Could smoking be banned from Vegas casinos?

Kanie Kastroll, a casino table games dealer at the Wynn, filed a class action status federal lawsuit last Tuesday and is alleging the casino encourages patrons to light up and disciplined workers if they complained. Kastroll is seeking damages of more than $5 million.

While other casinos in Las Vegas have already taken measures to reduce the amount of apparent second-hand smoke on their gaming floors (installing expensive but effective air filtration systems), it would appear the Wynn has not followed suit.

According to Chicago-based class action law firm Kamber Edelson, who has been hired by Kastroll to handle this case, other Wynn employees have also experienced health issues.

"Dozens of Wynn employees were interviewed over the past six months, and the type of health problems ranged from headaches and asthma to lung cancer," Edelson said.

Huh. What do you think? Is this just a simple matter of the Wynn installing a better air filtration system or is this the beginning of the end for smoking in Las Vegas casinos?

Read the article in Bodog's online casino, where smoking has and will always be YOUR call. Then head on over to the online blackjack tables and try your luck against the dealer!

Or is it?

Las Vegas also boasts some of the best big name sporting events in the country. If you've been following mixed martial arts, chances are you've seen a UFC event on pay-per-view at your local pub. Most of those UFC fight cards take place at either the Palms, Mandalay Bay or MGM Grand. And if you're a boxing fan, most of the big bouts are battled out in any one of those casinos, too.

But it doesn't stop at MMA or boxing. Vegas does other sports.

In Bodog's casino gambling news section, read up on some of the other sports played out on The Strip in an article entitled, The Best of The Strip: Sporting Events.

Then make your way over to the Bodog Casino to play those online slots that you love so much!

That isn't to say that there aren't a few gems hidden among those giants. Take Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon, for example. If you're new to online casino gambling and want to try your hand at some land based casino and poker games while you're in Vegas, Bill's has THE cheapest poker on The Strip.

For a closer look at some of the smaller Las Vegas casinos on The Strip, read "The Best of The Strip – Vegas Casinos You May Not Have Heard Of" to get some new ideas on where to play your favorite casino games the next time you're visiting Sin City.

But if you're looking for some online casino action then look no further than the Bodog Casino.

Not all of us get off on standing in ridiculous lineups and having to pay crazy cover charges just so we can spend the evening standing around wishing we had worn something fancier or sexier or cooler. You know what I mean?

That's what makes the lounge scene so appealing. Go into any one of the casinos on The Strip and I guarantee you'll find a rad bar playing tunes to chill by. And after playing blackjack for a couple of hours, sitting back on a plush sofa while sipping on a cocktail is THE perfect way to wind down.

In this week's "Best of The Strip" series of casino articles at Bodog Casino, you can read all about our favorite Las Vegas Casino and Hotel lounges. (My personal fave is the Koi Lounge at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.)

After reading that article, head on over to the Bodog Casino and see if you can't win some cash playing your favorite casino games…so you can take that trip to Las Vegas and check out all those swank lounges.

A big round of "congrats!" are also in order for the following big Bodog Casino winners:

• Tim V. of Kansas won $6,375 playing Food Fight online slots.
• Russell C. of Louisiana won $6,000 playing online blackjack.
• Mary B. of Florida won $5,258 playing Aztec's Treasure online slots.
• Christopher H. of Georgia won $4,470 playing 7's and Stripes online slots.
• John L. of New Jersey walked away with $4,470 playing online craps.
• Steve P. of Missouri won $4,390 playing Crystal Waters online slots.
• Colin R. from KS walked away with $18,075 playing online blackjack.
• Laura H. from AZ won a whoppin’ $11,390 playing Double Double Bonus Poker.
• Randy H. from OH and Tim V. from KS won $11,350 and 8,265 respectively while playing Food Fight online slots.
• Tina C. from NJ won $8,090 playing Double Jackpot Poker.
• Gregory L. from NJ and Ron B from CA $7,244 and $5,118 respectively while playing online blackjack.
• Michele A. from VA won $7,001 while playing Sevens and Stripes.
• Carolyn L. from NC won $5,646 playing Red Sands online slots.
• Jon C. won $5,030 while playing Caribbean Holdem Poker.
• Brenda R. from Ohio won $25,365 playing our Real Series video slots Green Light.
• Sandra S. from MD won $10,249 playing Rain Dance online slots.
• Eliot W. of IL won $9.806 playing Let 'Em Ride Poker.
• Randy H. from OH won $9,540 playing Diamond Dozen online slots.
• Mark B. of WY won $9,009 playing our Real Series video slots "Enchanted Garden."
• Russell C. from LA won $8,000 playing online blackjack.
• Randy H. OH won a combined total of $12,583 playing Food Fight and Fruit Frenzy online slots.
• Patrick. C. from CT won $5,855 playing Aztec's Treasure online slots.
• Mark R. from CA won $5,677 at the Tri Card Poker table.
• Patrick C. from CT won $24,325 playing Aztec's Treasure online slots and $22,183 while playing Crystal Waters online slots.
• Ross D. won $25,123 playing Tri-Card Poker.
• Will C. won $17,831 playing online Keno.
• Mark A. won $14,178 playing online American Roulette.
• Jason and Burk walked away with $12,496 and $10,016 respectively.
• Jon P. of OR won $10,645 playing Cleopatra's Gold online slots.
• Sherry H. won $9,538 playing Jackpot Pinatas online slots.
• Ted M. of WA won $8, 529 playing Crystal Waters online slots.
• Peggy M. from AL won 3 big jackpots while playing online slots. She walked away with $38,285 while playing Outta This World, $18,510 playing Hillbillies and another $9,000 playing 3Card!
• Michele A. from VA won $17,594 playing 7's and Stripes online slots.
• Steven R. from TX and Ryan C. from OH won $14,576 and $7,810 respectively while playing Crystal Waters online slots.
• Nathaniel R. from IL won $7,095 playing Let 'Em Ride.
• Bruce C. from GA won $6,304 playing online craps.
• Michael P. from VA won $6, 190 while playing online blackjack.
• Anthony D. from FL won $5,955 playing Jacks or Better.

Once again, congratulations to all of our lucky online casino winners! Honestly, can you think of an easier or faster way to make thousands of dollars?

Try your online gambling luck in the Bodog Casino today.

From Caesar's Palace to Planet Hollywood, Sin City's grand casinos also come complete with a world of shopping — hundreds of designer and brand name stores tailored to suit tourists all shapes, sizes and budgets.

If you've never been shopping on Las Vegas Boulevard, then you must read "The Best of The Strip: Shop 'Til You Drop!" in Bodog Casino's article section. From there you'll have a much better idea of what awaits you on your next trip.

In the meantime, why not try your luck in Bodog's online casino, where you'll find everything from online slots with progressive jackpots the size of Nevada, to popular casino table games like Blackjack and Craps.

Play free online casino games at Bodog Casino. But you'll need a Bodog account in order to play the real money games. (Join Bodog now — it's FREE.) And in Vegas — they only accept real money. (Imagine the kind of shopping you'll do with your Bodog Casino jackpot money!)

• It's only available for Canadians;
• Players are limited to one coupon each;
• Players would need to first redeem the coupon code: 15YEARS
• There is a chip purchase requirement of $15 or more, after redeeming the code, in order to trigger the bonus;
• There is a 20x rollover on the full amount of the bonus and chip purchase (total rollover of $600).

It's a known FACT that Canadians love their online casino games just as much as their American neighbors. Canadians were among the first to adopt broadband Internet services, and Canada continues to lead the G7 group of industrialized countries in broadband penetration. With more than 65 casinos spread out over 12 provinces, they evidently enjoy getting out to support their local casinos as well.

Bodog Casino has an extensive variety and selection of online slots and table games to accommodate players of all levels. Try your luck today!

If you've ever been to Vegas then you know what I'm talking about; and if you've never been — what are you waiting for?! With some of the best deals going, Las Vegas has something for everyone and now is the perfect time to take that much-deserved getaway weekend.

And did I forget to mention the casinos?

While Bodog's online casino captures a lot of that Vegas style with its table games and slot machines, the casinos on The Strip (aka Las Vegas Boulevard) are a MUST for any gaming fan. So many slots, so many blackjack, craps, roulette and poker tables. (So many free drinks!)

But I digress.

In honor of our casino gambling friends over in Sin City, we have started a new series of articles over in the Bodog Casino Articles section entitled, "The Best of The Strip." See because Vegas is in a constant state of construction — building new casinos, new condos, new shops, etc. — we figured it was high time to check back on some of our favorites.

This first article, "The Best of The Strip: Vegas Golf Courses," is a reminder to all you golfing fiends that even though the temperature may be dipping in your part of the world, over in Las Vegas you can hit the greens 365 days a year, baby! And we're talking the real deal, too; 18-hole courses with par 5's that have stumped the best of the best.

Once you're done reading that, head back to the Bodog Casino to brush up on all your favorite online casino games. Who knows, you may be inspired to book that flight to see The Strip for yourself. :)

Coming up next: The Best of The Strip: Shop 'Til You Drop!

Congratulations to everyone who won a little something (or a lot of something!) playing their favorite casino games in the Bodog Casino…

Ronnie P. of Texas won $15,932 playing Caribbean Stud Poker game in the downloadable Bodog Casino.
Michael B. waded his way to $14,285 in the Crystal Water the Real-Series Video Slot game.
Joseph G. caught his lucky numbers in European Roulette for $9,883.
Bruce K. conquered Caesar’s Empire by winning $8,546.
Gregory L. made his cash in Blackjack for $8,379.
Robert P. got his bling from Diamond Dozen cashing out with $6,046.
Vernon S. found the Aztec's Treasure and it was worth $6,019.
Cary P. took the dealer for $5,839 in Blackjack.
Lorraine K. can feel like the Queen of Egypt by winning $4,167 in Cleopatras Gold.
Edmund S. knows how to play Blackjack winning $3,320.
Meg C. of California won $8,109Caribbean Stud Poker.
George F. jousted his way to victory as he won $7,164 playing Achilles.
Wayne J. doubles up as he won $6,875 in Double Double Jackpot.
Curtis O. was digging for gold as he won $5,816 playing Aztec's Treasure.
Charles B. rode off with big money winning $5,671 playing Achilles.
Michelle W. drank herself rich as she won $5,368 plaing Dirty Martini.
Jorge B. made his cash on Blackjack, cashing out $4,299.
Rhonda K. sliced her way to victory as she took home $3,779 playing Ronin
George F. felt like the King of Rome as he won $3,477 playing Caesar’s Empire.
John P. was lovin’ Caribean Hold’em Poker as he took home $3,329.
Jason M. from Florida held onto the right cards in Caribbean Draw Poker as we're sure he'll be holding onto the $14,599 he won.
Vernon S. from Maryland won a combined total of $17,225 playing Crystal Waters, Realm of Riches, and Enchanted Garden with our Real-Series Video Slots!
Jackie M. from California won $8,428 playing Incan Goddess. Way to go Jackie!
Mike M. from CA just showed the Blackjack dealer who was boss, winning $5,873.
Cora C. from NY collected $3,930 from playing Derby Dollars.
Danilo S. of California must’ve had a Deuce up his sleeve winning $3,705 playing Bonus Deuces Wild.
Scott B. from Wisconsin must know what he’s doing winning $3,651 playing Black Jack.
Chris P. from New York on our Sevens and Stripes Three Reel Classic slots cleaned out a fair $3,518.
Ted M. from WA won $12,849 in Rain Dance.
Jon B. from CA won $8,367 in Craps.
Hector M. from CA triumphed with a $8,049 from Crystal Waters.
Peggy M. from AL hopped and skipped away with $6,420 in Realms of Riches.
Mike M from CA felt like gold with $5,623 from BlackJack.
Mandy C. from CA won $5,606 playing Jackpot Piñatas Progressive slots.
Jim P. from CA won big at Blackjack as well with $5,550.
Bruce K. from IA felt like royalty with his winnings of $5,407 from Caesar’s Empire.
Wallace M. from CA will be shopping like crazy with his winnings of $$5,310 from the Bonus Poker game.
Donald R. from NH doubled his pleasure with his winnings of $4,618 from Double Jackpot Poker.
George F. from Florida won $11,119 playing online slots.
Robert E. from NJ won $8,052 playing Deuces Wild.
Richard W. from PA won $6,921 playing Vikings Voyage Empire.
George C. from NJ won $5,771 playing BlackJack.
Bruce K. from IA won $5,143 playing Caesar’s Empire.
Russell C. from LA won $4,900 from Blackjack.
Frank H. from MS did a two step with $4,765 from Fruit Frenzy.
Donald R. from NH felt more than victorious with his winning of $4,304 bonus from Double Jackpot Poker.
Rhonda K. from NM was also on top of the world winning $3,628 from the Wizard of Odds Game.
John S. from NJ must have felt pretty fantastic with his $3,375 winnings from Jacks or Better.

Winning is a feeling that we'd like everyone in the Bodog Casino to experience. Make your way over the online slots or online table games now and try your luck!

Right now in the Bodog Casino articles section you will find the names of "15 Celebrities We'd Want to Hang With in the Casino." Included in that list is the lovely Megan Fox and cutie pie Robert Pattinson. Just for their sheer star power alone those two would be fun to hang with…the free booze (the fancy stuff, not the cheap stuff), the free shows…hells yeah.  And what about Diddy? Dude would be throwing money around all over the place, right? Tom Brady would be cool, too.

Okay so check it out: "15 Celebrities We'd Want to Hang Witih in the Casino" and then send me your top 15. And if you're up to it, head on down to the Bodog Casino for a little online blackjack. Practice makes perfect.