CEO of Interblock Gaming, and Jason Gregorec, CEO of Greektown Casino in Detroit. Here are some truncated notes from the show: General Ideally, […]

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How Community Blackjack Works

vegasfanboy — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 17:13:11 +0000

Editor’s note: One of the more confounding aspects of stadium gambling is how blackjack works in a community setting. With so many players and limited cards, how are hands decided and played out? I got help from casino insider and friend of the show, Paul. He was nice enough to draw up a graphic for […]

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Head off the Strip and to the South Pacific

vegasfanboy — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 01:19:53 +0000

One of the more disappointing Vegas trends, besides the added fees, is the lack of theme development in new properties and the stripping of thematic elements in older resorts. Sometimes, kitschy works. I, for one, enjoy exploring the heavily themed hotels on the Strip, trying to find new, often subtle nods to the time period […]

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El Cortez Cabana Suites: Review

vegasfanboy — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:42:37 +0000

I had heard that El Cortez’s Cabana Suites were a little known oasis for downtown visitors. The promise of an inexpensive, upgraded room was enough to get me to book one night in October. I found that despite being a bit off the beaten path, the Cabana Suites offer a satisfying experience at a competitive […]

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Your Favorites: Matt

vegasfanboy — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:41:37 +0000

Editor’s note: Yes! Another post in our series of “favorites”. I love hearing what others enjoy about Vegas, so I’ve appreciated all the submissions so far. Thanks to Matt for sharing his go-to spots and favorite memories. You may know Matt from his writing on Vegasbright.com. If not, definitely check it out if you’re jonesing […]

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Stadium Gambling: It’s a Big Footprint, but is it a Big Step Forward?

Adam — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:15:17 +0000

espite technological advancements, casinos have remained largely unchanged for decades. Yes, there have been significant upgrades to your favorite slots and some table games now have digital counterparts, but the player experience has been fairly consistent. We gamblers take our bankroll to our favorite game, find a single seat, and play the game until we feel […]

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