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.

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.

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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

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