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by jim on October 20, 2008
I know it's October and the pool season is long over, but hey, that's not the case in Las Vegas where the highs are still in the upper 80's to the mid-90's.
So you can still sunbathe...
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by jim on October 15, 2008
Despite the need for the federal government to bail out most of the nation's banking system Business is starting to pick up again in Las Vegas.
There will be a record number of new mega casinos ...
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by jim on October 14, 2008
Despite being a relatively small town, Las Vegas, in the middle of the hot, dry Mojave Desert, attracts millions of visitors every year, so there must be a reason why.
In fact there are innumerable ...
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, POKER UPDATE
by jim on September 22, 2008
This is a move that was not unexpected but only time will tell if it turns off Poker players.
The Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas has become the first casino to make a complete changeover to fully aut...
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by jim on September 17, 2008
I know, that sounds nuts, but then nearly everything associated with Las Vegas verges on nuts anyway so why not include the carpets.
This topic just jumped out at me as something that had to be exam...
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by jim on September 8, 2008
Despite the continued popularity of slot machines in Las Vegas Poker still rules the roost.
Further proof of this is evidenced by the opening of a new, lavish Poker room, in the Las Vegas Hard Rock ...
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by jim on September 2, 2008
The venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is one of The Strip's most unique properties in every way imaginable.
You could easily spend a full day exploring this large property, inside and out,...
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by jim on September 1, 2008
The enormously popular, "48 Hours in Vegas Confessional", which has even caused a few readers to post "confessions" on this blog, has been extended to May 2009.
MGM Mirage has pa...
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by jim on August 18, 2008
When the Las Vegas "Stratosphere Hotel and Casino" was first conceived and construction started it was the darling of Las Vegas.
Now, many years later, the property still holds a special p...
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by jim on August 14, 2008
There's an effort being made by businesses in The United States to be less harmful to the environment.
The public is aware of this; and the fact that many consumers are turning their backs on co...
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by jim on August 3, 2008
One man's loss is another man's gain.
As long as the Las Vegas casinos are turning a profit I wouldn't exactly call it a loss, there's no doubt, however, that tourism is down a bit i...
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by jim on August 2, 2008
The JW Marriott, Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf, in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, must hold the record for the longest title of any Las Vegas Casino, but then it is a special property.
Located ...
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by jim on July 27, 2008
Here's something different in Las Vegas Entertainment but it is a perfect choice for the world's premiere gambling city.
The Venetian Resort and Casino, one of my favorite places for taking ...
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by jim on July 25, 2008
Things keep changing in Las Vegas and that includes casino entertainment headliners.
Now that the long running and extremely popular celine dion extravaganza has ended its run there is a void in th...
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by jim on July 21, 2008
As the youth movement continues in Las Vegas new night clubs are opening at a dizzying pace.
The latest opening took place this past Saturday at The Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe.
This club, "Wast...
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by jim on July 16, 2008
When anything happens in Las Vegas it happens in a big way and that includes employment opportunities.
With the economy across the country going downhill fast there is at least a glimmer of hope her...
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by jim on July 6, 2008
As further proof of the bargains currently available in Las Vegas I offer an article outlining the reasons why Las Vegas is a bargain right now, but a bargain that will not last forever.
When I move...
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by jim on June 17, 2008
The construction of new casinos in las vegas continues at a dizzying pace and not all of them are of the mega resort type.
Las Vegas prides itself on being able to offer a variety of casinos and hot...
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by jim on June 15, 2008
Little by little computers are taking over, or at least assisting us, with nearly every aspect of our lives.
This fact has obviously not been ignored by the casino industry as can be seen in the slo...
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by jim on June 13, 2008
The Maloof family, owner of The palms hotel and Casino, as well as various other enterprises has upped their presence in Las Vegas by adding to their already successful property.
With all the new ma...
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by jim on May 28, 2008
Laughlin, Nevada is about an hour and a half drive outside of Las Vegas and offers the same types of casinos with the opportunity to have some fun on the Colorado River.
The Golden Nugget Casino in ...
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by jim on May 26, 2008
The most recent casino opening on the Las Vegas Strip was the palazzo which is actually an adjunct to The Venetian.
Initially the reviews on this property were mixed, some good and some bad, but aft...
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by jim on May 23, 2008
Can you believe it, the current best Las Vegas slot machine payoffs were in McCarran Airport's mini casino.
How many times have you walked right on by the mini casino in the airport when you wer...
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by jim on May 21, 2008
Business executives do not want to publicize anything negative about their operations; but when there is a general decline in an industry, the public will find out.
So, unlike private citizens, who ...
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, LAS VEGAS TRAVEL
by jim on May 11, 2008
In order to keep pace with the fast changing Hotel and casino scene in Las Vegas it is necessary to communicate these changes to prospective visitors quickly and in unique and appealing ways.
The ne...
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by jim on March 18, 2008
I'll never understand big business.
For years now K-Mart has been struggling to stay afloat, and now, out of the clear blue comes news that the former discount merchandise giant is considering b...
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by jim on March 15, 2008
You can find anything and everything in Las Vegas, and soon, Las Vegas may be known as one of the art capitals of the world.
Now I'm not talking about mud wrestling or the Follies or pole dancer...
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by jim on March 12, 2008
Imagine being so rich that a Las vegas casino will send a private jet on a 14 hour flight to pick you up in Asia.
But, and here's the best part, the plane itself will house a flying casino so th...
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by jim on March 1, 2008
Could there soon be a Native American Casino on America's most expensive property that's zoned for gaming, The Strip, in Las Vegas?
The Muckleshoot tribe, located in the State of Washington,...
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by jim on February 15, 2008
The Hard Rock Hotel and casino in las vegas has undergone a major refitting and upgrading and now offers some unique amenities found nowhere else.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, as an offshoot of t...
