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01 Mar 2017

10 Cool Less Known Things About Las Vegas

This is just fun reading for Vegas lovers. This isn’t a quiz. It is just a compilation of 10 not-so-well-known facts about Las Vegas. There is nothing common about our favorite city. Hope you enjoy these tidbits and trivia points. Next time you are in Las Vegas, maybe you will think of

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19 Feb 2017

Correcting The Bogus Bugsy Siegel Myths

So much that we know, or think we know, about Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is all wrong. There are things that need correcting. Movies and books about this famous mobster, in many cases, have presented a false narrative. We have been led  to believe certain things that are not even close to

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19 Feb 2017

Tigers, Sharks, And Sea Monsters Live In Las Vegas

Remember the Wizard of Oz? As Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow walk down the Yellow Brick Road, they chant, “Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!” These four might be right at home on the Strip. Here, we have lions, tigers, and sharks. Sorry, no bears. There are two

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19 Feb 2017

R.I.P. Free Drinks While Gambling-Update

R.I.P.  Bye-Bye=Adios! Another Las Vegas tradition is slowly biting the dust. It used to be that you could gamble  a little money on a penny slot and get free drinks. Well, not for much longer. Casinos never stop trying to increase their bottom line and we can’t blame them. They

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18 Feb 2017

Touches Of Exotic Locations Found On Strip

On the Strip, you will see historical touches of King Arthur, Venice, Paris, and Egypt. Each of these themed hotels have their own individual charm and attraction to visitors. The hotel we want to review here is the only one that is shaped like a pyramid. It is the Luxor. Luxor offers visitors

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14 Jan 2017

Bikes & Rods Attraction In Las Vegas

Bikes and Rods, all in one place. One Las Vegas attraction that is not on the strip, but is close by, is Count’s Kustom Cars and Bikes. Here is a place to find the coolest choppers and custom rods. It’s a car lover’s little bit of heaven. Count’s Kustoms has

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14 Jan 2017

Speakeasy Italian Mob-Style Restuarant

There is a very cool mob-style speakeasy that Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel would certainly patronize if they were alive today. It is located off the Strip a few miles and isn’t that easy to find unless you know where it is. It’s definitely a must do on your next

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13 Jan 2017

Just The Facts-The Las Vegas Facts

This is not a test. It is just some facts about our favorite city, Las Vegas. When we can’t be there, we can have a nostalgic, vicarious, experience by reading some facts about Las Vegas. After you read these fascinating tidbits, you may just head to Vegas. It’s hard to

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13 Jan 2017

Charming History Makes This Hotel A Landmark

There is one hotel in downtown Las Vegas that has a charming aspect to its history. It is a landmark property that anchors the mid-Fremont Street Experience. The real Las Vegas, as most Vegas lovers know, is the downtown area around Fremont Street. It was May 15, 1905 when the city officially was

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13 Jan 2017

More Las Vegas Urban Legends

We have some more urban legends for you to enjoy Urban legends are funny things. Sometimes what happens in one city ends up attributed to another, many times Las Vegas gets the wrap. Sometimes the stories are true, but sound like an urban legend. In any case, each of us have

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12 Jan 2017

Mistake First Timers Make When Booking A Hotel

It is a mistake, sometimes a costly one, not to know where your Vegas hotel is and what it will cost you when you finally check out. What are the ups and downs of Vegas hotels? And, what do you need to know and do? We will offer some tips to help

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12 Jan 2017

Skiing An Excellent Winter Option While In Las Vegas

Las Vegas itself doesn’t get snow, or enough to play in, but there is snow within an hours drive. This also means there is the opportunity to go skiing, snowboarding, and other snow activities. Honestly, if you asked people to list ten things they associate with Las Vegas, probably skiing wouldn’t

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12 Jan 2017

Single Way To Get Removed From Black Book

You don’t want your name to be listed in Nevada’s Black Book. This book contains the names of those people who are banned from Nevada casinos, forever. There is only one single way to get your name removed if it should ever be listed in the book. It’s not a

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11 Jan 2017

Wow! Las Vegas Did It Again In 2016-Plus More News

Wow is right. 2016 was another record breaking year for Las Vegas tourism. In 2015, the visitation record was broken from previous years coming in at 42.3 million people. In 2016, the numbers ticked up again to 42.9 million people. One factor that contributed to the visitation uptick was the high

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11 Jan 2017

Mourning For Old Vegas Passing Away

Many are in mourning as old Las Vegas passes away. Even though it is exciting and fun to watch new hotels appear in Las Vegas, it is sad to watch our beloved vintage ones bite the dust, quite literally. They are usually imploded and forgotten except by those of us who

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11 Jan 2017

Casinos Trap Gamblers Without Their Knowledge

Casinos have a sneaky way of trapping their gamblers and keeping them within their doors. The techniques they use are psychological and subliminal.  They successfully lure people in and manipulate them without their knowledge. They are even able to maneuver people to certain locations, tables or slots, within the casino. So, what is their secret? It’s

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10 Jan 2017

Put Some Bang In Your Vegas Vacation

When we say “put some bang in your Vegas vacation,” we are serious.  There are some unique opportunities in Las Vegas, both on and near the Strip, to visit a firing range and shoot some truly exotic weaponry, even military weaponry. At some of these ranges, you can shoot one of the mob’s favorite guns,

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10 Jan 2017

Bingo Fans Flock To Downtown Hotel

When folks think about gambling in Las Vegas, they rarely mention bingo. However this game has a big following. If you are one of those who can handle the tension and stress that comes with this game, we know exactly where you should go. There is only one bingo outlet in all

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10 Jan 2017

Sleazy Side of Vegas Can Be Disgusting

Have you seen the sleazy side of Las Vegas? Most of us who frequent Las Vegas or live here, don’t see the seedy, sleazy, and dark side of the city. However, it surely exist. Many times however, in fairness, Las Vegas gets a bad rap it doesn’t deserve. In fact, many of the

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09 Jan 2017

Front Man For Mob Wilbur Clark

Wilbur Clark was who? He was a front man for the mob. Those who are not familiar with Las Vegas history may not have ever heard of Wilbur Clark. However, he was an important figure in the mob history of Las Vegas. Clark was the front man for the Cleveland

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09 Jan 2017

Update Las Vegas Slot Payouts

Update to help you gamble smarter. Things change over time including slot machine payouts. This is an update on the current slot payouts in Las Vegas as of September 2016. We have mentioned many times before that it does matter where you gamble, especially concerning slot machines. This update will hopefully help

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09 Jan 2017

Courageous People Love These Thrill Rides

Courageous people like to test their limits. It does take some courage to try some of the thrill rides in Las Vegas. Maybe there is a thrilling experience awaiting you? There are some true thrill activities you can do while in Las Vegas. For one, you can go to the

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08 Jan 2017

Neon Celebrity Appears In Dozens Of Movies!

It’s not everyday that a mechanical neon personage can become a neon celebrity, but one has. This neon celebrity has gained a fair amount of fame over the years stretching back to 1947. He has been part of over a dozen movies including Viva Las Vegas, The Colossal Man, Diamonds Are Forever, and Casino,

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