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Virtual Reality

January 29, 2017

Virtual Reality gamblingDevelopments in online casinos have meant that they have offered the sights and sounds of Vegas for some time now. However, this is nothing compared to the experience that you get when using a virtual reality headset. With more and more casinos embracing this technology there is also likely to be an increase in the amount of people that use it. The headsets are not expensive to buy and are becoming more readily available as the demand for them increases.

When you have a headset on you can only see what is displayed within the headset. This means that you will not be distracted by other things that are going on around you in the same way as you might if you were playing on a phone or laptop. You are able to look around you at the whole casino floor and this can really make you feel as if you are in Vegas when in reality you don’t even need to get out of bed.

You can play the best online slot games using virtual reality and it will make you feel as if you are really standing in front of them. You can make the action of pulling the lever and watch the reels spin before your eyes. This really adds to the excitement of seeing the reels slow down before revealing if you are a winner. The sounds and flashing lights are what attracts people to real slot machines in Vegas and this is something that you will be able to experience first hand when you are using a headset. You will still be able to play all of your favorite games that you play currently but with the added bonus of it feeling like a real Vegas experience.

Playing table games is also a unique experience when you are using virtual reality. Not only will you be able to see the dealer spin the wheel or deal the cards, you will also be able to look around the table and see your fellow players. This makes playing table games an even more authentic and enjoyable experience. When you are playing at a normal online casino you would usually only see the wheel or the cards that you have in front of you without even seeing the dealer. All of this happens without slowing the gameplay down so you do not have to worry about these games becoming too drawn out.

Online casinos understand how good virtual reality is going to be for their business and so they are investing in making their games compatible. Vegas Palms Online Casino already brings you a great casino experience whenever you play their games and this will only be made better when virtual reality becomes the preferred way to play at an online casino. Many people believe that it will only be a matter of time before this is the case. Virtual reality is the next big thing to happen in all aspects of the gaming world and online casinos will not be the exception to this.

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On This Date: January 29, 2004 Castaways-Showboat Hotel Closes in Las Vegas

Showboat Hotel and Casino

Showboat in 2000 changed its name to the Castaways which then closed on January 29, 2004

The Castaways Hotel and Casino (2000-2004), formerly the Showboat (1954–2000), was a hotel and casino located at the north end of the Boulder Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel consisted of a 19 story tower containing 445 rooms, a 80,000-square-foot casino and an adjacent RV park. After 50 years the hotel was closed on January 29, 2004 and the hotel town was later imploded on January 11, 2006.

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On This Date: January 27, 1942 Steve Wynn was Born

January 27, 2017

Steve Wynn (born January 27, 1942)  He played a pivotal role in the 1990s resurgence and expansion of the Las Vegas Strip. His companies refurbished or built what are now widely recognized resorts in Las Vegas, including the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore.

The Mirage was the first project in which he was involved in the design and construction of a casino. The $630 million cost to build the facility was financed largely with junk bonds issued by Michael Milken. The property was considered a high-risk venture by the standards then prevailing in Las Vegas because of its high cost and emphasis on luxury. However, it became enormously lucrative and made Wynn a major part of Las Vegas history.

Steve-Wynn

Steve-Wynn SEO of Wynn Resorts

Now, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wynn Resorts, Wynn has developed Wynn Las Vegas, which opened on April 28, 2005; Wynn Macau, which opened in September 2006; Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, which opened December 22, 2008; and Encore at Wynn Macau, which opened on April 21, 2010.

As of March 2012, Wynn is the 491st richest man in the world with a net worth of $2.9 billion.

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On This Date: January 27, 1951 First Nuclear Bomb Detonated at Nevada Test Site

Able- First Nuclear Test At the Nevada Test Site January 27, 1951

Able- First Nuclear Test At the Nevada Test Site January 27, 1951

The first nuclear bomb was tested at the Nevada Test Site on January 27, 1951. The Nevada Test Site is located 65 mi northwest of Las Vegas. The series of test was called Operation Ranger it was the fourth American nuclear test. The nuke shot was called  ‘Able’ and it was the first air-dropped nuclear device to be exploded on American soil. The test took place on Frenchman Flat, a dry lakebed in the Nevada Test Site (site 5). The .5-kiloton explosion was the first series to be carried out at the Nevada Test Site. The bomb was dropped by B-50 bombers and exploded in the open air over Frenchman Flat (Area 5).

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On This Date: January 27, 2015 White Castle Opens on the Las Vegas Strip

White Castle

White Castle opens on the Strip

On January 27, 2015 at the stroke of midnight, White Castle opened on the Las Vegas Strip. This is the first White Castle west of the Mississippi River. White Castle has over 400 store located in the Midwestern and Mid-Alantic states. White Castle is famous for their small square shaped burgers served with grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and pickles. Some people refer to these small greasy burgers as “Sliders”. This iconic burger chain follows in a long migration of fast-food to the glittering lights of Las Vegas including: In-n-out, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Five-guys.

White Castle located on the Las Vegas Strip in the Casino Royale, 3397 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV as is open 24 hours a day.

UPDATE:  In less than 24 hours of the restaurant opening, they had to close to restock and do maintenance.

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On This Date: January 26, 1993, the Dunes Hotel Closed its Doors

January 26, 2017
The Dunes Hotel and Casino

The Dunes Hotel Closed on January 26, 1993

The Dunes Hotel closed it doors on January 26, 1993. It sat where the now famous Bellagio resides on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road. The Dunes was the tenth resort built on the Las Vegas Strip and opened on May 23, 1955. The resort included a 18-hole Championship golf course which ran from Tropicana Ave .to Flamingo Road, it was called the Dunes Miracle Mile.

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