Bobot's
Las Vegas Page
April 2001
I mostly played blackjack and the Wheel of Fortune $1 slots. Never playing blackjack before, I was happy that I won more than $80 one day. The slot machines (i.e. "money-eaters") soon regained control of my profit though. I also won some at the slots ($20, $40, $60, $125, $200) but of course in the end it went back into the machines over the 4-day stay.
Everything I saw in Las Vegas
was bigger, better, and more glamourous than it was said to be. It's hard
to see past the glitter on the strip and the casinos want it that way.
You cannot go anywhere without having to pass through the entire length
of at least one casino. Over-street walkways make it safer than crossing
streets, but just like the trams, the walkways leave from one hotel's
casino and enter another hotel through it's casino. You cannot even leave
your hotel room and get a snack or coffee without passing through the
casino! Many a fortune has been won and lost at the tables and slot machines
in these casinos, but once you see the extravagance of everything in this
town it doesn't take long to figure out who's winning in the end.
You will enjoy endless free beverages while "giving your money away"
at a casino. Just give the cocktail waitress a nice tip and she'll be
sure to stop back to get you as many "free" refills as you wish.
Just keep in mind that "free" alcoholic beverage will most likely
end up costing you about $100.
North from Caesar's
North from NY, NY
The entertainment is second
to none in Las Vegas. There are dozens of local bands playing nightly
in the several lounges located in most casinos which one can enjoy at
no charge. In addition, there are always "headliners" playing
somewhere throughout the strip. From the likes of Wayne Newton to Chicago
to Bare Naked Ladies to Lou Rawls to Jerry Lee Lewis, you can see it all.
Most shows have tickets available and seating and atmosphere are usually
very comfortable.
There are also many showgirl-type shows, comedians, sporting events, and
magicians playing nightly. During my visit I saw Folies Begere and Midnight
Fantasy (tasteful topless shows with comedian at "half-time")
and I attended the authentic medieval dinner show called "The Tournament
of Kings" at the Excalibur. Live horses and jousting, eating groul
with your hands, and world-class acting and pyro-technics make for a great
show. I still prefer Midnight Fantasy over King Arthur though.........
I guess that's why Las Vegas is called the "Entertainment Capital
of the World"..........well, and the "Adult Playground"
View from hotel room
I did not even have space here to mention my side trip to the Hoover Dam. It was incredible and provided some breathtaking photos as well!
If you shop around online you can get usually find relatively cheap airfare and room reservations for your trip to Las Vegas, and always get a comp card and/or join the slot club at every hotel you play at so they can track your play and send you information on casino rates or other specials on their rooms accordingly for future trips.
My first trip was such great fun that I have already scheduled another 5-night stay in May 2001! I will certainly visit Las Vegas at least once a year if things stay as much fun as they were last time!