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Larry Houser

Larry Houser is an editor at a large New England newspaper in addition to free lance writing for covers.com and other web sites. He writes about pro football, pro basketball and other sports in addition to travel stories, in particular Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Travel Tips For First Timers

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Getting around in Las Vegas depends on a lot of things, but primarily is dictated by what hotel you choose. Every move you make, every vow you break is centered around where you lay your head at night. Here are some of the basics you need to know about getting around in Las Vegas: THE AIRPORT When you de-plane at McCarran Airport, you most likely will take a (free) two-minute… Read More

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First Timers Guide to Vegas

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On one of my first trips to Las Vegas a cab driver gave me some decent advice: “Remember,” she said with a half-smile, “a little Vegas goes a long way.” It’s not hard to get caught up in the energy of Vegas, as a friend of mine did when he averaged three hours of a sleep a night for the good part of a week. If you haven’t been to… Read More

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Downtown Vegas: Head Back to 1975

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Contrary to public opinion, there is an excellent chance of actually surviving a day spent in downtown Vegas. This assumes, of course, that you are smart enough to not wander too far away from the two-block-long, traffic-free area that houses what the P.R. folks refer to as the Fremont Street Experience. Downtown’s 10 casinos have for a few decades now taken a back seat to the Strip’s glitzy properties, settling… Read More

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Blackjack on a Budget

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Once a Mecca for devotees of the game known as Blackjack over the last several years Las Vegas has become far less inviting for players. New rules imposed by the suits running the casinos have increased the house edge and made winning a few bucks even more difficult.

That said, low-level blackjack aficionados will tell you that while the game is fun in your local casino, it can be even better played at off-the-beaten-path Las Vegas casinos with better odds at winning and a fun environment.

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