Category Archives: Print/Online

Big Renovation at Las Vegas Palms in Progress

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column Aug. 1, 2012 An ongoing renovation at the Palms is moving to the hotel rooms, where $12 million will be spent to upgrade all 428 rooms in the original Palms Tower. The project should … Continue reading →

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The Casino Portfolio

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Nathaniel Tilton, author of Huntington Press’ title The Blackjack Life, was the focus of a feature in the August issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine, discussing his new book and the realities of being a pro blackjack player in 2012. August, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Seven for Seven

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Seven magazine’s “The Deal.” July 16, 2012 For years I’ve picked and published the “Las Vegas’ Top Ten Values” at LasVegasAdvisor.com, but that list is tailored for visitors. The list that follows is different in … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Room Rates Drop for Summer

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. July 4, 2012 Summertime in Las Vegas traditionally means low room rates and the summer of 2012 is no different. A survey conducted last week turned up 52 hotel-casinos with rates of $50 and … Continue reading →

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A Rat Pack of Reviewers

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

The Dining & Wine section of the New York Times profiles the Las Vegas restaurant scene — more accurately the Las Vegas restaurant-critic scene, focusing on the unholy trinity who pen Huntington Press’ annual guide, Eating Las Vegas: the 50 … Continue reading →

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Alternative Action

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 17, 2012 The 43rd World Series of Poker kicks off at the Rio in a week. This one’s gonna be interesting, as participation will provide an important gauge as to what’s … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Riviera Upgrading

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 9, 2012 The north-Strip Riviera is preparing to begin a $20-$30 million upgrade project. Similar to a recent $20 million renovation at the Stratosphere, most of the work will involve much-needed improvements to … Continue reading →

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A short guide to Daylife

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 10, 2012 It’s been half a decade since Las Vegas pools began turning into nightclubs. Or day clubs, rather. There have been some false starts (remember the stripper pool at the … Continue reading →

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Free Money, Free Food, and Tacos in a Biker Bar

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 3, 2012 First, a few casinos launched $100-rebate-on-loss deals to stir up business. Then the Trop did ’em one better with a $200 offer. A couple of months later, the Palms upped … Continue reading →

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O’Sheas Closes on Las Vegas Strip

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. April 25, 2012 “Countdown to Closing” festivities are underway at center Strip, celebrating the last day of operations for O’Sheas, the smallish casino located between the Flamingo and the Imperial Palace. The casino held … Continue reading →

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Rapper Tupac Shakur’s Digital Resurrection Gets Mixed Reviews

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Huntington Press author and Forbes contributing writer Cathy Scott, who wrote best-seller The Killing of Tupac Shakur, shares her thoughts and those of others about the murdered rapper’s recent “appearance” at the Coachella music festival. Stir it up, the hologram did. The … Continue reading →

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Boutique Hotel Coming to the Las Vegas Strip

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. April 4, 2012 Actor Robert De Niro and renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa were at Caesars Palace last week, checking in on their joint project, the Nobu Hotel. Almost forgotten in recent months is the … Continue reading →

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