Times are hard across the country and Vegas is no exception. But as always, there’s the proverbial silver lining, which in this case means lower prices.

How about $1 dollar blackjack on the Strip? Normally on the Strip, blackjack (and other games like roulette) have a minimum bet requirement of $5. If you wanted lower minimums, say, $2 or $3, you always had to go downtown. No more.

At the Sahara you can buy $1 beer, $1 kamikaze shots, $1 hot dogs and sit at a  blackjack table with a $1 minimum. These bargains can be found in the casino area near the NASCAR Cafe.