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Louis spends several days in Las Vegas following around several players including some of Vegas’ biggest whales.  From luxurious high roller suites to gambling what most people make per year in one spin, this documentary has it all.

The videos can all be found online at YouTube using the links below.  Here is a little preview of what to expect in this video:

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Dress Code – ADVANTAGE: Online Casino – Going to a real casino is often a big event for many people.  They get dressed up to the nines acting often trying to mimic their favorite Hollywood stars like James Bond.  Though you can still walk into most casinos in pretty much anything (within reason), one of the things a lot of people prefer about online casinos is the fact that you can play in your pajamas (or in your birthday suit if you so chose) from the comfort of your own home.

Gaming Experience – ADVANTAGE: Live Casino – As much as online casinos do their best to mimic the live experience, nothing tops actually throwing the dice in a game of craps, or seeing your cards dealt right in front of you.  Online casinos are getting better at this by adding things like live dealer casinos, but the reality is live casinos will always provide a much better playing experience than any online casino ever will.

Travel Time – ADVANTAGE: Online Casino – One of the main reasons for the popularity of online casinos is you no longer have to leave your house to get to one.  Many people live quite far from a physical casino which means by playing online they could cut down on hours of travel time, gas expenses and much more.

Social Aspects – ADVANTAGE: Live Casino – Most humans are social beings and enjoy interacting with one another.  This is one of the biggest problems that online casinos have failed to solve.  One of my favorite things about going to a physical casino is the camaraderie amongst the players.  At any craps table you will see players cheering one another on as at most table games.  In fact the only game in live casinos that isn’t very social is slots.

Odds – ADVANTAGE: Draw – With the growing competition between online casinos the odds continue to get better and better.  For example, Betfair Casino offers a zero house edge section of their casino called the zero lounge where games have practically no house edge.  The reason for this category being declared a draw is because the difference in the speed of play.  With online casinos you can play easily 20x more hands or pulls on a slot machine than you could ever do in a live casino.  Since odds are impacted over the time you are playing even though the games have a better win percentage, they are probably coming closer to breaking even in odds with their live version because of the increased play volumes.

Security – ADVANTAGE: Live Casino – The main reason that we have given the advantage to live casinos for security is because in most places if there is an issue you can take this to your local law enforcement.  The reality with online casinos is if anything did ever go wrong it would be much more difficult to get the problem resolved as you might be dealing with a company that operates in a different country from yourself.  For the most part if you stick with well known online casinos like the ones listed on our site you have nothing to worry about, but there are some casinos with very shady operations that might not be there when you go to get your money out.  The key here with online casinos is to do a lot of research before trusting your hard earned dollars on their site.  Don’t just take one casino over another because it has a bigger bonus or prettier logo.  When choosing an online casino pick one that is publicly traded or government regulated as these casinos are 100% secure.

Bonuses / Comps – ADVANTAGE: Online Casinos – One of the greatest things about playing at casinos in somewhere like Las Vegas is the free drinks and comps that you can earn for playing.  Unfortunately this isn’t the norm for most live casinos and even those free drinks or comps you are typically paying for anyway.  The reason online casinos dominate this category is this is often one of the things that separates them from their competitors.  With so much competition it often comes down to the casinos offering the best bonuses, or with the greatest comp programs.  Since most live casinos don’t typically have much local competition they can set forth whatever comps they want which often require a substantial amount of play before you earn anything.  With online casinos often you will get comps instantly just for making a deposit on their site in the way of an instant bonus which is something Bodog Casino does quite well.

As you can see from above, depending on what you look for when playing at a casino there are many key differences between the two.  To determine which is best for you pick the things that are most important to you and see which type of casino does them best.

Best High Roller Suites in Vegas

Number 5:

Lucky 7 Suite

Hard Rock Hotel

One of the ultimate bachelor party rooms in Vegas, the Lucky 7 suite is typically only reserved for the Vegas elite who frequent the Hard Rock on a regular basis.  To stay in the room you probably would have to have no problem dropping over $1 Million in their casino on any given night or be extremely well connected.  The room comes complete with 3 bedrooms, huge plasmas everywhere, a stripper pole and even a crazy jacuzzi that has a switch to make rain fall from the ceiling!  I managed to be fortunate enough to get access to this suite and snapped a few pictures:

Number 4:

Hardwood Suite

Palms Casino Resort

This room is definitely reserved to hang out with the boys, but I am sure any room with a basketball court in it is sure to impress the ladies as well.  This ultra luxury room is part of the Sky Villas at the palms and can be rented for $25,000 per night.  Other than the basketball court, the room comes complete with a professional score board, locker room, pool table, full bar with lounge and of course the usual plasmas everywhere.

For more information about the Hardwood Suite, check out the palms website.

Number 3:

Chairman Suite

Venetian Hotel

The Chairman Suites cost over 5 Million dollars to build and for $15,000 a night (if approved), you can experience a night of ultimate luxury.  Located on floors 34-36, the suites contain 27 plasmas, a karaoke room, beauty salon, spa and gym.  You will also have your own personal butler to get you anything your heart desires.  These suites are typically only available for celebrities, business moguls and the highest rollers in the casino, but if you are approved you too can experience everything they have to offer.

Number 2:

Hard Rock Penthouse Suite

Hard Rock Hotel

Home to some of the best parties in Vegas, the Hard Rock Suite is one of the best places to bump into celebrities and some of the most attractive girls in Vegas.  The room itself comes decked out with everything you need to have a crazy party with a full bar, pool tables, mosaic hot tub and even a bowling alley.  I was fortunate enough to attend a party at the Hard Rock Suite and judge a bikini contest while there.  Here are some pics from that night:

Number 1:

Hugh Hefner Sky Villa

Palms Casino Resort

What balling hotel suite list wouldn’t be complete with this room! At $40,000/night, the Hugh Hefner Playboy inspired Sky Villa is the most expensive room in Las Vegas.  With over 10,000 square feet, an insane infinity pool, a massage room, rotating bed and some of the best views of the entire Vegas Strip, this is the place to stay if money is no object. This room has been featured in many articles of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world and if you check out some of the pics you will understand why!

For more pics and details of this suite, check out the Palms website.

Honerable Mention: The Venetian also contains a “Presidential Suite” but little information is available about this room.  The room is reserved for the casino’s biggest whales that gamble an average of 6-8 million dollars per night and over $150,000 per hand.

Many online casinos have started to add a live dealer component to their software.  Basically this means they have set up a tables for various casino games in some building (typically in Eastern Europe or Asia) with attractive dealers.  There are cameras all over the tables and you can see the cards being dealt to you as the dealer deals them (just like in a live casino).  The cards are then converted into an online readable format also so you can see clearly which card is which. You control your actions with your mouse and the dealer then plays out the hand.  If you win, the money is added to your online account or if you lose the money is deducted from your balance.  For example, Ladbrokes currently offers a live dealers section for their casino which can be seen here:

As you can see above, the technology involved is really cool and this is probably the hottest trend in online casinos right now.  If you want to try out the ladbrokes casino simply click the image above.

Zero House Edge

This trend was pioneered by Betfair to make themselves stand out from many of the other online casinos.  In the Betfair casino they have a section called the Zero Lounge where the house edge is less than 1%.  They currently offer 4 games in the Zero Lounge which are: Zero Roulette, Zero Jacks or Better, Zero Blackjack and Zero Baccarat.  The only real downside of playing these games is they can not be used towards clearing bonuses or earning comp points.  I have personally played in the Zero Lounge and went on a run where I turned about $300 into over $40,000.  This is not meant to encourage you as you can go on some really bad runs and at times I was betting ridiculous amounts so I definitely attribute this win to luck over it being that there was a reduced house edge.  Regardless, I think this is a really cool idea for Betfair and I know if I am going to play anywhere online I would rather play somewhere that I have better odds of winning.  If you are interested in checking out the Zero Lounge, go to Betfair and download the casino software (you can play for free to try it out).

Mobile Casinos

The other big trend for online casinos in 2010 is mobile gaming.  Now that so many people have phones with solid internet connections and huge screens like the iPhone, many online casinos have started to put a lot more focus in their mobile gaming software.  This software allows you to access your favorite online casino while on the go with your cell phone.  Several casinos offer this technology right now, one of them being Ladbrokes (I know I already mentioned them earlier in this article, but they are right up there with the big trends! ).  Ladbrokes offers a mobile client which is easy to use for people that want to play on their phone for either play money or real money.  Even if you don’t want to gamble, this is definitely a cool app for your phone.  Here is a screen shot of the mobile gaming software:

Anyway, that is all for now.  I will try to put together a future post about things we might see in the future for online gaming after I do a bit more research or if you know any cool things post them in the comments below. It can only get better and better from here!

1. The Venetian Macao (Macao)
Currently the 4th largest building in the world, the Venetian casino is the biggest casino anywhere.
Square feet: 546,000
Gaming machines: 3,000
Table and poker games: 870
Restaurants and bars: 24
Hotel rooms: 3,000

2. City of Dreams Resort (Macao)
Square feet: 420,000
Gaming machines: 1,350
Table and poker games: 520
Restaurants and bars: 14
Hotel rooms: 1,400

3. Foxwoods Resort Casino (Ledyard, Conn., USA)
Square feet: 340,000
Gaming machines: 7,000
Table and poker games: 400
Restaurants and bars: 29
Hotel rooms: 824

4. Casino Ponte 16 (Macao)
Square feet: 270,000
Gaming machines: 320
Table and poker games: 150
Restaurants and bars: 3
Hotel rooms: 423

5. Tusk Rio Casino Resort (Klerksdorp, South Africa)
Square feet: 266,330
Gaming machines: 257
Table and poker games: 12
Restaurants and bars: 2
Hotel rooms: N/A

6. MGM Grand Macao (Macao)
Square feet: 221,952
Gaming machines: 835
Table and poker games: 410
Restaurants and bars: 12
Hotel rooms: 593

7. Sands Macao (Macao)
Square feet: 229,000
Gaming machines: 750
Table and poker games: 1,000
Restaurants and bars: 7
Hotel rooms: 51

8. MGM Grand Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV, USA)
Square feet: 170,000
Gaming machines: 2,300
Table and poker games: 178
Restaurants and bars: 20
Hotel rooms: 5,044

9. Casino Lisboa (Portugal)
Square feet: 165,000
Gaming machines: 1,000
Table and poker games: 26
Restaurants and bars: 7
Hotel rooms: 1,000

10. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (Atlantic City)
Square feet: 161,000
Gaming machines: 4,100
Table and poker games: 285
Restaurants and bars: 17
Hotel rooms: 2,002

Top 10 Gambling Movies

10) Owning Mahowny
(Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, 2003)
Dan Mahowny is a bank manager that has a bit of a problem.  He loves to gamble!  He will bet on anything and everything and will do whatever it takes to get the money, even if that means stealing from the bank where he works.

9) 21
(Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, 2008)
21 is the Hollywood version of the true story about a team of card counters from MIT that took Vegas for millions.  This movie shows all the glamor involved from casinos, but also reveals the nasty dark side that they don’t want you to see.

Honeymoon in Vegas
(Nicholas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, 1992)
Nicholas Cage, a gambler with commitment issues from the past, finally decides to tie the knot in Vegas.  On his way to the alter he runs up a huge gambling debt and is offered a chance to clear the debt in exchange for a night with his fiance.

7) Croupier
(Clive Owen, 1998)
This movie gives a different perspective on the casino world looking through the eyes of a dealer (Owen).  He ends up meeting a women while working at the tables who tries to get him involved in her plan to rob the casino.

6) The Cooler
(William H. Macy, Maria Bello, Alec Baldwin, 2003)
Even though casino’s have the edge, they still use “luck” to their advantage and hire Macy, who plays one of the most unlucky people, to bring his bad luck to the winning players in the casino.  He ends up meeting a lady while working at the casino and his luck starts to change, though the casino does what it needs to ensure that it does not affect his job in the casino.

5) Rounders
(Matt Damon, Edward Norton, 1998)
This movie is the most popular movies for poker players around the world.  It shows the hidden world of underground poker rooms, hustlers and the dangers of these dark worlds.  If you love poker, this movie is a must see!

4) James Bond: Casino Royale
(Daniel Craig, John Cleese, 2006)
Le Cherrife is a bank man connected to several terrorist organizations.  He plans to win money in a poker tournament to help pay back his terrorist partners.  Bond comes in to save the day and brushes up on his poker skills in an attempt to foil Cherrife’s plans.

3) Bugsy
(Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, 1991)
Without Bugsy Seigel Las Vegas probably would not exist as we know it today.  This story shows how a gangster from New York builds one of the biggest gambling cities in the world.

2) Oceans Eleven
(George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, 2001)
Based on the 1960′s comedy Rat Pack, Oceans Eleven is the story of how 11 professional criminals work together to try and pull off one of the biggest heists in history.  Their target: 150 Million Dollars in a vault shared by several of the Las Vegas casinos.

1) Casino
(Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Sharon Stone, 1995)
Martin Scorsese tells the story of when the gangsters started to lose their control of Las Vegas.  This is one of the best stories of the hidden world of mob-involvement behind Las Vegas’ bright lights back in the 70′s and 80′s.

If you think we missed anything from this list post it in the comment section below!

Casino di Venezia

Casino de Monte Carlo (aka Grand Casino), Monte Carlo, Monaco
The Grand Casino or Casino de Monte Carlo is where some of the wealthiest people in the world come to gamble.  The parking lot out front is typically littered with Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and occasionally a Bugatti or two.  The casino was first established in 1856 and is still in operation today.  It has been featured in many movies including the popular James Bond film: Casino Royale.
Website: http://www.montecarlocasinos.com/

Crockfords Club, London, England
This private gaming club is not really a typical casino, but has quite a lot of history.  It was first established in 1828 by William Crockford under sponsorship by the Duke of Wellington.  For £1000 you can join one of the most elegant and exclusive gaming clubs in the whole world.
Website: http://www.crockfords.com/

Casino Weisbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
The Weisbaden casino is one of the oldest casinos in the world with a lot of history.  The casino first opened after Prince Carl von Nassau-Usingen gave a city banker a license to operate the casino for 200 Gulden in 1771.  The casino has been shut down several times due to a revolution and a ban on gambling, but has been reopened and can still be visited today.
Website: http://www.spielbank-wiesbaden.de/

Casino De Spa, Spa, Belgium
They claim to be the oldest casino in the world on their site, but the Casino Di Venenzia has them beat by a bit over 100 years.  Casino de Spa was first established in 1763 and completed in 1769.  The current front for the casino was redesigned in 1918 after being rebuilt due to fires.  In 2003 the Circus Casino Spa Group purchased the casino and are the current owners today.
Website: http://www.casinodespa.be/

Casino di Venezia, Venice, Italy
First established in Venice in 1638, the Casino di Venezia is currently the oldest operating casino in the world.  The casino still has the facade of the original building and is full of history.  If you are ever in Venice, this casino is a must see for any gambling enthusiast.
Website: http://www.casinovenezia.it/

Caesars, which is part of Harrahs Entertainment Inc. appears to be getting ready to launch an online casino. For years people in the online industry have been discussing what would happen if Vegas (meaning the casinos operating there) decided to get into the online market. I think this is a good thing, because this will help weed out a lot of the shady online casinos that are operating today. Why would a player want to go play at “Joe’s Sketchy Online Casino” (operating out of god knows where), when they can play at something like “Caesars Casino Online” (who everyone knows is a brand that can be trusted).

The casino is currently being promoted by Uffiliates, which is the casino affiliate program owned by 888.com.  I am still trying to figure out all the details but here are the two posibilities that I see so far:
1) 888.com purchased the rights to use the name Caesars for an online casino and will be giving loyalties to Harrah’s for any profits made by the casino.
2) Harrah’s contracted 888.com to provide the software and marketing for their online casino under the Caesars brand.

Either way you look at it though, Harrah’s is knowingly getting involved in the online casino industry.  The good thing with 888.com handling this, is they can use their current casino to make some of the biggest promotions and casino bonuses on the net, to obliterate a lot of the competition.

As you can see, Vegas has finally shown some interest with getting into the online casino market.  If you are interested in checking out the new Caesars Casino Online, there is a site currently up here.  Unfortunately the page redirects after about 3 seconds, but this should be fixed shortly.  I managed to get a screenshot of the homepage:

We will continue to watch this story closely as it develops and once we can get some more information from our contacts at 888.com.

New Frontier Implosion – Tuesday, November 13th, 2007:  The King once lived here, Elvis Presley that is.  After over 65 years of business, this Vegas landmark was taken down with an awesome fireworks show:

Stardust Implosion – March 13th, 2007: Another memorable Las Vegas casino, the Stardust was opened for business in July of 1958. In 2006 the doors closed forever and almost a year later it was imploded with style and a cool countdown:

Hacienda Resort Implosion – December 31, 1996: The Hacienda Resort first opened its doors in 1956. In 1996, the resort was destroyed with an amazing show to make room for Mandalay Bay:

The Dunes – October 27, 1993: Operating from 1955 to 1993, The Dunes was brought down with a fiery show to make room for one of Las Vegas’ most prestigious hotels, The Bellagio:

Atlantic City Sands – October 18, 2007: After only being around since 1980, The Sands went through many tough times, including a bankruptcy in 1998. The building went out in style with an incredible fireworks display: