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Shhh… This Is Special
Everyone likes to know more than the person next to them. There are advertised specials all over Vegas for the best this and the best that. There's nothing very special about reading an ad that's available to anyone with two eyes. What you won't see shared very often are the unannounced specials at many casino restaurants.
The other day we were fixin' to get a simple salad at the Grand Cafe at Red Rock Resort; but, before we ordered a $12 salad, we decided to check with the waitress to see if there were any specials. Lo' and behold, our plans for a relatively healthy lunch went down the drain when we found out that the special was a burger and fries for $6. Not bad. They also had a $10 steak special, but that didn't feel right for 1 p.m. These specials change pretty often and in this case saved us 50% on lunch. Nice!
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You Won't Find 007 At This Casino Royale
In 1953, Ian Fleming painted a literary image of James Bond that would soon cement itself in the public’s imagination. 007 is etched in our memories, playing a high stakes Baccarat game in France in a place called Casino Royale. He was likely wearing a tuxedo. As he faced his formidable Russian foe across the green baize, an outer layer of smug assuredness only worked to conceal the ice water pumping through his veins.
In 2013, a man is playing five dollar blackjack in Las Vegas in a place called Casino Royale. He is wearing sweatpants and downing a Michelob. It is 9 a.m. Glamorous Par-ee, this isn’t.
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No Arguments Here: Station Thinks Our Food Bills Are Too High
If you're hoarding your cash and squeezing every penny ahead of the fiscal cliff, Station Casinos has got your back.
While prices at Strip restaurants can be enough to give us indigestion (more on that soon), Station is actually lowering prices for pasta and steak lovers. Menu pricing has been cut for all Pasta Cucina restaurants (find them inside Boulder, Palace, Texas and Sunset Station) as well as Broiler Steak & Seafood (Boulder and Palace Station), Fuego (Fiesta Henderson), The Charcoal Room (Santa Fe Station), Austins (Texas Station) and Sonoma Cellar (Sunset Station).
Great PR move? Yes. More than just minuscule savings? Surprisingly, yes, too.
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Dude, Let's Go Bowling... In An Airstream
Roseanne, on her namesake TV show, once said “I love bowling! It is the perfect workout. Six seconds of exercise… drink beer half an hour!” Who can’t appreciate that logic? Every once in a while, a night at the lanes over pitchers of cheap beer is exactly what the doctor ordered.
There are plenty of places to bowl in Las Vegas. Real bowlers head to South Point or Red Rock. For the less serious chuckers out there, check out the amazing two lane bowling alley at Silverton.
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Escalators, Dancing Dealers, A Loooong Bar And Now At The D: Chili Dogs
The D has been bringing a little bit of Detroit to downtown for a few weeks now. Its biggest Motor City influence has been exhibited by the arrival of American Coney Island. The 24-hour hot dog joint straight outta Michigan is located right under the fancy new ride escalating on up to the second level Vue Bar.
Since we can't survive purely on pancakes, pizza, and fried Oreos while downtown, hot dogs sounded like a cheap eat worth checking out.
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Stranded In Vegas By Sandy? How To Stretch That Budget
Sandy is gone but the deadly super storm's impact will linger for what's expected to be years. Here in Las Vegas, vacationing tourists have found themselves stranded due to backlogged flights with many not expected to depart until this weekend.
Some visitors have been lucky enough to pick up a comp room for a few days while others have landed a discounted rate, but all are finding themselves with a few extra days of miscellaneous spending they weren't expecting:
I (along with a bunch of friends) are stuck here til Sat afternoon due to hurricane flight cancellation (got here Fri, was supposed to leave Mon). Stayed at Mirage but switching to Riviera to save some $. Mirage said we can keep our room keys and return to the pool here, so that's nice. Any advice for stretching a $ while keepin it (sorta) classy?"
For as pricey as Vegas can be, it is possible to 'keep it classy' for less.
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Don't Forget About The Value Of Off-Strip Casino Promotions
Our special contributor and frequent Vegas Visitor, Joe K, is back to share more ways to save a buck (and more) in Vegas.
As I have written about in the past with my home away from home Gold Coast, the B Connected players club card delivers some of the best benefits to out-of-staters like myself as well as to locals.
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Playing the Coupon Game in Vegas
This week our beloved East Coast Gambler is taking a well-deserved respite from blogging about players club, slot machines, coffee and steak. In his place is frequent Vegas Visitor, Joe K who will be telling us what he loves to do when he comes into town. Got your own Vegas tips to share? By all means, send 'em to us!
I never visit Vegas without using some form of a "2 for 1" or other freebie that I have come across. But, some coupons actually cost money. In that case, the length of your trip should determine what makes the most sense.
· 1-2 Days: For a short trip, I would stick to the books provided in your hotel lobby, taxi cabs, on The Strip, etc. Books like 24/7 often offer 2-for-1’s to attractions as well as some decent dining discounts. It’s also not a bad idea to pick up a paper. Usually, the last Friday of each month, Boyd Gaming puts out the “Coast Connection” with great coupons to Gold Coast, Orleans, Sam’s Town, and Suncoast.
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Teeing Off On the Strip at The Callaway Golf Center
This week our beloved East Coast Gambler is taking a well-deserved respite from blogging about players club, slot machines, coffee and steak. In his place is frequent Vegas Visitor, Joe K who will be telling us what he loves to do when he comes into town. Got your own Vegas tips to share? By all means, send 'em to us!
While you can't take mulligans in blackjack or craps, taking a break from the tables can be just what you need to take your mind off that last beating you took on a 20 vs. the dealer's 21!
The Callaway Golf Center is just south of Mandalay Bay and I have always meant to try it out, but never followed through. Yet, on my last trip, I had a Vegas Virgin on the roster and this was as good a time to try it out as any.
This is a short par-3 course and you don't have to worry about bringing your own clubs as rentals are just under $25. Better yet, if you golf after 4 p.m. you can get the happy hour special of nine holes, a golf cart and two beers for just $25!
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Why The Gold Coast is a Home Away From Home for This Vegas Visitor
This week our beloved East Coast Gambler is taking a well-deserved respite from blogging about players club, slot machines, coffee and steak. In his place is frequent Vegas Visitor, Joe K who will be telling us what he loves to do when he comes into town. Got your own Vegas tips to share? By all means, send 'em to us!
While I try to stay at least one night in a place I haven't stayed before, I always work around easily obtained Gold Coast offers when planning my trip. Does this hotel rate five stars? Have a celebrity chef? Is it even on The Strip? Even though I am answering no to all of these questions, I can still give many reasons why you should give it a shot.
My wife and I started coming here back in 2007 when we got married in Vegas and were staying at the Rio. I couldn't find a $5 blackjack table for the life of me so we jaywalked across the road to the Gold Coast where our wedding party was staying. The buffet was cheap and decent, they had double deck $5 blackjack, and it didn't feel overwhelming like the larger casinos tend to.
With very little action at all, we received free offers to the Gold Coast and we continue to come back.
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...to Book a Holiday Stay at The Trop
It might be too soon to start thinking about what you're going to be doing for the holidays this year but in Las Vegas, the early bird always gets the better hotel deals. Which is why if you're thinking of Vegas for the holidays, Tropicana is offering a killer deal over Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The hotel is offering four days, three nights in a club deluxe room for just $99 TOTAL plus priority VIP check-in and other Breeze VIP perks. There's no booking fees or change fees either and in case your holiday plans change, you just need to cancel 24 hours before your stay. Just remember, there is a $14.99 daily resort fee.
The package is available from November 4-8, November 18-29 and December 10-24, including weekends. We checked rooms for November 4 and found rooms for just $33 a night making it a grand total of $132. Not bad at all! The only catch is that you must book by March 31 which might be too far out for some of you but hey, it's always good to have options.
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Can It Really Be? Super 8 is Looking Super Nice
One of the things we love most about Vegas is that due to an abundance of hotel rooms throughout the city, you can always find a room that fits your budget. Always. But what if your budget is really, really tiny? Then you may want to consider the Super 8 on Koval Lane.
Now, before you get all insulted about this option. Listen to what's new with the place--the hotel has just completed a $1.5 million top-to-bottom renovation that includes upgrades to the pool, the hot tub, the lobby and the meeting spaces. But the real "wow" factor can be found in the guestrooms which have been upgraded with new carpet, new paint scheme and curtains, flat screen 32” Samsung televisions, all-new bed linens and covers and king-sized Serta beds. And look, hardwood floors!
We found rooms for $75 a night this weekend which is one of the cheaper options in town this weekend. (For comparison, Circus Circus was going for $114 a night.) However, not all rooms feature this cool decor above so when you book the Super 8, make sure to specify the renovated rooms.
