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Lonnie Hammargren’s Nevada Day House Tour

October 31, 2019
Lonnie Hammargren

Lonnie Hammargren

Lonnie Hammargren long time Las Vegas resident, neurosurgeon, politician and eclectic collector of Las Vegas and Nevada history opens his house, Castillo del Sol to Las Vegas residents to celebrate Nevada Day. Lonnie severed as Lt. Governor of Nevada (1995-1999), and spent years as a NASA flight surgeon. His house or should I say his 3 houses combined to form one large museum with has at least 3 stories and a basement sprawl over then neighborhood near Flamingo and Sandhill.

Some of the items noted are a life-size Apollo capsule, atomic bombs, observatory, planetarium, casino signs, time machines, Liberace memorabilia (including a full set of stairs), a sarcophagus in a Egyptian tomb, stage, trains, political history, replica of Hoover Dam, large scaled size model of the Space Shuttle, memorials to fallen astronauts, Bat-mobile, Statue of Liberty, and of the latests items was the roller-coster from the the top of the Stratosphere. Lonnie’s house has been featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and the Travel Channel’s Vegas VIP Homes.

This was the final year (2014) for the public to tour of Mr. Hammargren’s house on Nevada Day weekend. 

Photos by: LasVegas360.com
Date Taken: November 2, 2014

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Tips and Tricks on How to Play in Live Casino

October 28, 2019
Fremont Casino in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada on Fremont Street

Are you looking to try out live dealer games for the very first time? Do you want to know the tips and tricks on how to play it at online casinos so that you have enough and more chances of winning? Well, there are plenty of live dealer titles you can play online, and they include roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and Casino Hold’em games and its many variations. The first and foremost thing to know about live dealer games online is that you will experience a casino-like atmosphere from the comfort of your home. There will be a live dealer dealing the cards right on your computer screens similar to how it is done in a brick and mortar casino. The live dealer titles are part and parcel of online betting sites. It is a place where the players get to socialize with the vibrant and attractive croupiers who run the show. 

If you are looking to get engaged by a live dealer, then check out the reviews offered for many of the leading internet gambling sites to get to know more about the way it is played. The following are some of the tips that you can follow while playing at online live casinos. You are sure to experience a real-like casino gambling environment on your computer screens. 

Picking the Suitable Online Casino 

The first task that is in front of you is to choose the reliable and trustworthy online betting site that offers you a choice of live dealer games. There are plenty of casinos you will find online. It is important to choose one that has a very good reputation in the market and also offers quality 24×7 customer service.  Apart from being a reliable and licensed gambling site, it should offer the new players a wide array of bonuses and promotions. The website like Freshcasinobonus.com should offer plenty of payment options so that you do not have any hassles to deposit or withdraw money.

Register for an Account

After you have chosen the right online casino to play live dealer titles, the next thing to do is to carry out the registration process. This is a very simple one, and it will ask you for certain personal details like your name address, email address, the username and password for this account, as well as your payment methods. Many of the websites will give the new members a chance to try out their games for free before they look to wager with their deposit. If you are looking to bet with real money, then you will have to make a deposit to start your real-time dealer betting experience.

Look out for Sites with Attractive Welcome Bonuses

There are plenty of casinos that come out with regular promotional offers to attract the new players to try out their games. As a new player, you need to look out for the sites that offer attractive bonuses so that you can make use of the extra money offered to place your bets. A lot of the websites will be offering 100% matchup bonus or more to attract the first time players. Look to sign up or register for an account in such casinos so that you get more money to play with. There might be wagering requirements that you need to meet before you can withdraw your winnings. It is vital that the players choose online gambling websites that require only a very minimal wagering requirement.

Proper Management of Time

With plenty of bonus options and an engaging real-time environment, there are chances for the gambler to get hooked on to the game for long hours. It is very important to organize your time in the best possible manner and only look to bet for one or two hours at a stretch. By doing so, the players who are on a winning stretch might get the much-deserved break before they take part in more gambling. It can prevent them from losing a lot of their winnings. This is also a very good idea for the players who are currently having bad luck playing real-time games. They can leave the table before they exhaust more than what they ought to spend. 

Make Use of Playing Strategies

No matter you are playing a live roulette or blackjack game, it is very important for you to have a game strategy in place. This helps in improving your chances of winning. You need to have a strategy to play before you try your hand out at casinos. You will be in a better position to make the next move depending on the game at hand. There are a lot of ideas and strategies that are available online that you can put the good effect when playing live dealers on online websites. 

Put the above-mentioned tips to good use, and you can find yourself to have a jolly good time playing the games.

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5 Tips to Placing Your First Parlay Bet

October 27, 2019

Are you considering placing your first parlay bet? Not only are parlay bets fun, but they also come with larger payouts than standard bets.

However, parlay betting can seem overwhelming when you’re new to it. It doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it’s fairly simple once you know the basics.

Continue reading to learn how to go about placing your first parlay and every other one to come.

What Is a Parlay?

A parlay is one bet that includes two or more teams winning. To win the bet, both teams must win. 

As we’ll see, there are different types of bets you can make with a parlay bet, but the principle is the same; each game on the wager must win in order to receive a payout.

Placing a Parlay Bet

You can place a parlay bet in a sportsbook in two simple ways. One, you can tell the ticket writer which teams and totals you want to include in your parlay.

The other way is to fill out a parlay card and hand it to the ticket writer. Submit the amount of your bet and then have fun watching the games.

Types of Parlays

There are several different types of parlays, but the most common parlays are point spread bets, over/under bets, and moneyline bets.

point spread bet is when one team is favored to win by a particular amount. For example, many close games have one team favored by -3.5 points. If you bet on the favorite, in this case, they must win by 4 or more points in order to win the bet.

Over/Under Bets

An over/under bet is simply a bet on the point total for both teams in the game. So if the sportsbook assigns a total score of 43 points to a game, you can bet the over or the under. If this game ends in a score of 28-14, which is 42 total points, anyone who took the under will win the bet.

Moneyline Bet

A moneyline bet is simply a straight-up bet on a game. No point spread. No over/under. 

Don’t Bet Too Many Games

Parlays are fun because if you win, you can win big. For example, if you place a 10-team parlay for $25, you have the opportunity to win $16,000. 

Still, the odds of winning a large parlay are fairly low. Try sticking to two or three team bets when you first start out.

For a three-team parlay, you don’t have to pick three teams to win. For instance, you could select the Jets to win on the moneyline along with the under on that same game, and pick the Patriots to win by 6.5 points against the Dolphins. 

Leave Money in the Bank

We advise leaving a little money in the bank when you place your parlay bet. So if you have $100 to bet, you might wager only $50. If you lose the parlay, you’ve still got money to continue betting.

And if you win the bet, you can make further bets with house money. That’s like getting a casino bonus.

Placing and Winning Your First Parlay Bet

Professional bettors win consistently because they’re extremely knowledgeable about the sport which they bet. They do their homework and know the strengths, weaknesses, and injuries of every team.

Make sure you know everything you can before placing your parlay bet. Then watch the games and enjoy. It’s fun watching a game when you have action on it.

If you found this article helpful, check back often, as new content is posted daily.  

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On this Date: October 27, 1993 Treasure Island Hotel Opened on the Las Vegas Strip

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino now called “TI”

Treasure Island was opened by Mirage Resorts on October 27, 1993 under the direction of Steve Wynn at a cost of $450 million. The resort was originally going to be a tower expansion for the Mirage, but become its own resort. The property sits at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd (the Strip) and Spring Mountain Road. Its current neighbors consists of the Mirage, Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, the Palazzo and the Wynn Resort.

The resort is home to Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère. When opened in 1993. Originally, Treasure Island had a free “Buccaneer Bay” show in a large man-made lake fronting the resort. The show included 2 boats, one in dock and another,a pirate ship, which sailed into port to rain mayhem, but ultimately is sunk at the last cannon shot. In 2003, the show was replaced the Sirens’ Cove featuring the Sirens of TI which removed the sailing pirate ship to make was for new mall space and also become more adult orientated. The Sirens’ Cove was closed on October 21, 2013.

On December 15, 2008, MGM Mirage was sold for $775 million to Phil Ruffin, former owner of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino.

Photo by: Treasure Island (4068177090) by Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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On This Date: October 27, 1993, The Dunes Hotel was Imploded

The Dunes Hotel and Casino

The Dunes Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

On October 27, 1993 the Dunes Hotel and Casino on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road was imploded to make way for the Steve Wynn’s new project, the Bellagio Resort.  The Dunes opened on May 23, 1955 and remained open until it closed on January 26, 1993.

The Dunes was demolished in a grand ceremony that involved major fireworks displays and the use of several “cannon blasts” from the English ship ‘HMS Britannia’ of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.

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BINGO! The Bingo Rules That Every Player Should Know

October 20, 2019
BINGO! While the classic game may be a pasttime for grandma, there are essential bingo rules that every player should follow. Here's your guide.

Are you going on a gambling trip or outing soon? Trying to decide what games you should play so you can win big?

From blackjack to slots to craps, there are a lot of fun gambling games out there. But, one of the best gambling games to play is definitely bingo. 

Not only is bingo great for those who like a social environment, but it’s also incredibly easy to catch onto. 

However, there are some rules you should know before you play for money. 

Check out this guide to learn the top bingo rules that every player should know. 

How Does it Work? 

In bingo, each player has a card that is made up of a grid of 5 squares by 5 squares. Across the top of the grid are the letters “B-I-N-G-O”. Each square is also filled with a number. 

Each bingo game has a caller, who usually sits in front of the bingo hall with a microphone and basket/tumbler that randomized the numbers. 

Typically, there’s also a big board above the caller that notates the numbers that have already been called. 

How to Play  

For each turn, the caller will pull out a ball from the tumbler. Typically, there are 75 balls in each game, and every ball has both a letter (B-I-N-G-O) and a number (1-75) marked on it. 

For example, the caller will pull out a ball that says “B-3”. When this is called, you will go to the B column and then look down the row to see if there is a number 3. If the number 3 is there, you’ll mark the spot with a dauber (a fluorescent marker). 

The caller will give people a few seconds to mark their card, and then they’ll move on to the next number. 

In order to win, you’ll need to fill your card in a pattern that was designated at the beginning of the game. Typical patterns include filling in a whole row or column vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, or filling in all four corners. 

The night usually culminates with a blackout round, in which you need to fill in every square on your board. 

If you’ve managed to fill in the appropriate amount of squares to win the game, you will need to shout out “Bingo”. At this point, you will call back the numbers you have on your cards, and the caller or someone else will check your board to verify that you’ve won. 

Tips to Win Big 

While bingo is partially a game of luck, there are some tips you can employ to increase your chances of winning. 

These include:

  • Playing multiple cards (but not playing more than you can handle)
  • Choosing cards with median numbers
  • Choosing cards that don’t have a lot of numbers in common
  • Playing games with low attendance

And, before you hit the big leagues, it can be a good idea to gather some friends and play at home for fun. You can use this bingo card generator to get started. 

Bingo Rules: Are You Ready to Play Bingo 

Now that you know the bingo rules, it’s time to try your hand at playing. 

Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, be sure to check back in with our blog for more gambling tips and tricks. 

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