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Some wiseguys were killers while others really lived to kill

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

    Columnist John L Smith continues his coverage of the Frank Cullotta story, in which interest has recently been rekindled due to the ex-Vegas mobster’s role in helping to solve a three-decades old murder case in Illinois.   Jesus, don’t … Continue reading →

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Mobster’s biographer scoops clueless Illinois detectives, fingers 1981 killer

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

    Columnist John L. Smith writes in the Feb. 15, 2009 Las Vegas Review-Journal. "Dennis Griffin admits he’s no Shakespeare, just a retired New York health care fraud investigator who had a story to tell and caught the writing … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas ’08 Numbers Dismal

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

    The numbers for gambling win and visitation in 2008 are in and the results bear out what most already knew—Las Vegas had a tough 2008. In fact, it was the worst ever in terms of year-over-year comparisons. Statewide, … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Casino Spruces Up

Posted on February 11, 2009 by admin

    No one believed it would happen, but the formerly dilapidated Gold Spike casino downtown has a whole new look. Cleaned up and featuring a new bar and restaurant, TVs throughout, and a pit area that brings live gaming … Continue reading →

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How do I love Scottsdale? Let me count the ways.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by admin

    "My celebrity partner was ace starting pitcher Dan Haren of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and my other playing partners were “Traveling Joe,” aka Joe Passov, an editor at Golf Magazine, and Ken Van Vechten, author of Golf Las Vegas. … Continue reading →

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In hard times, you can bet on Vegas

Posted on February 9, 2009 by admin

A trip to Vegas might sound like a gamble, but deep discounts make it a better bet than it’s been in years…   In the last decade, there has been a movement to make Las Vegas a high-end destination by … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Draws Reduced Action

Posted on February 5, 2009 by admin

  Not even sports’ biggest game is immune to economic market forces. This year’s “handle” (amount wagered) in Nevada sports books for the Super Bowl was $81.5 million, down 11.5% from last year and the lowest since 2004. But it … Continue reading →

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Next Las Vegas Casino Releases Details

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

  Opening day for M Resort, the billion-dollar 390-room hotel-casino located on 80 acres on the far southeast side of town, is on schedule for March 1. Innovative features at M include a gas station where players can redeem club … Continue reading →

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Tower May Be Back in Las Vegas Mix

Posted on January 26, 2009 by admin

  The Texas-based developer whose plans to build a 1,064-foot tower on the Strip were dashed when the land deal fell through is making another bid for the same land. Christopher Milam has entered an agreement to purchase the 27-acre … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas, a Best Bet for Bargain Seekers

Posted on January 12, 2009 by admin

    “You can stay at the Trump that was just built here for 99 bucks now,” said Anthony Curtis, the founder of LasVegasAdvisor.com, a booking site that tracks deals (and offers further discounts to its members, who pay $37 … Continue reading →

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Have they loosened the slots up so we can enjoy our gambling jaunts again?

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

  Anthony Curtis is the expert consulted by "Mr Sun" in his Dec. 30, 2008 column in answer to the above question.   "Each casino uses different tactics to turn a profit, so it’s impossible to draw one conclusion about … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Neon

Posted on December 23, 2008 by admin

    Another HP title profiled this week (Dec. 12, 2008)   Something you hopefully don’t already know: underneath Vegas lies a maze of storm drains and tunnels where thousands of very low rollers make their home, a sub-city documented … Continue reading →

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