News ‘n Views

  • South Point Hotel/Casino
    he South Point does a lot of horse shows, rodeos etc. It has indoor arenas, two of them in fact. I am local, I visit often. About the food. It may be cheap, but it is not the Continue reading →
  • Golden Nugget Dining Options
    Claim Jumper, casual, large plates, steaks, Grotto, Italian, opens late. Vic & Anthony’s upscale steaks, traditional, Essentials, snacks, Charthouse, sea food. Red, Asian, Cadillac, Mexican
  • Eat without Breaking the Bank, at the Strip
    Lat’s start with Planet Hollywood. At the Ocean Bar and Grille every item is under $5.00. For example a French Dip Sandwich with chips, or a hamburger sandw. with fries. Now we move over to the Miracle Mile Continue reading →
  • Fontainbleu
    This gigantic hotel/casino is finally open, after many years of delay. Here are some details. Total cost $3.7 billion, 737 feet tall, 3,644 rooms, 67 stories, 1,300 slots, 128 tables games, more than 36 bars and restaurants, 7,000 Continue reading →
  • Active Shooter at UNLV
    The latest is three people dead, shooter in hiding. More I not made public. Nothing new here. I lived close by, one block east of Charleston and one block south of Flamingo, on Algonquin St. in a huge Continue reading →
  • Rivera Property
    This property will be redeveloped. A businessman from Chile had designs on it, but apparently the deal fell through. It would be a major boost for the corner of the Strip and Sahara Blvd. That corner has been Continue reading →

Off-Strip Attractions

  • The Double Negative
    Created by Michael Heizer, the same artist who created “City”. It is located in Moapa Valley, on the Mormon Mesa, close to the city of Overton. It is a trench 50 ft. deep, 30 ft. wide and 500 Continue reading →
  • CITY- The Largest Sculpture in the World
    It can be found in Lincoln County, in central-eastern Nevada, about 160 miles one way distance from Las Vegas. It was created over a fifty year period (1972 – 2022) by Michael Heizer, a member of the Heizer Continue reading →
  • Slot Zilla
    The largest slot machine in the universe. On Fremont St. at the entertainment area. We are interested in helping local artists, and donate this expensive space. This month we promote three books. They are :Nevada a Strange State, Continue reading →
  • Ethel M
    One of the richest men in the U.S. built it. He lets you see how chocolate is made. About eighteen miles from center strip, straight down east on Sunset. Retail and tasting and a wonderful cactus garden of Continue reading →
  • Laughlin
    Mr. Laughlin had an idea. He had a gaming permit, what he did not have was customers. He had an obstacle, a large one, in the form of a mighty river. His hotel was sitting on one bank Continue reading →
  • The Sunset Stampede
    It takes place nightly at Sam’s Town. This hotel is about five miles (I am guessing) from center strip. It is very unique in that it is the only hotel remaining that I know of, that has a Continue reading →

Gambling Advice

  • Slot Machines, or Slots
    There is no gambling involved. Just stick your money, or players card, in the slot (slot machine) and pull the handle, or push a button, or set it on automatic. Very simple. Contrary to all the rumors I Continue reading →
  • Poker
    Two kinds of poker are popular in Las Vegas as far as I know. We have seven card stud, and we have Texas -Hold-Em. There may be a casino that deals Omaha, but I am not aware of Continue reading →
  • Blackjack
    In Europe this game is called 21, in France vingt et un, it is actually a more accurate description of the game. I do not recommend playing it. I really cannot recommend any table game, but it is Continue reading →
  • The Big Wheel
    Some casinos have it, others do not. Regardless, stay away from it. Unless you have extra money and want to get rid of it quickly. It is a luck based game and has no relation at all to Continue reading →
  • Why Roulette Wheels are a Lousy Deal in Las Vegas
    Let me cut right to the chase. I made a bold statement, but with a reason. Las Vegas roulette wheels have a zero and a double zero. European wheels have just one zero. Just that one additional number Continue reading →
  • Be a Better Crap Shooter
    take this advice from a guy who has been stalking the gambling halls of Reno, Henderson, Fernley,, Elko and Las Vegas for many, many years. The gambling bosses won’t like what I have say about it. This may Continue reading →

Vegas Gifts & Collectibles

  • Visit our Shop for Vegas goodies and gift ideas!
    • Chips and tokens from most Las Vegas properties
      • Large selection from past historical casinos (Showboat, Boardwalk, Harley Davidson Cafe)
        • Casino Token Pocketwatches with tokens from real casinos
        • Authentic playing cards used in play at casinos
      • Artist-created T-Shirts
      • Vegas souvenirs and gifts
      • Books by local authors