text: One star off what would have been a fivestar good time because of the cigarette fog hanging in the air at the Western It is so thick you can practically sink your teeth into it If they have a ventilation system it is in desperate need of an overhaul it probably stopped working back in the snnThe casino is mostly machines but there are a few table games Playing can be incredibly cheap blackjack There is a snack bar on hand with the usual greasy fare but my rec is to eat before you go What food I saw looked sketchy at best The drinks are CHEAP beers cocktailsnnSunday night karaoke is held in a corner of the casino and provides free entertainment for anyone willing to listen The crowd attending is a combination of people looking for a cheap good time and characters who you just know are waiting all week for what they firmly believe is their turn in the spotlight If you are lucky you will get a program as diverse as the one I heard with friends on our first visit Native American chants performed acapella That is Life done as William Shatnerstyle spoken word and at least half a dozen Patsy Cline weepers One take on Marvin Gayes immortal Let us Get It On had the whole lounge area up and out of their chairs squealing And the man who chose an Earth Wind Fire song he did not know we were glad to sing his song for him from our seatsnnI was fortunate enough to be with a group and I would not go to the Western any other way Not everyone there looks like they are just after just a good time Anything you might be nervous about losing leave it at home And keep an eye on your drink if you order one EWF guy also spent the evening wandering around asking if he would left his drink behind and claiming other peoples drinks He got in some serious trouble for this after he ganked the wrong womans CoronannTry to see the whole thing from the right perspective otherwise you are missing a classic Las Vegas treasure And fortify yourself with antihistamines if you are sensitive to smoke at all as I plan to before my next karaoke night visit