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Best and Worst bets, Strategy
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Beat the Casino
Also includes non-casino travel
Equipment and Methods
Other online resources
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More Resources for RV Travelers and Gamblers Here are some sites with a wealth of information for RVers and gamblers, and a few others that are just very cool!
RV Related Sites
(Reference Site) HitchItch.com is a master link site, with a large and growing collection of links related to RVing. One area has links to many travel blogs. You'll want to put this one in your Favorites/Bookmarks.
We're members of Escapees. They are a total support network for serious RVers, especially fulltimers. Their site includes a wonderful forum. Their mail service is the largest in the industry and highly praised by many. Escapees also has a great network of private parks where boondocking is $2.50 to $4.00 a night and full hookups between $9 and $15.
OvernightRvParking.com is the new web site of Jim O'Brient, owner of the Overnight Parking Yahoo Group. New web site launched April 6, 2008 and Jim has the most complete general listing of overnight parking opportunities that I've seen on the web.
Gypsy Journal has a lot to offer -- Nick and Terry Russell are full-time RVers and publish a print newspaper called the Gypsy Journal. Six issues a year with news from the road as they travel the country. The web site is a good source of information on many RV topics. They own a converted MCI bus, and the story of the conversion is there too. In addition to all this they have written many books on a variety of RV and travel topics, including Casino Camping. Take a look! www.gypsyjournal.net
Recreation USA Here's an interesting camping club that seems to offer a lot. Click on the banner and check them out.
RVBuddy.com has campground reviews, RV classified ads, and a good collection of links to other online RV resources. Definitely worth visiting. www.RVBuddy.com
theRVer.com Their site says "We are searching the Internet and hope to include every RV-related link we can find so you will have a one-stop website to find what you need." I recommend checking it out.
Las Vegas and Gambling
Las Vegas Advisor If you visit Las Vegas, and you're not an LVA member, you're giving up free money -- it's as simple as that. They have a great web site with tons of information, an excellent forum, and a coupon book that is second to none. You'll also occasionally pick up a tip on a great advantage play in their forums. But the coupon book is a no-brainer, by itself it's worth the price of membership. www.lasvegasadvisor.com
Check the LVA out free for 5 days. Click on the following link: http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/free5day.cfm FYI, I have no financial ties to the LVA, I've been a member for about 8 years and it's a great deal.
vpFREE The best free on line resource for video poker information. Includes a Yahoo group, a huge user-supported database of video poker machines in casinos all over the USA, and many other useful resources.
Jean Scott - The Queen of Comps, author of The Frugal Gambler, More Frugal Gambling, Frugal Video Poker, etc. Her books and other writings are required reading for anyone who wants to get the most enjoyment from their casino visits. http://queenofcomps.com
www.CocktailDoll.com The inside story of being a cocktail waitress at a casino. Great funny stories, tipping guidelines and more.
Nick Pappagiorgio's Vegas Hipster www.VegasHipster.com Las Vegas Reviews, Hotels, Casinos, Restaurants, Buffets, Shows, Helpful Tips, Do's and Don'ts of Vegas, What To Wear, Vegas Slang, Vegas Transportation. Vegas Slang, Vegas Attire and more.
The Gambler's Boutique www.thegamblersboutique.com If you're trying to find a gift for the gambler in your life take a look at this site. They have a good selection and reasonable prices.
Miscellaneous Cool Stuff Lakeshore Images If you enjoy outdoor and wildlife photography you MUST visit Jon Vermilye's web site. Absolutely gorgeous photographs of birds, flowers, waterfalls, and more. http://lakeshoreimages.com
Forums and Groups Online
At first, I wasn't going to start a forum but decided to do so in mid May 2006. We'll see how it goes. Come visit and post your experiences, ask questions, etc.
There are several good online forums where RVers meet to exchange information about free and low cost camping opportunities. Some are general in nature, others focus on Wal-Mart parking, etc.
Following are links to some sites that I use and enjoy. When you first post on these forums, please let them know that you found their forum through CasinoCamper.com. Thanks!
The Official Blog of the Open Road New! Whatever your interests I bet you'll find something here that you'll enjoy reading. With 30 experts blogging on everything from Casino Camping (written by yours truly) to RV maintenance and family camping. Drop by and visit soon!
Overnight RV Parking Yahoo! Group http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OvernightRVParking The lists that Jim O'Brient has compiled are the most complete source I've found on the web for overnight parking information at commercial locations (Wal-Mart, Cracker Barrel, Truck Stops, etc.) Join the group, the lists are PDF format and located in the "Files" section.
Camping Tips Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/campingtipsgroup/ In their own words: "The purpose of this group is to gather information about dump sites across the country, inexpensive camping, internet connections at camp grounds, wifi sites free and fee driven and overnight sites, such as Walmart, Flying J, BJ's, Cracker Barrel, and other places."
Walmart RVing Group http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/walmartrving/ In their own words: "This group is the positive voice of WalMart Rving. The purpose of this group is to discuss overnight parking of RV's at Wal-mart, K-Mart, Flying J, Travel Centers of America, Camping World, Union76 Truck Stops, Love's, Pilot Travel Centers, AmBest Truck Stops, casinos, and similar hosts that allow free overnight RV parking."
Casino Comps http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casino_comps/ In their own words: "The goal of this forum is to track the level of comps provided by individual casinos based on a given level of play. Additionally casino promotions are tracked and analyzed, to determine their actual value."
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