Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

Latest Episodes:

High Limits, Low Expectations Jun 22, 2025

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Josh is back from a high-roller trip to Wynn, and Chris has thoughts—on the gambling, the dining, and the fun that followed. The guys recap the highs, lows, and detours that made this Vegas trip one to remember.

Highlights:

Josh's Ultimate X adventures
A visit to Pisces and Wing Lei
Unnecessary TITOs
A 2nd Royal Flush?
Destination loyalty
The Big Wheel spins up topics like Aria restaurants and people who clap when planes land

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Royal Flushes, Shows and a Smoky Suite Jun 08, 2025

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Chris and Josh share stories from their overlapping (but separate) Vegas trips—featuring video poker luck, suite mix-ups, and the ever-popular Ultimate X dilemmas.

Chris scored an $8,000 royal flush on Super Times Pay; Josh hit 4 Aces on Ultimate X.
Josh's Palazzo stay included a room mix-up (no elliptical!) and a "non-ESS" experience.
Chris's smoky suite
The "accidental kicker" mistake
Venetian/Palazzo's new sundry store opened; Josh shares comp tips (hint: no comped undies).
Listener Amy praised the Vegas community; Robin shared Ultimate X tips; Jenna asked about comps for smaller bankrolls.
The Big Wheel featured Amazon's Zoox robo-taxis and a notary conference at Green Valley Ranch.

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Gambling for Good Health May 25, 2025

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Chris and Josh are back—sort of. Thanks to a little time travel paradox, this episode drops while the guys are mid-session at their infamous "coffee dice" meetup.

This episode dives into:

The Target Dresser Saga™ (featuring missing screws and excessive returns)
A passionate plea to save the Triple Crown with a revamped racing schedule
The controversial rise of bubble craps—love it or hate it, it's here to stay
A thoughtful discussion on whether gambling can actually be… good for you?
Why professional gamblers might not be as happy as you think
How slot influencers and fake high-limit play grind Chris' gears
Social interaction, stress relief, risk management—gambling as a life coach?
The joy of winning at the end of a trip vs. the freedom of a fast start
Listener feedback and Atomic Saloon tips
Katy Perry's Vegas residency disaster (and matching cone bra mishap)
Behind-the-scenes casino trivia: What happens to Bellagio's flowers?

And don't miss the Crap Vegas Big Wheel segment featuring garden nurseries, Super Bowl pope prophecies, and why Chris will never film his craps sessions.

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Seaside Chic & Bubble Craps May 11, 2025

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Chris and Josh hit a milestone with episode 80 and go deep into the growing world of bubble craps. Is it here to stay? Is it better than the felt? They explore the upsides, downsides, comps, variance, and why you might be getting taxed on a W-2G from a "slot" roll. The guys also dive into: • Emotional responses to music, symphonies, and...Kenny Rogers? • A rainy Derby weekend and private jets galore • Listener feedback on Vegas virgins, long walks, hookers, and petty cash • The social awkwardness of solo table play and chatty bartenders • Bankroll considerations for video poker, Ultimate X, and switching from slots • Concierges getting cut, Luxor's buffet closing, and the AADSM conference at Westgate (hello, Happy Mouth Breather) Plus: upcoming Memorial Day trips, suite upgrades, and a Sunday morning coffee dice session you won't want to miss. Follow the show: Subscribe wherever you listen Merch: crapvegas.com/shop Facebook: crapvegas.com/facebook Support: patreon.com/crapvegas

Tips for the Vegas Virgin Apr 27, 2025

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This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):