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The Story Behind the Buffalo Slot’s Red-Tailed Hawk

The Story Behind the Buffalo Slot’s Red-Tailed Hawk

If you've spent any amount of time in a Las Vegas casino, it's likely you've heard the screech of a...
November 22 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
Chances Are You Don’t Love Craps As Much As This

Chances Are You Don’t Love Craps As Much As This

You might love craps, but do you love craps this much? There are different  kinds of dice valve caps, of...
November 21 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
Silver Strikes: When Slots Machines Spit Out Collectible Coins

Silver Strikes: When Slots Machines Spit Out Collectible Coins

We've strolled past Silver Strike slot machines in Las Vegas casinos for gawd-knows-how-long. Never thought much about them, until recently...
November 21 2013 — 2 min read — 55 comments
What’s the Most Popular Slot Machine for Whales?

What’s the Most Popular Slot Machine for Whales?

Wait for it. Because, see, high rollers are also called "whales." It's been estimated there are only about 250 whales...
November 20 2013 — 1 min read — 3 comments
Three Iron-Clad Reasons It’s OK to Make a Sucker Bet in Las Vegas

Three Iron-Clad Reasons It’s OK to Make a Sucker Bet in Las Vegas

Blackjack is one of the most popular table games in Las Vegas, and casinos have an array of side bets...
November 17 2013 — 2 min read — 1 comment
Ever Have Days Like This in Las Vegas?

Ever Have Days Like This in Las Vegas?

Come on, we've all had them. All we can say on days like these are pace yourself and stay optimistic....
November 16 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Circus Circus Las Vegas Has a Red Light District

Circus Circus Las Vegas Has a Red Light District

What will those crafty Las Vegas casino wizards think of next? Circus Circus has a special promotion in its Party...
November 11 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
The Slot Machine That Should Be at The Quad, But Isn’t

The Slot Machine That Should Be at The Quad, But Isn’t

Oddly, this slot machine is nowhere to be found at The Quad. Hey, they can't think of everything. The Quad...
November 10 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Las Vegas Visitor Rips Megabucks a New One, Wins $12.5 Million

Las Vegas Visitor Rips Megabucks a New One, Wins $12.5 Million

Lady Luck has once again straddled the metaphorical lap of a slot machine player, this time at MGM Grand. A...
November 09 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Today’s Slot Machine That Sounds Like a Porn Star Name

Today’s Slot Machine That Sounds Like a Porn Star Name

We don't make up the news, we just report it.
November 09 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
Embryo Wins $8.4 Million World Series of Poker at Rio

Embryo Wins $8.4 Million World Series of Poker at Rio

A 23-year-old Michigan State graduate, Ryan Riess, has won the World Series of Poker at Rio Las Vegas, snagging a...
November 06 2013 — 1 min read — 1 comment
Max Casino Whips Out New Logo, Loyalty Club, Chips and Five Free Bucks

Max Casino Whips Out New Logo, Loyalty Club, Chips and Five Free Bucks

It seems like only yesterday when the Westin Casuarina announced it would become Max Casino at The Westin Las Vegas....
November 05 2013 — 2 min read — 0 comments
Las Vegas Makes Día de Muertos a Little Awkward

Las Vegas Makes Día de Muertos a Little Awkward

The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Mexican celebration that lasts from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2....
November 02 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments
The Best Slot Machine Name Ever, Testiclewise

The Best Slot Machine Name Ever, Testiclewise

As we've said in the past, naming things in casinos can be hard. That applies to slot machines, of course....
November 02 2013 — 1 min read — 0 comments

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