The Best of Las Vegas 2018 Award have been announced. Station Casinos locations across the valley have taken home gold, silver, and bronze awards in hotel, gaming, dining, entertainment, events, and so much more.
Thank you to all Las Vegas locals who participated and voted for us. We always appreciate the continued support and we are proud to serve you.
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Station Casinos Best of Las Vegas Gold Awards
Apex Social Club at Palms
Best View
Gold
Fiesta Henderson Hotel & Casino
Best Henderson Casino
Gold
Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Gold
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Best Staycation
Gold
Scotch 80 at Palms
Best New Restaurant
Gold
SoBe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho
Best Family Fun Center
Gold
Social Hour – GVR
Best Henderson Happy Hour
Gold
Station Casinos
Best Bingo
Gold
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Best Bowling
Gold
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Best Local’s Casino
Gold
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Best Paying Slots
Gold
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Best Player’s/Loyalty Club
Gold
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Best Sports Book
Gold
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Best Table Games
Gold
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Best Video Poker
Gold
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Feast & Festival Buffet
Best Buffet
Gold
Station Casinos – Grand Cafe & Cafe Fiesta
Best Coffee Shop & Diner
Gold
Station Casinos – Grid Iron Glory
Best Football Contest
Gold
T-Bones Chophouse
Best West/Red Rock Area Restaurant
Gold
The Oyster Bar at Palace Station
Best Shrimp Cocktail
Gold
The Spa At Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch
Best Spa
Gold
Tides Seafood & Sushi Bar
Best Sushi
Gold
Station Casinos Best of Las Vegas Silver Awards
Barley’s Casino & Brewing Co.
Best Beer Selection
Silver
Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino
Best Henderson Casino
Silver
Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino
Best Hotel Rooms/Suites
Silver
Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis
Best Henderson Restaurant
Silver
Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar
Best West/Red Rock Area Restaurant
Silver
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Best West/Red Rock Area Casino
Silver
Silent Savasana At Green Valley Ranch & Red Rock Resort
Best Yoga/Pilates
Silver
T-Bones Chophouse
Best Steakhouse
Silver
Station Casinos Best of Las Vegas Bronze Awards
Barley’s Casino & Brewing Co.
Best Microbrewery
Bronze
Bottiglia
Best Henderson Restaurant
Bronze
Charcoal Room at Santa Fe
Best North Las Vegas Restaurant
Bronze
Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino
Best Wedding Chapel
Bronze
Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis
Best Best Martini
Bronze
Lucky Penny
Best Late Night Eats
Bronze
Masso at Red Rock
Best West/Red Rock Area Restaurant
Bronze
Oyster Bar
Best Seafood Restaurant
Bronze
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Best Concierge Service
Bronze
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
Best North Las Vegas Casino
Bronze
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Best Henderson Casino
Bronze
Wildfire Gaming
Best Burger
Bronze
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Station Casinos Offers $1 Beer for Football Playoffs
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3:2 vs 6:5 Blackjack | A Devil in the Details
The Pros Know
Seasoned Las Vegas blackjack connoisseurs have watched casino after casino shift from classic 3:2 Blackjack to 6:5 over the years.
To gain further insight, we spoke with Station Casinos’ VP of Casino Operations Bill Burt who said, “I have been very surprised by this trend and the lack of a strong reaction from guests. We at Station Casinos, feel that the strip casinos are taking advantage of their guests. The vast majority of our games at Station Casinos are 3:2. We run a small number of 6:5 games on single decks or low limit games.”
Has the entire city heaved a collective sigh
and accepted 6:5 blackjack as the new norm?Blackjack aficionados hope not, because there’s a big difference, and that difference matters.
What’s The Difference?
The difference between 3:2 blackjack and 6:5 blackjack is simple. If you have a winning blackjack hand, you get paid 3 dollars for every 2 that you bet, or 1.5:1 odds. In 6:5 you get paid $6 for every $5 you bet, which is 1.2:1 odds. It may seem like a small difference but it makes a huge difference in your expected outcome.
There are a lot of factors that determine the final expected return, but in general, the house increases their edge by roughly 400% when dealing the 6:5 variant. In the 3:2 blackjack game, the house edge, for player playing perfect basic strategy, is in the ~0.5% range. That means for every $100 wagered, they take in, on average, $0.50.
With 6:5 blackjack, that edge shoots up to almost 2%! So now you can expect to contribute upwards of $2 per $100 wagered to the house coffers.
Obviously these differences get magnified over the long term, as serious bettors make thousands of wagers over time.
Does the Average Player Even Notice?
Apparently not. The majority of the casinos on the Las Vegas strip have converted to 6:5 blackjack. If people weren’t playing, the operators would switch back in an instant.
@StationCasinos We ❤ Locals
Serious local blackjack players know that the “vast majority of our[Station Casinos] blackjack games are 3:2 blackjack. We’re basically the opposite of the strip. We deal almost exclusively 3:2 blackjack, whereas on the strip you are getting a 6:5 game unless you are betting $100 or more,” said Bill.
You can see for yourself, it’s right there on the felt. It will say “Blackjack pays 3:2.” If you ever have any question, you can always ask your dealer or floor supervisor for all the specifics of any table on the floor.
In addition, all Station Casino 6 deck shoe games offer surrender. Very handy for the times you’re dealt a 16 and the dealer is showing an Ace or face card, you can “surrender” half your bet and essentially fold your hand. There’s a few situations where this is advantageous, so use with discretion.
Vote with Your Wallet
If you want to maximize your odds of having a good turn at the blackjack table, be on the lookout for 3:2 tables. On the strip they are pretty rare, usually hidden in high limit rooms where you need to bet $100 per hand. Or you can escape the insanity of the strip and join us at your favorite Station Casinos location for blackjack the way it was meant to be played. Spread the word to friends and family, educate them on the difference. Let them know they have a voice and a vote with every dollar they wager.
