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Top Las Vegas Magician Signs on for More

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

  July 1, 2009   One of the first big entertainment announcements in this column 13 years ago was the signing of Las Vegas magician extraordinaire, Lance Burton, to an unprecedented 13-year contract at the then just-opened Monte Carlo. Lately, … Continue reading →

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The Movable Buffet: Dispatches from Las Vegas

Posted on July 1, 2009 by admin

July 1, 2009   Los Angeles Times blogger Richard Abowitz highlights LasVegasAdvisor.com’s biz blog as one of his faves: "This blog has been honored with two recent mentions in the news. One of my favorite blogs is David McKee’s Stiffs … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas On Sale

Posted on June 25, 2009 by admin

  June 24, 2009   You may have heard that room rates are low in Las Vegas, but you might be surprised just how low they can go. A survey of rates conducted last week turned up extraordinary values, including … Continue reading →

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Work Halted on Another Las Vegas Megaresort

Posted on June 18, 2009 by admin

    June 10, 2009   Construction has officially stopped at Fontainebleau, the north-Strip megaresort that’s embroiled in a dispute with its lenders and recently had its CEO resign. Slightly more than two-thirds finished and towering above the Strip, it … Continue reading →

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Topless Vegas

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

 June 16, 2009  For the third time, Thrillist has picked one of our products or features to star in their weekly “best of Vegas” email blast. Here’s what the had to say about Topless Vegas:  “If you buy one e-book … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Gridlock

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

    June 3, 2009   Anthony Curtis was the special guest on Las Vegas’ acclaimed "Afternoon Gridlock" radio talkshow today with Mitch Moss and Seat Williams (ESPN Radio, AM 1100), sharing his gambling-strategy expertise and talking about how Vegas … Continue reading →

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Big Changes for Iconic Las Vegas Casino

Posted on June 11, 2009 by admin

  June 10, 2009 A return of the Tropicana to Strip prominence has been promised by its new owners, who take the reins of the former “Tiffany of the Strip” on July 1st. Near-term plans include adding two restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Pools Start Party Season

Posted on June 4, 2009 by admin

   June 4, 2009   Want to go to a pool party? You can every day of the week in Las Vegas, whether you’re staying at the sponsoring casino or not. As part of the morphing from just plain pools … Continue reading →

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It’s Poker Time in Las Vegas

Posted on May 27, 2009 by admin

  May 27, 2009           The biggest gambling event in the universe, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), begins this weekend at the Rio in Las Vegas and runs through to the $10,000-buy-in no-limit Texas hold … Continue reading →

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Big Slot Jackpot Had Help

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

  May 20, 2009   Nevada’s recently hit Megabucks jackpot was the second-largest in the system’s history, but it left a lot of questions in the minds of players who monitor Megabucks closely. Specifically, how did the total climb from … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Numbers Show Improvement

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

  May 13, 2009   While Las Vegas continues to be hit hard by the financial contraction, the most recent reporting numbers provide reason for at least a smidgeon of optimism. Although an 11.6% decline in gambling win in March … Continue reading →

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Always Bet on Black and White

Posted on May 7, 2009 by admin

    May 7, 2009   "This was an amazing story.” Anthony Curtis is pumped as he relates something he reported last week in his Las Vegas Advisor consumer newsletter, a bible to gamblers both in Las Vegas and across … Continue reading →

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