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.

My First Vegas Trip

My First Vegas Trip

Here’s the story of the first time I went to Las Vegas — when poker players needed a roll of dimes, many of the giant resorts didn’t exist yet, and I learned a valuable lesson about 99¢ breakfast buffets.

Molten Vegas

Molten Vegas

What’s it like to be in Las Vegas when the temperature is over 110 degrees every day? Here’s my first-hand report after spending the weekend in Sin City.

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