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.