Fireworks in Las Vegas aren't exactly uncommon. Sin City likes to light up the sky for occasions big and small, but no Las Vegas fireworks show matches the one celebrating America's birthday. The 4th of July in Vegas will be no exception, as Vegas...
For those of you who have never been to Las Vegas, we acknowledge that there are a lot of myths surrounding the city, many of which remain just that - myths - until one actually visits the hallowed grounds of Sin City for the first time.
For instance, any first-timer in Las Vegas would assume, based on TV and movies, that there is never any...
We’re not talking about those of you who are never afraid to go back for thirds at the buffet, and those who love a good food challenge. Las Vegas is the land of excess, which is why it's not surprising that Sin City has some of the best food challenges around. (So hopefully all that...
Las Vegas is well known for their buffets, but we all know that three meals a day in addition to your crazy nights out can get a bit pricey. You definitely don't want to be eating at one buffet a day, stuffing yourself so full, and hoping that it'll last you the rest of the day and night. You'll most likely be feeling extremely uncomfortable because, like many other people, you tried to get...
While the Beatles may say “All You Need is Love,” Casino Boy says that’s typically not the case when it comes to Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas. Many Las Vegas restaurants offer special Las Vegas Valentine’s Day menus, which can often times be over $100/person. No matter how much you love that certain someone, Casino Boy knows that Valentine’s Day can do some unwanted damage to the bank account...
Las Vegas is so huge and a Cheapo wallet is so small, there couldn’t possibly be an affordable way to see everything. Right? Well, Casino Boy has the scoop on one of the easiest ways to see not just Las Vegas, but other destinations in Nevada as well. Turns out there is more to Vegas than loosing your shirt and getting turned down at the bars. “Best Las Vegas Tours,” (we...
Imagine this scenario, which has never ever happened to Casino Boy. You’ve blown most of your money on gambling and yet you need something cheap and tasty to soak up some of the adult beverage that is still floating through your system. Luckily enough for you cheapos, this situation may have happened to a few friends of Casino Boy’s (but never him, of course), and we’ve scoured the...
Casino Boy knows there ain't no party like a Las Vegas party. So, where does one go to kick off the New Year's right when in Sin City? Duh - The Las Vegas Strip.
The whole Strip joins forces to present a New Year's Eve full of festivities in true Entertainment Capital of the World tradition. Big name casinos and hotels like MGM Grand, the Aria, Planet Hollywood, The Venetian, and Caesar...
I'm sad to say that Christmas is over, but thankfully we have something else to look forward to: New Years Eve in Vegas!
You're in Vegas, so when you go to the watering hole of your choice, you're expecting some liquid libations worth the big bucks you're spending. You deserve something a little stronger when you're paying top dollar on a drink and when you just spent the hollidays...
Pack your camera and get ready to kick-off the season in Las Vegas style.Head over to The Bellagio for their famous exhibits to celebrate different holidays through out the year. The Bellagio Conservatory and Gardens...
Kick up your winter wonderland festivities in Sin City this holiday season. Leave the kids at home - it's time to take full advantage of the hottest holiday clubs and casinos the Entertainment Capital of the World, and then finish off your evening (or, start it) with a traditional holiday dinner! Find out why thousands flock to Las Vegas during the winter holidays.
There really isn't a bad time to go to Las Vegas... but if there was one holiday we would recommend staying away for, it's Thanksgiving. Say "no" to Thanksgiving in Las Vegas this year and save your cash for a better time of year: the end of December.
If you're anything like most of us at Cheapo Vegas, you probably aren't one to confine your drinking to after 7pm. Can we get a happy hour up in here?...
When in Vegas, it's really important to know about all the late night dining spots that offer food you might actually want to eat when you're sober and won't have you feeling taken advantage of in your drunken stupor late night state. (Not that there will be much in the way of leftovers, but you could at least avoid a belly ache the following morning.)
Las Vegas is one of the most fun cities in the entire world. However, there's always the classic Casino Boy conundrum—Las Vegas can be pricey. Between getting there and finding a cheap Vegas hotel, that doesn't leave a whole lot of dough for the average Cheapo. Thankfully, you don't have to be a high roller to score Vegas deals....
Banned in Vegas? Bummer and certainly a big time buzz kill! This is supposed to be the city where anything goes, right? Actually, that's a common myth, because while many people think that you can do what you want, say what you want, wear what you want and act however the @#$! you want, you can't. Vegas has their rules too, no matter how much looser they our than the rest of the world's, you...
Casino Boy is helping one of his BFF's celebrate their birthday today, so in between tossing back shots and dancing like their lives depended on it, he thought he'd extend some pointers to the rest of you Cheapos celebrating a birthday - or any big celebratory event - in Vegas.
Whether you're planning your own birthday soiree or someone else's, you can have an awesome...
(Editor's Note: A few too many moons ago with the help of Cheapo Vegas readers, Casino Boy squared away 10 Las Vegas mythsthat every first-timer believes to be true as either factor fiction....
Oktoberfest in Las Vegas is a beer-infused, brat-filled party taking place at various locations throughout the upcoming month. If you're in town this October (and you like to drink), there are some can't miss Las Vegas Oktoberfestparties taking place on and off the Strip through Halloween.
"A hangover is when you open your eyes in the morning and wish you didn't." - Someone wise who knows us far too well ...
The best hangover breakfasts in Las Vegas are ones that will make us lose that regret of being alive, shake off the previous night's shenanigans and give us the strength for another day in Sin City, hopefully better than the one before. If...
Okay, so Casino Boy is going to go out on a limb and assume you want to have fun on your next Las Vegas vacation. Now there’s the nightclubs, the buffets and...of course...the casinos. But for those looking for a little more excitement and adventure, book a tour with Las Vegas Razor Adventures. Not only is it the best off...
Whether you're practically a regular in Vegas or it's your first time, we've all had trips where we wish we had brought that one item we were on the fence about for days, brought a million extra clothes when we were only planning on staying for a night, or packed for...
Looking for good beer in Las Vegas? How about the best brew pub, beer bar or just the best palce to have a good 'ole ice cold brewski? We don't blame you - in the land of liquors and mixers, it's hard to get a decent drink in this place that isn't loaded with sugar instead of alcohol.
Yeah, we've all been there. We want our hops, and a Bud Light will never make the cut for some of...
Good morning, Cheapos! Who went to Vegas this weekend? And by that we mean who went to Vegas and gained the 5 lbs you slaved working off the entire month before?
So many of us go to Vegas thinking we're a hot shot, ready to win some money and score some babes. (#pipedream) Some people just don't plan for the added fees and shenanigans of Sin City. Here are some tips for a Vegas vacation to help you avoid all the common mistakes people make in Vegas...
Ever wonder how Casino Boy's favorite city came to be? (History Lesson ALERT!)
We all love Sin City (well, it's a love/hate relationship mostly - our heart and soul LOVES Vegas; our liver and bank account despise it), but it wasn't always a glittering paradise in the middle of nowhere. Vegas has a sorted history, from a Mormon-funded desert town to a...
Burgers, you gotta lov'm. Once upon a time, a burger was just a burger in Las Vegas; American cheese, a thin white bun and tons of grease (plus a little ketchup and mustard) were all you needed when it came to Vegas burger fix-ins. And so long as you had a couple of bucks in your pocket, odds were that you could enjoy one of the best burgers in Vegas...
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget Las Vegas is a lot more than flashing lights and boozy casinos. The Nevada desert is actually home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the country. Just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip lies the majestic Lake Mead. Lake Mead is 112 miles long with more than 500 miles of shoreline. With hundreds of coves...
Las Vegas is often called the Entertainment Capital of the World....So where better to ring in the New Year?! Las Vegas offers the biggest, best and hottest parties, so let CheapoVegas.com help you find the best parties and performances to rock in the 2014 with some the hugest names in pop culture and the music...
Casino Boy sure ain't going to spring for an airplane ticket or to Vegas and his clunky old jalopy won’t make it through the desert. What’s a Cheapo to do? The most affordable option is probably to rent a car...if you know what you’re doing.
Summertime is the most expensive time to rent a car, but Las Vegas hotels have cheaper rates in the hotter months. Even if you do fly into Sin City...
Giving thanks in Las Vegas is super easy - you’ll be thankful for everything on the Strip this holiday season with great deals available to all you Cheapos out there. Take advantage of awesome Las Vegas promos and enjoy the best hotels and casinos in Sin City. Whether you need a vacation on a...
Casino Boy is no coffee expert, but when it comes to getting that fresh cup of joe after his all night Vegas benders, MadHouse Coffee in Las Vegas is his coffee shop of choice for two years in a row. Plus, there’s nothing like munching on some freshly baked delicious french macaroons to get the day started or help cure a hangover while sipping on some coffee....
Las Vegas is gearing up to host some pretty killer Halloween costume contests this year. But Casino Boy is cutting to the chase and finding out just how much cash the nightclubs are shelling out to bring in Halloween party animals. You know you can use the cash or at least a good laugh so head to the best Las Vegas costume contests and cheer on your favorite.
Excalibur is one of the most fun themed hotels on the Strip. How can you not have fun inside a giant castle?! Now you can save 30% more with an exclusive Las Vegas promo code from Excalibur. Rooms are as low as $30, which is a price Casino Boy and King Author himself can get behind. This is one Las Vegas hotel that has both adult...
September is an exciting month in Las Vegas. Aside from Labor Day there's also a bunch of other fun things going on in the City of Sin for Cheapos to enjoy. Casino Boy of CheapoVegas.com knows restaurants, music festivals and new thrill rides are just a few of the great things to look forward to this September in Las Vegas.
It’s usually hard to pry Casino Boy away from the craps tables, but if there’s one thing in Sin City that he loves almost as much, it’s the Las Vegas nightlife. Vegas nightclubs and party tours can get expensive though, and there’s nothing Casino Boy hates more than spending his hard earned cash. Plus, Casino Boy can’t stand waiting in lines, and as a cheap dude in Vegas, making it into the...
The 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival will be taking place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from June 21-23rd, marking the return of one of the best festivals of the entire summer. Over 200 acts will be performing over the three days of this pinnacle of electronic music concerts. This Las Vegas music festival will consist of the hottest DJ’s, music producers and artists that make up the electronic...
If there’s one thing Casino Boy hates most in this world (besides anything overpriced), its wearing a suit. However, that statement doesn’t apply to a swimsuit or his birthday suit, as there is no way Casino Boy is missing out on any Vegas hotel pool parties this summer. He’s been working on that summer body, and he can’t wait to show it off, especially after his makeover at The...
Who’s headed to Vegas this weekend? It may not be Memorial Day 2013 yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon for a trip to Vegas. Even though you might not have Monday off from work, it’s looking to be a killer weekend in Vegas for parties up and down the Strip. Plus, you definitely won’t have those annoying holiday crowds that will clog up Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend....
Casino Boy can’t get FIREFLY off his mind. While he usually sticks to casino tables and the hard stuff, that white sangria from Firefly Tapas Kitchen...
Is everyone else feeling as parched and ready to rage as Casino Boy? Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day are long over, leaving a trail of carnage in their wake, and we have the Facebook photos to prove it. Easter is hardly Casino Boy’s favorite holiday, what with the family time, creepy guys all over Vegas in bunny suits, and an undeniable bellyache from all of the chocolate, it can’t come and...
Some say if you've tasted one burger, you’ve tasted them all. Casino Boy begs to differ. When it comes to Las Vegas burger joints, Casino Boy doesn't have the time or money to waste eating thin white buns and mediocre patties. No, when Casino Boy wants his Las Vegas Burger fix, it better be a quality juicy Vegas burger that can satisfy his drunchies or cure his hangover. Luckily for Casino Boy...
They say great minds think alike, and those who are anything like Casino Boy will already be thinking of wearing green and pretending to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in Las Vegas. Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a time when everyone is allowed to celebrate Irish heritage, and there’s no better way to do that than by knockin’...
If you’re in Las Vegas tonight and want to celebrate Fat Tuesday at some of the Las Vegas Mardi Gras parties, Sin City is bound to live up to its name. Casino Boy knows that if you can’t make it to New Orleans, a night of sin before Ash Wednesday couldn’t be better than Fat Tuesday in Las Vegas. Even if you don’t plan on fasting in the Lenten season, indulging in Vegas for Mardi Gras carnival...
Since Fat Tuesday at the MGM Grand has been temporarily shut down due to renovations, Casino Boy is already feeling thirsty and missing the yard-long margaritas. Although a fatter Fat Tuesday with a new look opens up in March at the MGM Grand, a Vegas trip in the meantime wouldn’t be complete without a tacky gigantic souvenir drink. Luckily, Las Vegas bars up and down the strip can come to the...
While nobody knows yet, Patriots or Ravens vs. the 49ers or Falcons for the NFL Super Bowl on February 3rd, what Casino Boy knows for sure is that the Super Bowl in Las Vegas will be one of the biggest party days of 2013. When it comes to football there are always winners and losers, but even if your favorite NFL team lets you down, you can still leave Vegas as a champ. Can’t get into the...
Vegas sports books were thumped hard this week after one of the worst weekends for Las Vegas sports betting in the NFL ever... at least for the guys who had to pay us out! Nearly every favored team won this Sunday; 9 out of 13 covered their spread and sent Vegas bookies into fits of the sweats as they had to pay out parlay after parlay.
Parlays are a great chance to win big if you are...
It's official: the NBA season has begun Cheapos... and so has the time for NBA sports betting in Las Vegas! Casino Boy has been patiently waiting for tip-off since those guys from South Beach ...
A few Las Vegas restaurants are shaking things up as we head into the winter months... and no we aren't talking about the martinis! (Can you believe...
What better way to avoid responsibility for your Sin City actions than to dress up as someone else for Halloween in Las Vegas? Casino Boy isn't saying you should use Halloween as an excuse to act a fool (yes he is), but you...
It's almost that time of year, Cheapos! The Day of the Dead is fast approaching and what better way to fear enjoy it than a Halloween in Las Vegas? Sin City offers many spooks and scares, and we're not even talking about the ones in the Las...
An unlikely side of Sin City is featured on a new stamp by the United States Postal Service. The new Las Vegas stamp is part of the USPS's Earthscapes Forever...
On Monday, The Linq Las Vegas announced the highly sort of-anticipated list of vendors that will open along with the official ribbon cutting ceremony next year. Actually, the announcement was a pretty big deal since it gives locals and tourists alike a preview of what they can expect once the Linq opens in 2013.
There's no doubt that Sin City is a place of excess and that certainly holds true with the manyLas Vegas buffets. Cheapos know that buffets in Vegas make sure that your stomach and heart don't feel left out on all the abuse. Hey, why should your liver get all...
Eli Roth's Goretorium is ... well ... it's just that: one part auditorium, several parts gore. (Just check out their website for a sneak preview at what to expect.) Actually, "auditorium" might not be the right word since the theme of this new ...
The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is the biggest and most buzz-worthy new buffet in Las Vegas, having opened Monday to much fanfare and strong reviews.
Caesars Palace dropped a pretty penny (several, actually) to renovate the...
With so many new things to do in Vegas popping up this fall, we here at Cheapo Vegas decided to take a step back and evaluate which new activities in Vegas...
Labor Day Weekend in Las Vegas means that it's the unofficial end of summer in Sin City. This is especially "unofficial" in Las Vegas, where the temperatures will continue to hover around the 100-degree mark into October. But for season's sake, the first weekend of September means the end of summer-lovin' Sin City-style. (Editor's Note: We here at Cheapo Vegas love...
The Las Vegas Fall show schedule came into focus on Tuesday afternoon when, to basically no one’s surprise, the Venetian announced that two of country music’s power couple – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - would be arriving in December for a 10-week run. (We say 'no one’s surprise' since Robin Leach of Las Vegas Weekly tipped everyone off...
Las Vegas Restaurant Week is that one week per year (well, technically two; there's also a February Restaurant Week) when Cheapos like you and I can actually afford to dine with the big boys. From August 27- September 2, dozens of Vegas restaurants...
Golf in Las Vegas is as popular in Sin City as spending an afternoon plugging away on the slots, drinking before 5pm and doubling down on 11 at the Blackjack tables. The good news for Vegas scratch golfers and beginners alike is that there’s plenty of Vegas golf course...
Looking for something funAND cheap to do this weekend in Las Vegas? Well, "fun" and "cheap" are what Casino Boy does best. (Seriously, you should meet his ex-girlfriends.) CB's got five things you can do this weekend - and any weekend, really - if you're hoping to have fun on a budget in Las Vegas...
July is coming fast, and you know what that means - the next First Friday in the Las Vegas Arts District is coming up quick!
(Oh, you didn't know that? Well, it's a good thing you're tight with Casino Boy.)
The Downtown Las Vegas Arts District holds this free, family friendly event on the - wait for it - first Friday of every month. For the most part, there's an abundance of...
There's no better way to spend a summer afternoon in Sin City than sipping (or chugging if you're like Casino Boy) cocktails at the best Las Vegas happy hours! Some places are better for summer sipping than others.
Like, duh, if the sun is shining and we're getting cheap drinks, the only thing that will make that better is being outside, surrounded by fun...
Alright Cheapos, we know you like a good brawl, and another great Las Vegas fight will be at the MGM Grand this weekend, June 9, 2012, so you're going to need to know where to watch the Pacquiao-Bradley fight in Vegas! Manny made his grand entrance at the MGM Grand last night, quite the frenzy, so now we just wait until Saturday to see what happens!
The Playboy Club in Las Vegas is closing this Saturday night, but not before one last party (and one pricey cover) to commemorate the 6-year run at this iconic (kind of) club at the Palms.
The closing is no surprise - in fact, it had been announced back in March - but the final weekend sort of snuck up on us, especially since we can't afford the $40...
Every year we celebrate Memorial Day, commemorating the fallen soldiers of the Civil War with a 3-day weekend. If you choose to spend this weekend in Las Vegas, you will not be alone. This is the official start of the summer vacation season, so from now until Labor Day there are going to be more debaucheries in Vegas than ever.
Here's what we think you should do to celebrate the start...
BECAUSE Casino Boy is a degenerate gambler and BECAUSE tomorrow's Kentucky Derby just happens to be the most bet-on race of the year in Vegas, we thought, 'What better time to break down the horses - and their odds - for the 2012 Kentucky Derby?' ...
Here's a quick breakdown of the Kentucky Derby 2012, compliments of Casino Boy.
Happy (almost) 5th of May, fellow Cheapos! It's that wonderful time of year where the flowers are blooming, (well, the cactus in Las Vegas) the booze is flowing freely and the pool parties are in full effect. If you're using this Cinco de Mayo Las Vegas as an excuse for a Sin City getaway, you're in for some festivities this weekend!
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a Las...
Cheapos, there's a whole mess of good times going on this weekend, the last weekend of April. Good times and cheap times go hand in hand, after all - here's a look at some of Casino Boy's favorite cheap weekend events beginning tonight in Las Vegas ...
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest
We all grew up dreaming of eating hot dogs for a...
The fight of the year in Las Vegas is less than two weeks away, but already some of the best sports bars in Vegasare selling out of floor space if you're hoping to catch the upcoming Mayweather-Cotto fight in Las Vegas. (And, let's face it...
After months of (mild-to-above average) anticipation, Carlos 'n Charlie's at the Flamingo Las Vegas finally opened to the public on Wednesday, much to the delight of Margarita enthusiasts, taco aficionados and tourists who like to wear sombreros. (i.e....
When tickets for the Coachella Music Festival went on sale months ago, it became clear that music-loving Cheapos like you and I would be forced to make a decision: scrap together the $350+ it would take to get through the concert gates by performing street tricks and hitting up our (respective ... kinda') mother-in-laws for some quick cash, organize a Danny Ocean-level break-...
You might be asking yourself, "Why does Casino Boy need a blog? Haven't I heard enough from that snarky little twerp? Wait a second, how did I end up here in the first place?" ...
These are all perfectly reasonable things to consider. So, here's a quick answer - to the first question, anyways. (And yes, we're familiar with the term 'Rhetorical.')
The news about the Linq Las Vegas has been floating around since late last summer but until recently it really just seemed to Casino Boy like a whole lot of hullabaloo. Of course, he's the kind of guy who doesn't believe anything 'til he sees it. However, the big (semi-) recent news in Las Vegas is that O'Sheas - one...
