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Bobby Vegas — Life Lessons from Video Poker

Bobby Vegas: Friends Don’t Let Friends Play Triple-Zero Roulette

Two Words: Risk Management.

Don’t worry, I’m not quoting Kenny Rogers again. Rather, I’m tipping my hat to the other “dancer” and the video poker guru also named Bob.

Yes, I’ve read all his books. You should too. And while the other Bob plays on a rarified level WAY above where I play, there are definitely lessons to be gleaned. Let me explain.

I’ve been a 100% commissioned sales rep (in wholesale, most recently LED lighting) my whole life. That’s a tough road. But I have a simple market plan. I answer all calls and emails. I tell the truth. I fix the problem. I create opportunity. And I’m never a d*ck.

Many of my clients are lifelong friends spanning decades.

When there’s no floor, no paycheck and your entire income is based on your results? Well, whom you work with is key and losing just ain’t fun.

I applied these experiences when I started plying the video poker trade. I was committed to learn how to win with the lowest risk possible and the highest return.

Everyone has their own comfort level. Big D may be playing $25 a hand, even $125 a hand, while I’m playing 25 cents. Fine by me. What I learned from the other Bob is how he managed the swings in cash flow.

For Big D, a five-figure swing up or down in a single day was normal. Since he had total confidence in his ability to play virtually perfect VP, he knew that OVER TIME, he’d win. That was the lesson I applied to my commissioned-sales-rep business. OVER TIME I’d win.

After many years monitoring my quotation activity, sales-closing ratios, sales volume on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, I pretty much knew I’d make between X and Y sales within a clear parameter, hence Z cash flow.

Example: Quoting $10,000 a day for 30 days at a 5% commission with a closing ratio between 10% and 20% ($10k x 30 @ 5% x .1 -.2), whether I actually made that money, I knew I’d created $1,500-$3,000 in commissionable EPV, or what I call Expected Commission Value.

Some days I made zero and spent money and time. Other days/weeks it just rolled in in barrels. But over time, it worked like a charm.

Like the daily swings in VP, I knew, based on past results, that if I just kept plugging, like hitting a royal, I’d eventually cash in. I just needed the bankroll to survive the swings and not be a victim of risk of ruin. Remember the 6 Ps from my last post?

There was a period where I risked investing time and money in large projects, mostly military bases. This involved a much longer lead time, up to two years. But the payoffs were in the five and six figures. Those were my royals.

Risk management. Winner winner steaks for dinner. And I gleaned all that from learning about video poker. And not being a d*ck.

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$20 happy hours on The Strip that are good. I mean, really good.

Las Vegas Happy Hour Deals on the Strip - April 2026

Five Strip happy hours where $20 (or less) gets you world-class food, top-shelf drinks, and a venue experience that most people save for special occasions.🌟

APRIL 2026 – Buried deep within 125 happy hours on the Strip are a few stand-outs. These aren’t special deals – they’re discoveries! The kind of places and menus that make you feel like an insider the moment you walk in. Check out our top 5 below and see them all at Las Vegas Advisor Happy Hours page.

🍱 TAO ASIAN BISTRO HAPPY HOUR: The Venetian Casino
The math here is almost offensive. Everything on the happy hour menu is $10. Which means a Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice + a Sake = $20.
TAO is legitimately one of the most iconic dining brands in Vegas and their happy hour runs like a secret the Strip forgot to hide. Reviewers call it one of the best deals at the Venetian, which is not a property known for deals. Go before someone in accounting notices.

🥩 STK STEAKHOUSE HAPPY HOUR: Comsopolitan Casino
Every food item on the STK happy hour menu is $7. Every single one. The Grilled Chimi Filet — a real steak at a real steakhouse is $7. Add a top shelf martini at $12 and you’re at $19 and eating better than most people at the table next to you who are about to drop $190 on dinner. Recent guests keep flagging this one as “the best kept secret at the Cosmo.” It’s not a secret anymore, but go anyway.

🌮 TOCA MADERA HAPPY HOUR: Shops at Crystals (Aria)
Inside one of the most expensive malls on the planet sits a $14 Sea Bass taco that will ruin every other fish taco you eat for the rest of your life. Add a $5 Modelo or Corona and you’re at $19 – A buck under budget and significantly over expectations. Toca Madera is a modern Mexican concept with serious culinary credentials and a happy hour menu that makes absolutely no sense at these prices. Don’t question it. Just order the sea bass.

🍣 KUSA NORI HAPPY HOUR: Resorts World Casino
Modern Japanese lounge, gorgeous space, and a happy hour menu that reads like someone genuinely thought about it. Here’s your $20 move: Ikari Salmon Hand Roll ($7) + Droppin Yuzu Sake Bomb ($8) + Artisanal Mochi Ice Cream ($3) = $18 and change. Three courses. Under $20. At Resorts World. Guests have been raving about the quality of the fish and the vibe “felt like Tokyo, priced like a Tuesday” is the energy here. 

🏀 BLONDIE’S HAPPY HOUR $20 AYCD: Planet Hollywood/Miracle Mile
And now for something completely different. Blondie’s is the only All You Can Drink happy hour on the Las Vegas Strip. $20. AYCD. Done. Is it the most sophisticated entry on this list? No. Is it family-owned, genuinely friendly, and the best possible answer to “I just want to get in the left lane early”? Absolutely yes. Sometimes the $20 move isn’t a hand roll — sometimes it’s a cold drink, a sports bar stool, and zero decisions for the rest of the afternoon. Respect the classics.

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Meal Deals in Laughlin

Researching these in advance, we knew where we were heading as soon as we blew into Laughlin for a late lunch: the Aquarius Cafe and the turkey value special. We sat down, the waiter arrived seconds later, we said, “Turkey special,” and he said, “Good choice.” When he delivered it minutes later, we couldn’t believe our eyes. See for yourselves.

That’s right: three thick slices of turkey breast off the bone, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, fresh vegetables right out of the steamer, cranberry sauce, roll and butter, and a drink, all included, for — don’t fall off your chair — $6.99. Believe us when we say, this was better than a lot of Thanksgiving Day home-cooked meals we’ve had.

Aquarius puts out five coffee-shop specials every month. In December, they were a French toast platter for $3.99, country scramble and chicken tender sandwich $4.99, chili bread bowl $5.99, and the turkey. In January, they were three eggs, hashbrowns, toast for $3.99, two eggs, bacon/sausage, and pancakes $4.99, big burger and all you can eat spaghetti $6.99, and a pot roast dinner (which we imagine is like the turkey) $7.99.

On a return visit, just passing through on a drive to southern California, we tried the smashburger.

This was a little different experience, since it was a busy Saturday. The service was noticeably slower, though it seemed like everyone in the Cafe was ordering the burger. It wasn’t bad by any means (we opted out on the American cheese), but after the turkey dinner a couple of months earlier, our standards were very high.

April 1 through June 3, the specials include three pancakes, hash browns, two eggs, and a choice of bacon or sausage $5.99; 16-ounce bone-in ham steak served with two eggs, hash browns, and toast or biscuits and gravy, and drink $6.99; double smashburger with lettuce, American cheese, tomato, onion, and special sauce on a brioche bun, served with French fries, $6.99; and a breaded pork chop plate featuring two pork chops and country gravy with potatoes and vegetables, soup or salad, $7.99. We can’t begin to imagine going wrong with any of them at these prices.

The Aquarius Cafe is, to a certain extent, representative of meal deals all over Laughlin. At the Edgewater, Stockman’s Steakhouse when we were there had on offer burgers, chops, chicken parm, and barbecue chicken and shrimp with AYCE soup or salad for $14-$16. The Tropicana’s Carnegie Cafe was advertising buy one meal and get the second for $1.

And speaking of the Carnegie, we tried the shrimp cocktail there.

These were smallish fresh-water Bay shrimp in the cocktail glass, with a lemon wedge, plenty of sauce, very little filler, and a package of crackers. There were probably 150 shrimp and we kept eating and eating to get to the bottom of glass. For $2.95, we were more than satisfied.

In other posts, we’ll discuss the many snack bars of Laughlin and the excellent prices on meals that aren’t on special, just right off the menus. All in all, Laughlin is a bargain-eaters dream, the way Las Vegas used to be.

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Broken Yolk

The Broken Yolk Cafe, as the name describes, is a breakfast-restaurant chain with roots that date back to 1979 in San Diego. Today, the brand has 40 locations, mostly in southern California, along with Arizona, Texas, and Las Vegas. Here, it’s now up to five cafes; the first opened in Town Square in 2019, so it’s expanded rapidly around the valley.

With good reason. The chain has received numerous “best-breakfast” awards and was named 2025’s “Top Breakfast Franchise” by Franchise Times. Broken Yolk is popular with locals and southern Californians for its breakfasts and Tex-Mex cuisine. It’s known especially for eggs Benedict, epic portions, fresh ingredients, good service, and not unreasonable prices. We went to the one downtown on Las Vegas Blvd. and E. Carson St., caddy-corner from the big red Fremont Street Experience parking garage, and the place definitely lives up to its rep.

The menu is as big as the food itself. Breakfasts include seven Benedicts ($16-$22), four skillets ($17-$18), a couple of huevos, along with machaca and chilaquiles ($15-$19), a whole page of eggs and omelets, plus pancakes, waffles, French toast, smoothies, and coffees. For lunch, Broken Yolk offers burgers ($17-$19), soup and salad, and sandwiches, such as the BLT ($13) and chicken Caesar wrap ($17).

There’s also a full bar, serving four Bloody Marys ($13), the usual brunch libations, and beer ($8).

When we were there between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on a recent Saturday, the place was packed and looking around, we noted that the Benedicts, huevos, and burgers predominated. We tried the smoked salmon and south-of-the-border Benedicts. We were uncertain about the latter — sweet corn cakes topped with carne asada, jalapeno, the two poached eggs, and house-made poblano sauce — but it didn’t disappoint.

The smoked salmon was especially tasty, with capers, arugula, fresh dill, and plenty of luscious hollandaise. The hash browns filled half the Border Benedict plate; we opted for half home fries and half fruit cup, which was a good choice, as they didn’t scrimp on the potatoes. Bring an appetite!

Our bill, with the Bloody Mary, two Benedicts, and tax, came to $63. Not a bargain by any means, but we will say this: It was breakfast and lunch and we didn’t need much dinner.

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Foodie Happy Hours: Where the Food Actually Matters

foodie happy hours las vegas 2026

Most happy hours are built around drink deals. This category is different.

Foodie happy hours are where the kitchen comes first with menus driven by chefs, not just pricing. Think better ingredients, sharper execution, and dishes you might not order at full price made available at happy hour prices.

It’s one of the most anticipated happy hour updates, because it changes often. New chefs, evolving menus, seasonal ingredients and new food trends keep our editors busy and our audiences happy.

For Las Vegas Advisor readers, this is where the value shifts:

  • Better ingredients
  • More thoughtful menus
  • Pricing that rewards timing instead of compromise

You’re not just saving money—you’re ordering smarter.

Below are five foodie happy hours worth knowing about or, view all 42 Foodie Happy Hours (Updated March 2026).

Stubborn Seed Happy Hour » Resorts World

🌿 Chef Jeremy Ford has a Michelin star and zero interest in playing it safe. His Social Hour (daily 4–6 PM) brings that same energy to the bar at happy hour. Order the Crunchy Truffle Bravas ($14) and try to explain to your friends why potatoes just made you emotional. Full details & menu →

Weera Thai Happy Hour » Four Vegas Locations

🌶️ Authentic Northern Thai food at happy hour prices. Four locations across the Valley with different menus, hours and prices in the $7-$8-$9 range. Sahara location Mon-Fri, 4-7 PM. The move here is the Nam Khao Tod ($9) crispy rice salad that you won’t find on any Thai menu in Vegas. Reviewers keep coming back just for this dish. Trust them. Full details & menu →

D’Agostino’s Trattoria » Summerlin

🍝 Chef Dan Thompson built D’Agostino’s Trattoria in Summerlin as a love letter to his Italian heritage — and his Happy Hour is where that love shows up at a very reasonable price. No shortcuts, no chain-restaurant energy — just scratch-made Italian bites and $12 cocktails in a neighborhood spot that earns its regulars the old-fashioned way. The House-Made Pesto Chicken Egg Rolls ($12) are stuffed with roasted chicken, pesto Genovese, and three Italian cheeses — the kind of happy hour bite that makes you wonder why you ever settled for wings. Tuesday–Sunday, 4–6 PM. Full details & menu →

Todd’s Unique Dining » Henderson

❇️ Family-owned since 2004, Todd’s has been Henderson’s best-kept secret for over 20 years. Creative fusion flavors, daily-flown-in seafood, and a menu that doesn’t look like anyone else’s in the valley. Happy Hour is Tue-Fri 4:30-6 PM, with bites starting at $5. The must-order: Goat Cheese Wontons with raspberry basil sauce ($6). As local food legend Al Mancini put it, they should be declared Henderson’s official appetizer. Hard to argue. Full details & menu →

Petite Boheme Happy Hour » Arts District Las Vegas

🇫🇷 A French bistro in the Arts District with the soul of a Paris boîte and a late-night happy hour that goes until 11 PM. The Raviole de Dauphine ($12) – short rib, comté, béarnaise gastrique is the kind of bite that makes you question every other happy hour menu you’ve ever seen. Oui. Full details & menu →

Estiatorio Milos Happy Hour » Venetian

🐟 One of the finest Greek seafood restaurants in North America runs a daily Mid-Day Happy Hour (3–5 PM at the bar) built around a raw bar that sources fish from the Mediterranean and Hawaii’s auction markets. The Bigeye AAA Tuna Tartare ($45) is the one. It has its own dedicated fan club on Yelp, and rightfully so. This is what “foodie happy hour” actually means. Full details & menu →

Why Foodie Happy Hours Matter

  • You get access to chef-driven dishes at reduced prices
  • You avoid the trial-and-error of ordering blind
  • You experience better restaurants without committing to full dinner pricing

That’s the advantage—knowing where quality and value overlap.
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The Hidden Happy Hour Gems of Las Vegas

Hidden Happy Hour Gems Las Vegas

Not all happy hours are obvious. Some of the best ones aren’t advertised on the door, aren’t packed at 5 p.m., and aren’t widely known unless someone tells you.

Those are hidden happy hour gems—restaurants with unassuming menus, off-hour specials, or insider-only deals that reward people who know where (and when) to look.

For Las Vegas Advisor readers, this is the sweet spot:
less noise, better food, and pricing that feels intentional.

Happy Hour Vegas tracks over 500 happy hours including these under-the-radar spots across the city and makes them available for you here at the new Las Vegas Advisor Happy Hours. Below are a few standout examples of Hidden Happy hour gems in Las Vegas that are worth trying for yourself.

D’Agostino’s Trattoria – Dolci e Bevande

Why it’s a hidden gem
D’Agostino’s doesn’t feel like a “deal” restaurant and that’s the point. It’s a family-run Italian spot with a growing local following built on seasonal ingredients, consistent execution, and a dining room that loves its regulars.

The hidden move here isn’t early evening—it’s late and it’s a real thing.

What makes it special
Chef Danny’s late-night happy hour, Dolci e Bevande (8:30–10:00 PM), is designed for people who already ate dinner or just left a show and want something better than a last call drink.

  • Fresh-made limoncello tiramisu
  • Creative cocktails like a strawberry gin fizz
  • A relaxed, end-of-night pace that feels intentional

It’s the kind of happy hour you only find if someone points it out.

Why LVA readers should care
This is value without compromise. You’re not trading quality for price—you’re getting both, simply by timing it right.

👉 Full details on D’Agostino’s happy hour

Oak Room Grill – Cheeseburger Eggrolls

Why it’s a hidden gem
Tucked inside The District at Green Valley Ranch, Oak Room Grill flies under the Strip radar but is well known to Henderson locals who value space, atmosphere, and solid cocktails.

What makes it special
The happy hour hits a rare balance of upscale food and aggressive drink discounts.

  • $7 cheeseburger egg rolls
  • Crispy shrimp and shareable bites
  • 50% off a wide selection of cocktails, wine (including bottles), sangrias, and beer

It’s the kind of place people linger—and the pricing encourages it.

Why LVA readers should care
Half-off drinks at an upscale neighborhood restaurant isn’t common. This is a low-stress, high-comfort happy hour that feels designed for regulars, not tourists.

👉 Full Oak Rom Grill happy hour details

Via Brasil Steakhouse – Angus Sliders & Beet Salad

Why it’s a hidden gem
Via Brasil is known for its all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse experience—but Summerlin locals know the smarter move is the happy hour.

What makes it special
Instead of committing to a full churrascaria experience, happy hour delivers standout value:

  • $5 Angus beef sliders
  • $15 filet mignon sliders
  • $7 cocktails
  • Solid wine options, including Malbec

A personal favorite: $5 sliders, the $8 balsamic beet salad, and a $7 Malbec—a complete $20 happy hour.

Why LVA readers should care
This is premium protein at happy hour prices. It’s a strategic way to enjoy a steakhouse-level kitchen without the steakhouse bill.

👉 Via Brasil happy hour menu and details

The Parlour Happy Hour – Freckled Red Head Burger

Why it’s a hidden gem
Downtown Vegas has plenty of buzz—but The Parlour remains a true neighborhood secret. It’s casual, social, and quietly one of the best weekday happy hour values in the area.

What makes it special
The pricing is straightforward and generous:

  • $7 cocktails
  • $3 beers
  • $8 empanadas
  • $7 “Sexy Single” burger

The insider order: the $9 Freckled Red Head burger, $3 fries, and a couple $3 beers—one of the best ways to spend $18 after 2 PM on a weekday.

Why LVA readers should care
Downtown value without chaos. This is a repeatable, reliable happy hour that rewards locals who know the timing.

👉 The Parlour happy hour details and menu

Weera Thai Happy Hour – Cocktails & Crab

Why it’s a hidden gem
Five locations across the valley tell you everything you need to know: locals are paying attention. Weera Thai is a family-run operation delivering authentic Thai food with consistent happy hour pricing.

What makes it special
The $7–$8–$9 happy hour menu is deep and dependable:

  • Thai Chicken Curry Puff
  • Fried Calamari
  • Kung Sarong
  • Crab stick
  • Fresh, well-balanced cocktails

The bar itself is a comfortable hang—ideal for lingering beyond one round.

Why LVA readers should care
This is authentic food at accessible prices, backed by consistency across multiple locations. That combination is rare—and valuable.

👉 Weera Thai happy hour menu and prices

Hidden Happy Hour Gems Matter

These aren’t places you stumble into. They’re places you remember, share, and return to. And, by visiting and sharing your experience, you’re supporting local business and the community. Hidden gems are often locally run and family-owned businesses that offer:

  • Better pacing
  • Less crowd pressure
  • More thoughtful menus
  • Pricing that rewards timing, not hype

That’s what makes them valuable and, if one of these spots surprised you, that’s the point. Now, go discover, try and share one (or all ) of these local favorites or explore more hidden happy hour gems here.

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Vegas Unstripped 2026 Brings a Different Approach to Food Festivals

In a city full of splashy food festivals built around celebrity chefs and corporate sponsors, Vegas Unstripped has carved out a very different lane.

Chef-Driven

The chef-driven event returns to the Palms on April 26, bringing together more than two dozen of Las Vegas’ most respected culinary names for a one-night tasting experience. Early tickets are priced at $150 for early purchasers, and only $10 more as the event gets closer. That includes unlimited food and drinks — a relative bargain in a market where large-scale events can easily cost twice as much.

But what really sets Vegas Unstripped apart isn’t the price, it’s the philosophy. This is not a festival where chefs lend their names while their teams execute the food. Here, the city’s most creative chefs personally cook for the public, and each other. That gives the evening a very different energy: more like an industry potluck than a flashy culinary production.

The dishes are created specifically for the event, often reflecting a more personal or experimental side than what appears on their restaurant menus. And every chef wants to taste what his or her colleagues are serving.

“We all know each other, but we don’t ever get to see each other,” Johnny C’s Catering’s Chef Johnny Church told the Food and Loathing podcast in a recent interview. “So it’s fun. I love that part.”

Participants this year include a mix of familiar names and rising talents, with veteran chefs like Gina Marinelli (La Strega and Harlo), Brian Howard (Sparrow + Wolf) and Oscar Amador (Anima by EDO, Amador Cocina Fina) contributing dishes alongside relative newcomers to the scene, like Istorya’s Dio Baun. The roster continues to evolve each year, but the focus remains the same: local chefs, original food, and a shared sense of community.

Community Focused

Community focus is key. Vegas Unstripped operates as a nonprofit, with proceeds supporting local charitable causes. The chefs donate their time, not just to put on a great event, but to give something back to the city that supports them.

For attendees, the result is one of the more unique food events on the calendar. The all-inclusive format encourages grazing and exploration. The relatively intimate setting makes it easier to interact with the chefs themselves. And the one-night-only nature of the dishes means there’s always something you won’t find anywhere else.

In a town known for excess, Vegas Unstripped stands out by keeping things simple — and by putting the focus where it belongs: on the chefs, the food, and the community that connects them.

“It’s a real opportunity for chefs to do something for the community and get their name out there,” says festival co-founder James Trees.

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Solamente Pizza


The first time we heard of this place was when Tasting Table rated it the Best Pizza in Nevada in 2025. That got our attention. Then it won the 2025 Vegas Pizza Wars, a community event where local food enthusiasts visit and judge 15 pizzerias. That propelled us out to W. Sahara (just east of Durango) to try the acclaimed pie — and it was every bit as good as the accolades would have you — and us — believe.

Solamente is the labor of love of a full-time Vegas special-ed teacher who developed a special crust, started his business as a pop-up at the Vegas Test Kitchen during the pandemic, and opened this restaurant in September 2023. Within a couple of years, it was winning awards.

The secret is naturally leavened high-hydration sourdough, fermented for at least two days before becoming a crust; this dough, with its high percentage of water to flour (as high as 85%), requires stretching and folding rather than kneading and results in thin, crisp, and sour, which was some of the best we’ve ever tasted — light, soft, puffy, chewy, and crisp. It’s hard to explain, but you’ll know it when you devour it. It’s no accident that Solamente’s slogan is “Trust in Crust.”

This place means business: extensive open kitchen, two big ovens, pizza boxes stacked everywhere. Our 16-inch pepperoni hit the table maybe 30 seconds out of the oven. Made with flour and tomato sauce imported from Italy, everything — pepperoni, sauce, cheese, extra virgin olive oil — was top notch. Tasting Table called the authentic artisanal Neapolitan-style pizza “flawless and phenomenal” and that’s no exaggeration.

The 16-inch pizzas start at $14 for the cheese and rise to $25 for the prosciutto-arugula. Our pepperoni was $20 and with a cream soda, the bill with tax before tip came to $26. Well worth it.

Solamente also serves sandwiches ($16-$17), calzones ($17-$21), side salads ($5), and canolis ($3-$5), tiramisu ($8), and a dessert pizza (sweet stuff on the crust, $14). We’ll be back soon to try all of them.

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Bobby Vegas — Kid in a Candy Store

Bobby Vegas: Friends Don’t Let Friends Play Triple-Zero Roulette

Wow. Why am I so happy? My MRB arrived!

Yes, I’m that much of a scuffler. Looking through it, planning my next trip, how will I use all these spiffs? A Fremont matchplay run?

Wait! It’s my birthday. Maybe read my own article, plan a birthday run. Go to Eureka, pick up my old-codger free play AND my birthday free play. It’s a tough job. No, it’s not. It’s a blast!

With Bruno in town playing Allegiant, I’ll pop in to the Pinky Ring. Free VIP.

I’m also psyched about the new Saturday night disco at the Linq, Club Honey. “Awww, honey. Sure I’ll dance with you.” And the tickets are free. Look it up.

Some folks want to spend four figures on 1000%-marked-up bottle service. If that rocks your world, fine. Me, I’m into four letters, f r e e.

I’m still recovering from my Christmas eve heart attack, surgical procedure, and the flu in January (talk about a bad beat), and there are many things that motivate me, but top of the chart? You got it. My next Vegas trip.

How’d you do on the Super Bowl? I didn’t have my heart in it this year after a three-out- of-four-year futures run and medical distractions, but I did end up with the Rams and New England in the playoffs (almost perfect) and, thank the sports gods, learned from SF-KC and hedged Seattle.

But I digress.

I ran across a discussion on Quora where the squares were complaining how awful Vegas has become. Yeah yeah yeah. I know, but people, here’s the thing. If it’s bad for the casino’s goose, it’s very good for us ganders. Why? The smart ones (Plaza, Wynn, Rio) try extra hard to get us back. Say hello sharps, scufflers, and advantage players.

Yes, the corporates are greedy. Yes, the Strip vacuums your wallet faster than a Paris pickpocket. SO DON’T STAY ON THE STRIP! Is that so hard?

Back to the MRB, its looking like a very good year. I need to scout new venues. One of my faves has gotten tired of me walking away a winner and the comps are drying up. MRB is my ticket to finding the next Hilton, El Cortez, Plaza, Rio, Downtown Grand —all of which have treated me well … until the head scratching becomes “Hey, this guy rarely loses! Why are we comping him?”

My bad.

I still remember an old-timer sitting next to me, bangin’ away, and I commented,
“I’ve been coming here for a while, but all I do is break even.”

He stopped and looked at me. “You play a lot and you’re breaking even? In Vegas, son, breaking even IS winning.”

Here’s to riding the B/E line, getting some pops into positive on top of enough RFB freebies to keep this scuffler happy. And coupons, glorious LVA coupons. Not sexy enough for ya? Leave em for me.

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Top 3 National Margarita Day Deals + 49 Mexican Happy Hours

National Margarita Day Deals 2026

National Margarita Day is Sunday, February 22.
In most cities, that means one-day drink specials. In Las Vegas, it’s simply a reminder of something locals already know: margaritas are better (and cheaper) at the right happy hour.

Top 3 National Margarita Days Deals:

Hussong’s Mexican Cantina Las Vegas is celebrating National Margarita Day February 20–22, Friday through Sunday, with new $5 margaritas featured daily and half off original margaritas. Add street tacos, giveaways, and rock ’n’ roll mariachis, and you’ve got a full weekend worth celebrating. Hussong’s Happy Hour menu with prices here.

Nacho Daddy is best known for its stacked nachos, award-winning margaritas and “never a dry chip” attitude, is celebrating National Margarita Day on Sunday, Feb. 22, with buy-one, get-one-free margaritas offered all day at all three of its Las Vegas locations. They serve a solid $5 House Margarita during happy hour too!

Station Casinos is not rolling out the Mariachi for Margarita Day this year because everyday is Margarita Day with $1.99 Sauza Margaritas Available at Select Casino Bars inside Palace, Boulder, Sunset, Santa Fe, Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock and Durango. (FYI – Station Casinos has over 30 happy hours every week. Good happy hour deals listed here)

National Margarita Day deals 2026

National Margarita Day is one day, Happy hour is everyday

Vegas does Mexican Cantinas exceptionally well and we take our Margaritas seriously (frozen or on the rocks – we don’t judge). The best part is that the experience isn’t limited to one Sunday in February – Happy Hour Vegas tracks 49 Mexican happy hours across the city where margaritas routinely land in the $5–$8 range during weekday happy hours. See a few examples below and you’ll see why Vegas happy hours are several dollars below the national average of $9.49.

Uno Mass Street Tacos Happy Hour – Uno Mas Street Tacos happy hour at the Sahara open daily until 6 PM serves $5 Margaritas, $10 wine, $7 beer and $8 Cheese Quesadilla.

Taco Escobar Happy Hour – Everyday 3-6PM Downtown Las Vegas. 2 tacos + beer for$8, $20 AYCE Tacos, $4 beers, $6 margaritas.

Alebrijes Happy Hour – Fremont Street downtown Las Vegas. Happy Hours daily 4-6 PM & 10 PM-12 AM. Exceptional menu includes Mexican small plates at $10 each and margaritas $7.

Mas Por Favor Happy Hour – Located in Chinatown and open daily 3 PM-6 PM offering Street Tacos $3, Classic Burro $7, Draft Beer $5 and Margaritas on Tap $5.

La Mona Rosa Happy Hour – Arts District open 6-8 PM Wed-Thurs, 4-6 PM Fri & Weekends. Includes $3 tacos, $8 cocktails, $7 wines. Great menu, kitchen and Cantina Vibe.