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Casino Closes at Lake Las Vegas

Posted on February 18, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. Feb. 17, 2010 After last week’s announcement that one of the two hotels at Lake Las Vegas would close later this year, this week came news that…

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Famous Crime Scene: Tupac Shakur

Posted on February 15, 2010 by admin

      Feb. 12, 2010 Cathy Scott, author of Huntington Press’ The Killing of Tupac Shakur, was interviewed for the first episode in VHI’s new series “Famous Crime Scene,” which featured the death…

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Las Vegas Ritz to Close

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Feb. 10, 2010 The AAA Five Diamond-rated Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas will become the latest casualty of the tough times when it closes permanently on May  2.

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Big Game Big in Las Vegas

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

Antony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly Vegas column. Jan. 3, 2010 Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year for Las Vegas and this year’s “Big Game”—as it’s officially called by the casinos to avoid problems with … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Fontainebleau Gets New Owner

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 27, 2010 Billionaire financier and casino veteran Carl Icahn is the new owner of the shuttered Fontainebleau, after his $156.5 million bid was accepted over two unidentified competing bids.

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Is Obama “Doubling Down” on the U.S. Economy

Posted on January 25, 2010 by admin
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Harrah’s Takes Step to Acquire Planet Hollywood

Posted on January 21, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 20, 2010 While 2010 may not bring a bonanza of new-casino openings to the Las Vegas scene, it figures to be a year of changes on another level.

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Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

    Jan. 18, 2010 The UK’s CasinoOnline.com site gives a five-star “Love!” review to Huntington Press title, Cullotta. “For those who can stomach it, Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness is a … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas sports bettor runs through Hilton contest again

Posted on January 16, 2010 by admin

    LVASports moderator Fezzik defies the odds to win the LV Hilton SuperContest two years in succession. Jan. 16, 2010 “If you ask me what sport is my specialty, I’d say football, but it’s really football contests,” said Fezzik, … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Breaks Losing Streak

Posted on January 14, 2010 by admin

      Publisher Anthony Curtis’ weekly nationally syndicated column. January 13, 2010 Ending one of the longest losing streaks Las Vegas has ever had to deal with, the year-over-year gambling win finally showed a gain in the most recent … Continue reading →

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PH Towers Adds to Las Vegas Room Count

Posted on January 7, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis weekly nationally syndicated column. Jan. 6, 2010 With all the buzz accompanying the debut of the big CityCenter complex, the opening of a new tower right across the street has gone almost unnoticed. The 52-story … Continue reading →

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Tunnels beneath Vegas a refuge for homeless people

Posted on January 4, 2010 by admin

          January 4, 2010 OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer interviews Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien, whose Beneath the Neon title continues to garner national and international media attention. LAS VEGAS — Underneath its glitzy casinos, far … Continue reading →

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