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Conquering mountains and Vegas expenses

Posted on December 20, 2008 by admin

    Travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey relates her "Best Bargain" find of 2008, thanks to LVA’s Anthony Curtis, in her latest blog entry (December 18, 2008).   Best bargain I’m putting my money on Vegas. LasVegasAdvisor.com value maven Anthony … Continue reading →

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Vegas bets on its ties to Mob: Museum to link crime and law

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

    ".. Former New York cop turned crime writer Dennis Griffin, author of The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law vs. the Mob, says Vegas was an "open city" — no one family or organization controlled it. Cooperation was … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Shows Take a Break for Holidays

Posted on December 5, 2008 by admin

During December, many Las Vegas shows go “dark” to allow cast members to take extended holiday vacations. If you’re going to Las Vegas between now and New Year’s and have your heart set on seeing a particular show, make sure … Continue reading →

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Guide to cheap Vegas hotel rooms

Posted on December 3, 2008 by admin

    USA Today’s Kitty Bean Yancey references the recent annual Las Vegas Advisor guide to the cheapest hotel rates in Las Vegas in her Hotel Hotsheet blog:   "I told you that I met with Las Vegas Advisor head honcho … Continue reading →

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HP Author on NPR

Posted on November 26, 2008 by admin

  "Beneath the Neon" author Matt O’Brien’s scheduled to appear on NPR’s "Day to Day" this Friday (runs noon – 1 p.m)., for a feature about his experiences in the Vegas netherworld.

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Vegas Day on Travel Channel

Posted on November 13, 2008 by admin

    Need a Las Vegas fix? Don’t want to stretch for airfare and hotel right now? Fear not! You can get a dose of your favorite party destination for free from the comfort of your armchair as Travel Channel airs another day of … Continue reading →

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Winning Wisdom

Posted on October 17, 2008 by admin

  The newest member of Team PokerStars and WSOP, EPT, and WPT champion Gavin Griffin reviews Huntington Press’ Kill Everyone in his weekly column for Card Player magazine.    ‘This time around, Nelson teams up with Tysen Streib and Kim … Continue reading →

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Anthony Curtis on NBC’s “Today” Show

Posted on October 4, 2008 by admin

    Monday, October 6   Anthony Curtis appeared on this morning’s episode of NBC’s "Today" show discussing cheating in casinos. Also featured was Richard Marcus, author of Dirty Poker, and the pair revealed and demonstrated some of the slicker … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas’ Losing Streak

Posted on October 2, 2008 by admin

  Anthony Curtis, who runs Las Vegas Advisor, a magazine and Web site for bargain-hungry Las Vegas visitors, says the discounting is most evident in room rates, some of which are down as much as 30% from last year. Casinos … Continue reading →

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Riversider’s Guide to Las Vegas Courses a Real Ace

Posted on October 1, 2008 by admin

  Huntington Press author Ken Van Vechten’s Golf Las Vegas garnered high praise in the September 30 edition of the Press- Enterprise:   "Riverside’s Ken Van Vechten is big on Las Vegas. And if you aren’t already, you certainly could … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas: Great odds for cheap frills

Posted on September 19, 2008 by admin

"With the iffy economy, high fuel costs and tight travel budgets, Las Vegas is dropping prices and betting again on bargain hunters. You can find an under-$40 room on the Strip and book luxury lodgings like the Bellagio and Trump … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Advisor: Monday Night Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Posted on September 18, 2008 by admin

  "With football season comes Monday Night Football parties in Las Vegas. This year at least two casinos–Sam’s Town and Suncoast–are hosting parties where you get your first hot dog and beer free. In fact, at Sam’s Town you get … Continue reading →

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