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Getting the Jump on Football Contests
August 16th, 2012
With football season less than a month away, sportsbooks have begun announcing the details of their handicapping contests. While it’s still too early to determine which will offer the best return for your money, there are some concepts you should be aware of if you want to get the highest return for your contest dollar. The primary strategy involves looking for add-ons for playing multiple entries and taking advantage of early-bird sweeteners. Read more »
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Breakfast of Champions, and Other Bargains
August 9th, 2012
The cheapo breakfast was once synonymous with Las Vegas, but it’s hard to find one these days. What’s cheapo? Ninety-nine cents is the standard, but even a buck-ninety-nine qualifies, and they just don’t do those much anymore. One place that does is Emily’s at Club Fortune, which comes in right in the middle with a $1.49 breakfast, served daily from 6 to 11 a.m. This is a good one, with three eggs, two bacon or sausage, hash browns and toast. The only problem is getting out to the south end of Boulder Highway. Read more »
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Seven for Seven
July 26th, 2012
For years I’ve picked and published the “Las Vegas’ Top Ten Values” at LasVegasAdvisor.com, but that list is tailored for visitors. The list that follows is different in that it’s been tweaked for locals. While this list doesn’t constitute the absolute best deals in town, the following “Seven for Seven” is a potent mix of drinking, dining, entertainment and gambling that won’t disappoint. Read more »
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Dogs, balls and a presidential plug
July 12th, 2012
Summertime always brings an eclectic selection of deals. Here’s a smattering of interesting plays I came across while compiling the July Las Vegas Advisor newsletter. Read more »
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How low can they go?
July 5th, 2012
So, how about that economic recovery? They say it’s happening—and key indicators like higher gambling wins and increased visitation seem to support the premise—but I’m not so sure. Why? Because an even more important indicator says otherwise. A reliable constant in Las Vegas marketing has always been tough times bring low room rates. Lowering rates to put people in rooms is Survival 101. So if hotel rooms are cheap, it’s highly probable that the joints are still scratchin’. Read more »
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The Price of a Slice
June 28th, 2012
A new restaurant called Slice of Vegas Pizza opened in April at Mandalay Place. It serves pasta, salads and other Italian dishes—but as the name and set-up imply, a big part of the business model is to sell pizza by the slice to passersby in the mall. A slice of pizza is always a good play when you’re on the move and don’t want to stop to eat, but $4.95 for cheese or $6.95 for one with toppings? That’s too much. Read more »
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Bar Hall of Fame—Gamblers’ Edition
June 21st, 2012
History, atmosphere, food selection, drink prices—these are among the things Vegas Seven considered when choosing a Bar Hall of Fame. But what about the gamblers? Players have different priorities, and some bars are superior to others when it comes to pay schedules, promotions and comps. The following is by no means a complete list off Hall-of-Fame-worthy gamblers’ bars, but it shines a light on what’s necessary to make it into the pantheon. Read more »
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At the WSOP, big gambles and cheap eats
June 14th, 2012
Once again, the chips are down. Through July 16, tens of thousands of poker players are descending on the Rio to compete for tens of millions of dollars in the annual World Series of Poker. If you haven’t been there, you should check it out. Walk into the big hall and you’ll be stunned by the enormity of it all. Even the sound is distinctive—a nonstop clicking of chips that sounds like an invasion of crickets. This is without question the most awe-inspiring single gambling event in the world, and it’s free to view. Read more »
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Free Money, Free Rides, and a Shout Out for Security
June 7th, 2012
I recently wrote about the big loss-rebate deal at the Riviera. Now two more casinos have joined the rebate rush: Hooters is offering one for $100 and the Hard Rock’s is $500. There are now nine casinos offering a total of $2,650 in free money via these offers—Riviera, Palms, Hard Rock, Tropicana, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Cosmopolitan, Hooters and Westin. Read more »
