Though roulette is considered a fools game in the world of advantage play, its centuries- long allure is undeniable. Whether it’s a cavalier James Bond tossing planks like candy, a European trust-fund baby dispassionately tossing daddy’s money away at the Wynn, just your average Vegas-$1,000-till-it’s-gone Joe, or Bobby Vegas T-shirts that say “Friends Don’t Let […]
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Book the Super Bowl NOW
First is the Super Bowl, one of the greatest sports, cultural, and marketing spectacles ever. Then there’s experiencing the Super Bowl in Vegas: sports betting to the moon, celebrities, whales, celebrity whales, best of the best getting down, awesome parties everywhere, prices through the roof. Then there’s experiencing the Super Bowl, actually happening in Vegas, […]
A Whale of a Story
We gamblers and advantage players. We’re complicated. We’re smart, obsessive, and we make great stories. The greatest of all was Kerry Packer. I know it’s ironic: A coupon scuffler let’s-get-it-for-free guy like me is fascinated by the biggest whale of all time. Sure, it’s goofy, but the question remains, what can we learn from them? […]
The Art of Complaining
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. I check in at Paris on the Strip and hike to my room. Entering, it […]
Learning To Win, Learning To Lose
Your 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. My good friend Mr. H calls on a Friday afternoon from Vegas. We’ve been buds for 20 years. […]
The Ultimate Secret to a Good Time in Vegas
I’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! You’re in the desert, kids. The humidity is […]
Why I Sign up for Everything
My 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. Me, I’m downtown at the El Cortez where I belong. Main […]
Bobby Vegas: Over the Rainbow for Rainbow in Do...
An 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 […]
Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
Ever 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. Ever notice the excitement on the plane into Harry Reid and the hungover […]
Bobby Vegas: The Downtown Grand Really Is Grand
For 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 […]
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