A Vegas Poker Story

A Vegas Poker Story

Sometimes, at a poker table, I meet people who are fun to be around. Other times, not so much. Here’s a recent example of the latter.

Another Hot Time In Las Vegas

Another Hot Time In Las Vegas

I’m back from another poker weekend in Las Vegas, where temperatures were over 110 degrees, an iconic casino became a thing of the past, and I came home with stories to share with you.

Vegas Weekend, Part Three

Vegas Weekend, Part Three

Here’s how seeing women dangling their feet in tubs of water while tiny fish nibbled on them triggered a nightmarish memory I had suppressed. 

Vegas Weekend, Part One

Vegas Weekend, Part One

Here are some stories from my weekend in Las Vegas, including a stroll down Fremont Street and why I didn’t pay $60 just for the privilege of walking into this giant pool / sportsbook complex.

The Tropicana Fades Away

The Tropicana Fades Away

The closure this week of the Tropicana hotel/casino in Las Vegas brought back some memories of the times I was there — and several other long-defunct places on The Strip.

Legends Poker Room

Legends Poker Room

While in Houston last week, I went to play poker at Legends, a venue with a reputation for very loose action — and occasional gunfire. Here’s what I encountered there.

Worst Hotels In Vegas

Worst Hotels In Vegas

One of my favorite YouTube personalities offers her list of the five worst hotels you should avoid in Las Vegas. I agree with all of them — but she missed one.

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