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Want to win the lottery? You’re better off with blackjack

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

      April 12, 2010 In these hard times, gambling and lottery revenues are up, with people putting their faith and a little bit of money toward these get-rich-quick schemes. While WalletPop in no way endorses gambling or playing … Continue reading →

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Home entertainment may be cutting into casino time

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

    April 11, 2010 Mintel International, a data analysis company on consumer behavior and media, reports that although successful movies such as “Ocean’s Eleven” and “The Hangover” glamorize Las Vegas and gambling, fewer people are going to casinos… … … Continue reading →

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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Opening Confirmed

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

      Antony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. April 7, 2010 The newly appointed CEO of the newly renamed Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has confirmed that the condo-hotel will open in “mid-December” of this year. Up till now, it … Continue reading →

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World-Renowned Vegas Gaming Expert Picks Comedian and Writer Adam Carolla as Celebrity Favorite in 2010 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

April 6, 2010 For the third successive year, Toyota Racing asked Anthony Curtis to make the line on the annual Pro/Celebrity Grand-Prix-style race at Long Beach. Click here to read what he has to say about this year’s field, in … Continue reading →

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Seven Questions: Anthony Curtis

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

      Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis is featured in Las Vegas’ newest weekly magazine. The Las Vegas Advisor talks about winning, our ‘gimmick’ city and, of course, the best deals. By Elizabeth Sewell | March 25th, 2010 … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Casino Companies in Play

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. March 31, 2010  Fresh off the Harrah’s acquisition of Planet Hollywood, two more high-profile casino companies are facing potential ownership shake-ups. After building from a single property to a multi-casino…

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Las Vegas Megaresort Gets New Name

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 24, 2010 Well, kind of. The long-under-construction Strip casino formerly known as the Cosmopolitan has changed its name to Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The slight tweak was necessitated by

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Las Vegas Hard Rock Bucks Trend

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. March 17, 2010 Amidst all the doom and gloom of bankrupt casinos, foreclosed condos, unfinished projects, and overall dire straits in the Las Vegas market, the Hard Rock continues to expand.

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Las Vegas Pool Season Begins

Posted on March 11, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 10, 2010 Pool season? Already? It is if you’re in Las Vegas. Whereas most peg the start of the vibrant casino pool scene to Memorial Day weekend, it actually begins … Continue reading →

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No Fear, No Loathing

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

      A list of Vegas books that doesn’t include Hunter S. Thompson. By Richard Abowitz March 5, 2010 “A book on Vegas that is not a tourist guide is still a novelty … So far, the most significant … Continue reading →

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Numbers Verify Tough 2009 for Las Vegas

Posted on March 4, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 3, 2010 Nevada’s 2009 statewide gambling win amounted to $10.39 billion, the lowest total since 2003 ($9.62 billion) and the largest single-year decline since Nevada began keeping track of year-to-year revenues in 1956. … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Takes Over Planet

Posted on February 24, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. Feb. 24, 2010 Little more than a month after it assumed control of hotel operations, Harrah’s has completed its takeover of Planet Hollywood on the south Las Vegas Strip. The name will remain Planet … Continue reading →

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