Filed in archive BLACKJACK
by jim on March 31, 2008
There are rules changes being made to the game of Blackjack, or "21" in the Las Vegas casinos, and if this is your game you'll want to know about them. Now this doesn't mean that...
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Filed in archive DINING/SHOPPING
by jim on March 29, 2008
It's seems funny to me, but out here in Las Vegas, in the middle of The Mojave Desert, more people, visitors and residents alike, are big time fans of seafood. Whenever I go to a buffet it seems...
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This year's Miss USA Pageant will be held at The Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, here in Las Vegas, on April 11, and will feature a menagerie of celebrities. This Donald Trump event will be...
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Filed in archive BETTING
by jim on March 25, 2008
card counting is an issue I can't quite understand. It seems to me that if someone has a good memory or the ability to handle figures rapidly in their head it shouldn't disqualify him or her...
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Filed in archive DINING/SHOPPING
by jim on March 23, 2008
There are many, many places to eat in Las Vegas, so be sure to choose the ones that match your palate and wallet. Las Vegas has every imaginable type of restaurant from the most expensive, upscale...
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It had to happen sooner or later, the merging of two of the most famous streets in America, Wall Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as The Strip. It looks as if the much rumored handheld...
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Las Vegas has something for everyone and that includes the Gay community. celine dion, a long time Gay favorite, may not be performing here any longer, but there are plenty of alternatives in terms...
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Filed in archive CASINO NEWS
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...
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Get the latest Las Vegas news anytime, anywhere. Tune in to "The Strip Podcast Blog" while you are on the go on your iPod or comparable device and keep up with the latest news from the...
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Filed in archive CASINO NEWS
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...
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The slump in the American housing market is hard not to notice since the news has been reporting on the, "housing bubble", for about 2 years. This situation can be either good or bad...
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Filed in archive CASINO NEWS
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......
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Filed in archive GAMBLING GOODIES
by jim on March 11, 2008
Center bars aren't new in Las Vegas, but they are constantly being improved and new ones are frequently added, so it's smart to stay informed about them. "Center Bars", such as the...
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Pre-nuptial parties used to be the sole province of men; but that's not the case anymore. So, as promised here, where I posted about traditional men's Bachelor parties in Las Vegas, I'm...
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I hope you routinely check the, "Our Editors Recommend", listing on the right side of the page because I update it frequently and don't always bring your attention to it. Today I added...
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Filed in archive SPORTS STUFF
by jim on March 06, 2008
Another coup for the budding Las Vegas sports scene has occurred with the probable hosting of an ncaa Basketball Conference Tournament. Las Vegas city officials, from Mayor Oscar Goodman on down,...
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Filed in archive GAMBLING GOODIES
by jim on March 05, 2008
The Wikipedia definition of a concierge is: "A concierge (kôN-syârzh) (French) is an employee who lives on the premises of apartment buildings and serves as a general property caretaker."...
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People visit Las Vegas for many reasons besides the casinos and gambling; but the common bond is that everyone comes here for fun and a good time. Las Vegas has a well deserved reputation for being a...
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Filed in archive DINING/SHOPPING
by jim on March 03, 2008
Everyone knows that Las Vegas has a plethora of casinos ranging from the huge Strip properties bustling with activities to the smallest out of the way places that have a more relaxed atmosphere. But...
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Filed in archive CASINO NEWS
by jim on March 01, 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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