Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 5, 2012 in Blog, Las Vegas, Music and Concert Reviews |

Several of Las Vegas’ top musicians — virtually all of whom play the expensive headliner shows at the biggest casinos — gather from time to time and put on an impromptu jamming session. Led by longtime bandleader and trumpeter Lon Bronson, his “All-Star Band” often has a dozen or more of the best session musicians in the city on a single stage.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 24, 2012 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas |

The opinions expressed here are entirely those of Nolan Dalla. These views do not reflect the official position of the World Series of Poker, Poker Hall of Fame, Caesars Entertainment, or its staff.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Aug 13, 2012 in Blog, Las Vegas, Politics |

Leave it to three casino industry tycoons to display the most brazen acts of hypocrisy in recent memory.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jul 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Sports Betting |

In the late 1960s, Howard Hughes’ ushered in a new era — the corporate-ownership of casinos. The Mafia gradually moved out and the bean counters moved in. What a terrible trade-off it turned out to be.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jul 28, 2012 in Blog, Las Vegas, Restaurant Reviews |

Update: The Flame Steakhouse closed its doors for the final time in 2014. The replacement restaurant at the El Cortez is not recommended.
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