In Episode 85, Chris and Josh dive into the things they miss most about classic Vegas—from long-lost shows and cheap eats to themed casinos and coin slots. They also tackle listener questions about video poker accuracy, comped rooms, and partial marker payments. Plus, a few surprises from the Crap Vegas Big Wheel.

• Vegas nostalgia takes center stage: Mirage Volcano, Bally’s moving walkway, dealer-tainers, and the original Cromwell experience

• Listener Ben asks how accurate you really need to be at video poker—and Josh flexes his 99.5% stats

• Sarah wants to make a partial marker payment before heading home; Chris and Josh break down when it works (and when it doesn't)

• Andrew wonders if he can get two comped rooms—yes, it’s possible, but not guaranteed

• Dealer Rick from Wynn shares a tip and a surprise

• When is the best time to pay your markers

• On the Big Wheel: Poker rooms ban chips from other casinos, and some morbid conventions in Vegas.

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This week, Chris and Josh are out on the range with a listener Q&A and another social media roundup. They kick things off with a celebration of Bobby Bonilla Day, share some Vegas stories, and dive deep into casino credit, Fremont strategy, video poker upgrades, and more.

Episode Highlights:

• Bobby Bonilla Day and childhood Nintendo confusion

• Lump sum vs. annuity: What would you take if you won big?

• Ultimate X, hot roll, and a new wild-card video poker variant

• Listener rankings: Vegas shows and restaurants put to the test

• How long should first-timers spend on Fremont Street?

• Casino credit 101: What markers are, how long you get, and how casinos track your play

• Don’t players at craps: strategy or bad form?

• The etiquette of holding slot machines and chair tipping

• Player's clubs ranked from worst to best

• Elevator survival, Dolly Parton ticket chaos, and a troubling tax change for gamblers

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Josh is back from a high-roller trip to Wynn, and Chris has thoughts—on the gambling, the dining, and the fun that followed. The guys recap the highs, lows, and detours that made this Vegas trip one to remember.

Highlights:

• Josh's Ultimate X adventures

• A visit to Pisces and Wing Lei

• Unnecessary TITOs

• A 2nd Royal Flush?

• Destination loyalty

• The Big Wheel spins up topics like Aria restaurants and people who clap when planes land

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Chris and Josh share stories from their overlapping (but separate) Vegas trips—featuring video poker luck, suite mix-ups, and the ever-popular Ultimate X dilemmas.

• Chris scored an $8,000 royal flush on Super Times Pay; Josh hit 4 Aces on Ultimate X.

• Josh’s Palazzo stay included a room mix-up (no elliptical!) and a “non-ESS” experience.

• Chris's smoky suite

• The "accidental kicker" mistake

• Venetian/Palazzo’s new sundry store opened; Josh shares comp tips (hint: no comped undies).

• Listener Amy praised the Vegas community; Robin shared Ultimate X tips; Jenna asked about comps for smaller bankrolls.

• The Big Wheel featured Amazon’s Zoox robo-taxis and a notary conference at Green Valley Ranch.

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Chris and Josh are back—sort of. Thanks to a little time travel paradox, this episode drops while the guys are mid-session at their infamous "coffee dice" meetup.

This episode dives into:

• The Target Dresser Saga™ (featuring missing screws and excessive returns)

• A passionate plea to save the Triple Crown with a revamped racing schedule

• The controversial rise of bubble craps—love it or hate it, it’s here to stay

• A thoughtful discussion on whether gambling can actually be… good for you?

• Why professional gamblers might not be as happy as you think

• How slot influencers and fake high-limit play grind Chris’ gears

• Social interaction, stress relief, risk management—gambling as a life coach?

• The joy of winning at the end of a trip vs. the freedom of a fast start

• Listener feedback and Atomic Saloon tips

• Katy Perry’s Vegas residency disaster (and matching cone bra mishap)

• Behind-the-scenes casino trivia: What happens to Bellagio’s flowers?

And don’t miss the Crap Vegas Big Wheel segment featuring garden nurseries, Super Bowl pope prophecies, and why Chris will never film his craps sessions.

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Chris and Josh hit a milestone with episode 80 and go deep into the growing world of bubble craps. Is it here to stay? Is it better than the felt? They explore the upsides, downsides, comps, variance, and why you might be getting taxed on a W-2G from a “slot” roll.   The guys also dive into: • Emotional responses to music, symphonies, and...Kenny Rogers? • A rainy Derby weekend and private jets galore • Listener feedback on Vegas virgins, long walks, hookers, and petty cash • The social awkwardness of solo table play and chatty bartenders • Bankroll considerations for video poker, Ultimate X, and switching from slots • Concierges getting cut, Luxor’s buffet closing, and the AADSM conference at Westgate (hello, Happy Mouth Breather)   Plus: upcoming Memorial Day trips, suite upgrades, and a Sunday morning coffee dice session you won’t want to miss.   Follow the show:
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This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):  

• Tips, tricks and suggestions for new Vegas visitors
• Your longest Vegas walk
• When to pay back markers
• New show and spa recommendations
• Elaine Wynn

 

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This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):  

• Josh goes to Vegas
• El Cortez & Downtown Grand
• Black Tap
• 3x Multipliers
• Chairman's Tier at V/P
• Playing with a limited budget
• Is a 5-day trip too long?
• Resort spend for tier credits

 

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This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):  

• Chris goes to V/P
• Fastpay updates
• Venetian bans offsetting bets
• Convincing your partner to allow a solo Vegas trip
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This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):  

• Walking away a winner feedback
• Belterra Casino
• Watching a hot roll
• Oyo vs. Excalibur

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