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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 3  Top 10 reasons to visit Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas4 December 2023
I’ve always been a big fan of Downtown Las Vegas. Go ahead, call me “old school” (you won’t be the first), but the combination of its rich history, unique activities and sheer value, makes the downtown area a must-visit nearly every time I make a venture to Sin City. Sitting mere steps away from the ... (read more)
Top 10 observations from a U2 concert at Sphere in Las Vegas20 November 2023
U2 at Sphere Las Vegas My first U2 concert was in 1992. It was St. Patrick’s Day at the hallowed Boston Garden and, as you can probably imagine, an Irish band playing in an Irish city on the most Irish of days, made for an unforgettable evening of rock ‘n’ roll and revelry. Fast forward 31 years and I’m in awe once again watching the ageless Bono and the Boys do their thing. ... (read more)
Palms Casino Resort shining brighter than ever under new ownership18 September 2023
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas Frequent visits to the vibrant city of Las Vegas have always been a perk of my role here at Casino City Press. Over the past decade-plus, many of my journeys to the desert have revolved around covering the World Series of Poker. From 2005 to 2021, this most prestigious ... (read more)
Top 10 favorite Las Vegas sportsbooks28 August 2023
SuperBook at the Westgate In my view, sportsbooks and pizza are a lot alike. Think about it. Pizza comes in varying sizes and shapes, catering to a range of different price points and tastes. Everyone has their own opinion on favorite toppings and crusts, but when it comes right down to it, is there really such a thing as a “bad pizza?" The same goes for sportsbooks. ... (read more)
Around the WSOP: It was a “Walton Wonderland” at the Main Event Final Table17 July 2023
Adam Walton fans flood the Main Event final table. LAS VEGAS – Throughout the World Series of Poker’s Main Event final table, the Adam Walton rail was the most boisterous of any other cheering section. The Walton Clan flooded a large portion of the seats surrounding the featured table inside Horseshoe Las Vegas each day, wearing bright red A&W t-shirts, and coming up with creative chants. ... (read more)
World Series of Poker VP basks in the glory of a record-breaking summer16 July 2023
WSOP VP Jack Effel LAS VEGAS – It’s been seven weeks since Jack Effel had a day off, but you wouldn’t know it from his energy level. The always affable World Series of Poker vice president was as vivacious as ever on Sunday afternoon – his 48th straight day reporting to work – when he sat down with Casino City to discuss this year’s WSOP, which has been a smashing success. ... (read more)
Around the WSOP: German semi-pro seeking a “Christmas Miracle” at Main Event Final Table15 July 2023
German Jan-Peter Jachtmann LAS VEGAS - As Christmas Eve unfolded in 2014, Jan-Peter Jachtmann returned to his home in Hamburg, Germany, after a night of merry festivities, only to be greeted by a shocking discovery. While celebrating at a friend's house, he had fallen prey to a Grinch-like burglary. ... (read more)
PlayEngine is primed to transform the sports betting space1 May 2023
Minutes before kickoff of this year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona, sports bettors back in Nevada were experiencing the unthinkable. As players who use the Caesars Entertainment-owned William Hill Sportsbook and Racebook were trying to log in, the app was not loading. ... (read more)
Scarlet Pearl Casino CEO’s big gamble is paying off27 February 2023
LuAnn Pappas In gambling terms, the risky wager LuAnn Pappas made on herself back in 2014 was a longshot. Even Pappas herself admits she was probably a heavy underdog after she made the bold move to pack her bags and leave Atlantic City and a 30-year career with Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s Entertainment) to run a new casino resort in little-known D'Iberville, Mississippi. ... (read more)
Top 10 reasons to visit Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas5 December 2022
As Palms Casino Resort celebrated the 21st anniversary of its grand opening last month, the buzz and excitement surrounding the iconic Las Vegas property is as palpable as it was back in 2001. Over the last two decades-plus, the off-Strip casino has seen highly publicized ownership changes and has undergone ... (read more)
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