There are certain dates when people should avoid Las Vegas. People who come to Las Vegas, come for many reasons. Some come for business and others just for the fun of it. Well, one thing that can take away some of the fun of it, is a big convention in

War is based on deception. When you gamble, you are at war with the casino. Slot machines are based on deception because what you “see” is not what you “get.” We will expose the hidden inner-mysteries of slot machines and we will show you how slots use deception to suck you in

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

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

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

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,

If you search the internet, you can spend all day reading lists of things to do in Las Vegas. This is great because there are so many things, unusual and diverse things to do in Vegas. But, it might be equally good to compile a list of things not to

Everyone loves this hotel.  Who hasn’t heard of Caesars Palace? It is probably the most recognized hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Today’s Caesars Palace has grown to truly palatial proportions. There are countless interesting facts, fables, and lore about this great place. There are mysteries too. You can’t really

One of the largest, most popular, and futuristic shows to hit the Las Vegas Strip this year opened Thursday and will run through this  Sundayj, January 8th. It’s the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and is expected to draw close to 200,000 people. The thousands of new electronic gadgets, appliances, and novelties that

If you stayed at this hotel, you may need a shrink. And, believe it or not, some people do believe they stayed here. It is, for sure, a well known hotel. You’ve actually seen it in the movies. You walked past it on the Strip, or you think you did. Maybe