Anthony Curtis contributed to the Dec., 2011 issue of Desert Companion magazine.
How do you get “bang for the buck” in gambling? There are three components to consider: return on game, size of wager, and speed of play. Let’s look at each. Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ weekly column.
Dec. 22, 2011
Las Vegas is a tough sell on the holidays. Some come, but most of the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa crowd would rather spend the holidays at home with family than have a December blowout in Sin City. Go figure. For those of us who live here, though, it’s a different story. We can stay at home and take advantage of the good deals the casinos throw our way. Here are a few of them:
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column
December 27, 2011
After a quiet 2011 that was filled with remodeling projects but little else, 2012 figures to be busier for Las Vegas. In fact, the first major project debuts this week with the opening of Caesars Palace’s 668-room Octavius Tower. Downtown the Smith Center for the Performing Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine.
November 3, 2011
With an insider’s round-up of the best current food and drink deals in town, including 10-cent wings, nickel beers, and an awesome “secret” prime rib special, check out Anthony’s latest column for Seven.
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column.
October 26, 2011
Things continue to move fast in downtown Las Vegas. Just weeks after the sale of Fitzgeralds was announced, word comes that part of several changes there will be a new name. The casino opened in the early ‘80s and operated for a few years as the Sundance before becoming Fitzgeralds, which was usually referred to as “The Fitz.” The new owners feel that a comprehensive overhaul of the 640-room resort should include a new Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine.
October 13, 2011
I get out to Henderson—the real Henderson, I mean—a few times a year, and every time I do it feels like I’ve stepped into a time machine. Technically, casinos like M Resort and Green Valley Ranch are located in Henderson, but I’m talking about downtown—specifically, the Eldorado, Rainbow Club and Emerald Island. All three of these joints are big on the deal. Continue reading
October 11, 2011
This is not a book for beginning poker players. In fact, The Raiser’s Edge is not for most poker players. Rather, in this fast-changing tournament-poker universe, this book is directed toward a new type of player, looser and more aggressive than those who have previously hit the felt. Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ nationally synidicated weekly column.
Oct. 11, 2011
Downtown Las Vegas’ Fitzgeralds hotel-casino appears to be next in the ongoing trend to expand, renovate, and upgrade downtown casinos. Pending the approval of new owners, the 640-room resort will undergo a remodel that will bring a “vintage Vegas” theme to its expansive second floor. The new owner is the same group that holds large stakes in the Golden Gate and the Riviera, both of which are also undergoing substantial Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine.
Sept. 29, 2011
Maybe the Vegas football parties aren’t quite what they used to be—especially for Monday Night Football—but there are still several interesting plays out there.
Free food is always a good place to start, and this year both Sam’s Town and the Suncoast will give you one free hot dog and a draft beer just for showing up at their respective MNF parties. Continue reading
Huntington Press title Decide to Play Great Poker reviewed.
September 9, 2011 – 10:48am.
Review by Shari Geller
When the book “Decide to Play Great Poker” came across my desk, my first question was “Do we really need another poker strategy book?” It was a question I posed to the book’s coauthor John Vorhaus when he was interviewed on the Keep Flopping Aces podcast by Lou Krieger and me. But after reading the book, I can safely say the answer is yes.
With its clear approach and useful real life examples, making the decision to buy the book could be the first of many good decisions you will be making to move your game to the next level.. Continue reading
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column.
Sept. 15, 2011
Football season is here and in Las Vegas, that means lots of promotions. Parties, contests, betting specials and more are being unleashed this month and will continue through the Super Bowl. One of the best opportunities is two weekly handicapping contests that pay big money to winners and are free to enter.
For the second year in a row, the free contests are being held at Coast properties (Gold Coast, Suncoast, Orleans and Sam’s Town, among others) and M Resort. You can win up to $30,000 each week in the winner-take-all Continue reading
Huntington Press title Casino-ology2 reviewed.
By CEM StaffCreated 08/01/2011 – 07:30
When thinking about the broad landscape of issues that face casino game management, the main problem is getting fact-based, useful information. With the proliferation of casinos and the widespread increase in numbers of those involved in game management, there should be many good sources available to address management questions. However, that is simply not the case. Maybe it’s because the industry is still very young, and maybe it’s because gambling is a tough business that involves complex decision making and advanced mathematical understanding, but either way, the result is that there is a lot of nonsense out there that passes for good advice and very little actual good advice.
Without a body of literature to consult, many casinos result to hiring consultants. The amount of money spent by casinos in search of guidance and decent training is extraordinary, especially given the truly poor quality of what they usually get. Whether charismatic preacher, flim-flammer or detail-man, many consultants pass rhetoric off as substance, mythology as wisdom, and spreadsheets as advice. Simply put, there is a genuine need for consultants who “know their stuff.”
And that’s where Bill Zender enters the picture. Zender shares his knowledge in a way that is at once respectful, easily understood, intelligent and valuable. Zender always has a specific management problem in mind when he offers solutions. He recognizes decision points before he gathers data. He knows the hidden costs and benefits. His analysis is as simple as it is compelling. Continue reading
