Burt and Matt continue their tale Dan about the Neon Gutter crew’s latest trip to Vegas to celebrate Matt’s separation from employment (voluntary by at least one side). In Part 2, there is penny video poker, cheap, cheap drinks, a wild poker tournament, dinner from vending machines, blackjack, Cajun food, a highly-skilled zodiac sign guesser, and a blazing hot craps session. All this, plus a retirement party at the Poker Palace complete with cake for everyone.
With special thanks to Ski Wagasky, the world’s foremost expert on Sigma Derby, who joined us for a morning of plastic ponies at the D, and walked away crowned the 2025 Sigma Derby Handicapper’s Challenge Champion.
And special thanks to Alex Lundgren for his cool Sigma Derby songs, which you’ll hear in Part 2. Check out Derby Nights Down at the D and 200 to 1 on his YouTube channel.
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Low stakes don’t mean you can’t win big! Jeff hits 4 queens for 125 credits at the Aztec Inn’s penny video poker.
The Aztec Inn Casino can afford penny poker by stinting on the ashtray. Just use the screen.
Burt ordered the shrimp po’boy at the Poker Palace’s delicious and well-priced North Shore Oyster Bar.
The Neon Gutter crew celebrates Matt’s retirement in style in the Poker Palace’s luxurious sports book.
Matt is surprised and delighted by the generic sheet cake his friends spent their own money on. There was enough for anyone who wanted a slice, even those who didn’t wait for the knife and just dug in with their hands.
A slice of retirement party cake awaits a Poker Palace blackjack dealer on his break.
A guest at the Poker Palace celebrates Matt’s retirement. Cake for all!
Miss Kelly is the self-appointed Queen of the Poker Palace, and she saved Matt from potential food poisoning, had a near 18% accuracy in guessing Zodiac signs, and provided Burt, Jeff, and Phil with hours of advice and guidance.
Jerry, Matt, and Phil enjoy the decadent cocktails at the Jerry’s Nugget craps table. The waitress made sure Matt and Phil’s subsequent daiquiris had no whipped cream.
Coming from the parking garage, the Luxor gives guests subtle cues about what to expect in the casino’s level of maintenance and upkeep.
