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Posted by on Mar 22, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Something’s Fishy: My Second Visit to Lotus of Siam (Red Rock)

 

 

RESTAURANT REVIEW: MY DINNER AT LOTUS OF SIAM (RED ROCK)

Thanks to David K. Li, the ex-New York Post reporter now writing for NBC News New York on the national desk. David and I always get together when he comes to Las Vegas. Last night, we dined at Lotus of Siam (in the Red Rock Casino).

Photo Credit Note: That’s David on the left; I’m on the right–avoiding any confusion.

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Posted by on Mar 22, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Will College Prop Betting Be Banned?

 

 

Here’s my new article at casinos.com on bans against prop betting on college athletes.

“The pushback against college prop betting continues to gain momentum. Encouraged by their regulatory successes, proponents of such bans are likely to take the fight into more states – and likely win. The impetus to protect college athletes from external pressures is strong, and no organization is more powerful than the NCAA, especially in states where college football and basketball are king. By contrast, sports gamblers have no lobbying organization. Even the casino industry is unlikely to fight much on behalf of such a small sliver of market share interest.”

 

Read the full article here:  WAR ON COLLEGE SPORTS PROP BETTING?

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Posted by on Mar 20, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Recommendation: Patisserie Manon (on West Charleston in Las Vegas)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION: PATISSERIE MANON BAKERY / DELI (ON WEST CHARLESTON)

Patisserie Manon (bakery) opened in 2010 on W. Charleston, in a strip mall directly behind the Fleming’s Steakhouse. We’ve been here many times. However, I’d forgotten what a great value their dine-in lunch specials are — which are always fresh and delicious.

Note: This Manon location is not to be confused with *Manan Bakery* on W. Flamingo, which is an Armenian-run place (also pretty good).

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