7 Habits Of A Highly Annoying Casino Gambler
So Jason and I made a weekend trip to Joliet, IL this past weekend (you can hear about our trip report on next week’s episode) to meet one-half of the 360 Vegas podcast gang. While we were there, I...
View ArticleWe’re Headed to Vegas, Baby!
Beloved VLO Friends — Jason and Tony will be in Las Vegas this week, for the 360 Vegas Vacation. If you’d like to meet up with us, send us an email to info at viceloungeonline.com or send us a Twitter...
View ArticlePodcast … Err, Whoops.
So picture it. Tony arrives in Grand Rapids yesterday evening, eager to record a few more podcasts, but alas, Jason’s laptop is out for repair. But no problem, right? I have a Surface Pro, with...
View ArticleCaesars Entertainment & You!
Caesar’s Entertainment (herein: CET), you’re one sneaky SOB! I love Vegas, anyone who’s listened to a handful of podcasts or read these blog posts knows I’m nuts for Sin City. But, God love my wife,...
View ArticleHarrah’s New Orleans Trip Report
My wife and I were able to cross something off our Bucket List this last Labor Day holiday: New Orleans. While we really wanted to go to Vegas, flights from Detroit to Vegas were $500 per person,...
View ArticleHow To Make $100 Last In A Casino
So you and your friends decide to go to Vegas for a guys weekend getaway. But you’re strapped for cash and you really need to make your bankroll last, you’ve only got about $100 per day to gamble. What...
View ArticleGetting Better All The Time…How Bad Was It Before?
Hunting Press recently published their annual Getting Better All The Time book, this year the series was based upon “Progress” in/of Las Vegas. The book consists of 9 short stories, some real and some...
View ArticleHo! Ho! Ho!
We at Vice Lounge Online wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy, healthy and profitable Nude New Year! Tony and I are grateful for your continuing support and friendship,...
View ArticleFlamingo, WTF?
I literally can’t give my money to Flamingo! This will be an ongoing post, so check back frequently… Background: The boys of Vice Lounge are going out to Vegas for 6 nites this month, 3/22 – 3/28. The...
View ArticleTable Games & Horseracing
I recently went to a local horse track to bet the Kentucky Derby. The great thing about Parimutuel racing is you can bet on horse races, without being at the actual venue holding said race. So, even...
View Article$20 Trick
A great way to get a "free" hotel room upgrade is through the $20 trick. Simply proffer a $20 bill, sandwiched between two cards and watch your room improve!
View ArticleLegal Video Poker Rigging
Gamblers who don't know how a casino operates SWEAR that the casino rigs their machines to pay (or not pay) as the casino see fit. But what they don't understand is that the odds are already stacked in...
View ArticleFree Rooms Do Cost You
A free room does cost you even though you're getting it comped from the casino. You pay for it through the lower video poker pay schedule on the Strip.
View ArticleYes, I Gamble!
The choice to gamble is something that is enjoyable, and with a little knowledge, can bring hours of fun. When's the last time you came home from the movie theater with more money in your pocket than...
View ArticleI Can Afford FREE!
There are many ways to score freebies in casinos, you just need some knowledge and experience to start receiving your comps today!
View ArticleFree Cash or Free Credit?
Is it smarter to take a smaller amount of cash money or a large amount of free slot credit?
View ArticleLine Of Credit — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
To Receive a Line of Credit or Not to Receive, That is the Question! Some of my more frequent gambling friends ask me about lines of credit (LOC) and what, ...
View ArticleVegas Podcasts Worth Listening To!
Ever considered a Line of Credit from a casino? Responsible enough for a LOC? Find out more about it.
View ArticleThe Stratosphere: Overrated!
The Strat's location and lack of a clear draw make it a destination only for people on a tight budget who plan to spend their time elsewhere.
View ArticleGet Your Vegas Group On!
Vegas with a group of people is a mind (and liver) blowing good time!
View ArticleBally’s Las Vegas = Pure Happiness
Bally's is NOT the Venetian or Caesar's Palace (Thank God!)
View ArticleYou Want Hand-Pay?
Tipping your slot attendant isn't just good karma, it's a great part of winning money in a casino!
View ArticleSuperstition Good, Paranoia Bad!
A slot machine's winning (or losing) is pre-determined by your action.
View ArticleHow Much Are You Worth To The Casino?
How much you're worth to a casino is based upon your Average Daily Theoretical. So make it a good number!
View ArticleVegas Virgin? What To Do, Part One…
There are so many things to do, see and experience in Vegas. If you're a newbie, the food choices can be overwhelming. Use this guide for your first eating experience in Vegas.
View ArticleVegas Virgin? What To Do…Part Two
Vegas Virgin and not sure where to stay? Check out this review of where to and NOT to stay!
View ArticleVegas Virgins — Part Three
Wondering what to do your first time in Vegas? Looking for FREE things to do to keep yourself busy once you've lost your cash? Check out these 6 things all Vegas Virgin's should see!!
View ArticleJason and Tony Do Vegas, Wynn Style
What better way to celebrate being closer to age 70 than to one's birth, than to celebrate in style in The Happiest Place on Earth?
View ArticleJason’s N00b Tips for Craps
Craps is a fun, social, lively game. Odds are good for players if they play conservative strategies, but the whole experience makes for a worthwhile casino experience. Try it -- you'll love it!
View ArticleDo It When It’s Right For You
I’m inclined to believe there’s no such thing as a “Bad time to gamble”. What I really mean by that is to say that slot machines/video poker machines aren’t going ...
View ArticleGiving Thanks — For Our Manly Vices
On behalf of the both of us, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and we give thanks that you've given us a part of your valuable time.
View ArticleSeasons Change, Player’s Club Change
One of the main reasons that I’m such a fan of Caesar’s Entertainment is because they have casinos EVERYWHERE around the country. To me in Lansing, Michigan I can go ...
View ArticlePodcasts Worth Listening To!
You may wonder what podcasts we at VLO find interesting and worth our time. There are a LOT of podcasts out there and it can be difficult finding shows worth investing 40-75 mins each week.
View ArticleBankroll Allocation
It’s not uncommon for gambling gurus (people like me, Tony) to tell you that a key to good money management in a casino is to allocate a certain amount of ...
View ArticleNever Wed A Casino
You know, they say “Don’t fall in love with a casino”, but I think that advice is significantly easier said than done. I have to say that I have my ...
View ArticleHit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!
Winning the lottery in Michigan has serious ramifications!
View ArticleDon’t Hate The Player, Hate the (Player’s Club) Game
Player's cards are great, but use their sign-up bonuses strategically!
View ArticleFriends of the Show!
Did you know? Vice Lounge keeps tracks of the kewl kats on teh interwebs that you ought to be following.
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