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Local Operator Deals Value in Las Vegas

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. January 26, 2011 With the Las Vegas economy still feeling a recessionary pinch, casinos continue to deal till it hurts. But none has gone to the extent of the local giant Station Casinos. The … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas’ Stratosphere Gets Makeover

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 19, 2011 It’s not a wholesale renovation, but the Stratosphere is sprucing up its rooms and casino to the tune of $20 million. So far 900 rooms in the Premier Tower have been … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Kicks Off 2011

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 5, 2011 It was a mostly controlled New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas where, despite huge crowds—an estimated 320,000 visitors—no violent incidents were reported on the Strip. Bystanders stood shoulder-to-shoulder (in sub-20-degree temperatures) … Continue reading →

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Picking the Top 50 Las Vegas Restaurants

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

Love for Huntington Press’ Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants from Media Bistro’s “FishbowlLA”. Nov. 19, 2010 Given that John Curtas has been chronicling the Las Vegas restaurant scene for two decades via radio (KNPR 88.9 FM), TV (KLAS … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Boom May Be Over

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

  December 19, 2010 With this month’s opening of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, many believe that the city’s amazing 21-year roll may have come to an end. Following the opening of the Mirage in 1989, dozens of casinos came … Continue reading →

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Hail Caesars, Again

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

December 1, 2010 The corporate name of the Harrah’s casino brand, which until recently was Harrah’s Entertainment, has been changed to Caesars Entertainment. Interestingly, Caesars

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Top Ten Restaurants To Try On Your Las Vegas Getaway

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

Love from Huffington Post for Huntington Press’ latest title, the Eating Las Vegas restaurant guide. November 23, 2010 We’ve got something for the food-loving traveler in everyone. If you’re visiting Las Vegas soon, be sure to take John Curtas, Max … Continue reading →

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New World Series of Poker Champ Crowned

Posted on November 12, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. November 10, 2010 Jonathan Duhamel emerged from a starting field of 7,319 to become the first Canadian to win the World Series of Poker’s Main Event and a first prize of just under $9 … Continue reading →

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Deal Shakes Up Las Vegas Nightclub Scene

Posted on October 21, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Sept. 20, 2010 While the nightclub business has exploded in Las Vegas over the past half-decade, it’s been anything but a smooth ride. Competition has taken its toll

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Las Vegas Ritz to Reopen

Posted on September 25, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis‘ nationally syndicated weekly column. September 22, 2010 The 349-room Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas will reopen early next year as a Dolce Hotel-Resort. Dolce is a niche hospitality company headquartered

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Las Vegas Casinos Work Through Downturn

Posted on August 19, 2010 by admin

  Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 18, 2010 The economy continues to present challenges for many Las Vegas casinos, as more visitors come, but they spend less money. Last month the Riviera

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Cosmo Lights Up Las Vegas Strip

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 4, 2010. Let the countdown begin. Conveying full-steam-ahead intentions for its projected December 15 opening, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas flipped the switch on its big marquee last week. Word is the

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