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Casinos / Gambling: Coinless machines
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  • Updated By ZanieOR on April 15, 2004
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  • There's one change that is occuring in most casinos in Las Vegas I'm not so sure I like. It's the change from coin machines to ones where you get tickets with your money recorded that you either cash in or stick into another machine in the same casino. Some of the machines (5c and 25c) don't even take coins at all, you have to feed it bills. Yes, its convenient (usually), and coins are dirty and I hear that sometimes if you hit a jackpot or the machine runs out of money it takes awhile for a casino person to come by and give you your money. (I haven't ever hit a big jackpot) However, part of the fun for me is having all those coins come clanging out when I cash out, and carrying around a bucket of money when I'm winning. Not as convenient maybe, but more fun. Plus you don't gamble as fast ... it takes awhile to feed all those nickels back in!!! However, the coinless machines are spreading like wildfire, and by my next trip it will probably be hard to find the old fashioned video poker or slot machines. I also don't like some of the machines that I found last time in some of the nicer casinos that were almost silent. Give me all the bells and whistles ....

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    Casinos / Gambling: Get those Comps!
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  • Updated By Gillybob on November 1, 2006
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  • The Flamingo at night! - Las Vegas
    The Flamingo at night!
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    I was really surprised when chatting to fellow travellers to Vegas before boarding my flight to find out how many people don't know about the casinos' rewards programs. Nearly all the casinos (and certainly all the large ones) have some sort of rewards program. If you are going to Las Vegas with an intention of doing some gambling, make sure you take out the free membership to your hotel's casino. I stayed at the Flamingo which is part of the Harrah's group; their rewards program is called Total Rewards. On sign-up, you are presented with two membership cards which are a little like credit or bank cards in that they have a magnetic strip on the back. When you play the slots, put your rewards card in the slot and it will log your play; when you're at any of the table games, simply hand over your card to have it logged in and they will 'rate your play'. Little by little your gambling will be monitored and your comps (complimentary) value will start notching up. It may not be tons but certainly at the Flamingo you can offset any charges to your room with your comps value when you check out. Many of the large casinos belong to a conglomerate of some sort so your rewards card can be used in all the member casinos and keep notching up the value. If you have any intention of returning to Las Vegas, be sure to keep your cards for future use and further comps!

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    Casinos / Gambling: Just a few practial tips. ...
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  • By Scottyj36 on September 8, 2002
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  • Casinos / Gambling - Las Vegas
    by Scottyj36
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    Just a few practial tips. Casino's are very picky about how you handle your chips, cards, dice and they will let you know if you are doing it wrong. watch before you jump in. Also Vegas is best during the week, Monday-Thursday. On the weekend it fills up with people from California. Also check and make sure no large conventions are in town, they fill up lots of rooms and rates go up and space goes down, and lines grow long.

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    Casinos / Gambling: It's not who you know, it's who you're with
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  • Updated By RobDavis on September 30, 2002
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  • Casinos / Gambling - Las Vegas
    by RobDavis
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    If you are going into a casino, find a pretty, well dressed woman, and pretend to be with her. You will be treated like royalty, and even given free concert tickets! I went with my 3 male co-workers and couldn't even get a free drink. I walked in with a female client of our company, and immediately got free George Carlin tickets. Coincidence? I think not. .

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    Casinos / Gambling: Everyone's got a strategy.
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  • By RobDavis on September 30, 2002
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  • Casinos / Gambling - Las Vegas
    by RobDavis
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    Don't take gambling tips from homeless guys in MacDonald's. The way I see it, if they know so much about gambling, they wouldn't be hanging around MacDonald's

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    Casinos / Gambling: If you are in the right place...
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  • By LealaGirl on September 12, 2002
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  • If you are in the right place at the right time (or if you gamble enough money) you can get many things free - Show tickets, hotel rooms, food.

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    Casinos / Gambling: Don't simply jump into a...
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  • By bcc8 on August 25, 2002
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  • Don't simply jump into a casino game at Vegas without knowing how to play. First off, you'll probably lose your money doing that, and secondly it's considered inconsiderate to the other players. I'm certainly not saying you have to be an expert to gamble, but do a little 'research' before you play. Just watch a game for a while to see how others play. While it is OK to ask the dealer a question or two, don't expect an in-depth tutorial...especially when its busy! Also, many of the casinos have free 'classes' that will teach novice gamblers about the various games.

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    Casinos / Gambling: If you are gambling be sure...
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  • By bellagio on August 25, 2002
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    by bellagio
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    If you are gambling be sure and get a Players Card for every casino you are gambling in. They cost nothing but if you are a gambler the points soon mount up and can earn you free buffets and free accommodation. For example my 11 night stay at Christmas 2000 just cost me 1 nights accommodation. All the other nights plus the food was 'comped'. Mind you I gambled a fair amount!! (and lost despite 5 progressive jackpots). My last stay for 10 nights (April 2001) cost me not a penny in food and accommodation and I still lost, this time I managed just 2 progressives (one pictured above).

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    Casinos / Gambling: Not so much a cultural tip but...
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  • By miaou on August 25, 2002
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    Not so much a cultural tip but more of a gambling tidbit. I am not much of a gambler but speaking to locals they can verify that your chances of winning big is not from the slot machines. In fact, slot machines is what pay for casinos overhead. If you want to try your luck, your best bet is with craps. (Craps table pictured) Besides, people at the craps table are always making noises so you would think they are having the most fun out of all the gamblers. If you're going to lose, you might as well make a ruckus.


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    Casinos / Gambling: not sure gambling (or gaming...
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  • Updated By gkitzmil on August 25, 2002
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  • not sure gambling (or gaming as it is officially called) can fall under 'culture'. Yet IF you intend to gamble here are a few additional tips

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