Stacey L Tokunaga

Image source: cnn.com 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. Image source: casino.org Kings’ island game : In 100 A.D., there was a game between the Kings of Sweden and the King of Nor...

Image source: cnn.com A lot of tourists who come to Las Vegas are gamblers. And truth be told, there may not be a better place to try one’s luck out. So, for guests who are coming to the city looking for a blackjack table or some slots, Stacey L. Tokunaga shares some of the best places to visit. ARIA For slot-lovers, not only does ARIA have one of the most massive slot-machine floors in the entire Las Vegas Strip, but it also has arguably the most exclusive high-limit slot rooms in the great state of Nevada. The high-limit slot room, also known as SPIN, has slot machines with $5,000 pulls. In fact, the room is so much beyond one’s imaginations that it even has private bathrooms, staff, and dining area, Stacey L. Tokunaga adds. Image source: travelweekly.com Bellagio If the ARIA is for slot lovers, then the Bellagio is where poker fanatics should head to. With 40 tables for poker, this room is a must-visit for veteran and amateur players. There are mixes of limi...

Image source: thesun.co.uk In the world of gambling and card games, poker is one of the most celebrated games in the country. Some people play it professionally while other casual players get together and have a go at it every once in a while. Las Vegas resident Stacey L. Tokunaga notes that locals call it the greatest card game in the world. And given the popularity of the game, a lot of people are wondering what makes poker such a great card game. First, it’s a fun game to play regardless if one is betting real money, loose change, or for chips that came with the game. Poker is a dynamic game that relies on certain skills like statistics, predictions, and luck. It doesn’t take a lot of time to get started, and the rules are relatively simple. Anyone can quickly learn by just watching a few rounds. Image source: reviewjournal.com Genuinely, people are drawn to group games that pull on their ego a bit. Nothing says one is a good player than taking home everyone’s...