Casino Gambling with Mark Pilarski.

Mark is the author of Deal Me In, a syndicated columnist and your valuable source of casino gambling information.

Mark Pilarski provides you with 18 years of casino gambling experience from the other side. 18 years is how long he has worked for casinos. I find Mark's unique insight to be interesting, entertaining and very informative. Sit back relax, read and enjoy. You can Email if you have any questions.Your answer may be featured in one of his columns.

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Dear Mark, How Did the strip get its name? Suzanne S.
How The Strip Got It's Name

Dear Mark, Last year when I went to see the dolphin exhibit at the Mirage in Las Vegas and it was just $3. Now they are asking more than triple that. What gives? Henry P.
Exhibitions costing more

Dear Mark, I am planning my first trip to Las Vegas. The only game I play is Video Poker. Any recommendations on where to play? Annie C.
Where to play recommendations

Dear Mark, Who has the best shrimp in Las Vegas? Tom T.
Who has the best shrimp

Dear Mark, I enjoy going to Las Vegas not only to gamble but to feast on all the different buffets. Why do you think they don't offer buffets with the same fanfare in the Midwest casinos as they do in Las Vegas? Chuck M.
Different kinds of buffets

Dear Mark, My sister and I love to spend the day by the pool before we take in a little gambling in the evening. Since we are going to Las Vegas next month, do you have any recommendations of hotels that offer decent pools? Faye K.
Decent Pools in Vegas

Dear Mark, I received an advertisement in the mail that offered a book of coupons that I can use on my next trip to Las Vegas. They wanted $4.95 for $200 worth of coupons. Is that a good deal? Terry C.
Coupon Deals

Dear Mark, Next month I am flying to Las Vegas for the first time. Not only is it my first trip to Nevada but also my first visit to a casino. Any do's and don'ts you could recommend before I go? Mary S.
Dos and Don'ts for a Vegas Trip

Dear Mark, I recently found your column on an internet site in Stockholm, Sweden. I enjoy your historic questions the most. I am doing a research paper at the University about the introduction of casino gambling in the state where you live, Nevada. Can you tell me when it became a legal enterprise? Stefan E.
When did gambling become legal in Vegas

Dear Mark, I am making my annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas next month. On my last two trips I believe I have paid exorbitant room rates-$89 a night. Both times the casino hotel wouldn't bargain on these high prices. I prefer not to get stung for a room, figuring they are going to get my money at the tables anyway. Any suggestions? Stephanie G.
Prices of Rooms

Dear Mark, I have heard that Atlantic City casinos allow card counters but Nevada casinos do not. True? Jimmy C.
Card Counting

Dear Mark, When I stayed at the NY, NY Hotel and Casino (Vegas), I played BJ and whenever I wanted a comp for food or anything, they said just put it on your room charge and your play will be evaluated. Well, that was my first and last time. When I checked out they didn't comp my food or beverage, only the room. What gives? Scott R.
No Food Comps

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