Trip Report

Hi Steve - as always - thanks for the wonderful newsletter. You do a great job. My friends and I just got back from Vegas for another wonderful trip - May 15-18th. First I want to say - that was too short a trip. We had to come back after three nights because one of the girls couldn’t get off work on Thursday. Flew American out of Dallas for $ 200.00 round trip. Nice flight. Landed on Sunday night - checked into our hotels at the airport - smart move - no lines. I stayed at Bally’s on a full comp. They upgraded me to the top floor, new room, no charge - it was great. Lovely, huge room with granite tops on the vanity and in the bathroom. Huge lounger chair, desk with computer port, dressing area, huge comfy bed, and turn down service. We ate in the Sidewalk Cafe - prime rib special with king crab legs - super food. Mine was free, but my friends only payed $ 13.00 bucks each - what a deal. Played in the new Bally’s poker room every day. What a wonderful time that was. Won every night and the dealers were so nice and easy to play with. I was a little intimidated at first, I play holdem all the time here in Texas, but had never played in Vegas. They made me feel so welcome. What a great poker room I bought in for $ 40.00 dollars and made $ 220.00 the first night playing the 2-4 tables. Nice win. Played the next two days and won $ 160.00 and $ 120.00 both times. Slots were ok, not too tight. Found some fun ones and made a little more there. I couldn’t believe how nice everyone was there. The waitresses were always around bringing water, coffee or whatever, the slot floor people were always friendly, and the comp card place was so easy with the new kiosks. Never stood in line once. Played in a poker tournament at the Flamingo and got 4th out of 64. Went to PF Changs Tues. night - as always the food was super - the Aladdin is changing now to hard rock, not too happy with that, but it was fun that night. Went to the Palms - nothing special. The TV makes it look so great, it was kind of dull. Left after about 45 minutes. All in all though a super trip. I love Vegas. Thanks again.
Jeanne From Abilene, Texas.

members meetings

Hello!

Well, it look’s like I’m going to miss another members meeting by a few weeks as I’ll be back July 10-15th for my 8th visit.

My wife and I and 16 year old son always rent a car and move about alot and see as much as we can in a week. Our routine includes early evening visits to the many skateboard parks that Vegas has to offer as my son is a die-hard skateboarder. One of the more “interesting” things we have done was eat lunch at the Liberty Cafe @ the White Cross Pharmacy on LV Blvd. between the strip and down town. It’s kind of a rough part of town with real local’s in the place. Have you ever been? It’s a trip! And a bit scary too.

At any rate, I love your news letters. And since I’m going to miss you again, I wondered if there is any specific place or event you would like to have a review on while I’m there? I like to write and would get a kick out of having you publish something I wrote. I don’t want to just send in a synopsis of my personal trip though. I’d like to offer your readers a great review and story on something that you think would really be of interest and help.

If you have any ideas just let me know. It would be an honor to contribute a piece to your great newsletter. I like yours the best because it seems very real and personal. Keep up the wonderful work!

–
John
Crown Point, Indiana

Re: Wedding Trip Report

Flew out of Detroit (Toledo lost their connection to Las Vegas) on February 9 to get married in Vegas on Valentine’s Day. Everything went picture perfect until the day after the wedding (more about that later).

We had a limo waiting for us at the airport to take us to Palace Station. Had a gorgeous room the tower and friends who live in Vegas to take us wherever we wanted to go. First stop was to get our marriage license. I was amazed at how many older couples there were in line. We figured it would mostly be couples in their 20’s, and that we would feel out of place (as we were a bit older), but surprisingly, the majority of them were in their 40’s and 50’s. And quite a long line it was, as it was Valentine’s weekend.

With that done, we had over three days to do as we pleased before the ceremony. We gambled a lot, drank a lot, went to the Strip, and had some fabulous meals. I had one of the best meals ever at Pasta Palace in Palace Station. It was the Valentine’s Special.

The morning of our wedding, my daughter had sent to our room roses, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. She had been working closely with our casino host Kathy. They put their heads together and the plan came off perfectly. I never had a clue.

We chose to get married at Texas Station. We have such a connection to Station Casinos, that our whole day was planned with that in mind. We have so many fond memories with them over the eight years going to Vegas that we wanted to add one more. We couldn’t have made a better choice. The chapel at Texas was beautiful. It looked as if it were brand new. We were the only couple scheduled to be married there on Valentine’s Day. We had our pick of the time we wanted, so we choose 11:00 AM. Our friends from Vegas took us to the chapel, where we met my husband’s two aunts, who also live there. They were our witnesses. So, we did have family attending. I would not have changed a thing. Everything went like clockwork. We did all the planning through the wedding coordinator, Lupe, by E-mail, fax and phone. Nothing was forgotten, left behind, or lost. Since ours was the only wedding that day, we were told we could go back in and take all the pictures we wanted. I had told the aunts to go crazy with the camera, take as many as you like.

After the ceremony, as everybody we were with liked to gamble, we headed for the casino floor. My husband took his buddy for a Manhattan at the Martini Bar. I found a machine close by, and ordered a drink from the floor cocktail waitress. I realized I had left all my lose change back in the room, so I went up to the bar to get some change from my husband and he said, “See it’s starting already.”

Everywhere we went we were complimented, congratulated and commented on. I had seen so many brides on our previous trips, and had done the same thing, not knowing that some day I would be a Vegas bride. My husband was so proud. He said, “Let’s go to a different hotel, dress up like this in our wedding clothes every year on our anniversary.”

We went to the Fiesta for lunch (they are connected to the Station Casinos, also). Then our friends took us back to Palace Station.

We had a limo reserved for our wedding supper at Sunset Station (again compliments of Palace Station). One of my husband’s favorite restaurants is the Sonoma Cellar. On a previous trip, he had become acquainted with Michael the manager there and he had called and set up a reservation time. My daughter was at work again, behind our backs, and made sure there was a bottle of champagne at our table. It was a great meal, and would highly recommend the restaurant. It is well worth the trip, as it is in Henderson.

Sunset arranged for our limo ride back to Palace. We were still caught up in the excitement of our wedding day, and not ready to call it quits yet. Back out on the floor for more gambling. This was not our best trip winning wise. Neither one of us were big winners. We had been accustomed to a least one of us hitting a jackpot, but not this trip. But all in all, nothing was going to spoil this trip. Until, the next day. I woke up with the flu, and spent the whole day in the room. I didn’t leave until our 6:00 check out time. Our limo wasn’t due to pick us up until 8:30, so I found a couch and got comfortable (actually I was able to fall asleep, after seeping all day in the room) until it was time to leave. Then on to the airport. There is no way to get comfortable there. Those seats are not made for comfort. Finally, we boarded, and I slept all the way home. After all the great meals in Vegas, I was only able to drink two cups of tea and a can to tomato juice that day.

Even with the flu, which took me almost four weeks to get over, I wouldn’t have changed one single thing. I would recommend a Vegas wedding to anyone. It was that perfect.

Thanks for all the great information you provide to Vegas visitors. I look forward to all your E-mails. I was very disappointed when for some reason I wasn’t receiving them. Now thanks to the archives, I can go back and retrieve the ones I missed.

Marilyn
Ohio

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 508

HI STEVE, I ENJOY YOUR NEWSLETTERS AND LOOK FORWARD TO THEM. I HAVE BEEN A PLATINUM PLAYER AT HARRAHS IN ATLANTIC CITY FOR 6 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN GOING THERE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, AT LEASE 4 TIMES PER YEAR, AS I AM RETIRED AND AM ON A FIXED INCOME. LAST WEEK I PHONED THEM ABOTHE NEW 6 MONTH POLICY THEY HAVE WITH LOSING YOUR POINTS. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT HAS BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE THEY STARTED THE TOTAL REWARDS. THE PAST 4-5 YEARS, I WAS ALSO GETTING SATURDAY NITE ROOM COMPS, NOW I ONLY GET SUN. THRU FRI. (NOW MY WIFE CAN’T GO AS SATURDAYS IS THE ONLY NIGHT SHE CAN). THEY HAVE ALSO INCREASED THE POINTS FROM 3000 TO 4000 TO MAKE PLATINUM. I ALWAYS LIKED HARRAHS, BUT THEY AREN’T GOOD FOR THE LITTLE GUYS ANY MORE AND I DOUBT I WILL MAKE MY 4000 POINTS THIS YEAR. SHOULD I MAKE A COPY OF MY TOTAL REWARDS POINTS BEFORE I COME OUT THERE AND STAY AT HARRAHS SO I WON’T BE TOLD THAT I HAVEN’T ANY POINTS AS YOU WERE? TONY

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 508

hi there

i just returned form a 5 night stay at TI and we were very disappointed in their new policy to only comp a table game player if the wager is $25 or more.. for my wife and i playing together that means we have to have a$50 bet on the table just to get a few measly comps

they wouldn’t ven aknowledge that we sat at the gaming tables for 4-6 hours at a time

i go to vegas 3 -4 times a year and i wont stay or spend a dime in any mirage property again

Dennis

Re: Harrah’s Reward Comps

We returned from Las Vegas late Tuesday night. I’m happy to say it was one of our better trips we’ve had in the past couple of year$. The horses were quite kind to Bill as was the roulette wheel. The weather was wonderful. Over one hundred degrees and six percent humidity.

In the past few weeks I have expressed my opinions on several topics to the Harrah’s management. I really question their Customer Loyalty slogan. HA!
The answer I got in return concerning the expiration of reward credits was a suggestion to obtain a Harrah’s credit card. Once you use the card your rewards are extended 6 more months from the date of cc use -and all you have to charge is $1.00 to reset your date of expire. Plus for each dollar you charge you get a reward credit. What a scam.

Here’s another good one - Harrah’s info states make sure you check in at their rewards counter when you visit on your birthday month and you will be rewarded with a special prize — Harrah’s treats their loyal customers right. The Sunday of our visit was my husband Bill’s 56th birthday. He checked in at the counter and got a deck of Harrah’s playing cards. Happy Birthday! That was worth the walk back to the rewards center.

I sure would like to see Harrah’s give their place a good spring cleaning. I feel sorry for the cleaning crew…probably like every other major company these days - over worked and under staffed but the place is dusty. The baseboards of the elevators need attention. The lights and frou-frou over the slot carousels are all layered with dust. The brass trim is fingerprint filled and gummy. I can remember visiting Caesar’s 10 years ago and a cleaning supervisor was walking around with a white glove on holding a flashlight making sure the place was spotless.

A funny story…I was in the invitational slot tournament held over the weekend. My first 2 sessions were absolutely horrible and Friday night I was in the 242 spot. Saturday’s session was much better and I finished 114 overall qualifying me for a “special prize”. I went to the counter to collect and the “special prize” is a pair of MauiJim sunglasses. Kind of a strange prize but much easier to carry home on the plane that the Baccarat crystal candy dish I got last fall when I finished 150 in the Halloween Tournament. A woman was next to me also collecting her “special prize”. This gal went ballistic when she discovered the gift was sunglasses. She took off on the poor person handing out the gift. The greedy woman said “My house burned to the ground last week. I lost everything I owned and all I get for my prize is sunglasses?” It became so quiet in the area that you could hear a pin drop. Hello? I think getting sunglasses would have been the least of my concerns.

It looks like Cafe At Harrah’s should be opening soon. Ming’s Table located where Asia once was should be open now. They were doing trial meals Monday evening. The Ming’s Table menu is very similar to Asia but several dollars cheaper. I am sad to see Asia closed. That was one of my favorites.
I would like to see a deli type of eatery at Harrah’s. I find the Winning Streaks food too greasy and wish they would offer some healthier alternatives.

Even after all my complaints we are getting ready to book our trip out for Breeder’s Cup. We will stay at Harrah’s only because of the people who work the race and sports, deal roulette and write Keno. When we walk into their sections after being gone 7 months and are greeted by name it sure make one feel good.

Thanks for all the good work you do putting out the newsletter. It’s much appreciated and enjoyed.

Trish

Re: [EverythingLasVegas]

Dear Steve: Just a quick note to let you know how I look foward to receiving your newsletter every week regarding new doings in Las Vegas. My wife and I try to go twice a year to Las Vegas and we stay at Circus Circus all the time. We have a beautiful room in the main tower, no problem in the casino with children and it may not be the fanciest hotel on the strip, but it’s clean and the children don’t come into the casino just like the other hotels. No matter where you go, There will always be children around. Just enjoy las vegas for what it is and keep writing a fantastic newsletter.
Arnold and Shirley Fort Pierce Florida

Thank You

Steve,
I usually go to Las Vegas once a year in July. I’m a school teacher,
so I have a couple of months of free time before the trip. I normally
start my mornings with a cup of joe surfing the net to find info to
make our trip more enjoyable. I just wanted to let you know how much I
appreciate your newsletter. It has such great information! When I
find something that interests me, I copy that section. I create a word
document that goes with me on the trip. My husband calls it my “Cheat
Sheet”! That sheet has been the beginning of some very wonderful
trips. Thank you for the time you invest in creating Everything Las
Vegas. Good luck to you and Eileen on your next trip. I wish I had her
carma for picking the right machines!
Take Care,
Jules

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 510

I have been receiving you emails for about two years now. I finally went to vegas and read all of your emails before going. I felt I was a veteren!!

I stayed at the bellagio. Paid only $159 a night!! I went to the new wynn hotel.

Left vegas a winner…. won over $1,200!!! nearly paid for my airfare, hotel and all food!! had a blast… things for the emails!!!

marc

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Members Corner Edition:Part Two

Hi Mr.Vegas,

this is my first time writing in, I don’t usually have time to write a trip
report, but go to Vegas at least twice a year.

anyway, just wanted to let you know about KA. We saw it on May 20ish. The
seats are great - speakers in the headrest!

the show was so dull, I honestly fell asleep. Maybe I was expecting too
much.

Mishel
(regular reader of your newsletter)

FYI

I was just thinking back a few years about some of the changes,In Vegas…But I guess the one thing that amuses me most is when Rio first opened. I stayed there all the time from there first week open,and then every trip,after. I rememeber when the fire alarm went off the first trip there and RioRita walking around saying dont worry about a thing …its a false alarm..keep gambling…Thats when there was only 1 tower and only 1 Rio Rita…Then as we were playing blackjack,people coming to the table offering “FREE” tickets to see Danny Gans…Danny wasnt MrVegas back then…Rio was “FUN” then Harrahs came..Prices went UP…service went DOWN,and although I still visit Rio when Im in town,I wouldnt stay there…Just a thought to everyone…Get off the strip and stay downtown…The Nugget is a great buy,,,and classy enouigh for all of us…Fitzs is small but clean and easy to get in and out if youre driving…Try it ..Youll like it !!

Re: Ellis Island coupon

I also read this on another board. That the internet ones, including that Dealers one, not being accepted. Heck I didn’t need a coupon. That $4.95 steak special, including my drink only came to like $5.50, that to me is a very, very good deal, made the long walk from Monte Carlo worth it.

Mel

Re: Ellis Island coupon

Steve,

The Ellis Island steak is a just right size for a meal, the beans are fresh, the salad cold, and you might want to try the homemade rootbeer. While waiting for the table try the wheel of fortune machine facing the restaurant. At minimum it usually pays for our meals at max it set me up for the remainder of the
nights gambling.

China

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 511

To increase business and on the monorail, wouldn’t it make make more sense to lower the price to increase the numbers of riders? We rode it for free when it first opened and it was packed everytime we got on!

Just my opinion! Sheri from Florence

Trip Report
HI Steve,
My wife and I made our annual April trip. We left from Manchester, NH on Friday and expected to be in Vegas by 11:00 P.M. However Mother Nature had other plans for us and we spent the night on a bench in Cincinnati. Left there on Sat AM (First Class) and arrived in Vegas about 10:00 A.M.. It took almost 1.5 hours to get our bags which we were sure were on another plane. Off to get car and they didn’t have our resv. We are Hertz Gold and the problem was straightened out in 5 minutes. Leave McCarran and head to Excalibur. Valet guy recognized us and we were on our way. He arranged for the luggage and took care of the car. Once inside the hotel we went to instant check in and they had lost our Reservation. Again floor person recognized us and shuttled us into VIP check in. Apologies all around, gave us free drink vouchers (to bad we don’t drink) and food vouchers for the restaurants (we do eat).
Room was great, close to elevator and overlooking airport. We were scheduled to go to Members Meeting at IP but opted out as we were over tired.
We go to Vegas at least twice a year and most years 3 times so Vegas has few surprises for us.
Sunday we stayed pretty close to home and firstwife had some luck at the penny slots in Excalibur. Now I know some people don’t like this particular hotel but we love it. Comps are great and easy and there is something to be said for staying at the same place. We do get great treatment (we also know how to tip) and the gambling has always been better than average. Sunday PM we went to Orleans for the buffet which was OK, nothing spectacular but not bad. Then to see The Smothers Brothers Show which was terrific.
Monday we went from hotel to hotel and again firstwife had quite a bit of luck with penny machines. Dinner was at Bally’s Big Kitchen which is always a treat for us. Back to Excalibur and I hit a penny machine for $284.00 and a $.25 machine for $150.00
Tuesday we went to Westward Ho for there $2.39 3/4 lb hot dog and then to the lounge for a free Sunday and believe it or not we ran into Elvis Presley ( I thought he was this dead!!!!). Tuesday P.M. we headed downtown and saw Downtown Gordie Brown at the Golden Nugget. Unbelievable show. This was an evening of pure entertainment. He is no longer there but I hear a rumor he is moving to the Venetian. This is a must see.
Wednesday was not a good day for us, lost almost everyplace we went. Dinner at the Rio World Buffet was #1.
Thursday we started at the Stratosphere and wherever we went we hit little. So it was a pretty good day. Thursday P.M. was The Comedy top at the Tropicana. This is another must see for us. Laugh out loud funny with out being vulgar.
Friday we made our biggest score of the week at Excalibur. Firstwife hit $500.00 on a slot and I hit for $875.00 on a Wild Cherry $1.00 machine. Dinner at Sir Galahads and then off to airport for the red eye back to NH.
We return for 9 days in September and we are counting the days.
Dave & Nancy
Tilton, NH

trip report

We had a 7:00 a.m. flight on Sat. from Indy We arrived at IP at 10:00 a.m., of course it was too early for our rooms to be ready. We got players cards, checked luggage and then went to Harrah’s for the buffet. It was ok, good shrimp, salad and desserts.
Our rooms were ready around 2:00, still not much sleep and this haunted me the entire trip.
We ended up downtown that night, ate at Golden Nugget’s cafe and that was very good. We like to eat at a cafe rather than a buffet or a fancy dinner when in Vegas. Lady Luck is a place we had never gone and there was this coupon in the ACG which turned out to be really a waste of time. Lady Luck is probably the only casino I can honestly say I hate. The smells alone were enough to get out of there.
We were all so tired that we wondered around, went into Binions and the Plaza and took a cab back to IP. I gambled at a dollar machine for about 2 hours and had a good time winning 20 or 30 here and there and all on the same 100 but alas it was gone and I went to bed after losing more playing VP.
The next day after little sleep once again, went to Bally’s and ate at the cafe there which was pretty good but not the best cafe. We then went over to Paris and gambled there for a couple hours waiting until the 2:00 show “We Will Rock You”, lost more there but the show was excellent. I highly recommend it and was totally entertained for 2 hours. I think it’s the best Vegas show I have ever seen.
We left Paris after the show, went back to freshen up and walked to Wynn. It is elegant and very beautiful but they really had no mercy on the wallets. I like Bellagio much better personally. We all gambled at the machines of all denominations and there were no winners. One of our friends wanted to see the Sirens at TI so we went there and waited on a crowded bridge for 20 minutes only to be told it was canceled due to wind and then we were trapped for 30 more minutes trying to get out. It was hideous! Mirage was the next stop and the Carbi Cafe. I ordered onion soup and the spoon was like a knife and cut my mouth@@. I sent back the spoon and told the server to throw it out but there was nothing taken off the bill. That was strange and it seems like the look of that place has changed to be more like Studio cafe at MGM.
We decided the next day we would rent a car and we headed back to IP. Stopped at Harrahs and lost more money there. I think that is the night we were in bed by 11:30 but up at 5:00 a.m. the next day.
We ended up driving to Mt. Charleston that day and it was so great, had a coffee and Bailey’s at the Inn and after a couple hours of sight seeing, headed to the Palms, lost some more money and then to Hard Rock and Lucky’s cafe for the 7.77 special. That was very good and a lot food. I didn’t gamble there, the gift shop was on out to do list though. We went to Sahara and Stratosphere and we all played BJ there and I lost some but dh made up for it and we left after breaking even. After freshening up back at IP we headed over to Margaritaville which I loved. The atmosphere was right up my ally and it was just so much fun.
We gambled at Barbary Coast, Flamingo and O’Sheas but only to lose more money. It was a fun night though.
We ended up going to MGM the next morning for the breakfast buff and it was good as always. The next stop M&M store for kids stuff. Tropicana was next and it was like being on a game show when I used my coupon to get free slot play. It was tacky but I did win after that on a 1.00 machine for 150.00 and dh won at BJ so we headed over the Excalibur. I lost on the slots but won 38.00 on VP. Dh did well there also on BJ. We went from there to NYNY where the roulette table kicked my butt and then to MC for the tram to Bellagio. I went to the Monet exhibit while he played Black Jack once again. I enjoyed the exhibit, very interesting. We left to go to meet up with our friends at the Brew Pub back at MC. Dinner was good but we gambled some and while waiting for our friends before dinner I hit 400.00 on a slot. I didn’t feel like gambling after dinner and dh said he didn’t either so we headed back and went to bed.
The next day was time to leave early so we didn’t gamble at all and ate at the airport. Our friends went to the Titanic exhibit btw and said it was really interesting.

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Issue # 511

Regarding Vegas Airport…. many of the upgrades in facilities are alreadyin place including Starbucks, the Ruby’s Diner with all day b-fast and theWolfgang Puck eatery. Visitors might also like to know that there is a new”tram” that runs to/from concourse D. I believe it is only for Continental passengers and is rather convenient. Rather similar to Pitts. PA airport.

I was there for Memorial Day weekend and it was a capacity crowd everywhere.

And no wonder Wynn is so revenue oriented–I didn’t win and didn’t see
anyone else either. Absolutely fabulous in design and layout. Only bad part was trying to leave at the same time a show let out when there is really only one main egress for cabs so…walked to Stardust.

Whoa lots of dust at the Stardust…cocktail waitress yelling who ordered the Bud across slot banks! Glad it wasn’t me. Viva Las Vegas but have to save up for next vacation.

Anyone know what makes the air smell so good at the MGM Grand?
Even the toys and clothes purchased in the gift shop smell grand! Best of luck.

Jodi in Ohio

Members Corner submission

My husband and I just spent four nights in Vegas (May 30 - June 3). We try to get to Vegas at least once a year but it has been almost 18 months since our last trip. Weather was wonderful, especially as we are usually there in January. Other than booking a room, we had no real plans for the week which worked out fine. My goals (play poker in a casino, see one show, and have one nice dinner) were all met. Goal one - play poker in a casino. I play quite a bit on the internet so I know all the rules. However, I really wanted to play against other people. My husband learned that the Palms offered poker lessons at noon each day. That seemed to be a safe way to ease into playing so the Palms was our first stop. Sandy, our dealer/teacher, was a blast. Fast talking but full of good information. I lost $20 but it was worth every penny. For what its worth, this is one of my favorite casinos. By far, the friendliest staff of any hotel/casino I have had contact with in Vegas. Goal two - See one show - I wanted to see either We Will Rock You or Forever Plaid (how’s that for a range!) but I have seen both so I let my husband pick the show. We saw George Wallace - very funny (and I am not a fan of comedy shows so I don’t say this often) and highly recommended. We learned later that tickets were available at the half price booth (Fashion Show mall or M & M store) so be sure to check. Goal three - Have a nice dinner - Husband picked Lawrys which he told me was a steak house. As we went to the taxi stand, we learned from the bell man that it’s a prime rib restaurant; not a steak house. Not my thing. We ended up back at the Palms restaurant Nine. Although no tables were available, we were seated in the bar/lounge area where we were offered the full menu. Again, the nicest, most attentive staff. We spent a day downtown (gotta love the 301/302 busses!) playing bingo at the Plaza and eating 99 cent shrimp cocktails at the Golden Gate. As for gambling - I had a nice run at the MGM roulette table one day and another nice run at an Aladdin craps table another. I am quite a conservative gambler and I tend to play the games were I can stretch out my gambling budget. We spent the early evenings in the sports book betting the ponies from our local track (Charlestown in WV). As for lodging, we stayed at Harrah’s (second time we have stayed there) but I expect it will be the last. No coffee maker in the room, no safe in the room (although they have safe deposit boxes at the front desk) and, most importantly, few, if any five dollar tables. I am not a big spender by any means but it would be nice to gamble in my home casino. My husband had a nice run at Bally’s so that may be our next hotel. Too bad he had a run-in with a craps stick-man at Aladdin as I really like it there. Other random notes - The Wynn is beautiful. Casino Royale has $2 craps tables (even at night!).Aladdin’s breakfast buffet (at $12.99) is still wonderful. Harrah’s (at $10.99) is weak (but the five dollar discount coupon from the carnival court cuties made it passable). Lisanevada

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Dear Steve,

Just a quick thank you for your part in my purchase of the Las Vegas Collector Series Calendar. The price and the service provided by the supplier was excellent.

Thanks again……SteveFR

Vegas

Hi Steve: Thank you for all the great info. Just came back from Vegas. Had a wonderful time. Seen the KA show at MGM. I thought it was wonderful show the work that went into it we enjoyed it very much. Stay 2 nights at Riviera and was invited to the Dinner Boat on Lake Mead, it was great , food, drinks and dinner plus a camera all on the Riviera Hotel. Won big at Rampart Casino. Didn’t do very well on the strip. Lost some money at the SunCoast. Thanks for all the great tips.
Rose-Chicago

Re: [Everythinglasvegas] Everything Las Vegas: Dining Special June 2005

That was an incredibel newsletter Steve, I’m glad I ate before I read it…. even so, I am drooling at the mouth just thinking about all that food………. LOL.

Chris

Posted on August 12th, 2005 by MrVegas98
Filed under: Member's Corner