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.

Betting And Punting

Betting And Punting

Watching the AFC and NFC Championship games yesterday, I was reminded of this story from 20 years ago in Vegas, when one of my bets on a game came down to a very weird situation.