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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Dos and Donts of Your First Online Poker Game

Nov 26, 2025 by kmorr906
Dos and Donts of Your First Online Poker Game

Your first online poker game might be compared to a visit to a big casino that you have never seen before, full of excitement, unpredictability,...

The Casino Mindset: Why We Play, Bet and Keep Coming Back

Nov 18, 2025 by kmorr906
The Casino Mindset: Why We Play, Bet and Keep Coming Back

Gambling seems to be innate to the human condition. People have been playing games of chance since the earliest recorded co-habitats. But it wasn’t...

MGM Grand Releases New Online Gaming Platform: Live From Vegas Sure to be a Big Hit

Nov 12, 2025 by kmorr906
MGM Grand Releases New Online Gaming Platform: Live From Vegas Sure to be a Big Hit

As the online casino market continues to outstrip the brick-and-mortar market, another big player is seeking to maximize the revenue stream that is...

2025 Outlook: Canadian Gambling Industry Trends and Forecasts

Nov 02, 2025 by kmorr906
2025 Outlook: Canadian Gambling Industry Trends and Forecasts

The Canadian gambling industry has gone through a significant period of growth over the last few years, and there are many reasons to think that...

Why Responsible Gaming Is Becoming a Competitive Edge for Online Casinos

Oct 30, 2025 by kmorr906
Why Responsible Gaming Is Becoming a Competitive Edge for Online Casinos

Responsible gambling has turned from a simple regulatory requirement into a real competitive edge. Casino operators who put player safety first are...

How Much Do Graphics Matter in Casino Games?

Oct 28, 2025 by kmorr906
How Much Do Graphics Matter in Casino Games?

Online casino gaming has never looked better. People have gotten used to animated slot reels and polished visuals. They have become a major part of...

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...