WIZARD OF VEGAS

Informative Travel Guide About Las Vegas

WizardOfVegas.com was launched to the general public on November 9, 2009. The goal of the site is to be an informative travel guide about Las Vegas. It is also a spinoff of the casino odds web site WizardOfOdds.com, with an emphasis on the gambling scene in Las Vegas. The owner and primary writer for the site is Michael Shackleford, and the webmaster is the mysterious JB. Here you'll find a review of almost every hotel in Vegas, lots of shows, and other miscellaneous attractions. However, our most popular feature is the forum where you're welcome to learn from each other about Vegas, gambling in general, and whatever else is on your mind.

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The Art of People-Reading in Poker (Even Online)

Jun 30, 2025 by kmorr906
The Art of People-Reading in Poker (Even Online)

A deck of fifty-two cards powers a game that looks simple on the surface: pair beats high card, flush beats straight. Add chips and a table full of...

Practicing for Vegas

Jun 23, 2025 by kmorr906
Practicing for Vegas

Getting ready to hit Sin City with all you’ve got? Whether going on a bachelor's/bachelorette's weekend, sneaking in a much-needed getaway, or...

Online Casinos Meet Modern Payments As Gaming Platforms Continue to Innovate

May 23, 2025 by kmorr906
Online Casinos Meet Modern Payments As Gaming Platforms Continue to Innovate

There was a time, one which many people my age and older will recall, when few people had heard of cryptocurrencies. Similarly, there was also a...

February Online Gambling Revenue Hits $280 Million In Ontario

May 15, 2025 by kmorr906
February Online Gambling Revenue Hits $280 Million In Ontario

There’s no denying the fact that gambling is a truly global phenomenon. It’s also one that increases in popularity year on year. According to...

The rise of online gambling in Norway

Feb 05, 2025 by kmorr906
The rise of online gambling in Norway

The digital age has seen a remarkable transformation in many industries, and gambling is no exception. The online gambling market has been...

How self - exclusion systems work

Feb 02, 2025 by kmorr906
How self - exclusion systems work

The technical backbone of these systems varies dramatically between countries. Sweden's approach relies on BankID integration, making verification...

Sport Articles

Charlo Remains Undefeated with Dominant TKO Victory Over LaManna

Jun 16, 2025 by kmorr906
Charlo Remains Undefeated with Dominant TKO Victory Over LaManna

Jermall Charlotte returned to the ring for the first time in 19 months, and he showed why he once dominated the two-division as he recorded a...

Los Angeles Dodgers sign Catcher Will Smith to 10 - Year $140 Million Contract Extension

Apr 02, 2024 by DavidGreen
Los Angeles Dodgers sign Catcher Will Smith to 10 - Year $140 Million Contract Extension

On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 the catcher in Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed upon terms to sign Smith to a 10 - year contract...

UPDATE: Pittsburgh Steelers-the Cleanest of Slates; Justin Fields Added

Mar 20, 2024 by Mission146
UPDATE: Pittsburgh Steelers-the Cleanest of Slates; Justin Fields Added

It certainly didn’t take very long for my most recent article on Russell Wilson to become outdated; in fact, it was still in the publishing...

DisasteRuss Wilson: Worst Value to Best Value?

Mar 18, 2024 by Mission146
DisasteRuss Wilson: Worst Value to Best Value?

It’s incredible to think that, not even two years ago, I found myself writing about the Denver Broncos coming to a trade deal with the Seattle...

New York Yankees SP Gerrit Cole undergoes MRI to determine his status before MLB Opening Day

Mar 18, 2024 by DavidGreen
New York Yankees SP Gerrit Cole undergoes MRI to determine his status before MLB Opening Day

The New York Yankees ace starting pitcher, Gerrit Cole, is scheduled to undergo an MRI examination after he experienced some, "discomfort," in his...

A Birthday Tribute to Michael Jordan

Feb 19, 2024 by DavidGreen
A Birthday Tribute to Michael Jordan

As Michael Jordan is just about to turn 61 years old on February 17th, 2024 now is the perfect time to look back on his illustrious and decorated...