Las Vegas Blogs

That’s the seat! The best sports books in Vegas for watching football

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 ♦

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When it comes to watching football in a Vegas sports book, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. That’s not a cliché. It’s the simple truth. Okay, so you say a seat in a sports book can’t begin to compare to a seat on the 50-yard line. You’re right,…

Get lucky in Las Vegas at these sexy party pits

Monday, June 2, 2014 ♦

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Some things are meant to go together. Like movies and popcorn. Or hot summer days and ice cream. Each enhances the other to create an amazing experience. The same can be said about clubbing and gambling. In Las Vegas, these two hot pursuits are often combined to form what’s known…

Horsin’ around at the South Point in Las Vegas

Monday, July 30, 2012 ♦

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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…

11/11/11 happens only ‘1’s’ in a lifetime

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 ♦

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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…

Book it! The sports book newbie’s guide

Monday, September 26, 2011 ♦

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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…

Vegas Weekender: Poker, power ballads and perfect pairings

Thursday, November 4, 2010 ♦

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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…

Pressing your luck in Vegas

Monday, April 19, 2010 ♦

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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…

Vegas Superstitions: Some gamblers have all the luck

Monday, April 19, 2010 ♦

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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…

$1 Bargains on the Strip

Thursday, November 5, 2009 ♦

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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…

Bikini Blackjack

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 ♦

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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…