13 Decks of Cards from 13 Different Las Vegas Casinos

Authentic playing cards from a real casino that were actually used in casino play. 13 different decks the easy way. All used casino cards are clipped or marked as is legally required by the Nevada gaming commission. The decks are NOT drilled.

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Poker Chip Cufflinks

Here's a little something for you last minute holiday shoppers. For the casino lover in your life, who wants to look like a hundred bucks all the time, we saw these poker chip cufflinks. They may not make anyone win hands, but they may draw some looks.

Casino Themed Tree Ornaments

Nothing says the holidays like some casino themed christmas tree ornaments. These glass beauties will look wonderful on any tree, but they are especially suited for the gambler in your life. Our favorite is the craps table. It makes us want to get a wee stick man, and some wee dice to throw on it.

Roulette Poster by Paulo Romero

Its sometimes difficult to find tasteful art that has casino elements in it. More often than not, casino themed art tends to lean toward the flasy or trippy vegas theme. This roulette poster by Paulo Romero on the other hand, is subdued, and reminds us of long afternoons sipping cocktails in game rooms while we enjoy the titillation of some roulette. To us, this piece just exudes that casino style we love.

Giant Casino Dice

So, you think you're a big gambler? Not as big as these Huge Acrylic Heavy Duty Casino Dice. Don't be fooled, as that picture doesn't do them justice. These babies are 4 inches tall. While they may not be so practical for your everyday craps game, they make a very cool display item for your desk, or bookshelf. You could probably also get some good laughs when you bust them out at your next casino night.

High Rollers Flame Shirt

If you want to make a real splash the next time you are trolling around your favorite casinos, try showing up in this fantastic High Rollers Flame Shirt. The flames say that your hot, and the dice say that your on fire. P.S. If you are NOT in a casino setting, do not wear this shirt.

Slick Roulette Rims

Now, we prefer our rims with double zero, but hey.. who are we to debate great taste. Clearly no casino lover's vehicle would be complete without these bad boys rolling around, and drawing stares (and bets?) Check them out over at Oh Gizmo.

Jack Colton Says: How to Survive a Killer Hangover

Why is there a picture of some sexy woman's behind on the cover of this article about hangovers?

Because Jack Colton says so, that's why.

Jack Colton has plenty to teach us about life in Vegas, and this article about How to Survive a Killer Hangover, is nothing short of critical survival information.

Here's a snip:

Quick ways to help avoid hangovers:

• Know your limits. Don’t drink too much.
• Eat before you go out, and snack throughout the night.
• Drink a bottle of water in between drinks.
• Drink some AH+ Hangover drink before or after drinking. It helps.
• Take a couple of Ibuprofen before going to sleep.

Now that you know how to avoid one, go let Jack teach you about what to do if you got one anyway.

Jack Colton Says: Bare Topless Pool Lounge Rules

So very few of us can reach that level of style and sophistication that just oozes from Jack Colton. He is our oracle for anything related to the party scene in Vegas. And today he provides us with a titillating review of Bare Pool Lounge, a topless pool and lounge for the party-goer.

It's an intimate atmosphere that most would kill to enjoy: topless women, millionaires, celebrities, perfectly mixed summertime drinks, sundrenched cabanas, and a cocktail staff keen on serving your every need. Enter BARE Pool at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Neatly tucked away within a secluded section of the Mirage swimming pool that has full view of Dolphins swimming in the Secret Garden, this exclusive pool party takes its daytime operational cues from the best that its Las Vegas nightlife counterparts offer, and delivers it all in a package that directly caters to some of the most beautiful and powerful people in all the world.

Not everyone is guaranteed entry into BARE Pool, nor is any cabana reservation 100% set in stone. This 450 capacity venue is quite literally the only one of it's kind within any of the MGM Mirage properties (MGM Grand, Mirage, Treasure Island, Mandalay Bay, NY NY, Luxor, and Bellagio), which means casino hosts are often flooding BARE Pool with their high-rollers, celebrities, models, and powerful executives.

*As an example, while at BARE I recently ran into Leonardo Dicaprio just before meeting a guy who casually mentioned how he just bought Aloha Airlines. It's just that VIP.

Read the rest of his review over at Jack Colton.com. And visit Bare's official site while you're at it. As for us.. we're heading to take a cold shower.

Art We Can All Love: A Gallery of Casino Carpeting

Alot of work goes into choosing the look of a casino. And a large part of that look, is in the carpeting on the gaming floors and elsewhere. Well, someone has finally put some attention to this aspect of casnio beauty. Behold, a collection of carpet galleries:

New York, New York, Las Vegas

Wynn, Las Vegas

MGM Grand, Las Vegas

See oh so many more at The Die is Cast Casino Carpet Galleries
Found via Boing Boing

Greg "Fossil Man" Raymer Lizard Eyes Glasses

You can imagine what its like to be sitting on a massive call, turning to your opponent in an attempt to discern some tell from him by staring into the pools of his eyes, only to be rewarded by the cold stare back from the glassy orbs of a reptile. This is what it must be like playing against Greg "Fossil Man" Raymer.

Now, that cold empty fear, can also be what your opponents feel when they look to you! Behold, the Greg Raymer lizard eyes glasses!

Now you have what you need to strike deep mamalian fear into the hearts of your opponents! Oh, and if you REALLY want to help your table image, eat a live mouse or two.

"Fossil Man"'s homepage
Lizard Eye Glasses at Amazon

Bringing Some Casino Art Home

Ever wander about a casino, and stare at all the beautiful art that decorates it? Most casinos spend a considerable budget on art, all to give your eyes something beautiful to look at while you visit.

If you are interested in bringing some art into your own home, you don't have to go out and buy crazy expensive paintings or sculptures at auction, you can go a long way by simply getting some beautiful high-quality prints.

They don't necessarily have to be casino-related, but hey.. you're at CasinoSnob.com, so we figure you'd appreciate these:

Visit Art.com for a massive selection of prints, frames and more.

Jack Colton Says: How to Plan a Bachelor Party

Well, spring is here, and summer is not that far behind. And we know what that means... wedding season. Of course, with wedding season, comes BACHELOR PARTY SEASON! Las Vegas is THE place for a bachelor party, but it is also a viscious jungle of tourist traps. Who oh who can save us from becoming lunch for some hungry capitalist?

JACK COLTON TO THE RESCUE!!

As always, our favorite Vegas style-ite Jack Colton has the goods on how to plan things right, and see that the night goes off without a hitch for you and your friends.

Here's a peek:

STEP # 1) SELECT THE RIGHT GROUP OF PEOPLE:
You always want to have a good balance of personalities in any group situation, and a Vegas Bachelor Party is certainly no exception. Avoid any awkward “unvites” by limiting your invitation list to people that you (and your bachelor) know well and that you’ve already had lots of great stories with. And whatever you do, don’t be afraid to leave “that guy” (the one that everyone secretly hates) at home.

Step # 2) Choose a date range that works for most of the group.
Plan your Vegas Bachelor Party keeping everyone’s work schedules and known family events in mind, and since you are a large group of guys – try to not book your big trip on a very busy Holiday weekend (especially if you plan on going to any nightclubs). Once you’ve nailed down a couple of solid possibilities (do not rule out mid-week dates), check out Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz for the best airline and hotel rates. Talk to everyone and agree on the best time to get everything booked and, if possible, have everyone book their flights and hotel rooms at the same time so that everyone will get to town and be in the same place at around the same time.

Head over to Jack's site for the rest of the list and more!

Oh.. and for a great movie on how NOT to have a Vegas bachelor party, check out Very Bad Things, it still gives us the willies!

Update:
David Boyer, author of Bachelor Party Confidential, has piped in on the comments section, and we wanted to make sure his link was link-able to his book and website, so here it is:

Bachelor Party Confidential on Amazon and the Book's Official Website

The Magical Casino Tie

Don't ask us how it happened, we don't quite remember. For sure it was somewhere between that third glass of scotch, and that vicious beating we took at the Mandalay Bay poker tables. But one way or another, we ended up in a magical place, and we were wearing this tie.

You might think that such a tie would confuse your enemies. That perhaps they would give away some kind of tell to you while you they were lost in the ornate magic that is the "The Casino Floor" tie. That with them entranced by the irregular lines and colors, you could clean their pockets with only a top pair. You'd be wrong.

This tie won't improve your poker game in the least. What it will do however, is give you some style when you sit down to play. Sure, we didn't win that night. But we will never forget the way she smelled when she ran her hand along its polyester length, and invited us for drinks.

Your magical mileage may vary, but there is only one way to find out. Get yourself one of these magical casino ties, dress to kill, and see where the night takes you.