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Knights on Ice — Spanked, or Was It an Old-Fashioned Butt-Kicking?

Vegas with an Edge Mar 26, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

It doesn’t matter what you call it. The VGK, who exploded for 3 goals on Monday night vs. St. Louis in the third period, had the Colorado Avalanche explode on them in the 2nd period with 4 goals and one more in the 3rd for a 5-1 win. Five unanswered goals against a team that they’ll most likely [...]

Podcast - Michael Sall part 2

Gambling with an Edge Mar 25, 2021 Written by Richard Munchkin

Our guest this week is arguably the world's best gin rummy player, Michael Sall. He is the author of "Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide." We spoke to Michael back in December and thought he merited a return visit. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can fi [...]

Vegas and the Virus

Vegas with an Edge Mar 24, 2021 Written by LVA Admin

Update 3/24 -- Emerging from a Pandemic Things have been moving fast as the fortuitous collision of increased capacity and March Madness have Vegas all-of-a-sudden looking something like Vegas again. The sports books were crowded over the weekend, but not as conspicuously so as we'd predicted. Overa [...]

Looking at a 50-coin Penalty for the Straight Flush in 10-6 Double Double Bonus

Gambling with an Edge Mar 23, 2021 Written by Bob Dancer

There is a version of 10-6 DDB that pays 200 for the straight flush rather than 250 and that change drops the return from 100.06% to 99.96%. Casinos which have a firm policy of never offering a game returning more than 100% sometimes have this game. I refer to the games as 10-6-50 and 10-6-40, wher [...]

Knights on Ice — VGK Explode for 4 Goals in the 3rd Period

Vegas with an Edge Mar 23, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

The St. Louis Blues were in Las Vegas relaxing on Sunday, waiting for the VGK. The Knights had to play Sunday against the Kings in L.A., then had to jump on a plane and within 25 hours face the well-rested Blues at T-Mobile. For Vegas, it was also the 7th game in 11 day, while St. Louis was riding [...]

Knights on Ice — One Tough Shift, Plus 51 seconds, Dooms the VGK

Vegas with an Edge Mar 22, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

The VGK lost yesterday to the L.A. Kings by a score of 3-1 and it was all because Dylan Coghlan gave the puck away 3 different times on the same shift. His inability to keep the puck on his stick and clear the zone allowed Sean Walker to score his first goal of the season after Anze Kopitar appeare [...]

Coronavirus V: The Blackjack Call

Gambling with an Edge Mar 21, 2021 Written by James Grosjean

The Blackjack Ball, an annual get-together of professional gamblers, was historically hosted by Max Rubin over New Year's, when the big card-counting teams would create their own fireworks all over Vegas. It was great fun while it lasted. But New Year's became a victim of its own success. Vegas is [...]

Knights on Ice — VGK Will Their Way To Beat L.A.

Vegas with an Edge Mar 20, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

"Where there’s a will there's a way." Last night two Wills were needed to beat the L.A. Kings. William Karlsson scored the winning goal in the second period after the Kings wiped out the 2-goal lead that Max Pacioretty provided with his 2 goals in the first period. Then William Carrier added [...]

Back in the Saddle – Maybe?

Frugal Vegas Mar 19, 2021 Written by queen of comps

I ended my last post with a cryptic message and even though so much in the world and in my life is tentative, I’m ready to share the details. As someone who wants – yeah, needs – to be organized, I always made plans months and months in advance. I strongly believe a be-prepared attitude is [...]

Podcast - guest Bob Nersesian

Gambling with an Edge Mar 18, 2021 Written by Richard Munchkin

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob is one our favorite guests.  He is a gaming attorney and author of The Law for Gamblers. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/Gamb [...]

Knights on Ice — Three Third-Period Goals and a Haguemeister Bomb

Vegas with an Edge Mar 18, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Yesterday, St. Paddy’s Day, all over the country a lot of J?germeister bombs were consumed in the honor of St. Patrick. Early research suggests that drinking J?germeister in moderate amounts may be linked to a lower risk of strokes and other cardiovascular diseases. Well, the VGK have their ow [...]

Waiting to Get Ripped Off

Gambling with an Edge Mar 16, 2021 Written by Bob Dancer

Author’s note: This week’s blog has nothing to do with gambling. I’m hoping you find it interesting anyway. Next week I’ll return with something about video poker. Bonnie and I live in a quiet neighborhood in Las Vegas. The homes are 30-35 years old and many of the original owners (inclu [...]

Knights on Ice — 24 Square Feet Become a Work of Art

Vegas with an Edge Mar 16, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

The dimensions of an NHL net are 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall, which is 24 square feet. Last night, there was a work of art, a Picasso if you will allow me some artistic interpretation, at both ends of the ice. With Marc-Andre Fleury in his 24 square feet, it’s not unusual for a spectacular piece [...]

Knights on Ice — Look Who Is No Longer Invisible

Vegas with an Edge Mar 14, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Who knew I could influence Shea Theodore? Not me. I mentioned after Friday night’s game that Shea Theodore was invisible and the VGK needed him if they were headed deep in the playoffs. He’s instrumental in the success of their power play along with Alex Pietrangelo. Well, last night Shea had t [...]

Knights on Ice — Just as Bad as a Check from Evander Kane

Vegas with an Edge Mar 13, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

A lead in a St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights game is as bad as having a check written by Evander Kane. Both the lead in these games and a check from Kane never amount to much. Last night’s game was no different. The multi-goal leads added up to nothing after 60 minutes. For the first [...]

Podcast - guest Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor

Gambling with an Edge Mar 11, 2021 Written by Richard Munchkin

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor. We talk about what is coming in the near future in Las Vegas including updates on the opening of Virgin casino, and Resorts World. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM [...]

Knights on Ice — Trash

Vegas with an Edge Mar 11, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Before you lose your lunch thinking that I’m calling the VGK performance last night “trash,” all I’m doing is quoting Mark Stone and his assessment of the team in their 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. “We didn’t break the puck out well, we didn’t transition the puck well, we didn? [...]

A Birthday Present That Keeps on Giving

Gambling with an Edge Mar 09, 2021 Written by Bob Dancer

I turned 74 years old in mid-February. Not a big deal. I have a birthday every year. But this time it turned out to be special in an unusual way. My Nevada Driver License expired on my birthday. Again, not a big deal. It always expires on a birthday, every three or four years. But this time it t [...]

Knights on Ice — The Missing $18.3 Million

Vegas with an Edge Mar 09, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Last night the VGK were missing $18.3 million worth of crucial players to their lineup and it showed in their 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Mark Stone and Alex Pietrangelo who were injured in Saturday’s game in San Jose did not play, even though Pete DeBoer claimed that Stone’s not returni [...]

Knights on Ice — Tuch It

Vegas with an Edge Mar 07, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Alex Tuch is on fire and Marc-Andre Fleury is smoking hot in the net. These two were instrumental in VGK's 4-0 shutout of the San Jose Sharks last night at the SAP Center in San Jose. Vegas has 3 wins this season in 3 games at the SAP Center. The Sharks have just 2 home wins in 8 games played on t [...]

Knights on Ice — Pacioretty Saves the VGK Once Again

Vegas with an Edge Mar 06, 2021 Written by Joe Pane

Max Pacioretty's goal, his 2nd of the game at 1:25 in overtime, saved the Golden Knights from what would have been a disastrous loss to the San Jose Sharks. It was Pacioretty 3rd winning OT goal this season as Vegas won the opening game of this back-to-back 2-game series 5-4. The VGK led 2-0 af [...]