Archive for February, 2010
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010Las Vegas casinos are still the best destination for a gaming vacation. There are other gambling vacations that are out there, but most people go on those vacations after they’ve been to Vegas a few times. No other place can offer so much to the visitor as Las Vegas does. Beyond the elegance and endless [...]
The Palazzo Launches New Shops in Vegas
Saturday, February 27th, 2010The new Palazzo Resort has changed the retail scene in Vegas forever. Barney’s of New York has opened an 85,000 square foot shop in the Palazzo’s new atrium space, its first shop in Vegas. It will be one of 100 high-end shops that will eventually be opened. Barney’s is one of the highest-priced retail boutiques [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins New Arena to Include Casino
Saturday, February 27th, 2010The popularity of gaming is beginning pop up anywhere and everywhere. It appears like the newest place is going to be a hockey arena. The Isle of Capri Casinos has made the city of Pittsburgh an offer they can’t refuse. The local NHL team, which has had financial issues for years, is desperately in need [...]
Vegas Embraces Lifestyle Branding
Saturday, February 27th, 2010“What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” is the phrase that we all associate with Sin City. In fact the slogan was so successful that it’s credited with increasing the amount of tourists visiting the city by over 10% from 2003 to 2006. Now the tourism marketers are trying to boost the influx of gamblers [...]
What Does Luck Have To Do With It?
Friday, February 26th, 2010In this world the ebb and flow of positive and negative fluctuation is luck. The positive spectrum is good luck and the negative end is bad luck. When it comes to the casino luck will be a big factor determining whether you win or loose in the short term. If you play games like roulette [...]
Top 10 Casino Comps for 2010
Friday, February 26th, 20101. Free drinks – most casinos will give slot and table game players free alcohol. 2. Free food – keep track of your buy-ins and you will get free meals after you play long enough. 3. Free Rooms – casinos want to stay and play, so room rates can be easily reduced if you ask. [...]
Tips for the Casino Gambling Rookies
Thursday, February 25th, 2010The first time that you walk into a casino is a fun one. After all, you will be confronted with bright lights, lots of people, and of course, plenty of casino games. If you want your first time to be successful, you’ll need to make sure you do not get overwhelmed. You want to do [...]
Circus Circus Hotel-Casino: A Family Circus?
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is themed with family in mind. The hotel in Vegas provides guests with luxurious rooms and well-reviewed service. It’s located on the north end of the Strip and offers a 5-acre indoor theme park called the Adventuredome. There are lots of exciting rides including a state of the art IMAX [...]
What is Perfect Pairs?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Perfect Pairs is an optional bet that you’ll find on some blackjack tables. If you decide to play it, you will be betting that your first two cards will be a pair. There are three different types of pairs; Perfect Pair (two identical cards), Colored Pair (spades and club or hearts and diamonds), and a [...]
Living in Las Vegas: Is it Overrated?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Living in Sin City is not all it’s cracked up to be. The cost of living is ridiculous because the entire town has everything priced for the tourists. Real estate is in high demand and doesn’t come cheap. The location sort of confines you to the city, as you’re surrounded by nothing but desert. For [...]
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