FACES

Here are some of the ‘Faces’ of Las Vegas. A few of the people who make the city a great place to visit.


Ep 13 – Adventure Combat Ops – Jax

Jax from Adventure Combat Ops. She is a Bronze Star recipient who recently relocated to Las Vegas to be the event manager at this high adrenaline thrill experience.


Ep 12 – Hotel & Casino Security – Mike

Security manager Mike talks about what it’s like to be the “eye in the sky”. He also shares some stories about his adventures in Vegas.

 


drbrettEp 10 & 11 – Gambling Researcher – Dr. Brett Abarbanel

Dr. Brett is the head of  social and recreational gambling research at UCLA’s Gambling Studies Program. She is also a part time Las Vegas resident, an amateur poker player, and a lover of James Bond movies.


drfongEp 8 – Gambling Disorder Expert – Dr. Timothy Fong (Episode 8)

Dr. Fong is the co-director of the UCLA gambling studies program. We discuss diagnosis and treatment of gambling disorder. He also shares his research about gender and cultural biases related to gambling. If you are in CA and would like free gambling addiction help, you can call 1-800-GAMBLER, or in the U.S. you can call 1-800-522-4700.


rpsEp 7 – Richard Petty Experience – Ricky

Ricky is one those enviable people who loves what he does for a living. He wears many hats at the Richard Petty Driving Experience, and he gets to play with cars all day. Two charities he endorses are the Speedway Children’s Charities and Victory Junction.


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Ep 5 & 6-  LV Locals – fluffikitten and gothampd

We met fluffikitten and gothampd at the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con. They’re cosplayers, they’re artists, and they are a great reminder that the city of Las Vegas isn’t just gambling, drinking, and eating. It’s a city of amazing people who are smart, fun and creative. Check out some of fluffikitten’s art here and gothampd’s facebook page here.


vfbEps 5 & 6 – Vegas Fanboy Podcast

Adam has a lot of knowledge about getting the most out of your budget in Vegas. He’s the creator of the Vegas blog/podcast for the low roller and he’s happy to share his money saving tips. Check out his site and podcast here.


dsEps 4 & 5 – Spa Manager/Airbnb – Kate

Kate teaches us about spa etiquette and shares stories about being an airbnb hostess. If you want to avoid some of the madness in Vegas, consider a stay at Kate’s home. Here’s her airbnb profile.


41Ep 2 & 3 – Bartender – Amy

In episode 2 Amy gave us good advice on how to get better, faster service at a crowded bar. In episode 3 she shares what it’s like to be a female bartender in Las Vegas. We thank Amy for her great advice and we also want to promote a charity that is near and dear to her heart, iCAN (Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada).


2Eps 1 & 3 – Casino Dealer – James

In episode 1 James gave us some good gaming tips. In episode 3 we learned more about James, Indian gaming, tipping, and gambling etiquette.

He’s also a very talented artist specializing in dark fantasy themed art. Check out some of his artwork here and here.

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