Feb 8th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
"I have a crazy idea ... lunch in Monaco?"
It was the end of a two-week documentary film production in France and we were spending the last night in Nice, so our director deemed it only fitting to grab lunch in the world of casinos and Formula One racing. When in Nice, drive to Monaco.
Opting for the scenic Basse Corniche route as opposed to the autoroute, we drove along the coastline ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Budget Travel In The Midst Of Luxury: Exploring Monaco In One Afternoon
Feb 8th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
"I have a crazy idea ... lunch in Monaco?"
It was the end of a two-week documentary film production in France and we were spending the last night in Nice, so our director deemed it only fitting to grab lunch in the world of casinos and Formula One racing. When in Nice, drive to Monaco.
Opting for the scenic Basse Corniche route as opposed to the autoroute, we drove along the coastline ...Budget Guide 2013: Las Vegas
Jan 30th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
If the thought of Las Vegas conjures up images of flashy clubs, glitzy shows, an endless parade of limousines and eye-wateringly high table limits – you're not entirely mistaken. This is a city where high rollers come to play and $3000-a-glass cocktails or $40,000-a-night hotel rooms are on offer for those with cash to burn.
However, the good news is you don't need to have deep ...Proposed casino near Gettysburg National Park denied license
Apr 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The National Parks Conservation Association is applauding the decision of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to deny a license to a proposed casino near Gettysburg National Park. The Board felt that the gambling establishment, which would have opened less than a half-mile from the park, would be at odds with the solemn historical legacy and family friendly environment at Gettysburg.
The ...Fired middle-aged waitresses sue over skimpy uniforms at Atlantic City casino
Apr 2nd, 2011 at 12:30PM: In Texas, we have no shortage of restaurants catering to the drooling male demographic. Hooters, Twin Peaks, Burger Girl, and many others require threadbare uniforms to entertain and engage their mostly male patronage. The decent food/hot waitress business plan has proven an effective tonic for a thirsty male demographic, and the phenomenon seems to be infesting the suburbs. Skimpy uniform ...Photo of the day - Stormtroopers in Las Vegas
Mar 24th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Have you ever walked down the street and seen something amazing and cursed yourself for not having a camera? Lucky for us, Flickr user mciccone640 had his camera and shot today's Photo of the Day of couple of robots stormtroopers* in Las Vegas. I wonder if there was a convention in town or if the guys were just wearing costumes for luck in the casinos. Perhaps a theme wedding? Hope they had a ...Famed Golden Nugget plans to reopen hotel-casino in Atlantic City
Feb 14th, 2011 at 2:00PM: The hotel-casino that hosted everyone from the Rat Pack to Liberace in Las Vegas plans to return to Atlantic City with a bigger, better, and more modern debut.
Landry's, Inc., the parent company to the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, announced plans to buy the Trump Marina Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The purchase is currently pending regulatory approvals, but Landry is already planning the ...MGM Resorts launches hotel loyalty program for Las Vegas hotels
Jan 11th, 2011 at 2:30PM: Las Vegas lovers: get ready to earn back what you lost at the tables.
MGM Resorts just announced it will launch a hotel loyalty program that includes room upgrades, casino credits, and dining and shopping rewards.
Called M Life, the program will launch Tuesday and, according to Travel Weekly, will expand into a full loyalty program later this year recognizing guest spending on hotel stays, ...Bellagio hotel cancels $25,000 casino chip
Dec 31st, 2010 at 3:00PM: In a move that might even make Danny Ocean rethink his plans, the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas just announced it would cancel its $25,000 casino chips in an effort to thwart thieves who hit the casino a few weeks ago.
Associated Press reports the luxury Las Vegas casino and hotel is canceling the high-roller chip to send a message to thieves: the chips are worthless if they aren't redeemed by ...Weekending: Varna, Bulgaria
Dec 8th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
Back in September, the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan offered locals and expats like me an excuse to go on holiday while our American friends were celebrating the end of summer and Labor Day. With more time to explore than a typical Weekending trip, I checked out Turkey's most western neighbor, Bulgaria, and fell in love with modern and medieval captials Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo.
The ...Five gambling destinations you didn't know existed
Sep 28th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
To most people, gambling probably only reminds them of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. But winning (and losing) at the slots and tables is a global phenomenon. Casinos are found all around the world, and with a couple of exceptions, almost every country in the world welcomes your money with open arms.
We've compiled five countries where gambling is pretty popular - but most importantly, these ...Confessions of a casino manager - fun facts about super high limit gambling
Aug 20th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
On my recent press trip to the Planet Hollywood casino and resort, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bill Zimmer. Mr. Zimmer is the VP of casino operations for Harrah's Entertainment in the Las Vegas area. This means he oversees all gaming activities at hotels like Bally's, Paris, Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood.
Mr. Zimmer has been in this business since the 70's, and has been a casino ...Gaming hotels coming to New York City
Aug 18th, 2010 at 1:00PM: New York might soon host a new type of high-roller.
Kuala Lumpur-based Genting Malaysia Bhd is planning to invest $1.3 billion on a gaming facility at New York City's Aqueduct racetrack, located in Queens. According to Hotels Magazine, the proposed facility, called Resorts World New York, will house three proposed hotels.
Genting currently operates and has ownership stakes in more than ...Las Vegas resort offers guests the chance to win buffets for life
Jul 19th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Anyone who has been to Las Vegas knows there are two things worth staying up late for: the nightlife and the buffet.
Now, the M Resort Spa Casino is giving more than 150 guests the opportunity to win buffets for life, one year or six months as part of its "Biggest Winner Club" promotion starting Monday, August 2.
Belly up to the buffet and grab your one entry with the purchase of any meal at ...Las Vegas, off the beaten Strip
Jul 15th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
The Las Vegas Neon Museum doesn't announce itself with flashy lights; you have to find it in less obvious ways. Take a $20 dollar cab ride up to northern edge of Sin City, past the baking asphalt parking lots erupting with weeds and stout pawn shops eager with WE BUY GOLD placards, to the nondescript building the museum calls home. That's when you'll see it. Across the street, shimmering in ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Catalina Island
Jun 26th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 20 – Click above to watch video after the jump
This week we have an extra special episode - it's Aaron's birthday and we've decided to surprise him by going to one of Southern California's best escapes for diving, watersports, and all things adventurous.
Located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island has a rich history as ...Wynn takes on China: Opens Macau casino, plans another resort in Cotai
Apr 23rd, 2010 at 10:30AM: Steve Wynn is no stranger to a challenge. The billionaire's Wynn and Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas have shown strength against the decaying economy over the past few years, and now Wynn is placing his bets overseas. Wynn opened his latest hotel and casino in Macau on Wednesday, and at the same time announced plans to build another resort in Cotai starting next year.
At a press conference in ...Opposition growing to Gettysburg casino
Apr 4th, 2010 at 11:00AM: The fight for the future of Gettysburg National Military Park is heating up once again. Four years ago, the local community and thousands of history buffs stopped plans to construct a casino on the outskirts of town, and now a new attempt to build a casino is starting the battle once again.
David LeVan, who is behind the casino project, says it will bring much-needed jobs to the area, which ...East of Africa: Sapphire of Ilakaka
Dec 27th, 2009 at 9:00AM:
After hours of driving through untouched landscape, a speck of civilization appears on the horizon. It's a sizable town; modest in structure, but full of activity and commotion -even at a distance.
A patchwork of low-grade wooden structures stem from a single main road. Electrical wires criss cross each other in all directions, connecting small shanty homes with restaurants and makeshift ...CityCenter Las Vegas time lapse video
Dec 18th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
After more than three years of construction, and an estimated $8.5-billion budget, CityCenter -- Las Vegas's newest money pit -- opened for business yesterday. Three years isn't that long, really, when you consider the size of the Strip's largest project to date. At nearly 17-million square feet spread across 76 acres, this city-within-a-city boasts thousands upon thousands of rooms spread ...
Five reasons to visit Monaco next year
Dec 16th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Surrounded by France, except for a stretch along the Mediterranean, Monaco is a destination for the wealthy, as well as those with a penchant for auto racing or roulette. The only other ostensible reason to visit this tiny principality is curiosity -- especially for Americans, it's hard to believe that a plot of land that small could actually be its own country! Well, good things tend to come in ...
