This Week in Gambling

This week we report on more costs of Las Vegas that keep going up, and the odds of winning in a Las Vegas casino that continue to drop! But there is at least one Vegas resort down on Fremont Street that’s trying to keep things affordable!   Hello all you good looking players out there, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we’re discussing the rising costs of Las Vegas and how you can avoid some of the prices that are putting a big dent in other people’s travel plans. Back in May we discussed the reasons behind the…

We’ve got our eyes on the Big X online slot, a medium volatility game from Synot. The X marks all the spots in this fruit slot with multiplying lines, re-spins, and mystery symbols. This game has retro symbols such as fruit, bells, 7s, and diamonds. Plus, landing three mystery symbols anywhere on the reels will award a random payout! But landing a Big X symbol on the center or the middle reel is the goal. That will trigger the re-spin feature, holding the Big X symbol in place as the reels re-spin! The Big X slot machine has a Return…

If you’ve been paying attention to the latest news from Sin City then you know that visiting Vegas on a budget is becoming more and more challenging. In fact, we’ve recently published several articles about the changing odds of casino games there, along with the rising costs of travel and hotel rooms along the Strip, and even the prices of taxis and ride share services are on the rise. However, in the midst of all the increases comes a ray of light in the form of Fremont Street. Downtown Las Vegas provides the classic Vegas atmosphere so many visitors appreciate….

If you’re a recreational player, you probably don’t care too much about the changes that Las Vegas roulette games have undergone recently. That’s fair. You visit Sin City for the fun and the distractions… not to be worrying about the odds of winning money. However, some folks on a budget may want to reconsider that attitude. I mean, if you plan a vacation to Nevada and save up to do some gambling, why not get the most value for your hard earned cash? But here’s a news flash for you: the casinos don’t really care about changing the odds in…

Several weeks ago we discussed how expensive things are getting in Sin City. However, we did not talk about Las Vegas taxi cabs or popular ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft. But now, reports are surfacing that simply getting around town is starting to cost visitors a lot more as well. First, fares for a Las Vegas taxi are on the rise. Rumors of Las Vegas robotaxi services starting  have not yet materialized, and the Review-Journal reported that the base fee for every ride will be increased by a as much as 50% in the coming months. That fare…

What could be more fun than Las Vegas on the 4th of July? We have a look at upcoming events in Sin City for the Independence Day four-day weekend! Plus, an update on the new Vegas ballpark and their Major League Baseball team! But if you only want to check out just what’s happening in Las Vegas on the 4th of July, then visit our friends at Casino City Times for a full run-down! Hello friends. I’ve returned from my unscheduled two weeks away just in time to tell you about what’s going down in Las Vegas on the 4th of…