Category: Locals

Sin and Save: Visiting Vegas on a Budget

February 28, 2018

If you’re planning on paying a trip to Las Vegas, you don’t need to be a high roller to enjoy yourself and get into the spirit of Sin City. If you arm yourself with some useful tips on how to get the best deals, you can enjoy a lavish visit to Vegas at a reasonable cost. Here are some of the best tips for a trip to Vegas that can save you a pretty penny without sparing the luxury.

Watch your timing

Firstly, avoid visiting Vegas at any time there’s a citywide convention taking place. Hotel rates are higher, which limits your options when it comes to booking the right room for you. The Las Vegas Tourism website, features a calendar of conventions to give you advance notice. Generally, rates are at their lowest in July and August, as the crowds tend to be deterred by the hot weather. Rates also fall after Thanksgiving right through early January.

Keep food costs low

Dinner at one of the city’s famous eateries can set you back $150 or more. If you’re dining alone, visit during lunchtime when you can expect more reasonable prices. Further, some restaurants offer a happy hour with 50% off appetisers. You could also visit some of the more popular venues early in the day, when food is often the least costly; yet at the same time, delicious and freshly prepared.

Drink at a discount (or free)

If you plan on gambling at the casinos, you can expect free drinks. The casinos serve up free drinks to gamblers, even at the penny slots. The Cosmopolitan and the Wynn provide the best in free drinks. But even non-gamblers can find up to 50% discounts at happy hours at bars and eateries all over Vegas, many located inside the most popular resorts in the city.

Enjoy the luxury you’ve already paid for

Don’t forget that you can, on occasion, enjoy the luxury of the hotel room you paid for. While taking advantage of room service, you could unwind (and, at the same time, save a few pounds) by catching up on your favourite shows or enjoying other online entertainment. There are plenty of free games online, for example, such as Miner Jump and Zombie Survival. There are no shortage of slot games online, either, which, unlike those in the casino downstairs, offer numerous bonuses. Bonus.ca features many a link to online casinos that accept Bitcoin as a valid payment method; and all with bonuses, to boot. Bitcoin is a form of payment that is becoming more popular in Vegas, with such outlets as Amusespot and Elite Visual Audio all accepting the virtual currency.

Save on entertainment

Buying a ticket for one of the city’s popular shows could set you back a small fortune. If you don’t mind making last minute plans, however, you can try Tix4Tonight, which lists deals on shows for that day. The website updates daily, and you could find such discounts as 50% off a ticket to see famous illusionist, David Copperfield. Try avoiding the most in-demand and newest shows, however, as they have a tendency to be priced higher than others, and have less seating options for groups.

If you use just some of these tips, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the trip of a lifetime without returning home with a hole in your wallet.

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On This Date, August 29, 2007 runaway chlorine tank car rolls through Las Vegas

August 29, 2017
Actual Photo of Chlorine Tank

Actual Photo of Chlorine Tank

On this day August 29, 2007, a runaway chlorine tank car traveled approximately 22 miles through the heart of Las Vegas. The tank car hit a top speed of 50 mph before stopping in the Northern part of Las Vegas. The tank car was fully-loaded with chlorine, a toxic irritating chemical. The tank care had broken free from a rail yard on the South end of the Las Vegas Valley around 9 a.m. The tanker’s speed reached 50 mph. Fortunately no one was hurt and there was no damage or leak of chlorine during the incident.

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Best Internet Cafés in Las Vegas

August 18, 2017

Welcome to Las Vegas sign
Hitting the Las Vegas Strip is top of many a bucket list, but for those who need to take some time out from gambling to catch up on emails, social media, business, or gaming, it’s important to know where the best internet cafés are located. Luckily, Las Vegas is home to a great selection of places where you can grab good food while enjoying fast connections, so we take a look at some of the best places where you can catch up on your internet admin.

If you’re looking for a social hangout with high quality PCs and powerful internet speed, make sure to check out Evo Café at 3310 S Jones Boulevard. Bargain priced soft drinks and snacks along with super late opening times (they close at 5am) make this a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Gaming sessions are also cheap, costing around $20 for 12 hours plus a free Coke, but asking for a membership account will entitle you to a whole host of other benefits and bonuses. It is worth remembering that smoking is permitted here, so if you are a non-smoker it might not be the place for you.

Another highly rated gamers paradise is PVP Zone at 6250 W Charles Boulevard. A non-smoking establishment, they are open 24 hours a day and offer late night owl specials ($10 from 2am – 10am). Comfy chairs, great service, powerful hardware, and super-fast connection speeds make this one of the most favored internet cafes in the area. The café also offers well-priced smoothies and hot tea as well as a wide selection of Thai food. Prices for internet access start from $4 an hour, however they also run deals such as buy 4 hours get one free (5 hours for $16) which means you can easily forget about the casinos down the road! Nevada were the first state to legalize online gambling in 2013, so you can use these great internet deals to try your hand at online poker on 888poker.com.

Gorilla Café offers the unique opportunity to brush up on your pool, carom, and billiards skills in between internet sessions on their huge range of pool tables. Heavy duty PC hardware and gaming consoles are available in the LAN centre, with rates starting at $4 an hour for non-members, and $3 per hour solo play on PlayStation 3. Located at 1801 E Tropicana Avenue, Gorilla Café offers a wide variety of different snacks and instant noodle bowls, as well as reasonably priced sodas, juice, energy drinks, soju, and raspberry sake. It is also possible to have food delivered to your PC from your favorite restaurant.

For an Instagram-worthy interior, healthy acai bowls, house-crafted juices, and organic superfood smoothies, head to House of Alchemy at 4245 S Grand Canyon Drive. While the café has not provided PCs, there are plenty of outlets and super-fast Wi-Fi for those who like to take their own devices to work from. House of Alchemy also has its own private parking lot and clean gender neutral restrooms. It opens from 8am – 5pm weekdays and 9am – 4pm weekends. A little on the pricey side for food, but the connection is free and the service, coffee, and iced lattes are something to write home about.

An inexpensive place to access Wi-Fi is Café Darak, at 8665 W Flamingo Road. The quirky bohemian décor of this unique establishment makes it a huge favorite among locals, particularly as it is open until 2am – perfect for those late study nights. Bring your own device to take advantage of the free Wi-fi, set up in the cool VW bus tent, order the Oreo cheesecake, or check out the range of art and jewelry on sale.

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On This Date: July 15, 1999 The JW Marriott in Summerlin Opens

July 15, 2017

The Resort at Summerlin

The Resort at Summerlin

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Summerlin quietly opened its doors on July 15, 1999. It was described as Las Vegas’ first off-Strip luxury resort, according to its developers. The original Regent Casino was re-branded as the Rampart Casino in 2002.

The Resort at Summerlin is a luxury hotel in Summerlin, Nevada, near Las Vegas. The 50-acre resort was designed using a Tuscan/Tropical theme. Golf was a component of the project from the start as it acquired tee times at the adjacent Tournament Players Club course with direct access from the resort.

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On this Date: May 31, 2000, the Golden Nugget and all of Steve Wynn’s other Strip properties where sold to Kirk Kerkorian

May 31, 2017
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas

Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas

On May 31, 2000, the Golden Nugget (and all of Steve Wynn’s other properties) was sold to Kirk Kerkorian; the consolidated corporation was known as MGM Mirage and has been the largest casino corporation in Las Vegas since that date.

The Mirage

The Mirage

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

Photos By: LasVegas360.com,
Clément Bardot (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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On this Date May 27, 1994 Boomtown Las Vegas (Silverton) Opened

May 27, 2017
Silverton Hotel And Casino

Silverton Casino & Lodge

On this date May 27, 1994 “Boomtown”, now known as the Silverton Las Vegas, opened near I-15 and Blue Diamond Road. Boomtown (Silverton) is a 300-room hotel and casino in near the southern end of the Las Vegas Valley. Located on an 80-acre site, the hotel’s market is California tourists and locals. The 64,701-square-foot casino is set on a rustic lodge and water motif.

On December 2, 1997 it was renamed as the Silverton. In 2004, a $150-million renovation included the opening of a 145,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop. The property has been renovated in 2004, 2008 (parking Garage) and 2009. TheSilverton is currently owned and operated by Ed Roski.

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