H Mart Comes To Las Vegas: Greenland To Face Competition

H Mart, the popular Korean grocery store, is set to open in the Las Vegas valley.

It's a quintessential market for many Asian communities across the country, and now Las Vegas will finally have its own H Mart. Along with Korean goods and snacks, you can expect a fresh seafood and meat section. Other H Marts around the country also prepare ready-to-go banchan dishes like seaweed salads, kimchi, salted ferns, seasoned black beans, etc. Other H Mart locations also carry produce that isn't found in many American grocery stores like Asian pears, golden kiwi, Hawthorn berries, jujubes, rambutan and so much more .

According to Eater Vegas, there isn't a set date for when this grocery store plans to open. However, the address will be at 2620 S. Decatur Boulevard, which is located in a strip mall called the Sahara Pavilion South shopping center.

This new Korean supermarket will bring competition to the Las Vegas grocery store scene. Prior to H Mart's announcement, Greenland Supermarket was the only "mega Korean grocery store" in Las Vegas. Other large Asian grocery stores like 168 Market and 99 Ranch Market specialize in Taiwanese and Chinese goods. Island Pacific Seafood Market and Seafood City Supermarket focus on Filipino foods and cuisine.

H Mart's arrival to the Valley will create competition with Greenland Supermarket, which was one of the only markets dedicated to the Korean community with its bakery, food court, hair salon, med spa, pharmacy and wellness ginseng store. It's unclear what exactly H Mart will have besides the actual grocery store portion, or if there will be a food court and other retailers within the Korean supermarket.

There are a few eateries and retailers within H Mart's future plaza. Located right next to Sahara Pavilion South is the corresponding complex, Sahara Pavilion North. In the Sahara Pavilion North, El Super #52 is a Latino-based grocery store that sells mostly Mexican-based goods. According to What Now Vegas, the contract valuation on the permit documents is $2 million.

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If you're a gambling rookie then the bright, flashy machines can be overwhelming. But, we're here to help.

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There's also a term of "loose" slot machines. This is essentially a gambler's myth that some machines pay out more than others.

Overall, your best chances of finding some "loose" slot machines will be located off The Strip and off Fremont Street. Casinos that are located in North Las Vegas or Henderson will probably have a better chance of getting a pay out per VegasFoodandFun.com's report.

Along with that, Nevada's Gaming Control Board states that, "All gaming devices must: (a) Theoretically pay out a mathematically demonstrable percentage of all amounts wagered, which must not be less than 75 percent for each wager available for play on the device."

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But despite the slim odds, sometimes slot machines can pay off. If you're a Las Vegas local or a tourist then scroll down below for the best machines to play in Las Vegas! This list is compiled from local reviews and media sources that are Las Vegas-based.

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Joe Jonas once posted on Instagram about this slot machine, so it must be good right? Well, we're not too sure that this machine being "Joe Jonas" approved means it's a good one. However, it's definitely a popular machine that's favored among many. You can earn tons of free spins -- up to 100! It's a progressive jackpot with 50 paylines, according to JackpotParty.com.

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The Diamond Queen is a five-reel machine with 20 paylines and scatter pays, free game bonuses  and multiple winning combinations. It's another hit on the Vegas casino floor for many seasoned slot players. You can chose from different coin denominations for this machine as well. The theme is fun and it's a great machine to start with.