Gary Trask

Boston

Editor-in-Chief at Casino City Times

Editor in Chief @CasinoCity and former golf-casino-resort PR pro. If you can't find me, check the sportsbook, golf course or blackjack table.

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Articles

Top 10 non-Las Vegas Strip casino resorts

Nov 3, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

The Las Vegas Strip is a mesmerizing stream of gaming, entertainment and extravagance, a glorious 4.2-mile stretch home to some of the largest and most iconic casinos in the world. To escape the Strip's sometimes chaotic pace and high prices, many of Las Vegas's 40+ million annual visitors opt for off-Strip accommodations, where significant cost savings can be found. But booking a stay off-Strip doesn't mean sacrificing a memorable Las Vegas experience.
Top 10 new Las Vegas trip experiences

Aug 18, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

Las Vegas is a city that thrives on novelty. Every trip offers something new and exciting, and I make it a point to experience as much as I can on every one of my treks out west to the desert. My most recent trip to Las Vegas once again included a whirlwind tour of everything from celebrity-themed bars to hidden speakeasies to new, multi-billion- dollar resorts to a new sportsbook that redefines the game-day experience.
Top 10 things I’ll miss about The Mirage in Las Vegas

Jul 21, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

LAS VEGAS – On its final night of existence, The Mirage Las Vegas was a whirlwind of energy and emotion. Gamblers crowded around the tables, collecting chips as souvenirs. There was over an hour wait to sit down at one of the few remaining slot machines that were functional as jackpot seekers went after the $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots. The air buzzed with excitement and nostalgia.
The roar of the crowd fuels WSOP's unprecedented success

Jul 16, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

A few hundred feet from the thunderous cheers erupting from the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event final table, where a life-altering $10 million awaits the champion, Jack Effel sits at an empty poker table, exuding quiet confidence. The Vice President of the WSOP has overseen the most prestigious tournament in poker since 2005 and is just the eighth tournament director in the event's 55-year history.
Swedish poker prodigy silently taking WSOP Main Event by storm

Jul 14, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

Niklas Astedt is not known for being a man of many words. The soft-spoken Swede has quietly amassed a fortune exceeding $48 million in online cashes during his illustrious poker career. He’s not on social media – as far as anyone can tell – and it’s clear he’s more accustomed to the virtual felt rather than sitting under the hot lights of a featured televised table.
Poker's power couple eyeing WSOP history

Jul 12, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

LAS VEGAS -- With over $32.6 million in career earnings, Alex Foxen is no stranger to the spotlight at the poker table. But at this year’s $10,000 Main Event, he's playing a supporting role. As his wife, Kristen Foxen, continues to make a historic deep run, poised to shatter a glass ceiling in poker's most prestigious tournament, Alex is on the rail, experiencing the emotional rollercoaster of every hand, every win, and every setback alongside her.
A quarter century of Southern elegance at Beau Rivage

Apr 7, 2024 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

As Beau Rivage Resort & Casino kicked off its 25th anniversary festivities last month, the sophisticated Southern belle is proving that age is just a number. Our hearts are full as we reflect back on the amazing ride we've had together these 25 years. We have been honored to be there with you to celebrate all the milestones like birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, date nights, family outings, and more.
Top 10 reasons to visit Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas

Dec 3, 2023 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

I’ve always been a big fan of Downtown Las Vegas. Go ahead, call me “old school” (you won’t be the first), but the combination of its rich history, unique activities and sheer value, makes the downtown area a must-visit nearly every time I make a venture to Sin City. Sitting mere steps away from the Fremont Street Experience, Plaza Hotel and Casino exudes an abundance of all three of the above qualities.
Top 10 observations from a U2 concert at Sphere in Las Vegas

Nov 19, 2023 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

My first U2 concert was in 1992. It was St. Patrick’s Day at the hallowed Boston Garden and, as you can probably imagine, an Irish band playing in an Irish city on the most Irish of days, made for an unforgettable evening of rock ‘n’ roll and revelry. Fast forward 31 years and I’m in awe once again watching the ageless Bono and the Boys do their thing. Except, this time, the venue change is as stark as the mesmerizing 160,000-square-foot wrap-around screen before my eyes.
Palms Casino Resort shining brighter than ever under new ownership

Sep 17, 2023 | casinocitytimes.com | Gary Trask

Frequent visits to the vibrant city of Las Vegas have always been a perk of my role here at Casino City Press. Over the past decade-plus, many of my journeys to the desert have revolved around covering the World Series of Poker. From 2005 to 2021, this most prestigious tournament in poker took place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino before relocating to the Strip in 2022.