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Dirty Las Vegas History

Whenever I’m in Vegas, I can’t help but envision its past… I’m not saying I want to be in the Las Vegas of the past; but visiting it in my mind is somehow very romantic… One way to safely be … Continue reading

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Feeling Lucky, Saint Patrick?

What could be luckier to wear on Saint Patrick’s Day than these? A pair of vintage green shamrock-shaped key chain tags from the long gone Nevada Club in Las Vegas. I’d so make them into a pair of earrings!

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New Years Can Be Messy

Which is why casinos have napkins — special New Years Eve napkins, like this one from Caesar’s Palace.

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Gambling With Santa

Some cool and customizable Christmas gifts for the card playing folks in your life… Retro Masked Santa Toy Ought To Be Dealt With by kindnessofstrangers Check out other Santa Classic Playing Cards at zazzle.com Reindeer with Red Bow Bicycle Playing … Continue reading

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Original Caesars Palace Paintings Up For Auction

On November 17, 11 paintings previously created for the Poker Room at Caesars Palace will be auctioned off. The 11 paintings by LeRoy Neiman are from the 1980 series The Girls of Caesars Palace and feature women in casino scenes. … Continue reading

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Not According To Hoyle

Pretty much everyone who has an interest in playing cards has heard the expression “according to Hoyle“. Edmond Hoyle’s writings also included backgammon and chess, but Hoyle was best known for his written works on the rules and play of … Continue reading

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Antique Paris Gamblers

Antique illustrations of Paris gamblers by caricaturist Georges Goursat SEM. Available here.

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Romantic Antique Poker Chips

Aren’t these the sweetest little vintage poker chips?! Antique embossed clay poker chips featuring Cupid’s Kiss, in red and ivory; via newport44.

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As Usual, A Lady Gambler Draws A Crowd

A lovely vintage photo of a woman playing Faro. Like Lady Luck herself, she draws a crowd of men. This authentic vintage casino photo is for sale from Hard Times Ranch.

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Black panties with white screen printed uterus underwear

See on Scoop.it – Fashion & Other Girlie Gear Black big knickers made of a mid weight cotton with lycra with a white screen printed uterus on the front. They are finished off with a black See on www.etsy.com

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