Fremont Street is a covered promenade in downtown Vegas that is popular with tourists who gather for free concerts, the free light show on its canopy and the venerable casinos along it. Less well known to tourists is the row of interesting bars on the street’s eastern end, where locals gather. At The Griffin you can hear [...]
Chances are when you come to Vegas you’ll spend 99.9 percent of your time on the Strip – and there’s nothing wrong with that. After all, the big resorts along the Strip have it all – nightclubs, pools, buffets, restaurants, shows, spas and more. And yet, just a few blocks from the Strip are interesting [...]
While in Vegas, you’ll be walking more than you can imagine. See, each resort on the Strip is a small town in and of itself. As a result, getting from your parked car to your room can be a 20-minute walk. Inside, every casino is a labyrinth of slot machines and table games, making it [...]
My job requires me to visit casinos every week (don’t you envy me?). I like to watch how people are doing at the slots, blackjack, etc. I find it interesting that the number of people playing a certain game doesn’t correlate with the odds. In other words, games with high odds against you can be [...]
In these tough economic times, stretching your dollar is a must. Luckily, many bars in Vegas are offering happy hours with either 2 for 1 drinks or half-priced drinks and appetizers. Even high-end lounges on and off the Strip have caught on. Here’s a short list of some bars and restaurants we’ve heard have some [...]
If you are new to gambling, let me tell you, there’s more to it than knowing the games’ rules. There are several unstated rules that if you know beforehand, will save you from embarrasing moments (and an ugly look or two). 1. If you are not going to place a bet but want to watch [...]
Yes, Vegas can be a lot of fun. But more often than not, it’s gonna cost you. So, if you ever find yourself running low on money, here are some lounges where you can listen to live music for free! Most of these gigs are Friday through Sunday. If you are into ’60s music, head to [...]
