Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

This week, we hit a milestone neither of us ever thought we'd reach — Episode 100. In this episode, we: Reflect on how the show started and how far it's come Talk about the evolution of Crap Vegas over the years Share what keeps us motivated to keep doing the show Say a huge thank you to our patrons — this show truly doesn't exist without your support We're also joined by Rick, a real Vegas craps dealer from Wynn, for a great conversation that includes: How he got started dealing in Las Vegas What it's like working the tables at a high-end Strip property Whether dealers actually gamble themselves Dealer perspectives you won't hear anywhere else Thank you to everyone who's listened, shared the show, supported us on Patreon, or stopped us in Vegas to say hello. We're incredibly grateful. Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week, it's been years since our last long-form discussion on casino hosts, so we go back and cover the topic including: What is a casino hosts job How casinos decide what your worth What hosts can (and cannot) do Who gets a host How to get a host Common host mistakes What excites you most about an upcoming trip? Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week, we discuss some of the most common gambling myths and superstitions, and run through a lot of topics including: Finding time for Vegas When a dice stickman goes wild Gambling myths and superstitions A full $5 table vs. an empty $25 table A casino credit question The Wheel! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week, we look back at 2025 and forward to 2026 to discuss: Best and worst gambling sessions Best dining experiences Best hotel experiences Expectations & trips for 202 When dice get stuck An Ultimate X question Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Zorkfest 2025 is finally here and Josh breaks down all his experiences in Vegas over that weekend: Hiding Drinks Carbone Dice Labs Patron-Only Craps A Magical VP Day Podcasters After Dark Coffee Dice Thoughts on M Resorts A Royal Update Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Josh was back in Vegas, again, this week and it's time to talk about his F1 Experience! The Velocity Club @ F1 Estiatorio Milos Gifts Bar Luca Bazaar Meats No handys at the chandy? Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Yeehaw! It's a social media round-up on Crap Vegas this week. We answer some of the most common questions floating around the internet and more, including: Why Josh's recent push into VP What's the next level of comp Multiple blackjack hand comp issues Bookings trips outside your host $.25 vs. $1.00 VP Best and Worst Vegas Elevators Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Josh recently took a solo trip to Vegas and can't wait to share all about that trip and more, including: New restaurants The Wizard of Oz @ The Sphere Video poker overload Rigged bubble craps machines Bad craps etiquette Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

We recently took a trip to Vegas and can't wait to share all about that trip and more, including: A best part follow-up Chris & Josh go to Vegas! Palazzo woes Bazaar Meat Zombie Burlesque Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This is one of Josh's favorite episodes... a time travel episode. We are in Vegas as this comes out, so make sure you get out there an join us at the tables for Coffee Dice this weekend! On the episode we talk about... The best of Vegas strip properties New segment - Plan My Trip A blind ranking for craps lovers Oh No, Dolly! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week, Chris & Josh have another great discussion about... Regression strategies for craps Cash needed to open a credit line Are influencers a good thing? The CV Host Database and The Big Wheel! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week Chris & Josh talk about craps strategies, biggest comps they haven't seen and more! Rocky Horror Picture Show in Vegas? Craps strategies - pros/cons/who they are for What casinos we are luckiest at Necessary bankroll at certain properties The big wheel! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week Chris & Josh recap Josh's recent Vegas trip to the Star Trek Khan and a whole lot more. Do your gambling levels change when solo? Josh Goes to the Khan Rio Las Vegas New Restaurants Gambler-only cruise offers How would you use a HUGE free play offer Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

We have had a good run without technical difficulties, but we had an audio issue this week on Chris's feed. We were able to save the episode using a backup audio feed for his channel, but it won't sound as good as usual this week. This has been corrected for future episodes, and hopefully, it will never happen again. However, due to some crazy travel schedules, we had to use what we had. We hope everyone still enjoys the episode! Listener feedback on why Vegas is different than local properties Josh goes to Vegas Thoughts on Lavo @ Venetian A very long walk Craps fun at lower levels Is Golden Gate's table gaming removal a glimpse into the future? We hope everyone enjoys the episode and we will catch up soon! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

In this episode, Chris and Josh dive into gambling etiquette, from craps tables to slot machines, and answer listener questions about Vegas strategy, comps, and even a 90-day casino stay challenge. Gambling Etiquette Deep Dive – Full rundown of craps etiquette: buying in, chip handling, keeping hands clear, and tipping dealers. – Discussion on table manners for blackjack and other games. – Slot machine etiquette: no chair saving, slapping screens, or hovering behind players. Personal Stories & Travel Updates – Chris shares a family trip to Pigeon Forge and ziplining fears. – Josh talks about scenic trips to Deception Pass and classic Vegas nostalgia. Listener Email: Craps Frustrations – Angie writes in about a disruptive craps player, sparking the etiquette segment. BJUA "Red Siren" Alert – Jack points out the difference between video poker error rate vs. error cost. – Chris and Josh discuss how to correctly track VP accuracy. Vegas Nostalgia & Casino Ambiance – Listeners miss the old Vegas vibe: live music, neon, theming, and unique ambiance. Would You Rather: 90 Days in Vegas – Debate between staying at Wynn, Venetian/Palazzo, or Four Queens for 90 days with different comp levels. Comps, Hosts, and Casino Strategy – Advice for low- and mid-rollers on whether to split play between brands. – Omari asks about Wynn Tower Suites comps and MGM play strategy. Upcoming Vegas Trips & Patreon Extras – Fantasy football league, "Fading Crap Vegas" picks, and CVTV content. – Star Trek Las Vegas and tech/hacker conventions on the horizon. Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

In Episode 85, Chris and Josh dive into the things they miss most about classic Vegas—from long-lost shows and cheap eats to themed casinos and coin slots. They also tackle listener questions about video poker accuracy, comped rooms, and partial marker payments. Plus, a few surprises from the Crap Vegas Big Wheel. Vegas nostalgia takes center stage: Mirage Volcano, Bally's moving walkway, dealer-tainers, and the original Cromwell experience Listener Ben asks how accurate you really need to be at video poker—and Josh flexes his 99.5% stats Sarah wants to make a partial marker payment before heading home; Chris and Josh break down when it works (and when it doesn't) Andrew wonders if he can get two comped rooms—yes, it's possible, but not guaranteed Dealer Rick from Wynn shares a tip and a surprise When is the best time to pay your markers On the Big Wheel: Poker rooms ban chips from other casinos, and some morbid conventions in Vegas. Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

This week, Chris and Josh are out on the range with a listener Q&A and another social media roundup. They kick things off with a celebration of Bobby Bonilla Day, share some Vegas stories, and dive deep into casino credit, Fremont strategy, video poker upgrades, and more. Episode Highlights: Bobby Bonilla Day and childhood Nintendo confusion Lump sum vs. annuity: What would you take if you won big? Ultimate X, hot roll, and a new wild-card video poker variant Listener rankings: Vegas shows and restaurants put to the test How long should first-timers spend on Fremont Street? Casino credit 101: What markers are, how long you get, and how casinos track your play Don't players at craps: strategy or bad form? The etiquette of holding slot machines and chair tipping Player's clubs ranked from worst to best Elevator survival, Dolly Parton ticket chaos, and a troubling tax change for gamblers Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Josh is back from a high-roller trip to Wynn, and Chris has thoughts—on the gambling, the dining, and the fun that followed. The guys recap the highs, lows, and detours that made this Vegas trip one to remember. Highlights: Josh's Ultimate X adventures A visit to Pisces and Wing Lei Unnecessary TITOs A 2nd Royal Flush? Destination loyalty The Big Wheel spins up topics like Aria restaurants and people who clap when planes land Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content: patreon.com/crapvegas

Chris and Josh share stories from their overlapping (but separate) Vegas trips—featuring video poker luck, suite mix-ups, and the ever-popular Ultimate X dilemmas. Chris scored an $8,000 royal flush on Super Times Pay; Josh hit 4 Aces on Ultimate X. Josh's Palazzo stay included a room mix-up (no elliptical!) and a "non-ESS" experience. Chris's smoky suite The "accidental kicker" mistake Venetian/Palazzo's new sundry store opened; Josh shares comp tips (hint: no comped undies). Listener Amy praised the Vegas community; Robin shared Ultimate X tips; Jenna asked about comps for smaller bankrolls. The Big Wheel featured Amazon's Zoox robo-taxis and a notary conference at Green Valley Ranch. Follow the show: Subscribe wherever you listen Merch: crapvegas.com/shop Facebook: crapvegas.com/facebook Support: patreon.com/crapvegas