At the South Point, on Thursday afternoons and evenings, you may spot a man in a red blazer and a black top hat with a bugle. About 10 minutes before 4 p.m., which will be repeated again prior to 6, 8 and 10 p.m., he’ll play “First Call” to draw attention away from the gaming [...]
July 30, 2012 | Posted in
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What’s better than being No. 1? Or the “make a wish” rule at 11:11? How about having six “ones” in a date at once? On Nov. 11, 2011 (11/11/11), there’s tons to see and do in Vegas. In addition to weddings (one of the most popular reasons to be here on this day), there are other events [...]
November 2, 2011 | Posted in
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So, you call yourself a sports expert , but you don’t know where to start at the sports book? It can be intimidating stepping into a sports book for the first time, with all the numbers and terminology being thrown around. Fortunately, MGM Race and Sports Book Director Jay Rood was able to share some [...]
September 26, 2011 | Posted in
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Halloween may be over, but the fun in Vegas never ends. Enjoy a weekend full of big-name headlining acts, cheap drinks and all the things that make this city oh-so-tempting. Even with winter just around the corner, Vegas continue to keep it hot. Headliners This weekend, tease that funny bone with all the comedic acts [...]
November 4, 2010 | Posted in
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Las Vegas is all about luck and some gamblers like to rely on a little something extra to give them that edge. Some bring along a lucky trinket to the tables and some engage in superstitious behavior every time they set foot in a casino. Here are some of the common lucky symbols and objects [...]
April 19, 2010 | Posted in
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By Nikki Neu VEGAS.com If a guest at a hotel asked you not to look at him and avoided all eye contact, it may seem slightly unreasonable to downright rude. But here in Vegas, a certain unnamed superstitious high roller did just that. While playing his game of choice, the gambler instructed dealers to avoid [...]
April 19, 2010 | Posted in
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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 [...]
November 5, 2009 | Posted in
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The weather is heating up in Las Vegas and that means more and more people want to hang out by the pool to soak up the sun. But what do you do if you’re torn between catching some rays and staying in the casino to try your luck at winning the big bucks? Have no [...]
July 14, 2009 | Posted in
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