Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

Vegas of Yore

Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

Show Notes

In Episode 85, Chris and Josh dive into the things they miss most about classic Vegas—from long-lost shows and cheap eats to themed casinos and coin slots. They also tackle listener questions about video poker accuracy, comped rooms, and partial marker payments. Plus, a few surprises from the Crap Vegas Big Wheel. Vegas nostalgia takes center stage: Mirage Volcano, Bally's moving walkway, dealer-tainers, and the original Cromwell experience

Listener Ben asks how accurate you really need to be at video poker—and Josh flexes his 99.5% stats

Sarah wants to make a partial marker payment before heading home; Chris and Josh break down when it works (and when it doesn't)

Andrew wonders if he can get two comped rooms—yes, it's possible, but not guaranteed

Dealer Rick from Wynn shares a tip and a surprise

When is the best time to pay your markers

On the Big Wheel: Poker rooms ban chips from other casinos, and some morbid conventions in Vegas.

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