Slot Machine Free Play

I have been hanging around Las Vegas for a while now and mostly playing poker. A friend of mine swears by slots machines. So I thought I would give them a shot. But before I actually went to the Casino I got a computer program to try them out. The software I got came from Masque. It is call Vedio Slots. This is what the production descriptions says.

Masque Video Slots - 100% Bonus Machines! Play the ultimate in video slots with bonus rounds and on screen bonus features! Masque Video Slots features 25 video bonus slot machines. Play popular Bally Gaming slot machines, the actual machines from the casino and a collection of exciting new machines from Masque including Cash Party, Polar Payouts, Money Bees and Llama Loot. Astro Bucks Egg Raid Green Lightning Java Buzz Llama Loot Money Bees Money in the Pocket Money Seeds Oil Baron Patriot Pride Payout Party Polar Payouts Reely Reely Rich Ricochet Reels Riding the Wins Scatter Bats Sea of Green Squeeze the Reels Riches of the East Wealth Potion

I don't know a lot about the various kinds of games but I can play them for free on my computer. I got the game from RarePCGames. I have put a link to their site here: RarePCGames

The Best Comp in Vegas and Who We Have to Thank

What does the World Series of Poker and free drinks in casinos have in common. Benny Binion. He invented them both. If you read his story it is contradictory to say the least. He was convicted of murder more than once and implicated in others. Yet he was beloved by many. Telling his story is more than a blog can do. I knew that he was responsible for the World Series of Poker. But perhaps his greatest contribution is that he was the first casino operator to offer free drinks to the gambling public. So the next time you get a drink at a casino, remember to thank Benny.

For more on the life of Benny Binion go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Binion

The Duke of Fremont Street - The Adventure Continues

Yesterday was Saturday and once again I find myself playing poker at the Golden Nugget on Fremont Street. The conversation somehow turns to the Duke. The Golden Nugget is a favorite spot of the Duke and a number of the players had exchanged chips with him in the past. As if on cue, in walks the Duke. As always Duke is dressed to the nines. As fate would have it, he gets a seat at my table. He brings a rack of $500 chips over and anounces that he has $100,000 behind. He opens his violine case and places bundle after bundle of $100 bills on the table. If you ever meet the Duke you will find him very friendly and gracious. After greeting the table, the Duke hold court. Person after person stops by to pay their respects to the Duke. A crowd gathers at the rail to watch him play. The last time I played at the Duke's table he stayed one orbit and did not play a hand. This time he played and he took alot of my chips.

He had recently played a hand for his life when several people attemted to rob and kill him. They were unsuccessful. He spent some time in the hospital as a result of the attack. He assured me that he is 100% back in the game. His attackers will spend much more time in jail. The Duke played for about an hour. He then took my chips and his $100,000 and when in search of another game.

For related Post on my blog see Sam O'Connor's interview of the Duke of Fremont Street

Cowboy Vic aka Vegas Vic Las Vegas Icon

It is easy to walk around Vegas and get overwhelmed by the sites and sounds. Everywhere you look there are signs with flashing lights and spectacular displays. Sometimes there is a lot of history behind the glitz. It the 1940's Vegas needed visitors. The city fathers hired a publicity firm to do the job. A caricature of a cowboy was created for the campaign. The phrase "Howdy Podner" was used in the adverting. It was a hit. Shortly there after a Neon sign version of the character was designed and placed upon the Pioneer Club on Fremont Street. The original sign had a waiving arm, a moving cigarette. and said "Howdy Podner" every few minutes. The arm no longer waives and he has been silenced. Other that that he has been restored and remains in his original perch on Fremont street. The building is now a souvenir store.


Other page on my site

Vegas Vic and Vicki TV Comerical

Airport to Hotel Taxi Fares Las Vegas

Millions of people visit Las Vegas every year. A taxi from the airport is a common experience for most. The question is how much should it cost. The State of Nevada publishes a list of the average cost of a taxi ride from the airport to various hotels. This is just an average. Your fee could be more.

Nevada Official Taxi Fee Site

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Elvis Sighted Playing Poker on Fremont Street Las Vegas

I was at one of my favorite places to play poker and in walks Elvis. Just behind him was Austin Powers. The two had come from just outside of The Golden Nugget where they had been meeting and greeting fans and having their photos taken. They make regular appearances on Fremont Street and this is not the first time that I have played poker with them. You know Elvis is generous to a fault and he usually lets me win. "Thank you very much"

Elvis can be reached at http://www.lvtalentkings.com/

Pawn Stars Pawn Shop Location Las Vegas

The location of the Pawn Stars Pawn Shop is at 713 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas Nevada. This is basically in down town Las Vegas. It is a few blocks south of Fremont Street. The pawn shop has become something of a tourist attraction. It is one of those photo opportunities that vacations are filled with. It is common to see people posing in front of the shop. You are welcome to go inside the Pawn Shop. I did this and found the entire cast of the TV show inside and working like it was just any other day. This was a while back and I can not say if this is still true. They are getting kind of famous. The Pawn Shop is actually know as 'Gold & Silver Pawn". I can't help but think that the show has changed the pawn shop. For now there is no admission fee to get in. Go have your picture taken and its Free in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Deals Discounts Coupons and Freebies

This Blog is about me making money. I have allowed Google to place ads on my blog with the idea that I will get paid if you, the reader, decides to click on one of the ads. So I have been talking a lot about Vegas in hopes that people looking for deals or discounts would find my site and make me some money. Now I have had some success in this. There have been a few clicks. These are Google ads. That means that if you click on an ad your computer will not be high jacked. So if your are looking for cheap hotel rooms, discount coupons, free stuff, gambling deals, or free play, click on a ad.

Thanks for looking

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

One of the most famous sign of all time. The image of the sign is not protected under copyright and has been reproduced on every Vegas souvenir you can imagine. You too can have your own personal Vegas souvenir. Just drive a few miles south on Las Vegas Blvd. The local government created a parking lot at the sign so that the many thousands of visitors could safely have a picture taken at the sign. The sign has acutally been around since the '50s. This first one is on the highway leading from southern California. There is now one on Boulder Highway. There is also a sign similar to this orginal that welcomes visitors to "Downtown" Vegas. The real live authentic sign is just south of the strip. And its Free in Las Vegas

Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas

One of my favorite places in Vegas is Fremont Street. This is the downtown area of Vegas. The actual street has been closed and made into a pedestrian mall. The center piece of Fremont Street is the over head canopy. After the sun goes down the light shows begin. The Canopy is over 500 yards long. It has 12.5 million LED modules with a 550,000 watt concert quality sound system. It is awesome. There are two or three stages where there is regularly scheduled entertainment.

People watching is also in Vogue. Elvis, Batman, and Spiderman are regular attendees. For a fee, they will snuggle up with you for a picture. There are others in costume roaming around the street. I particularly like the show girls.
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Also a part of the Fremont Street Experience is the Neon Museum. Las Vegas has scattered around town some of the iconic neon signs from its past. Las Vegas has set these signs up for all to remember. Fremont Street has a population of These signs.

The street is populated by vendor carts where you can buy all sorts of souvenirs and such. There are huge dedicated souvenirs stores. And of course there are numerous Casino hotels. I think the best of the bunch is the Golden Nugget. Binnion's is also a very famous casino on the street. Binnion's gave birth to the World Series of Poker. One of oldest continually operating Casinos in Las Vegas is located on Fremont Street. It is a little east of the Canopy by a couple of blocks. The El Cortez hotel was once owned by the famous reported mobster Bugsy Segal. If I remember my history correctly Bugsy sold the hotel in the late '50s.

The best part about all of this is that it is free to experience.  Thanks for visiting.  On you way out, can you click on one of those google ads.  They are harmless and I'll make a few cents.  Thanks.

THE BEST SHRIMP COCTAIL IN LAS VEGAS

Who's has the best shrimp cocktail in Vegas. During the time that I have been in Vegas, I have had a number of friends come to visit. A recurring theme has been the Shrimp cocktails. I believe that they are recapturing an experience from the past that they have recounted to others over and over. A great deal on a shrimp cocktail. I guess that it is just a part of the Vegas experience.

I first came to Vegas in 1970. I went to the Golden Gate Casino on Fremont Street and got a shrimp Cocktail for under a dollar. Recently another friend came to Vegas and shrimp cocktails came up again. We ended up at the Golden Gate Casino and got a shrimp cocktail. Now they sell two. One with smaller shrimp for $1.99 and the big one for $2.99. According to someone who does surveys, it the best in town.