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By Adam Fine Let’s face it, Vegas is not a town built on foie gras. The history of this desert playground is one of cheap rooms, cheap food and all-night stints at the craps tables. No one came to Vegas to dine, unless it was comped, and then only to pass the time before […]
Station’s Steaks – Casino by Adam Fine The opening of Hank’s at Green Valley Ranch takes Station Casinos to an entirely new level on the Vegas restaurant scene Las Vegas has always been a carnivore’s paradise. Maybe it has something to do with the desert heat, but beef has always been consumed in greater […]
The edgy and hilarious Avenue Q has been a runaway success since opening on Broadway two years ago. Described as “a wonderfully dirty puppet show,” the critically lauded show won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2003. What happened next, no one involved with the show could have predicted: […]
Time Out from the Tables By Barbara Nathan In the adrenalized atmosphere of Las Vegas, tearing yourself away from the tables or machines isn’t always easy. When we’re winning we want to keep playing, trying to squeeze every last dollar from our hot streak. When we’re losing we tell ourselves it’s only temporary, and […]
From superstar entertainment to sophisticated nightlife, Caesars Palace is one of Las Vegas’ hottest after-dark destinations by Rob Wiser In our last issue, we told the story of Caesars Palace’s origins and its evolution into the premier hotel-casino in Las Vegas. In this next installment of the Caesars saga, as the resort celebrates its fourth […]
Free shows keep the tourists entertained all year round by H. Scot Krause Las Vegas attracts some 40 million visitors every year and seeing the sights and free attractions are still some of the “best bets” anywhere in the world. While “old Vegas” and the lure of cheap buffets is disappearing, since the mid […]
Atlantic City’s Quaint Spots Add to the Fun DAY 1 It was the penny-pinching Fred Mertz (the I Love Lucy show) who was on my mind as I contemplated a low budget trip to Atlantic City. “Twenty dollars, Ethel? Twenty dollars?” Well, I had considerably more burning a hole in my pocket—15 twenties in fact. […]
Everything You Need to Know to get the Most Out of Your Trip By Barney Vinson You’ve just arrived at your favorite Las Vegas hotel. Good thing you phoned the hotel months ago and found out about the special $89 room rate—most people just call the hotel’s 800 number and never learn about special deals […]
A Sin City gambling guide for beginners and pros by Basil Nestor Planning a trip to the Neon Oasis? You’re in good company. Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year. It’s the big enchilada, the granddaddy, the iconic place where gambling is defined. Players come from everywhere to take their shot in this desert […]
Separating facts from fiction in a larger-than-life town by Ed Condran Rumors run rampant about what has happened and what occurs in Sin City. Do casinos pump in extra oxygen to help keep gamblers awake? Does Big Casino Brother determine who will strike it rich? Is there a Megabucks curse? To differentiate between reality and […]