Tag: Las Vegas
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The Thrilling History of Las Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas is characterised by gambling and glamour, but this neon city has come a long way since its land was discovered. From a city run by ranchers and workers to a mobster’s paradise, casino haven and the glamourous mega-hotel city it is today—the history of Las Vegas is as complex as it is rich.
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Vegas Tales and Plans to Take on Goliath
There’s no rest for the wicked, and while the jetlag from seven weeks in Vegas is still to do one and leave me alone, I’m already looking for some clean clothes and heading to Coventry for Goliath, the best low stakes tournament in the world!
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Vegas Baby!
The first time I went to Las Vegas was in July 1994. I stayed at the Flamingo (then the Flamingo Hilton). This was one of the first Vegas casinos opened by Bugsy Siegel in 1946. Almost opposite the Flamingo stands the Bellagio, one of my favourites and where I got married at the end of […]
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5 Biggest Ever Slot Payouts
Unsurprisingly, most big slot machine winners don’t start out as multi-millionaires. In fact, many of those lucky enough to hit the biggest jackpots are your average Joes. But with a hunk of good luck, winning a life-changing sum is possible! Here are five stories of people who have had humongous slot machine wins. Try not […]