Our guest this week is Jeffrey Compton, the publisher of CDC Gaming Reports. We discuss current gambling in the news, including the Palms switch-over to a Stations property on Oct 1, Ted Forrest’s bad check troubles at the Wynn, and the upcoming G2E. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
Six-and-a-Half Little Words
I was having my morning bagel at the coffee shop when I saw two boys sitting at a table waiting on their parents, who were in line. The older boy was 7 or 8 years old, and he was teaching some card game to his little brother, who looked 4 years old, 5 max.
Not Very Well Thought Out
In a recent online blog, Jean Scott wrote how she’d run a slot club. Among other things, she said: “I’d never run an unfair promotion, like a slot-point marathon where quarter players are competing with $5 players. People like a promotion where everyone has at least a chance to win.” If she owned a casino […]
MGM Did What?
MGM is one of the three main flagship conglomerates that make up Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment and Station Casinos are the other two. The recent acquisition of the two Cannery properties and, the Aliante in North Las Vegas by Boyd Gaming , also puts them squarely in competition for the most expansive corporation in Las […]
Podcast – guests Frank B and Anthony Curt...
The guests this week are Frank B of LVA Sports, and Anthony Curtis of the Las Vegas Advisor. It’s football season so we talk football, the new sports book apps available, and the weekly football contests the various casinos are holding. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
What Are You Trying to Get?
My niece Jessica, in her late 20s, recently married Blake. They live in Southern California. I asked them beforehand to choose their wedding present from me — either a check or a Vegas weekend. They chose the latter and then asked if it could include some video poker lessons. Sure, no problem. In mid-August they […]
Podcast – guest poker legend Billy Baxter...
Our guest this week is 7 time WSOP bracelet winner Billy Baxter. Billy is one of the old-time players kicking around Vegas for 40+ years. We talk poker, sports betting, golf, pool hustling, a little bit of everything. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
I Was a BMX Voyeur
This likely will be a one-off column. It’s not about video poker. For me it’s not even about gambling, although I did make a few bucks betting on it. For me it’s about some kid I’ve known about for 20 years, who lives only a few miles from me, competing in the Rio Olympics in […]
Podcast – guest Terry King
The guest this week is Terry King. Terry came to Las Vegas in 1972, and became one of the first high-stakes women players in poker. She has worked as a professional player, dealer, and card room manager. She won a WSOP bracelet in 1978. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Does it Matter?
You’re at your favorite casino. You’ve played a lot all month and are now there for the big drawing. Here’s the way it works: Ten winners get called — they have a minute and a half to show up and identify themselves. If one or more spots are unclaimed after 90 seconds, more names are […]
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