Seattle | Snoqualmie Casino | Brief Casino Overview
Surprise Casino Visit In Seattle When I was invited by a friend to celebrate the New Year’s in Seattle (something I highly recommend, despite the challenges of flying non-rev on New Year’s Eve) I said yes before the words were out of his mouth. Seattle is an amazing city on it’s rainiest days, and having […]
Lake Charles | Comparison Of The Golden Nugget And Pinnacle’s L’Auberge – Part 2
This is Part 2 in a 4-part series comparing two casino resorts in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Part 1 detailed the hotel rooms and now part 2 will compare both resorts’ Food & Beverage offerings. Comparison Of The Food & Beverage Offerings | Lake Charles Resorts The great thing about the Golden Nugget and L’Auberge casino resorts in Lake Charles […]
Lake Charles | Comparison Of The Golden Nugget And Pinnacle’s L’Auberge – Part 1
Lake Charles: the next generation of destination gambling? I live in Houston, Texas. Since Texas does not have legalized Class III gaming (aka traditional casino gambling), Southwest Louisiana offers the closest “locals” casino for someone in my locale. There are some racinos (race track + casino) and even a land-based casino in New Orleans. However, […]
Hotel Review: Embassy Suites at the LVCC (aka A Gamer In A Non-Gaming World) – Part II
If you caught part one of our review of the Embassy Suites at the LVCC you saw a little bit of everything. Interesting decor, a spacious room, a just removed location, and a hotel with not a single gaming fixture throughout. But as I know you’re avid readers of our reviews, I’ll spare you the […]
Southwest Airlines | An Introduction
Southwest Airlines For many Southwest Airlines is the still the cheapest and most convenient US Domestic discount carrier, even though they went to a revenue based frequent flyer program a few years ago and the rewards are not what they once were. Are they with any airline? But, there are strategies to extract the most […]
Preview | The Julius Tower at Caesars Palace
The Julius Tower It’s no secret that Caesars Entertainment has finally been giving its flagship property quite a bit of love recently. Starting with the completion of the Octavius Tower, the opening of the first Nobu hotel, the conversion of Pure to Omnia in order to compete with Hakkasan and XS, and other small renovations […]
Preview | Mandalay Bay’s Renovated Rooms
Mandalay Bay Although I tend to stay on top of the game when it comes to the newest changes to the Vegas hotel scene, there was one recent bit of news that managed to slip under the radar until an email landed in my inbox. Hot on the heels of the renovation of the Four […]
Gambling | This Is What Happens When The Stars (or Spades) Align
Gambling Gambling isn’t scientific. Sure, its roots and the way the games today are built are mathematically quantifiable. Odds can be calculated, counting can be perfected, and edges can be made when you are a knowledgeable gambler. You can control your bets, take your chances, and use the statistics to maximize your payout not only […]
Biloxi | Beau in the Rain…Bees on the Plane – Part II
Continued from Part I: But today we had sun! GLORIOUS SUN! To the pool! The pool is one big rectangle surrounded by the “VIP chairs”….
American Airlines: Going For Great!
This will be a multi-part series on why the American Airlines AAdvantage program is a great frequent flier program. We will go over the benefits of American Airlines and the oneworld alliance providing strategies to maximize the benefits this program offers to domestic and international travelers. There will also be emphasis on the benefits of elite status in the American […]