This Issue: V The Ultimate Variety ShowAlso In This Issue - October 10, 2002: Newkirk's Notes, Las Vegas News, Rio Secco Golf Club, Hoover Dam Express, and Reader Feedback
Event Listings: Shows | Concerts | HeadlinersGrand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Scenic Southwest Tours - by plane, bus, or even helicopter! You've seen the glossy ads in the tourist brochures. You've thought about it. You come all the way to Las Vegas -- why not see one of the some of the most famous landmarks in the world! Don't by tricked by web sites & magazines that offer discount tours. Taxes, park fees, permits can almost double the price. Our prices are inclusive - no hidden charges! Best Las Vegas Tours
As usual, we were out all over the place last week. We ran into a reader at Tequila Joe's (Imperial Palace) which we always enjoy. When at a resort area bar or lounge, I never tell anybody who I am or what I do so I can get people's honest views of Las Vegas. It is always fun when I find out the person is a reader. Steve and his wife Maria from Windsor (Ontario, Canada) had noted his frustration with cocktail service at some slots. I shared some tips with him and he wrote me a couple of days ago to say hello and thank me. The letter is in feedback along with my tips. We enjoy being able to help! Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists
Best "Local's" Casino - You voted and the results are in! Here are the top Las Vegas local's casinos (casinos away from the tourist areas usually frequented by residents):
This goes to show that we don't rig our polls! You readers and other site visitors visit AccessVegas.Com and cast your votes, and our double-redundant system insures that nobody can stuff the ballet box. This month, we want to know "What is the best Las Vegas magic show"? Vote now on the main page of AccessVegas.Com Sahara Korean Barbecue - Chef John recently enjoyed his visit and noted "The Kun-Mandu are beef pot stickers served with an excellent dipping sauce and our other main entree was Kalbee a.k.a. barbecued pork" and "a Korean restaurant would also be a very good stop for a vegetarian looking for something beyond a tofu burger." This restaurant is close to The Strip. Read the review with photos. Larry G. Jones - continues his great, free show at the Fitzgerald's downtown. So successful has he been, that the hotel has expanded and upgraded the showroom to meet demand! Jones is the "Man of 1,002 Voices." Go see him now before the hotel figures out it should be charging much more than the one drink minimum to see him. For more info including show times, click to Larry G. Jones - Man of 1,002 Voices. Readers Are Winning! - Message board members "kimimurad" and "kay" separately reported on recent jackpots here in Las Vegas. "kimimurad" hit at the Luxor for $1600 and $1200 and "kay" played Roaring 20's slots at the Stardust for 8 hours on a $20 bill and walked away $750 ahead. Tell us about the big jackpot or the nice run you had at the slots in our Gambling / Jackpots forum! Ladies Day Out - Treat Yourself to Something Special! Spend a fun-filled day doing what we love to do most and are great at...shopping, dining, and relaxing. More details at Ladies Day Out Nellis Air Show - Nellis Air Force Base will host a two-day air show called Aviation Nation Oct. 5-6. The objective of this event is to give our friends and neighbors throughout Southern Nevada and visitors from throughout the world a behind the scenes look at America’s Air Force. The air show will also depict the history of American aviation through numerous additional military and civilian air demonstrations and ground displays. Nearly 100 aircraft from a replica of the original Wright Flyer to some of the nation’s newest military aircraft will be on display. Details at Nellis Air Show. Legal Pot - You may have heard that Nevada will legalize marijuana. Maybe, but it won't be this year. A measure on the ballot would basically legalize 3 oz. or less. It is trailing in the polls, but conjecture is that people don't answer poll questions of this nature honestly. The bottom line: Nevada law requires constitutional measures to be passed twice to become law. So if it passes this time, another two year wait is ahead. Subscription "Dues" - This newsletter is absolutely free! We
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Reader FeedbackSteve from Windsor, Ontario wrote; I took your advice and sat down on quarters slot machines to see if the drink
service was any better than when I sat down on a nickel machine. I tried this at the Palms
and knowing my luck it was no better so I went to the Rio and the service was excellent. I
couldn't even drink the first one fast enough and she was back with another one. I tipped
her a dollar every time she came around and after the third one she didn't even bother to
ask me if I wanted one she just brought me one and kept doing so until I told her I was
leaving. It was great to meet Steve and his wife. He was telling me how bad cocktail service had been in the nickel areas of various casinos. Turns out that he was often playing the nickel games "loaded" (full coins in -- couldn't get good enough cocktail service to get loaded the other way). Some of those nickel machines take 45 coins ($2.25) a pull and nickel machines are generally the tightest in the casino (letting you win the least). I noted the simple fact that nickel areas often get the worst cocktail service because nickel players have the reputation for being the worst tippers. Don't blame the messenger here. That is the perception of cocktail waitresses who work the casino floor day in and day out. I suggested that instead he move up to quarter or even dollar machines. You can play many quarter machines loaded for 3-5 quarters, and some dollar machines are loaded at $2. This gives you a much better shot at great cocktail service, you are actually playing less per pull than nickels loaded, and the higher denomination machines are usually looser! Of course, tipping the waitress $1 each time doesn't hurt (which he had already been doing). Speaking of, check out our new In-Depth Tipping Guide. Gulf Coast Question - Message board member "GulfCoast" is headed here with his wife this fall from the Panama City, Florida area and is wondering if he should fly out of there, Pensacola, or even Atlanta. I know we have readers in the great Southeast and Gulf Coast regions (and we are hoping many of you aren't harmed by the approaching Lili). Help a neighbor out by letting them know which city you fly here out of in our Travel Questions/Trip Suggestions forum. Watching The Fireworks - Message board member "me me" asked us about a good place to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. Read our suggestions or tell us where you watched them from in years past at our New Year's Eve forum. Check out our Las Vegas New Year's Eve page to see what all the fuss is about New Year's here with photos and free streaming video. Buffets - The buffet discussion is getting hot and heavy in the forums. If you are a new visitor, stop by and get some great opinions. And if you have been here ... co'mon ... you know you hit a couple of buffets. Good or bad, go for it in our Interactive Information Forums (message boards). Get on board! Live From Las Vegas, Ted NewkirkCEO For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter please post to our message boards or write us a "letter to the editor" at allvegastv@aol.com. We do certainly read them all and they help shape our content. Additional Las Vegas FAQ's:Best Hotels | Cheapest Seasons | Finding Best Rates | What To Wear | Getting Around Town | Dining Resources | Las Vegas Weather | Tipping Guide | Concierge Service | Vegas For Families | How To Gamble | Where to Gamble | Casino Comps | Players (Slot) Clubs | Online Booking 101 | Living In Las Vegas | Moving To Las VegasQuick Travel Links: Book Online and Save!
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