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Don’t get too excited, the “e” at the end is not a misspelling.
Today I spent some time in a casino that is not quite obscure, but also one that is not exactly on most people’s short list either.
Sandwiched between the upscale glamor of the Venetian, the middle-class nirvana that is Harrah’s, and across the street [...]
As NV Energy continues to raise electric rates, I have come to the realization that the best way to lower my air conditioning bill is to use someone elses.
Over the years, I’ve staked out certain spots where I get a good CDMA signal and decent cellphone coverage, and I can go about many of my [...]
Like Summer in Las Vegas.
While nothing could possibly seem more lame than writing an article about the weather, the fact is … it goes a long way toward setting the Las Vegas Valley apart from the rest of the nation.
With the exception of Phoenix, the climate in Las Vegas is unlike any major city in [...]
Today I realized that I have had a fortunate year so far. At least in one respect.
It’s been about seven months since one of my pet peeves has caused me to actually leave a table.
Perhaps it’s a function of the economy, or perhaps the routine is finally losing steam, but a peeve that has been [...]
Last night I headed over to the Heart Bar at Planet Hollywood to meet with some real “Vegas experts”.
There were plenty of familiar faces, and also a decent view of the Planet Hollywood Pleasure Pit.
There were some incredible HPOA’s (hot pieces of …) working the table stages last night, but I was a bit too [...]
Brooklyn, New York – about 20 years ago.
I emerge from an F train station at about 3:00am with a cheap Fender guitar in a soft gig bag strapped across my back. As I walk along the sidewalk, I realize that I have a very bad case of the munchies. I also have bloodshot eyes and [...]
This week has brought word of a couple of issues that effect my neighborhood directly.
First of all, it’s hard to believe that several months have passed without a mention of the monorail.
Why?
Because I am the most prolific Las Vegas monorail rider in the world. I am not saying this in a joking manner or using [...]
I have heard rumors for the last week or so (including information provided in the comment section of this very blog), and today has brought official word that the rumors are true.
After slightly less than a year in operation, the Excalibur Poker Room will return to “normal”.
In other words, human dealers will return, and the [...]
“Come on and play!”
“Nah, there is no skill involved”, I said.
“But if you have luck, who needs skill?”, he replied.
I walked through the Stratosphere on my way to the poker room (I really do go to places in bunches), and I have never had such an enthusiastic sell from a dealer to play a game.
When [...]
Saturday night in Las Vegas is a time when I usually leave the car at home.
People who drive on The Strip between 5pm on Friday and 9am on Sunday are generally the same people who pay good money to get tied up and whipped.
There is a very real masochistic quality about it.
Every now and then, [...]