Crap Vegas: A Gambling Podcast

A podcast for craps and gambling enthusiasts from the perspective of two gambling fans living the high-life of Las Vegas. Join Chris and Josh for their takes on everything gambling and Las Vegas related.

Episodes

Craps & Casino Etiquette

August 3, 2025 • 59 mins

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Vegas of Yore

July 20, 2025 • 54 mins

In Episode 85, Chris and Josh dive into the things they miss most about classic Vegas—from long-lost shows and cheap eats to themed casinos and coin slots. They also tackle listener questions about video poker accuracy, comped rooms, and partial marker payments. Plus, a few surprises from the Crap Vegas Big Wheel.

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The Custom of the Slot

July 6, 2025 • 67 mins

This week, Chris and Josh are out on the range with a listener Q&A and another social media roundup. They kick things off with a celebration of Bobby Bonilla Day, share some Vegas stories, and dive deep into casino credit, Fremont strategy, video poker upgrades, and more.

Episode Highlights:

Bobby Bonilla Day and childhood Nintendo confusion
Lump sum vs. annuity: What would you take if you won big?
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High Limits, Low Expectations

June 22, 2025 • 60 mins

Josh is back from a high-roller trip to Wynn, and Chris has thoughts—on the gambling, the dining, and the fun that followed. The guys recap the highs, lows, and detours that made this Vegas trip one to remember.

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Royal Flushes, Shows and a Smoky Suite

June 8, 2025 • 66 mins

Chris and Josh share stories from their overlapping (but separate) Vegas trips—featuring video poker luck, suite mix-ups, and the ever-popular Ultimate X dilemmas.

Chris scored an $8,000 royal flush on Super Times Pay; Josh hit 4 Aces on Ultimate X.
Josh’s Palazzo stay included a room mix-up (no elliptical!) and a “non-ESS” experience.
Chris's smoky suite
The "accidental kicker" mistake
Venet...

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Gambling for Good Health

May 25, 2025 • 55 mins

Chris and Josh are back—sort of. Thanks to a little time travel paradox, this episode drops while the guys are mid-session at their infamous "coffee dice" meetup.

This episode dives into:

The Target Dresser Saga™ (featuring missing screws and excessive returns)
A passionate plea to save the Triple Crown with a revamped racing schedule
The controversial rise of bubble craps—love it or hate it, it’s here to stay
A t...

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Seaside Chic & Bubble Craps

May 11, 2025 • 56 mins

Chris and Josh hit a milestone with episode 80 and go deep into the growing world of bubble craps. Is it here to stay? Is it better than the felt? They explore the upsides, downsides, comps, variance, and why you might be getting taxed on a W-2G from a “slot” roll.

The guys also dive into:

• Emotional responses to music, symphonies, and...Kenny Rogers?

• A rainy Derby weekend and p...

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