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Sunday, September 5th, 2010In a city as famous and visited as Las Vegas it’s of little wonder that it has become somewhat of a testing lab for security techniques and issues. Vegas has embraced the twin attacks of data mining and high-tech surveillance, with more cameras per square foot than most sports arenas or airports in America.
In secret [...]
Casino Gambling: Does Anyone Cheat Anymore?
Saturday, August 28th, 2010With all the hustler stories we hear of, like the MIT Blackjack group of the 80’s breaking the bank in Vegas Casinos, are there really people out there who are cheating and winning today? Is it even possible to cheat against the high-tech security that the gaming industry is famous for using?
There is one known [...]
Casino Gambling: How to Dress for Success
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Dressing sharply for the casino has been going on as long as there have been casinos. The first ones were built in southern France and were frequented by French aristocracy. They were always dressed for social events, and the tradition continues for many gamers. You will still be out of place without a tux in [...]
Las Vegas: No Kids Allowed
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, [...]
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 so [...]
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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