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Save some bills at Bill’s

By Rob Ponte · April 16, 2008 · 6:30 PM

If you’re looking for a bit of a throwback to old Las Vegas, complete with vintage prices and table limits, then Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall is an excellent option.

Casino Royale: Great deal on central Strip

By Rob Ponte · March 31, 2008 · 7:06 PM

Wedged between Harrah’s and the Venetian, the Casino Royale shines as a beacon of thrift on a crowded, overpriced tract of the Las Vegas Strip.

Ellis Island steak special still packs ‘em in

By Dave Wilson · March 29, 2008 · 12:35 AM

New York’s Ellis Island welcomed newcomers to America under the watchful eyes of the Statue of Liberty, which beckoned, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.” Las Vegas’ Ellis Island Casino & Brewery welcomes visitors under the watchful eyes of the world’s largest Super 8 motel, which pretty much advertises the same thing.

Eldorado’s bargains make downtown Henderson a destination

By Dave Wilson · January 27, 2008 · 4:10 PM

Henderson, in its quest to get more people downtown, has quite an ally in the Eldorado Casino right on Water Street. Note to city planners: They’ve got a one-pound burger ...

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Breakfast deal at Renata’s

By Rob Miech · January 24, 2008 · 2:45 AM

One of the best breakfast deals in town is at Renata’s Casino, hidden in the nook of an L-shaped strip mall, that is slowly turning into a ghost town, east of Green Valley Parkway at 4451 E. Sunset Road.

Still king of the (shrimp) cocktails

By Dave Wilson · January 13, 2008 · 12:54 AM

Vegas is all about glitz and glamour, the velvet ropes and the VIPs. In this space, we couldn’t care less about any of that. You won’t find any discussion of ...

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