Casino Snobtag:www.casinosnob.com,2012://202012-01-11T00:17:10ZThe Online source for Casino News and ReviewsMovable Type Pro 4.361Lost Vegas Booktag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.391352011-12-02T21:35:20Z2012-01-11T00:17:10ZLiven up your next plane ride to Vegas with Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker. How can you go wrong with a book that includes both strippers and poker in the...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="lost_vegas_cover.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/lost_vegas_cover.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Liven up your next plane ride to Vegas with <u>Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker</u>. How can you go wrong with a book that includes both strippers and poker in the title? Methinks you cannot.</p>
<blockquote>Where else can you get a cheap steak, crash a Mexican wedding, get cold-decked in blackjack by a dealer named Dong, play video poker for thirteen straight hours, drink pina coladas out of a plastic coconut, bum a cigarette from an 85-year-old woman with an oxygen tank, speed away to the Spearmint Rhino in a free limo, get rubbed by a former Miss Teen USA, puke in the back of a cab driven by a retired Navy SEAL, snort cheap cocaine in the bathroom at O'Sheas, and then catch a lucky card on the river to crack pocket aces and win a poker tournament? Only in Las Vegas.</blockquote>
At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0557500079/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0557500079">Lost Vegas</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0557500079" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/-hSNMK8FZ8A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/12/lost_vegas_book.phpDecide to Play Great Pokertag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.386732011-10-07T12:59:21Z2011-11-23T22:26:35ZLearning how to play poker is tough enough for most people - most poker games are complex, and most players are so serious it can be tough for the casual enthusiast. Learning how to play poker well...that's even tougher. No...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="decide_to_play_poker.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/decide_to_play_poker.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Learning how to play poker is tough enough for most people - most poker games are complex, and most players are so serious it can be tough for the casual enthusiast. Learning how to play poker well...that's even tougher. No book can teach you everything you need to know, but <em>Decide to Play Great Poker: A Strategy Guide to No-limit Texas Hold Em</em> takes a nice swing at it.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935396323/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1935396323">Decide to Play Great Poker: A Strategy Guide to No-limit Texas Hold Em</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1935396323&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/1a6j02ompM8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/10/decide_to_play_great_poker.phpShot Roulette Drinking Gametag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.378492011-07-15T19:23:27Z2011-07-25T02:00:36ZCombine two of nature's greatest pastimes together with the 16-shot roulette wheel. I for one can't see a downside to this game, as long as you always follow Snipes's advice and always bet on black. 16 Shot Roulette Drinking Game...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="shot_roulette.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/shot_roulette.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Combine two of nature's greatest pastimes together with the 16-shot roulette wheel. I for one can't see a downside to this game, as long as you always follow Snipes's advice and always bet on black.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SBJXXI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B003SBJXXI">16 Shot Roulette Drinking Game Set</a></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/8xxJoKMTn20" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/07/shot_roulette_drinking_game.phpReel Deal Slots Adventure III World Tourtag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.377312011-07-02T14:24:01Z2011-07-02T14:28:36ZLooking for all the fun and skill of playing real casino slots (cough) but without any of the potential risk or reward? Well we've got the magical elixir for you here in the form of Reel Deal Slots Adventure III....Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="reel_slots_3.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/reel_slots_3.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Looking for all the fun and skill of playing real casino slots (cough) but without any of the potential risk or reward? Well we've got the magical elixir for you here in the form of Reel Deal Slots Adventure III. Tour the world in the comfort of your own easy chair, playing slot machines of all types and descriptions. </p>
<p>Extra bonus: You don't have to worry about a pit boss coming over to give you money if you win, so you don't even have to put on pants!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H4C03A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004H4C03A">Reel Deal Slots Adventure III World Tour</a></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/D3oOSMWi0Zg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/07/reel_deal_slots_adventure_iii.phpCasino: Love and Honor in Las Vegastag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.376552011-06-24T12:13:00Z2011-06-24T12:13:00ZHey remember that movie Casino that came out like 15 years ago? Turns out it was based on a true story, and said story is apparently pretty damned interesting. Interesting enough that they reprinted the book about said true story...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_true_crime_book.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_true_crime_book.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Hey remember that movie Casino that came out like 15 years ago? Turns out it was based on a true story, and said story is apparently pretty damned interesting. Interesting enough that they reprinted the book about said true story a decade and a half after the movie came out. Hope the wait wasn't too hard on you if you wore out your other copy...</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451635672/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1451635672">Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas</a><br />
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<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/DYNJKwTowrM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/06/casino_love_and_honor_in_las_v.phpHome Horse Racing Gametag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.371402011-05-07T00:23:25Z2011-05-31T14:07:29ZLooking to have some fun betting on the ponies without actually having to leave the house? Maybe you're allergic to horses (or terrified of their manure) but love the idea of betting on them. Either way, this horse racing game...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="horse_racing_game.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/horse_racing_game.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Looking to have some fun betting on the ponies without actually having to leave the house? Maybe you're allergic to horses (or terrified of their manure) but love the idea of betting on them. Either way, this horse racing game could be the start of a new family tradition - or at least a good way to pass the time while you sip a Mint Julep and wait for the Derby to start.</p>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X06EMU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B000X06EMU">New Style Horse Racing Game, With Gift Box -</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B000X06EMU&camp=217145&creative=399349" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/Hiu0Eu0P9Mo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/05/home_horse_racing_game.phpLiquor-Dispensing Slot Machinetag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.362792011-02-22T13:30:10Z2011-02-22T13:39:16ZWell, I guess I know what I'm going to put on my birthday list this year, and it's a slot machine that dispenses cocktails. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. This thing was homemade for a competition, and was...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="liquor_dispensing_slot_machine.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/liquor_dispensing_slot_machine.jpg" width="300" height="251" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Well, I guess I know what I'm going to put on my birthday list this year, and it's a slot machine that dispenses cocktails. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. This thing was homemade for a competition, and was made for about $3,000 in materials. The <em>Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas</em> skin is just icing on the cake, really.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2011-02/bar-open-slot-machine-pays-drinks">PopSci</a> [via <a href="http://gizmodo.com/#!5766603/a-slot-machine-that-rewards-you-with-alcohol">Gizmodo</a>]</p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/_nkh2fyiujk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/02/liquor_dispensing_slot_machine.php16 Inch Professional Wooden Roulette Wheeltag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.362012011-02-15T01:44:46Z2011-02-15T01:50:33ZThere is nothing I want more in my house than a roulette wheel. And with the hangover I have after this weekend, I'm thinking I might try to convert it into a combination lock for my liquor cabinet, where you...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="roulette_wheel.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/roulette_wheel.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />There is nothing I want more in my house than a roulette wheel. And with the hangover I have after this weekend, I'm thinking I might try to convert it into a combination lock for my liquor cabinet, where you can only open it based on the luck of the wheel.<br />
<blockquote>This roulette wheel includes super smooth ball bearing turnstile is solid metal and weighs 3 Pounds by itself. Bottom of wheel is felt covered to protect your table top or any other surface. Wheel also comes in a premium gift box. It comes with one metal ball and a Rake.</blockquote><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZJ15SK?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002ZJ15SK">16 Inch Professional Wooden Roulette Wheel</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002ZJ15SK" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
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<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/Zv3IZKQMT3Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/02/16_inch_professional_wooden_roulette_wheel.phpCasino Bar Featuring Craps, Roulette, Black Jacktag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.360492011-02-01T12:36:00Z2011-02-01T12:36:00ZFinally, a casino-related entry that would make our friends at Liquor Snob green with envy. This casino-themed bar offers a reversible top that can either be flat or offer craps, roulette or black jack, as well as racks for wine...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_bar.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_bar.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Finally, a casino-related entry that would make our friends at <a href="http://www.liquorsnob.com/">Liquor Snob</a> green with envy. This casino-themed bar offers a reversible top that can either be flat or offer craps, roulette or black jack, as well as racks for wine bottles and glasses down below. Playing games right at the bar? What won't they think of next.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LIEKR8?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002LIEKR8">Casino Gaming Bar</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002LIEKR8" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/C5zjc-zfZ3A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/02/casino_bar_featuring_craps_roulette_blackjack.phpCasino Craps: Shoot to Win!tag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.358312011-01-20T12:22:00Z2011-01-20T12:22:00ZHey guess what? It turns out craps is more than just rolling some dice and losing money! Who knew? This is the most comprehensive craps book ever written and the only book that gives you everything you need to know...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_craps_shoot_win.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_craps_shoot_win.jpg" width="335" height="504" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Hey guess what? It turns out craps is more than just rolling some dice and losing money! Who knew?</p>
<blockquote>This is the most comprehensive craps book ever written and the only book that gives you everything you need to know to get a real edge at this popular casino game - including the secrets behind the revolutionary 'Golden Touch' dice control technique. Beyond the physical aspect of throwing dice, this indispensable volume will also teach you the mental side of the game, helping you to develop the discipline needed to beat the house. "Casino Craps" also comes with a free instructional DVD featuring unedited footage of controlled shots from four of the world's best players, allowing you to see how theory can be turned into reality.</blockquote>So...a golden throw technique is technically cheating, right?
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600783325?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1600783325">Casino Craps: Shoot to Win!</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1600783325" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/bzirOaDzTUM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/casino_craps_shoot_to_win.phpPoker Winners Are Different Booktag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.358302011-01-18T12:11:00Z2011-01-18T12:11:00ZWhat does it take to win at poker? According to Poker Winners Are Different author Dr. Alan Schoonmaker, it takes more than knowing when to hold them and when to fold them. It takes the ability to manage risk and...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="poker_winners_are_different.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/poker_winners_are_different.jpg" width="332" height="500" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />What does it take to win at poker? According to Poker Winners Are Different author Dr. Alan Schoonmaker, it takes more than knowing when to hold them and when to fold them. It takes the ability to manage risk and information, develop discipline, improve your decision making, focus on the right issues, control your reactions and the information you give others, and the ability to act decisively. If you're ready to win, pick up this book and see if old Schoonmaker really has what it takes to help you walk away a winner.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081840728X?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=081840728X">Poker Winners Are Different</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=081840728X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/tm8TFQWPyKs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/poker_winners_are_different_book.phpMicrogaming Online Gambling for Android Phonestag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.357672011-01-13T12:40:00Z2011-01-13T12:40:00ZYou've been able to download all kinds of casino games to your Android smart phone for a while now, but you haven't been able to play online for money. That's about to change as microgaming will be coming to the...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="android-open.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/android-open.jpg" width="325" height="392" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />You've been able to download all kinds of <a href="http://www.android.com/market/#app=com.tesseractmobile.speedsolitairefree">casino games</a> to your Android smart phone for a while now, but you haven't been able to play online for money. That's about to change as microgaming will be coming to the Android.</p>
<blockquote>Betway is the first Microgaming operator to offer its games to Android users. The games are currently available at <a href="http://mobile.betway.com/">mobile.betway.com</a>, and are available to play for real money and for play money. In coming months, a number of Microgaming's existing Spin3 games will also be made available for download on Android phones.</blockquote>
via <a href="http://www.onlinecasinospro.com/news/microgaming-casino-games-now-on-android-phones/">Online Casino Pro</a>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/du5m1lsxu10" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/microgaming_online_gambling_for_android.phpM Life Player's Club from MGM Resorts Internationaltag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.357642011-01-11T13:29:33Z2011-01-11T13:46:59ZI was surfing a bit this morning and found an interesting post called Who Owns Las Vegas over at About.com's Casino Gambling blog. I've never had much need to join most of the casino loyalty programs since my trips to...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="mgm-grand-logo.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/mgm-grand-logo.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />I was surfing a bit this morning and found an interesting post called <a href="http://casinogambling.about.com/b/2011/01/06/who-owns-las-vegas.htm">Who Owns Las Vegas</a> over at About.com's Casino Gambling blog. I've never had much need to join most of the casino loyalty programs since my trips to Vegas are so rare and spotty, but I thought the description of MGM's new <a href="https://www.mlife.com/">M Life</a> program was worth mentioning:<br />
<blockquote>Right now, MGM Resorts is kicking off a casino loyalty program that rivals the old Harrah's program. Their new player's club, called "M life," will include a dozen properties. Your casino action will automatically be updated from every casino in the group, from the MGM Grand Detroit, the Beau Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi, to the company's nine resorts in Las Vegas. In case you lost track, the Vegas casinos include: Aria, Bellagio, Luxor, Excalibur, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Mirage, Monte Carlo, and New York New York.</blockquote><br />
If you're on your way to Vegas anytime soon (or Detroit or Mississippi, but that seems less likely) it seems worthwhile to <a href="https://www.mlife.com/members/sign-up.aspx">sign up</a> since I can almost guarantee you'll end up at one or more of these casinos during your stay.</p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/UGzNtZl5Oy8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/m_life_players_club_from_mgm_resorts.phpPoker After Dark Season 7 Beginstag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.356612011-01-06T13:22:55Z2011-01-06T13:22:55ZSeason 7 of everybody's favorite Monday night poker show started this past Monday, and if that's not enough to make you forget about football, nothing can. This year the buy-in has been increased from $20,000 to $100,000 - which means...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="poker_after_dark.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/poker_after_dark.jpg" width="372" height="199" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Season 7 of everybody's favorite Monday night poker show started this past Monday, and if that's not enough to make you forget about football, nothing can. This year the buy-in has been increased from $20,000 to $100,000 - which means the final pot will be half a million dollars. <br />
<blockquote>The lineup for this week's episodes include some of the best players in the world such as John Juanda, Erick Lindgren, Phil Galfond, Huck Seed, Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey.</p>
<p>The episodes of this high-stakes winner-take-all freezeout will air at 2:05 a.m. beginning Monday and will continue for five consecutive nights in the same time slot. The "director's cut" of the program will recap all of the week's action late Saturday night at 1:00 a.m. after the conclusion of Saturday Night Live.</blockquote>On top of all that, hostess <a href="http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=leeann+tweeden&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=ZCAjTY3fJIKB8gaGrLSYDg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CC0QsAQwAA&biw=1152&bih=706">Leann Tweeden</a> is piping hot - you decide. What could possibly keep you away...from Tivoing it?</p>
<p>via <a href="http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/10470-season-seven-of-poker-after-dark-debuts-monday-night-on-nbc">CardPlayer.com</a></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/UoHzUZwaooM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/poker_after_dark_season_7.phpPoker Player Downs 42 Drinks in 17 Hourstag:www.casinosnob.com,2011://20.356532011-01-03T12:20:00Z2011-01-04T00:31:27ZFor a lot of neophyte gamblers, the only reason to hit the casino is for the free drinks you get at the table. While this is a nice perk, you may want to keep your drinking to a relative minimum...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2011/01/beer_poker-28280.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2011/01/beer_poker-28280.php','popup','width=500,height=375,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2011/01/beer_poker-thumb-400x300-28280.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="beer_poker.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></a>For a lot of neophyte gamblers, the only reason to hit the casino is for the free drinks you get at the table. While this is a nice perk, you may want to keep your drinking to a relative minimum - not only will you stay sharper, you'll also keep out of trouble.</p>
<blockquote>Having a drink at the casino while playing poker isn't anything to write home about. Over New Year's Eve, it wouldn't even be unusual to have quite a few drinks as part of the night's festivities. But one man at the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia may have gone a bit far by having an incredible 42 drinks served to him at the poker table over a 17-hour period, resulting in severe consequences for several casino employees.</blockquote>Get the full scoop at <a href="http://www.internet-poker.co.uk/Poker-News/General-Poker-News/Poker-Player-Has-42-Drinks-in-17-Hours~3965.html">InternetPoker.co.uk</a>.
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/YAiXMIv-3Oo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2011/01/poker_player_downs_42_drinks_in_17_hours.phpLadies of Star Wars Playing Cardstag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.354352010-12-16T12:55:00Z2010-12-16T12:55:00ZI only remember two ladies from Star Wars, and they're both featured on the cover of this box of playing cards. Actually, there might've been more ladies (do Twi'leks count?) but I'm not sure how it works...especially considering these cards...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="ladies_of_star_wars_playing_cards.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/ladies_of_star_wars_playing_cards.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />I only remember two ladies from Star Wars, and they're both featured on the cover of this box of playing cards. Actually, there might've been more ladies (do Twi'leks count?) but I'm not sure how it works...especially considering these cards are tagged as "erotica." In other news - three cheers for that metal bikini!</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SVI696?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002SVI696">Ladies of Star Wars Poker Playing Cards</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002SVI696" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/QsGWqukbFEw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/12/ladies_of_star_wars_playing_ca.phpMandalay Bay Poker Chip Cufflink Settag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.353942010-12-14T12:35:00Z2010-12-14T12:35:00ZShow a bit of casino flair everywhere you go with these cufflinks created from real Mandalay Bay $1 poker chips. They feature a silver bullet back setting, and feature a gift box to display them. At Real Mandalay Bay Hotel...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="poker_chip_cufflinks.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/poker_chip_cufflinks.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Show a bit of casino flair everywhere you go with these cufflinks created from real Mandalay Bay $1 poker chips. They feature a silver bullet back setting, and feature a gift box to display them.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XK5KVI?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003XK5KVI">Real Mandalay Bay Hotel Vegas Casino Poker Chip Cufflinks W/Box</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003XK5KVI" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/hSWJc-F6Wtw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/12/mandalay_bay_poker_chip_cuffli.phpCasino Dice Christmas Lightstag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.352932010-12-07T06:10:00Z2010-12-07T06:10:00ZAdd some extra casino to your Christmas cheer with Casino Dice Christmas Lights from Kurt Adler. These will go great with the casino- and poker-themed ornaments we featured last week. Set of 10 Funky Red Casino Royal Playing Dice Christmas...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_christmas_lights.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_christmas_lights.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Add some extra casino to your Christmas cheer with Casino Dice Christmas Lights from Kurt Adler. These will go great with the <a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/casino_christmas_ornaments_set.php">casino</a>- and <a href="http://www.justthechips.com/archives/035212.php">poker-themed ornaments</a> we featured last week.</p>
<p><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZZ4L3Y?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003ZZ4L3Y">Set of 10 Funky Red Casino Royal Playing Dice Christmas Lights - Green Wire</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003ZZ4L3Y" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/4B4LwshX60w" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/12/casino_dice_christmas_lights.phpMega Screen 7 in 1 Handheld Poker Gametag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.352132010-12-02T12:05:00Z2010-12-02T12:05:00ZPlay all the poker games you can think of and more - Play Draw, 2's Wild, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double/Double Bonus Poker, Jokers Wild & Double Jokers Wild - to your hearts content with the Mega Screen 7...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="7in1_handheld_poker_game.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/7in1_handheld_poker_game.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Play all the poker games you can think of and more - Play Draw, 2's Wild, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double/Double Bonus Poker, Jokers Wild & Double Jokers Wild - to your hearts content with the Mega Screen 7 in 1 handheld game. The best part is, you'll be able to keep your skills sharp everywhere you go, without having to pay an arm and a leg.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U8UVNI?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000U8UVNI">Mega Screen 7 in 1 Poker</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=justthechips-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000U8UVNI" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/1uIa6-WMjDo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/12/mega_screen_7_in_1_handheld_poker_game.phpCasino Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)tag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.352112010-11-30T16:40:38Z2010-11-30T16:49:23ZGet a little something for your tree to proclaim your inner gambler with this set of three casino-themed Christmas ornaments. Included in the set are roulette, poker and slot machine ornaments, perfect for the Christmas tree in your home, office...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_christmas_ornaments.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_christmas_ornaments.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Get a little something for your tree to proclaim your inner gambler with this set of three casino-themed Christmas ornaments. Included in the set are roulette, poker and slot machine ornaments, perfect for the Christmas tree in your home, office or local casino. If this set doesn't do it for you, check out the full line of card- and casino-related <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dcasino%2520christmas%2520ornament%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dgarden&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Christmas ornaments</a>.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FOBO32?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FOBO32">Set of 3 Roulette, Poker Chips & Slots Casino Christmas Ornaments</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001FOBO32" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/gkEf6sAEBMw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/casino_christmas_ornaments_set.phpArmani Code For Men Casino Gift Settag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.349912010-11-19T02:48:08Z2010-11-19T02:48:08ZThis Armani Code gift set proves you don't have to be a high roller to smell like one. I know more about poker than I do cologne so when I tell you this one has "flavor notes" including "Lemon, Bergamot,...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="armani_code_for_men.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/armani_code_for_men.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />This Armani Code gift set proves you don't have to be a high roller to smell like one. I know more about poker than I do cologne so when I tell you this one has "flavor notes" including "Lemon, Bergamot, Aromatic Mediterranean Notes, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean" we're both going to have to take their word for it. The scent does sound exotic - better than the typical "cigarettes and booze" odor of most casinos, and the set does come with a deck of cards.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HGDMX2?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002HGDMX2">GIORGIO ARMANI - Armani Code For Men Casino Gift Set</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002HGDMX2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/sbp4BMVp5uo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/armani_code_for_men_casino_gift_set.phpGift Idea: Legend Of The Gambler 3-DVD Settag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.349902010-11-16T14:40:00Z2010-11-16T14:40:00ZThere's a line in Kenny Rogers's "The Gambler" song that always bothered me. "You don't count your money when you're sitting at the table / There'll be time enough for counting when the dealing's done." It just makes no sense...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="gambler_dvds.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/gambler_dvds.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />There's a line in Kenny Rogers's "The Gambler" song that always bothered me. "You don't count your money when you're sitting at the table / There'll be time enough for counting when the dealing's done." It just makes no sense to me. My only thought is that he means if you're the big winner, get your kiester away from the table with your winnings before one of your opponents shoves a derringer up your nose?</p>
<p>Anyway, it's a fun song and the movies have their own cheesy appeal too, and you probably know someone (I'm looking at you, Grandpa) who'd get a charge out of owning all three of them.<br />
<blockquote>Inspired by the Kenny Rogers Grammy Award-winning hit song, The Gambler, was the first movie in the longest-running miniseries in network television history! Rogers brings all of his charisma to the role of Brady Hawkes (aka The Gambler) and is joined by a star-studded supporting cast that includes Bruce Boxleitner, Linda Evans, Linda Gray, Dean Stockwell, Charles Durning and George Kennedy. Watch: The Gambler; The Adventure Continues and The Legend Continues!</blockquote><br />
At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TLTCLS?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000TLTCLS">Legend Of The Gambler starring Kenny Rogers - 3 Full-Length Movies</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=casinosnob-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000TLTCLS" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/WXlex44Frmo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/gift_idea_legend_of_the_gambler.phpThe Little Black Book of Casino Gamestag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.349072010-11-09T01:06:20Z2010-11-09T01:10:44ZIf you need a pocket reference for all kinds of casino games, you may want to check out the Little Black Book of Casino Games. You have hit the jackpot with this ultimate quick gambling reference. The Smart Players Guide...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="little_black_book_casino_games.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/little_black_book_casino_games.jpg" width="281" height="400" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />If you need a pocket reference for all kinds of casino games, you may want to check out the Little Black Book of Casino Games. <br />
<blockquote>You have hit the jackpot with this ultimate quick gambling reference. The Smart Players Guide to Gambling boosts your odds of winning by giving you the skinny on house advantage and game protocol for a wealth of casino games. 160 pages; 4-1/4'' wide x 5-3/4'' high; concealed wire-o binding; book lies flat for ease of use; elastic band place holder.</blockquote><br />
At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593599951?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593599951">The Little Black Book of Casino Games (Little Black Books)</a></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/2YZpJ4yuyRc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/the_little_black_book_of_casin.phpAmerican Casino Guide 2011 Editiontag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.348552010-11-06T00:26:04Z2010-11-06T00:31:01ZIf you or someone you care about loves to be in the know about casinos, or if you're just planning a casino-friendly trip in 2011, check out The American Casino Guide 2011. The book provides money-saving, detailed information aimed at...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="american_casino_guide_2011.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/american_casino_guide_2011.jpg" width="300" height="300" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />If you or someone you care about loves to be in the know about casinos, or if you're just planning a casino-friendly trip in 2011, check out The American Casino Guide 2011. The book provides money-saving, detailed information aimed at everyone from the casino newbie to the seasoned veteran. From casino/resorts to riverboats and Indian casinos in the U.S., get all the info you need on casino games including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, slots and video poker machines.</p>
<blockquote>The guide comes with more than $1,000 in casino coupons and plenty of tips on how to get the most for your money when visiting a casino by taking advantage of casino promotions and slot clubs. It even discloses the actual slot machine payback percentages for every state's casinos! A must for anyone planning a visit to a casino!For RV'ers the Guide notes which casinos have RV parks and the cost, also, denotes whether or not the casino will allow an RV to park overnight for free in the parking.</blockquote>
At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883768209?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1883768209">American Casino Guide 2011 Edition</a>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/T-5r4ahlwhY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/american_casino_guide_2011.phpJeff Forrest Wins World Poker Tour Finalstag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.348142010-11-03T12:30:44Z2010-11-03T12:38:22ZSounds like this year's World Poker Tour World Poker Finals, which happened Tuesday, had a nice little bit of drama going on - sorry we missed it. Not only was there a record number of draw-outs (over 200), young up-and-coming...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="JeffForrest_Large.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/JeffForrest_Large.jpg" width="399" height="598" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Sounds like this year's World Poker Tour World Poker Finals, which happened Tuesday, had a nice little bit of drama going on - sorry we missed it. Not only was there a record number of draw-outs (over 200), young up-and-coming Jeff Forrest took the whole shebang for over half a million bucks. This also kicked up some dust over the Card Player of the Year race - check out the full story at <a href="http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/10102-world-poker-tour-jeff-forrest-wins-world-poker-finals">CardPlayer.com</a>.</p>
<blockquote>When it was all said and done a young poker talent stood atop the field of 242 players as a WPT champion that won a title in his very first WPT event. Jeff Forrest, a 22-year-old rising poker talent beat Dave Inselberg heads up after the two outlasted an impressive final-table lineup that included Keven Stammen, Mohsin Charania, Nikolai Yakovenko, and Thomas Marchese.</blockquote>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/3u2yeqEBrvs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/jeff_forrest_wins_world_poker_tour_finals.phpCasino Snob Monthly Roundup: October 2010tag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.347722010-11-01T12:05:00Z2010-11-01T12:06:01ZI had a great time in October, my first month running Casino snob (I'm also taking care of Just the Chips if you're interested as well). Check below for the stories from last month, and I look forward to bringing...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casino_roundup.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casino_roundup.jpg" width="400" height="267" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />I had a great time in October, my first month running Casino snob (I'm also taking care of <a href="http://www.justthechips.com/">Just the Chips</a> if you're interested as well). Check below for the stories from last month, and I look forward to bringing you even more in the coming months.</p>
<p><br />
<p><strong>Casino Snob Book Club</strong></p><br />
<ul><br />
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/killer_roulette_book_beat_the.php">Killer Roulette Book: Beat the Unbeatable</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/casino_gambling_for_dummies.php">Casino Gambling for Dummies</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/the_baccarat_battle_book.php">The Baccarat Battle Book</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/blackjack_for_blood_the_card-c.php">Blackjack For Blood: The Card-Counters' Bible and Complete Winning Guide</a></li><br />
</ul></p>
<p><strong>Casino Stuff</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/slot_machine_bank.php">Slot Machine Bank: Save $$ Casino-Style</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/casino_poker_chip_display_case.php">Casino/Poker Chip Display Case</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/6_deck_casino_style_card_shuffler.php">6 Deck Casino-Style Card Shuffler</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Casino Style</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/casino_dealer_halloween_costume.php">Casino Dealer Halloween Costume (Casino Style)</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Casinos</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/supreme_court_upholds_casino_b.php">Supreme Court Upholds Casino Ban On $65,000 Winning Blackjack Player - What?</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Gambling</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/gambling_addiction_the_pleasure_of_pain.php">Gambling Addiction: The Pleasure of Pain</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Gaming</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/hard_rock_casino_game_for_sony.php">Hard Rock Casino Game for Sony PSP</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/supreme_court_upholds_casino_b.php">Supreme Court Upholds Casino Ban On $65,000 Winning Blackjack Player - What?</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>News</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/2_hour_power_outage_at_golden.php">2 Hour Power Outage at Golden Nugget</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/randy_couture_charity_poker_tournament_oct30.php">Randy Couture Charity Poker Tournament: October 30</a></li>
</ul>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/b0hCSjvUTRg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/11/casino_snob_monthly_roundup_oct_2010.phpKiller Roulette Book: Beat the Unbeatabletag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.347402010-10-30T14:27:05Z2010-10-30T14:33:53ZAre you intimidated by the roulette wheel, with its spinning and clacking, and its complex bidding system? Or maybe you just don't play because you think of roulette as an unbeatable game that's not worth it? Carl Sampson, author of...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="killer_roulette.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/killer_roulette.jpg" width="262" height="400" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Are you intimidated by the roulette wheel, with its spinning and clacking, and its complex bidding system? Or maybe you just don't play because you think of roulette as an unbeatable game that's not worth it? Carl Sampson, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1904468381?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1904468381">Killer Roulette</a>, begs to differ with you.<br />
<blockquote>So, you thought that roulette could not be beaten? Well, you are not on your own because millions of people around the world share this view. However, roulette can be beaten and Warriors of the Wheel will show you how. This book relates the tales of daring and imaginative roulette players who have taken the casino industry for vast sums of money down the years.</blockquote>Sounds like it might be time to give that old wheel of fourtune another chance.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1904468381?ie=UTF8&tag=casinosnob-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1904468381">Killer Roulette</a></p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/Rjtaxk-A30U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/killer_roulette_book_beat_the.phpCasino Gambling for Dummiestag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.346892010-10-27T12:03:50Z2010-10-27T12:09:45ZCalm down, I'm not calling you a dummy. It's just that I know not everyone in the world knows how to play every game you find in a casino, nor does everyone understand casino etiquette and how to maximize their...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="casing_gambling_dummies.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/casing_gambling_dummies.jpg" width="200" height="251" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Calm down, I'm not calling you a dummy. It's just that I know not everyone in the world knows how to play every game you find in a casino, nor does everyone understand casino etiquette and how to maximize their experience. So if you're off to the casinos and want to brush up - or want to subtly let a friend know they should do the same - pick up <em>Casino Gambling for Dummies</em>. From the back cover:<br />
<blockquote><strong>Discover how to</strong><br />
<ul><li> Understand the odds<br />
<li> Develop winning strategies<br />
<li> Avoid gimmicks and bad bets<br />
<li> Manage your money effectively<br />
<li> Gamble on the Internet<br />
<li> Deal with the IRS</ul><br />
</blockquote><br />
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<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/f7xeHjlFKNs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/casino_gambling_for_dummies.php2 Hour Power Outage at Golden Nuggettag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.346722010-10-27T12:00:00Z2010-10-27T12:03:11ZCan you imagine being in a casino, ready to hit a hot streak on a slot machine or video poker game, and suddenly having the power go out? Gamblers at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas faced that very...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><img alt="golden_nugget_outside.jpg" src="http://www.casinosnob.com/pictures/golden_nugget_outside.jpg" width="400" height="254" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" />Can you imagine being in a casino, ready to hit a hot streak on a slot machine or video poker game, and suddenly having the power go out? Gamblers at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas faced that very problem last week when the power went down and stayed down for two hours.</p>
<p>My first thought that someone must've done it on purpose to go all Ocean's 11 on the place, and then I remembered - the Golden Nugget probably doesn't have all that much anyone wants to steal.<br />
<blockquote>...it happened this afternoon at Golden Nugget, where the power went out for almost two hours because of an underground cable being severed. Oddly enough, it only affected Golden Nugget and not any other business on Fremont St.</p>
<p>During the outage, all gambling ceased and was shut down, while most people were told to leave the casino.</blockquote>[via <a href="http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/content/power-goes-out-golden-nugget-2-hours-1287716047">Las Vegas Vegas</a>]</p>
<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinoSnob/~4/zyoWPdAKY2k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.casinosnob.com/archives/2010/10/2_hour_power_outage_at_golden.phpGambling Addiction: The Pleasure of Paintag:www.casinosnob.com,2010://20.346122010-10-22T15:40:00Z2010-10-22T15:40:00ZI've never given much thought to the concept of gambling addiction...I'm no saint, but I can walk away from any table at the drop of a hat, whether I'm winning or losing. That's why I was really affected by The...Jakehttp://www.liquorsnob.com
<p><a href="http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2010/10/gambling_pain-26774.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2010/10/gambling_pain-26774.php','popup','width=500,height=330,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.casinosnob.com/assets_c/2010/10/gambling_pain-thumb-400x264-26774.jpg" width="400" height="264" alt="gambling_pain.jpg" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></a>I've never given much thought to the concept of gambling addiction...I'm no saint, but I can walk away from any table at the drop of a hat, whether I'm winning or losing. That's why I was really affected by <a href="http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/personal_essays/the_high_is_always_the_pain_and_the_pain_is_always_the_high.php">The High Is Always the Pain and the Pain Is Always the High</a> by Jay Caspian Kang. </p>
<p>The matter of fact way he discusses the way pleasure and pain interweave for a gambler, the different perspective on what it means to win and lose...it's an article worth a read no matter your stance on casinos and gambling. The article is part of a seven part series, and I'm really looking forward to learning more about addiction and coping with it. Below is an excerpt.</p>
<blockquote>Some time later, I drove home. All the money, of course, was gone. As I drove home through the network of highways that tie up a concrete bow just east of downtown Los Angeles, I felt no compulsion to slam the Outback into a guardrail. In fact, losing almost all the money I had in the world in six hours stirred up only a cold, scraped-out feeling of knowing--the calm that freezes out your brain when you watch someone younger make the same mistakes you made at their age.
<p>Staring out at the empty skyscrapers, I tried to figure out what might be the right reaction to losing $12,000. At the 7-Eleven on Venice and Sepulveda, I bought a bottle of Nyquil, drank half of it in the parking lot and drove the rest of the way home in a warm, creeping fog.</blockquote>[via <a href="http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/personal_essays/the_high_is_always_the_pain_and_the_pain_is_always_the_high.php">The Morning News</a>]</p>
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