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Stacey L. Tokunaga loves to blog about Las Vegas, her favorite place in the world. She loves to write about the many wonders Las Vegas holds for residents and tourists alike. She loves to explore the rich history of the area, which is filled with countless stories and legends.

For this blog, Stacey goes back further into history, beyond the birth of Las Vegas and takes a look at how casinos, which is a huge part of Las Vegas, started. Some of the facts here are stunning, and may even be used to impress friends at parties.

The early casinos: The earliest casinos in history were established thousands of years before Las Vegas was a town. In 2003 B.C., the Chinese used ancient dice and sticks to gamble. What were random results to everyone else were representations of the will of higher beings or gods, to the Chinese.

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Enjoyable and affordable Las Vegas experiences

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Stacey L. Tokunaga. For people planning to visit Las Vegas soon and are having trouble deciding on what to do and where to go, here are a few things worth checking out.

Bellagio Fountains: One doesn’t need a psychic to know that the Bellagio Fountains will be quite an experience. With water jets spurting out in splendid choreography, these magical fountains are a favorite for tourists. They go on every half-hour from 3PM to 8PM on weekdays, every 15 minutes from 8PM to 12MN on Saturdays, and every half-hour from 11AM to 7PM. Stacey L. Tokunaga.

Cosmopolitan: The artworks displayed in the Cosmopolitan parking garage walls are not made by vandals being chased by police. These are legitimate pieces created by some of the most talented artists in the world.

The Blarney Stone: The Blarney Stone is quite legendary in Ireland. For those who want to see the stone, a trip across the Atlantic isn’t at all necessary since a piece of the famed castle rests in the D Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Icons: The history of slot machines

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There are many iconic landmarks in Las Vegas -- there’s the Las Vegas Strip, Caesar’s Palace, Fremont Street, among others. And these famous sights aren’t the only thing that can depict Las Vegas. Even something as small as a pair of dice, a pack of playing cards, or even a poker chip can allude to Las Vegas. And according to Las Vegas local Stacey L. Tokunaga, the humble slot machine is without a doubt one of the most iconic symbols of Las Vegas. But how did the slot machine come to be?

The very first slot machine was made in New York back in 1891. The game featured 50 playing cards and can be operated with a nickel. To win, a player must end up with a five-card poker hand. Unlike modern-day slot machines, the first machine wasn’t capable of instantly paying out to winners so winnings were paid at the bar. Given this flexibility, bar owners would often give non-monetary prizes like free drinks or cigars.

The first slot machine that did payout winners came in 1895. Instead of…
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