In Downtown Las Vegas, on Fremont Street, you will see the 40 foot tall Vegas Vic. He is as famous a landmark here as the Eiffel Tower is in Paris. Vegas Vic himself is a celebrity. But, a fellow celebrity had him silenced. In 1966, Actor Lee Marvin was filming

Slot machines are popular with players and casinos love them. They should love them. These seductive bandits haul in a majority of the casino’s gaming revenue each year. When you walk into a casino slots dominate the landscape. They are everywhere. In Vegas you will find them in local stores,

Special offers, discounts, and deals come and go in Vegas. Here are few to catch now: 1. If you are a beer drinker check out the specials at Casino Royale on the Strip. They offer some Coors Lite on draft for 75 cents. 2. Planet Hollywood offers one of the

When folks are asked who they associate with Las Vegas, the answers will vary. The senior crowd may mention Liberace, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, or Sammy Davis Jr. Others may associate Elvis, Wayne Newton, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, or Elton John. Probably, few would bring up Oscar Goodman. However, Goodman

Mt. Charleston is only 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas and is less than an hour drive from the Strip. It is part of the Spring Mountains Range and is the tallest peak in Nevada. It stands at 11, 916 feet at its highest point. In summer months Mt. Charleston

Las Vegas is known for many things. Weddings have to be near the top of the list. Each year 110,000-120,000 couples will tie the knot in Las Vegas. Many of these couples will choose one of the 50 or more wedding chapels sprinkled throughout the area. Others may choose a

The time is now. This is the perfect time of the year to come to Las Vegas. People do come the year round, but some times are better than others. Here are some reasons why now is the time. For one thing the daily temperatures are way down from the summer highs. The

Whether you have been to Las Vegas or not, you surely have seen the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. It has an interesting history. In 1959, Ted Rogich, who owned the Western Neon Company commissioned Betty Willis to create the sign. The price was a mere $4000. What’s

Gambling is gambling and the house always has an edge, but you can better your chances to beat blackjack by learning some basics. The following, are a few tips that should help you win more money and keep the house edge down low. Blackjack is one table game that is

  The war against our police officers is ongoing. The latest attacks occurred in Las Vegas over the weekend. The latest took place at the intersection of Tropicana and Nellis early Sunday morning. The suspect is in custody. The wounded officer is expected to fully recover with a wound in

There are entire books and websites dedicated to sharing Vegas trivia. These little historical facts and tidbits help people understand why Vegas is such a fun and fascinating place. We will share some of this trivia as a regular part of this site. As you learn, laugh, or marvel, you will come to understand why Las Vegas is the

Las Vegas has recovered from the economic crash of 2008. Building has resumed both in the housing and commercial markets and there is a new trend emerging. One trend that visitors may not notice at first is the increase of boutique hotels that are appearing all over the strip. These hotels

We don’t know if there are any statistics on how many Vegas visitors make this one big mistake. It is one mistake that can cost a visitor money, and like in my case, a good dose of misery. Read this short article and ensure you never suffer as I did. Whenever you plan

There are a lot of misconceptions about Las Vegas partly because it promotes itself as “Sin City.” No doubt, Vegas has its seedy side, but it also offers a large array of other attractions, sites, and activities to enjoy. For example, there are many museums such as the Mob Museum,

In May 4th of this year the Riviera Hotel and Casino closed its doors forever. The property was purchased by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority for $182,500,000. It will be imploded sometime in 2016, but no earlier than February. The Riviera was a 60 year survivor on the

After the arrival of the early visitors in the Valley in 1829, interest, settlement, and exploration of the Las Vegas area began to increase over the next seventy-five years. It was still a very slow growth situation. Las Vegas didn’t really gain a large population until well into the late

The Mob Museum on Stewart Avenue, two streets north of Fremont, opened on Valentine’s Day 2012. It is a wonderful and affordable attraction well worth the money. Tickets start at $19.95 online with reduced rates for Seniors, Nevada residents, and children. You can spend an hour going through or all day. There

Where is the best place to gamble? This is a common question. The answer is, it depends. The first question one needs to answer is what size is the bankroll.? Then, what games will be played? Let’s start with slots. If over your stay in Vegas you intend to only