Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

In this week's Patreon exclusive preview, Chris and Josh discuss: The absolute worst part of every Vegas strip property Back to back amazing rolls Follow up on worst Vegas Hot Takes The Big Wheel Enjoy the show and join us on Patreon for even more content. www.patreon.com/crapvegas  

We're checking back in on the main feed with episode 104! It's a Q&A day for Chris and Josh as they discuss: Social Media Round‑Up + Patreon Feed Clarification Cosmo Question – Tipping for Requests Tip Philosophy – From It's Vegas Y'all Rio Shake‑Up + What's Next Smoking Ban Hypothetical VegasDuffy – Vegas Death Row Meal Want to hear more? Join us over on Patreon. www.patreon.com/crapvegas  

This week, we hit a milestone neither of us ever thought we'd reach — Episode 100 . In this episode, we: Reflect on how the show started and how far it's come Talk about the evolution of Crap Vegas over the years Share what keeps us motivated to keep doing the show Say a huge thank you to our  patrons — this show truly doesn't exist without your support We're also joined by Rick , a real Vegas cra...

This week, it's been years since our last long-form discussion on casino hosts, so we go back and cover the topic including: What is a casino hosts job How casinos decide what your worth What hosts can (and cannot) do Who gets a host How to get a host Common host mistakes What excites you most about an upcoming trip? Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook S...

This week, we discuss some of the most common gambling myths and superstitions, and run through a lot of topics including: Finding time for Vegas When a dice stickman goes wild Gambling myths and superstitions A full $5 table vs. an empty $25 table A casino credit question The Wheel! Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus conten...

This week, we look back at 2025 and forward to 2026 to discuss: Best and worst gambling sessions Best dining experiences Best hotel experiences Expectations & trips for 202 When dice get stuck An Ultimate X question Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

Zorkfest 2025 is finally here and Josh breaks down all his experiences in Vegas over that weekend: Hiding Drinks Carbone Dice Labs Patron-Only Craps A Magical VP Day Podcasters After Dark Coffee Dice Thoughts on M Resorts A Royal Update Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

Josh was back in Vegas, again, this week and it's time to talk about his F1 Experience! The Velocity Club @ F1 Estiatorio Milos Gifts Bar Luca Bazaar Meats No handys at the chandy?   Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

Yeehaw! It's a social media round-up on Crap Vegas this week. We answer some of the most common questions floating around the internet and more, including: Why Josh's recent push into VP What's the next level of comp Multiple blackjack hand comp issues Bookings trips outside your host $.25 vs. $1.00 VP Best and Worst Vegas Elevators   Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapve...

Josh recently took a solo trip to Vegas and can't wait to share all about that trip and more, including: New restaurants The Wizard of Oz @ The Sphere Video poker overload Rigged bubble craps machines Bad craps etiquette   Listen now at   crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group:   crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

We recently took a trip to Vegas and can't wait to share all about that trip and more, including: A best part follow-up Chris & Josh go to Vegas! Palazzo woes Bazaar Meat Zombie Burlesque   Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

This is one of Josh's favorite episodes... a time travel episode. We are in Vegas as this comes out, so make sure you get out there an join us at the tables for Coffee Dice this weekend! On the episode we talk about... The best of Vegas strip properties New segment - Plan My Trip A blind ranking for craps lovers Oh No, Dolly!   Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/fac...

This week, Chris & Josh have another great discussion about... Regression strategies for craps Cash needed to open a credit line Are influencers a good thing? The CV Host Database and The Big Wheel!   Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

This week Chris & Josh talk about craps strategies, biggest comps they haven't seen and more! Rocky Horror Picture Show in Vegas? Craps strategies - pros/cons/who they are for What casinos we are luckiest at Necessary bankroll at certain properties The big wheel! Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas

This week Chris & Josh recap Josh's recent Vegas trip to the Star Trek Khan and a whole lot more. Do your gambling levels change when solo? Josh Goes to the Khan Rio Las Vegas New Restaurants Gambler-only cruise offers How would you use a HUGE free play offer   Listen now at crapvegas.com Join the Facebook group: crapvegas.com/facebook Support the show & get bonus content:  patreon.com/crapvegas  

We have had a good run without technical difficulties, but we had an audio issue this week on Chris's feed. We were able to save the episode using a backup audio feed for his channel, but it won't sound as good as usual this week. This has been corrected for future episodes, and hopefully, it will never happen again. However, due to some crazy travel schedules, we had to use what we had. We hope e...

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 m...

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-t...

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...

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 peo...

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/P...

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...

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 ga...

This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):   Tips, tricks and suggestions for new Vegas visitors Your longest Vegas walk When to pay back markers New show and spa recommendations Elaine Wynn   Want to contact us? Email:  podcast@crapvegas.com Facebook: crapvegas.com/facebook Twitter: @VegasDuffy @SmallWhale13 @CrapVegas For more information, please visit our webpage a...

This week, Chris & Josh discuss the following topics (and so much more):   Josh goes to Vegas El Cortez & Downtown Grand Black Tap 3x Multipliers Chairman's Tier at V/P Playing with a limited budget Is a 5-day trip too long? Resort spend for tier credits   Want to contact us? Email:  podcast@crapvegas.com Facebook: crapvegas.com/facebook Twitter: @VegasDuffy @SmallWhale13 @CrapVegas For more infor...