A Tunica Gambler in Lord Caesar’s Court – Part 5 – Cosmopolitan and Bellagio Fountains

I thought I’d wrap up my Vegas series with a couple other fun places I visited while on the strip.  The chatter on twitter has been around the Cosmopolitan that just opened in December. I had to head over to check out the place. What I found was the Chandelier which is ½ art work, ½ three story bar.  So, even if you are not staying there, its worth stopping by to check it out.

 

A Tunica Gambler in Lord Caesar’s Court – Part 4 – I Need Some Sugar

No, I’m talking about the “Hot babes direct to you” which was written on the side of a billboard truck driving by as I took a pic (another thing we are missing in Tunica).  I’m talking about the Sugar Factory.

 

A Tunica Gambler in Lord Caesar’s Court – Part 3 – The Rio

As you can see from this post and the last, the Rio is a pretty fun place.  They have a VooDoo Beach with pools shaped like shells… I know because my room overlooked them (see pics below).

You also have got to love the view from my room. I started getting a bit picture happy taking them at night, during the day, and at sun rise (the pictures with a little color in the sky).

 

A Tunica Gambler in Lord Caesar’s Court – Part 2 – Arriving in Vegas

When you land in Vegas, you know you are there from the slot machines in the airport.  If that is not enough, the Chippendale dancers meet you at baggage clame (ok, its really just a big billboard of them – you have to go to the Rio to see them).

 

A Tunica Gambler in Lord Caesar’s Court – Part I

It is sound judgment to put on a bold face and ply your hand for a hundred times what it worth; forty-nine times out of fifty nobody dares to ‘call’, and you roll in the chips.

- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

 

 

Casino and Gaming Predictions for 2011

I’ve been having some fun with my gaming blog watching what is happening in the casino and gaming market. While I’m no business analyst and would be lucky to win a game of poker against my dog, I do have my ear to the ground on twitter and have wicked Google skilz. Let’s see where that takes me (I avoided mentioning staying at the Holiday Inn Express but heres a good video if that adds to my credibility  )

 

Doing Social Media Right In The Casino Industry

I did a post on some things the casino industry does wrong with social media so now lets talk about some example where they do it right.

One thing  resorts and casinos need to do is built community and support the communities that are out there.  Casinos, you have some great products – cool games, great meals, and fun places – which gives you a big advantage.  I talk all the time to friends (real and virtual) and we talk about you.  We don’t mind people that work for the casinos participating in the conversation although we do get irritated with heavy handed marketing.  So, to start,  I’ll point you to a great resource – Chris Brogan who has a good talk on Social Media and Building community (watch it now… I’ll wait).

So now, let me throw out a very good example.