The Bellagio

The Bellagio is the famous casino in Las Vegas where Lucky and Cary plan to spend their last night in America before leaving the country. Lucky spends a little time moving around Las Vegas after Cary disappears, and the author gives general descriptions of the places she visits. This includes a tourist shop where she buys a cap and a t-shirt. Lucky plays poker with some men and wins an enormous pot, then gives it all away.

The Adirondacks

Lucky and John spend almost a week at a resort in the Adirondacks. John promises they are just going to be on vacation, meaning they will not be setting up marks or trying to work any cons. When Lucky meets a girl named Steph, she feels the possibility of having a real friend for the first time, which is why this setting is so important. The hotel is...