June 9, 1999
Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 9, 1999
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This Issue: Attractions of the Luxor Hotel – IMAX Theatre, Obelisk motion simulator ride, King Tut Museum, and World’s Greatest Pharaohs
Curious about a restaurant, event, or other Las Vegas attraction that
looks fun but you just haven’t gone out of your way to try yet? Let
us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at:
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LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists:
SASSY SALLY’S FINED – According the Review Journal, the Nevada
Gaming Control Board issued allegations of tip hustling and jackpot
guarantees against Sassy Sally’s and the Coin Castle casinos downtown.
To those who have ever been hustled in the door and harassed to play
machines (not to mention having tips demanded by change people when
you hit even a small jackpot), this comes as pleasant news. Owner
Herb Pastor is facing a maximum fine of $1.5 million dollars for this
long-time practice. This ruling is very welcome by those whose
otherwise enjoyable downtown experience was tainted by the unethical
practices of these 2 casinos. The full story is available at:
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-08-Tue-1999/business/11329496.html
BEFORE YOU JAYWALK – a recent published report (City Life Magazine) of
the 15 most crash-ridden intersections in Las Vegas revealed the top 3
are on Las Vegas Blvd. (The Strip):
1. L.V. Blvd./Tropicana
2. L.V. Blvd./Flamingo
3. L.V. Blvd./Sahara
We mention this because a trip to the Strip (for locals) isn’t complete without
almost mowing down a pedestrian who was rushing against the light (or
outside of a crosswalk) to get to that casino across the street before
it closes. That or the bar runs out of beer. Or maybe before the
casino cage runs out of change. Before you send the hate mail,
we are NOT trying to hit you (except for maybe the taxi drivers).
But we dread the day it might happen.
On a serious note, pedestrians are hurt and killed by autos on the
Strip far more often than you’d like to know. Folks, this isn’t
Disneyland and the person behind that wheel may also unfortunately be
just as drunk as you are. Las Vegas is going to be here for a long
time. That casino you are rushing to isn’t closing. Do yourself a
favor: obey the signals, watch for traffic, and you’ll be around to
enjoy Las Vegas for many years to come.
CHECK YOUR BAGS AT THE IP – America West and Reno Air travelers can
check in at the Imperial Palace hotel, including checking luggage,
seat assignments, and even your boarding pass. Other airlines will
soon follow. Call (702) 731-3311 ext. 3102 for details.
JOURNEY AND FOREIGNER – Billed as an evening with two legendary bands,
Journey and Foreigner play the Mandalay Bay events center Saturday
July 31. Tickets are on sale and can be charged by phone at (702)
474-4000 Tickets run $15 – $45
CHRIS ISAAK – Chris Isaak plays Mandalay Bay’s outdoor beach stage on
July 4′th. Tickets are $30 and may also by charged by phone at (702) 474-4000
SLOT PLAYERS VS. TABLE GAMES – Slot machine wins on the Strip for
April 1999 were up 15.4% (over April 1998) while table game wins were
off 3.4%. No surprise as the old mantra of “loose slots” has been
replaced by come-ons for themed slots. And somebody has to pay those
licensing fees. On the other hand, intelligent table game play can
cut the casino’s edge down to virtually nothing. If you have always
been interested in the joining the fun at the tables, but are too
timid for lack of knowledge, let us suggest the book Beat the Odds :
How to Win at Gambling! by J. Edward Allen. It’s a great primer,
inexpensive, and available online at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0940685418/invegascom With the
book in hand and one of those inexpensive casino software programs
available at most stores, you can practice at home and play like a pro
when you get here!
FEATURE STORY – Attractions of the Luxor Hotel
The Attraction Level (second floor) of the Luxor Hotel contains a
number of interesting diversions both for those under 21 and adults
who need a break from the tables and slots. I made the mistake of
going down and thinking I could do ALL of them in an abbreviated
afternoon and opted for the all-inclusive $22.95 ticket. Don’t try
this at home, folks! While the $22.95 is a good deal, doing these
adventures back to back is time-consuming and taxing. Either plan to
do everything over the course of two days or just pick a couple of
things to enjoy.
IMAX THEATRE – If you have never experienced IMAX 3D (as I had not),
you are in for a treat. Sitting with a close-up, unencumbered view of
a screen about the size of a drive-in movie theatre screen, you don
special glasses that actually have speakers built into them to
argument the surround sound. This isn’t the old-time 3D experience
with the funky glasses that make everything fuzzy. This experience
brings the images SO close to your face that you try to reach out and
touch them.
I saw the T-Rex show, which mixed educational information about
dinosaurs and archeology with a “touching” story about an archeologist
and his teen daughter. We were taken back in time throughout the
show, viewing dinosaurs and other reptiles that were literally in our
face time and time again. In addition, the walks through the woods
and terrain of the old world forests were brought amazingly to life
through 3D. The other two shows currently playing are Mysteries of
Egypt and The Olympics. Each show lasts almost an hour and is well
worth the $8.95 admission. (That’s less than a roll of quarters or a
couple of red chips when you think of it in gambling terms). Also,
the 9:00 AM showing only runs $6.50
IN SEARCH OF THE OBELISK – This $6.00 motion simulator ride is just a
little short on bang-for-the-buck. You are led into a futuristic room
where you see a video of a “security alert” which sets up the
adventure. Then to a waiting room where another 5 minute video further
preps you for the ride. This state-of-the-art motion simulator with
wrap-around screen does engulf you in the experience, which includes a
hair-raising ride through the Obelisk, trying to escape from the “evil
forces”. At around 5 minutes, the ride was a little short, although
having just had lunch, I was happy to see it end. One of the better
standard motion simulator rides in town, even if a bit short and
pricey, but go on an empty stomach.
KING TUT’S MUSEUM – A $5.00 rip-off unless you are REALLY into this
sort of history, you take a guided tour of replicas from King Tut’s
tomb. Seemingly historically accurate, this tour takes about 20
minutes because of the narration you receive from the provided
headset. Otherwise, it would take 5. Interesting, but something that
should cost $2 tops.
WORLD’S GREATEST PHARAOH’S – This 20 minute movie, shown in the same
theatre as “Lasting Impressions” starring Bill Acosta, provides a
history of the Egyptian period of pharaohs that the theme of the Luxor
is based around. Interestingly historical, it’s a nice reprieve from
the bells and whistles of the casino. Not something to take the kids
too, but at $4.00 not a bad change of pace for an adult.
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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
June 9, 1999
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