Archive for March, 2010
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Bette Midler sure knows how to promote her new show. After arriving in Vegas, she publicly stated that she was shocked to see so many children running around the casino resorts. “The scariest people of all in Las Vegas are the ones with the strollers,” said Midler. “Oh my god, they are so scary. Gambling, [...]
Macau vs. Vegas: Where Would You Rather Play Blackjack?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010When it comes to the best place to play blackjack, you’re better off in Macau. Vegas casinos are constantly making the game tougher, and some are even running games that only pay 6:5 on a natural blackjack hand. That changes the house edge from 0.16% to a whopping 1.45%. In Macau each property runs different [...]
Building a New Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010With the economy tanking in the U.S., Las Vegas is seeing the first slowdown in expansion since 2005. Gaming revenues are down for 2008, and many casinos are stopping expansions and planned renovations. The big City Center Project is still a go. The first phase of the $9.2-billion, 68-acre project is under construction on the Strip [...]
Vegas Casinos Gambling on Locals
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010With the slowdown in the economy, Las Vegas has had to try and attract new tourists to their hotels and casinos. They’ve dropped room rates, handed out gas cards and given away entertainment tickets. Some of the people that are taking advantage of the new promotions are locals. Why go vacation somewhere else when you [...]
What Does it Cost to Live the Good Life in Las Vegas?
Monday, March 15th, 2010If you want to live the good life in Vegas it’s going to take some money. Everywhere you go, things cost a lot more than other places. Real estate is pricey, and condos range from $600,000 to multi-millions of dollars, although there are some deals these days with the foreclosure market the way it is [...]
Hotel Prices in Vegas are Getting Slashed
Monday, March 15th, 2010The unstable economic situation in the U.S. is having an effect on Vegas and the casino resorts. Many Americans don’t have as much disposable income as they did last year, so vacations to Sin City are not as popular as they once were. Gaming revenues are down over 4% from last year, and new development [...]
Las Vegas Strip – Biggest Improvements
Monday, March 15th, 2010Las Vegas is the fastest-growing city in America. As the resorts get bigger and bigger, the city has begun to evolve into a liveable metropolis, leaving behind it’s shady past. Beyond the casino development, which has been immense, the downtown core is becoming a village itself with transportation, shops, clubs, bistros, markets and galleries. With [...]
Poker: Strategies on Emotions
Monday, March 15th, 2010It has been my observation that most unskilled players change their plying strategies based on emotions, not reason. Good, skilled players base their strategies on reason. Some players wear their emotions on their sleeves, while others bottle time up inside. When determining the best play you should make, taking your opponents emotions into consideration will [...]
Online Casino Fun – Vegas Style
Sunday, March 14th, 2010If you’re looking for a real Vegas feel to your online casino experience, no one does it better than Bodog. The casino has always been designed with that in mind. The entire setting of the casino, sportsbook and poker room has that high roller/Vegas feel. American players are welcome and it’s a one-stop gaming mall [...]
Why Vegas is a Shopper’s Paradise
Sunday, March 14th, 2010Las Vegas is a shopping paradise because spending money there is a whole other mindset in terms of one’s approach. Spending too much money in Vegas is part of the experience, and shops are well-equipped to supply that demand. The shopping ranges from the highest of the high-end boutiques like Saks 5th Avenue and Bloomingdale’s, [...]
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