[lvkewlkid]

ellis island has a good restaurant

[LasVegasLoanmods]

Originally Posted by Kwame Y

What are the locals favorite casinos, and which casinos cater best to the locals? I'll tell you one thing -- when I move there -- I will definitely stay away from the overpriced Strip hotels.I did a short-term contract in Vegas back in 2005, and I hated driving anywhere near the Strip.

Let's hear it from the locals!

Both Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch are nice local spots. The Orleans is more centralized and still a good locals place. You can also check out the South Point Casino on south Las Vegas Blvd.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

I personally avoid the Station Casinos totally since they decided to outsource their reservations department to India.

Maybe they should just change their name to Bolly's.

[janeannwho]

I like the Orleans and the odd little Tuscany. I won lots in the Tusscany and they have a great players rewards program. Stations were ok too. I love Downtown as well.

[mrmoose]

where is the best place for cheap ($1 or lower) craps?

[scapel]

Originally Posted by redwhale

I haven't noticed much of a difference since the changeover at the Orleans, a place I really enjoy. They have plenty to do and the some of the best off strip cocktail waitress uniforms. Plus, if you like minor league hockey it's the only game in town. Big fan of Red Rock and GVR, too.

I got yelled at at the Silverton while playing craps for doing something I do at every other table so I never go there anymore.

What is it that you do that you got yelled at for?

[swagger]

Originally Posted by mrmoose

where is the best place for cheap ($1 or lower) craps?

Doubt you'll find $1 craps anywhere. Terrible's in Primm has $2 (won $70 at a $2 table the last time we played there!), and Slots-A-Fun advertises $2 craps, but the last time we were there they only had a $5 table running.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by scapel

What is it that you do that you got yelled at for?

I've seen this guy at The Silverton...first, he takes the dice and sets it so 11 is showing face-up. He then rubs the dice, clockwise, on the felt in 6-inch diameter circles exactly 3 times. He then rubs his left hand (palms-down), counter-clockwise, around the stationary dice in 12-inch diameter circles, also exactly 3 times. Then he taps the dice on the felt for exactly 2 taps, and circles them on the felt one last time in a clockwise direction. Finally, he throws the dice with a huge arc (achieving an amazing average of 5.4 seconds hangtime!) consistently bringing them down about 1 foot from the other side of the table, usually sending one (or both) die over the edge. He then declares "same dice" and repeats the whole process over again.

[swagger]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

I've seen this guy at The Silverton...first, he takes the dice and sets it so 11 is showing face-up. He then rubs the dice, clockwise, on the felt in 6-inch diameter circles exactly 3 times. He then rubs his left hand (palms-down), counter-clockwise, around the stationary dice in 12-inch diameter circles, also exactly 3 times. Then he taps the dice on the felt for exactly 2 taps, and circles them on the felt one last time in a clockwise direction. Finally, he throws the dice with a huge arc (achieving an amazing average of 5.4 seconds hangtime!) consistently bringing them down about 1 foot from the other side of the table, usually sending one (or both) die over the edge. He then declares "same dice" and repeats the whole process over again.

You've seen me play!

[flyingtigers]

I've heard it said before, never get married to one casino anyway. More than likely one day they will get rid of your favorite game or trim a pay table or cut your monthly mailer. That's when you look for the better deal elsewhere.