This section of Online United States Casinos covers the Las Vegas tourism industry. This includes tips on how to save money and get around. This casino blog also reports the best and worst gambling conditions so that you can get the most for your money when on vacation in Las Vegas.
John Mehaffey is the author of the blog. He is an expert casino player that knows where the good games are. He compiles information on blackjack rules, craps odds, video poker pay tables, players clubs and where the best comps are. His casino visits will be chronicled here.
John goes to shows weekly. He writes about the shows he saw and how he got the tickets. He also tracks specials in Las Vegas for both locals and tourists.
It’s been more than a week since the Las Vegas attack. Locals and regular visitors have been on an emotional roller coaster. Some days are better than others. I’m certainly in that camp. I’ve been working on trying to get life back to normal. I took several days off from writing because I was uninspired. […]
This is the first time I’ve written anything at-length publicly about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. I wrote something to a close friend from high school today. She encouraged it out of me and it felt good to release the emotion. I thought that publishing a blog post on it would also help me, […]
Westgate operates on the former site of the Las Vegas Hilton. Westgate acquired the property in 2014 when it was called LVH after a bankruptcy involving its parent property. There was little in the way of change on the casino floor after the transition. Customers already enrolled in the players club remained after the acquisition. […]
The Boarding Pass is the players club related to Station Casinos. The company mainly operates in the Las Vegas locals market. Station Casinos also manages some tribal gaming operations in California and hopes to expand into northern Nevada in the late 2010’s. How to Receive Boarding Pass Card Players that would like to join the […]
South Point Casino is located south of the Strip on Las Vegas Blvd. It was once known as South Coast. South Point uses The Club for its rewards program. It is unique to South Point. No other casinos use it. How to Receive the Club Card The most common way to get the Club card […]
Silverton is a locals casino on the south side of Las Vegas. It is on Blue Diamond Rd and I-15. The Silverton Rewards card is used by its players club. It is the only casino that uses this program. How to Receive Silverton Rewards Card Players that would like to sign up for the Silverton […]
Most Las Vegas casinos offers a players club. This is where players give the casino personal information in exchange for the chance at receiving perks. A card is issued to the player that tracks play. Comps that include free play, meals and hotels are awarded based on the level of action a player gives. No […]
Rampart is a casino-resort located in Summerlin. That is on the far west side of the Las Vegas Valley at Summerlin Parkway and Rampart Blvd. Rampart is an upscale, full service resort with a loyal locals following. The resort includes an 18-hole golf course, as well as others in close proximity. Rampart uses the Resort […]
PlayLV Royal Rewards is the players club used by Plaza in downtown Las Vegas. It was once used at Western and Las Vegas Club. Those two casinos recently shuttered. How to Receive a Royal Rewards Card The Royal Rewards players card booth is located near the cashier cage and host offices. Simply present an ID […]
MLife is the players club associated with most MGM Resorts properties. The notable exceptions to the MGM casinos that use MLife are Circus Circus and neighboring Slots A Fun. These two properties have their own players club that is not connected to MLife and the other Las Vegas MGM casinos. How to Receive the MLife […]
Marquee Rewards is the players club used by Penn Gaming. It is used throughout the company’s system. This includes locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. How to Receive a Marquee Rewards Card Players at a Penn Gaming casino must go to the Marquee […]
Jerry’s Nugget is a locals casino in North Las Vegas. It is just north of the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd and Main Street at the gateway to North Las Vegas. It is about a 10 minute drive from downtown Las Vegas. Jerry’s Nugget is best known for its great gambling and low limits. The […]
Golden Gate and The D are located in downtown Las Vegas. Both are owned by Derek and Greg Stevens. While the two casinos are under the same ownership, they use separate players clubs. The concept of each is similar. The comps earned may be used at either property. The cash back earn rate is higher […]
Golden Gaming owns a chain of locals taverns in Las Vegas. The main brands are PT’s and Sierra Gold. Each bar owned by Golden Gaming spreads 15 machines. These devices offer video poker, video slots, keno and blackjack. Some Golden Gaming taverns also have Star Bar machines. These offer video poker, slots, keno, craps, roulette, […]
Ellis Island is a casino located one block off the Las Vegas Strip. It is on Koval Lane between Flamingo Road and Harmon Avenue. It shares the property with a Super 8 hotel. Ellis Island uses the Passport Club players card. It is the only casino that uses it. How to Receive a Passport Player […]
