Las Vegas Club Acquired by Owners of The D Las Vegas and Golden Gate

The historic Las Vegas Club on Fremont Street has been purchased by Derek and Greg Stevens, owners of The D Las Vegas (formerly Fitzgerald’s) and its sister hotel-casino, Golden Gate. The news comes by way of a statement from the former owners of Las Vegas Club, Tamares Group: “Today we are excited to announce the…

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Today’s Craps Jargon: The Dice Holder Thingy

One of the most fun things about craps is the jargon! There are nicknames for just about everything, including dice combinations (a roll of four is called “Little Joe from Kokomo,” for example). Tools of the trade in craps also have names, and even seasoned craps players may not know them all. Here’s a goodie:…

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Fremont Casino Flips the Switch On Filament Bar in Downtown Las Vegas

The Fremont Hotel & Casino has opened a swanky new bar, Filament Bar, in downtown Las Vegas. Filament Bar combines an upscale, modern decor with cocktail values visitors have come to expect from casinos along Fremont Street. Here’s a look at the new Filament Bar inside Fremont casino. Speaking of video poker, Filament Bar boasts…

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Count’s Kustoms Blackjack Debuts at Binion’s, Custom Motorcycle Up for Grabs

Binion’s Las Vegas just debuted a new table game in its cowgirl party pit, Count’s Kustoms Blackjack. In this game, a lucky blackjack player could take home a custom motorcycle from Count’s Kustoms. Count’s Kustoms, of course, are best-known for reality TV shows like “Counting Cars” and “Pawn Stars.” The Count’s Kustoms-built bike is a…

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How Much Money Can a Bucket of Nickels Hold in a Casino?

Today’s blog post is proof positive no trivia is too trivial when it comes to Las Vegas casinos! Several downtown Las Vegas casinos still have slot machines and take and pay out coins (as opposed to TITO, or “ticket-in, ticket-out”). While playing at The D Las Vegas, we noted a cup filled to the brim…

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A Refreshing Twist on a Casino Classic: Double Ball Roulette at Binion’s

Roulette is one of the most glamorous (and easy-to-learn) table games in any casino. Now, guests at Binion’s casino in downtown Las Vegas can try a fun new twist on the classic game, Double Ball Roulette. Double Ball Roulette, as the name implies, doubles up on the entertainment value with two balls in play on…

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Casino Owner “Misplaces” Million Dollar Sports Bet Ticket, Frantic Search Underway

UPDATE: April Fools’ Day! We had a blast writing and sharing this story, but to be clear, it’s completely made up. The million-dollar ticket is safe and sound, but we hope you’ll find this story still has some entertainment value. Derek Stevens, owner of The D Las Vegas, made national headlines this week for a…

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St. Patrick’s ShamROCK Celebration, Downtown Vegas

NOTE: This post is coverage for St. Patrick’s Day 2015. Looking for things to do in Las Vegas for St. Patrick’s Day 2020? We’ve got this! See what the Fremont Street Experience is doing for St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas this year. Fremont Street Experience is the only place to be in Las Vegas…

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Downtown Has a New Man Cave: Binion’s Opens Cigar Lounge

Opinions about cigar-smoking vary widely, but for many, cigars are an integral part of the Las Vegas experience. Binion’s Las Vegas has responded to that sensibility with a new cigar lounge. The new cigar lounge at Binion’s is a clever solution to a time-honored problem. How do you give cigar-smokers what they want while avoiding…

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Romantic Things for Couples to Do in Downtown Las Vegas

We’re always getting questions about things for couples to do in Las Vegas, and not just for Valentine’s Day. If you’re like us, you’ve waited until the last possible moment to make your plans, which means your procrastination has probably resulted in feelings of panic and dread as you search frantically for romantic things to…

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