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Las Vegas Binion’s Closes Hotel

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

      December 9, 2009 Anthony Curtis’ weekly nationally syndicated Vegas column. In another cost-saving move made necessary by the tough economy, the legendary Binion’s hotel will close this week. The casino, its snack bars, and the upstairs steakhouse … Continue reading →

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Anthony Curtis on Terrence Watanabe

Posted on December 8, 2009 by admin

December 7, 2009 Publisher Anthony Curtis was interviewed by ABC News’ “This Morning America” show today regarding high-rolling but utterly unskilled gambler Terrance Watanabe, who lost $125 million in a single year at the gaming tables of Las Vegas and faces 16 years in jail … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Shows Off in December

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. December 3, 2009 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 … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas’ new CityCenter, a big gamble, prepares to open

Posted on November 24, 2009 by admin

November 24, 2009 Publisher Anthony Curtis is again quoted in USA Today, this time in the Money section, as Las Vegas gears up for the long-awaited debut of CityCenter: Hotel discounting is the norm now, leaving luxe Aria and Vdara … Continue reading →

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‘New’ Las Vegas Celebrates 20 Years

Posted on November 19, 2009 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. November 18, 2009  It was 20 years ago today that Las Vegas crossed over from old to new with the opening of its first megaresort, the Mirage. Built on the site of the old … Continue reading →

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Has Las Vegas Got a Deal for You!

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

Nov. 13, 2009 USA Today Travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey spent a day with publisher Anthony Curtis, discovering how the recession means that there are great deals to be had for Las Vegas consumers: “Everyone in Vegas is giving it … Continue reading →

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World Series of Poker Champion Youngest Ever

Posted on November 12, 2009 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. November 11, 2009 Does this headline sound familiar? It should, given that this is the second consecutive year that the record for youngest WSOP main-event winner has been broken. Barely legal Michigander Joseph Cada … Continue reading →

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Entertainment Legends Hit the Las Vegas Scene

Posted on November 5, 2009 by admin

  Nov. 4, 2009 Garth Brooks is at Encore. Wayne Newton is at the Tropicana. Carlos Santana is at the Hard Rock. Donnie & Marie are at the Flamingo. Cher & Bette are at Caesars Palace (no, not together). And … Continue reading →

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World Series of Poker Final Table Convenes

Posted on October 29, 2009 by admin

 Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. October 28, 2009   Poker fans all over the world (and there are millions of them now) will be looking to the Rio Hotel-Casino this week in anticipation of the crowning of a new … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Goes for the Green

Posted on October 22, 2009 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. October 22, 2009 The city famous for getting the green (as in “cash”) is now going for the green in another way. Several of the biggest casino companies are aggressively pursuing the so-called “green … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Fontainebleau Up for Grabs

Posted on October 15, 2009 by admin

October 14, 2009 After joining the ranks of stalled Las Vegas projects a couple months ago, the north-Strip located Fontainebleau seems to have a chance at landing the backing it needs to finish construction and open. Rumors are swirling that … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Fontainebleau Up for Grabs

Posted on October 15, 2009 by admin

October 14, 2009 After joining the ranks of stalled Las Vegas projects a couple months ago, the north-Strip located Fontainebleau seems to have a chance at landing the backing it needs to finish construction and open. Rumors are swirling that … Continue reading →

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