Our lesson today is on maximizing a less-than-ideal situation. It could be a car rental, hotel reservation, food service, or other part of your Vegas trip.
COVID exacerbated employee shortages and though my example was before then, it’s still relevant.
Continue reading The Art of ComplainingI was back in Vegas last month and did the Disney Immersive exhibit at the Lighthouse ArtSpace at The Shops at Crystals.
It might surprise you to learn that my second favorite place to visit is Las Vegas. My wife and I are big Disney fans and she has no interest in Vegas, so my favorite place to visit is actually Disney World. In fact, we specifically moved to Florida to be just a car ride away.
Continue reading Immersive Disney Is a TripYour goal today is what happens in Vegas doesn’t all have to stay in Vegas. Take some home with you.
Bobby Vegas rule number three: It’s not hard to win, it’s hard to walk away a winner.
Continue reading Learning To Win, Learning To LoseI’ve been to Vegas something like 60 times and in this post I reveal, right now, for free, no strings attached, the single-most important rule to absolutely assure you have a good time in Vegas. Ready? Drink … a lot … of water.
Really? That’s it? Yes!
Continue reading The Ultimate Secret to a Good Time in VegasMy buddy Joe T and I meet up at the Cosmopolitan within the first year of its opening.
We’re in town for the requisite lighting trade show we’ve attended since the dawn of time and Joe’s high-roller boss, Jerry, is staying at the Cosmo, where he’s comped.
Continue reading Why I Sign up for EverythingAn LVA Member Rewards Book coupon run is always an adventure.
With the MRB, I’ve discovered such gems as Fat Choi at the Eureka, $1 oysters at Palace Station, the Downtown Grand prime rib, El Cortez’ half-off for seniors on Wednesdays at Siegel’s 1941, the buffet at South Point, and of course Ellis Island’s steak dinner. And that’s just the food. Video poker is the gold.
Continue reading Bobby Vegas: Over the Rainbow for Rainbow in Downtown HendersonEver heard friends coming to Vegas say, “I’m taking a thousand-dollar bankroll along and I’m going to play until it’s all gone!”?
I’ve heard it many times and it always stuns me. In 60 trips to Vegas, including last week’s, I’ve never said that.
Continue reading Self-Fulfilling PropheciesFor me, the Downtown Grand is the exception to my rule, “Stay where you want to stay, play where you want to play.” Though I don’t play for comps — I scout for the best games and take all comps offered, but don’t want to be obligated to play four hours a day for a $100 room — I find so much value at DG that I play there because I want to stay there.
What’s so grand about the Grand ?
Continue reading Bobby Vegas: The Downtown Grand Really Is GrandI don’t know about you, but I built up a lot of unrequited Vegas energy during the pandemic. I also saved a lot of money by not paying for plane fares, hotel rooms, restaurant meals, shows tickets, drink tabs, Raiders seats, and gambling during the 2-1/2 years that COVID kept me away from the Promised Land. For a guy who visited Las Vegas three or four times a year for a week at a time, I was in severe withdrawal.
My first trip back to Vegas was in June 2022 and I went all out. Vegas is a great place for a nice splurge for any reason under the sun, so here are some things you might want to consider treating yourself to.
Continue reading Splurging in Vegas[Editor’s Note: This post is written by Bobby Vegas, who’s proud to call himself a “scuffler,” someone who uses every advantage in casino gambling: trip planning with airline points, promotions, MRB and other coupons to improve his edge, discover new venues, lower food costs, get discount or free rooms, etc. Over 60 trips to Vegas in the past 25 years, Bobby’s first choice video poker, followed by a form of advantage play at roulette using Non-Linear Recurrence Theory and other AP techniques applied to sports betting and craps. “Diverse games and strategies allow for the most fun, at the least risk, for as long as time will allow,” he says. He’ll be writing about specific experiences, how he employs all the tools of the trade to his advantage and profit. Bobby, you have the floor.]
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