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Tourists gone wild: Tales from Las Vegas

Posted on November 12, 2010 by admin

November 12, 2010 The Travel section of today’s USA Today carries a big feature by Kitty Yancey about the Top 10 decadent things to do in Las Vegas, for which Anthony Curtis and Las Vegas Advisor were a major source … 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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First rule in gambling: Get a player’s card

Posted on September 1, 2010 by admin

Aug. 28, 2010 Imagine a week’s vacation where you don’t have to pay for the hotel. Or the food. Not even a souvenir T-shirt. It’s possible for casino patrons who take advantage of offers available from using a player’s club … Continue reading →

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Another Delay for Las Vegas’ Lady Luck

Posted on August 12, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 8, 2010 Though appearing to be on its way to a reopening, downtown Las Vegas’ Lady Luck casino will have to wait a little longer. Due to possible conflicts with efforts to

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Studying best tool for novice blackjack players

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, July 30, 2010 New gamblers can give themselves a better chance in the casino if they take the time to learn their game, a national gambling expert says. “People have to do some sort of study,” Anthony … Continue reading →

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November Nine Set in Poker Championship

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. July 21, 2010 The final-table players in the World Series of Poker’s Main Event have been determined. The nine players who are about to become household names in poker

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Casino Giant Takes New Name

Posted on June 17, 2010 by admin

    Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly Las Vegas news column. June 16, 2010 A “rebranding” has led to a name change for one of Las Vegas’ biggest casino companies. MGM Mirage is now MGM Resorts International. The corporate name … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Casinos Going to Auction

Posted on June 3, 2010 by admin

June 2, 1010 A federal bankruptcy judge has given initial approval to a plan that will put 11 Station Casinos properties up for auction. The group will include all but five of Station’s “locals casinos,” packaged as a single entity. … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Pools Primed for Summer

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 12, 2010 It’s 90 degrees in Las Vegas—time to hit the pools. The season runs from now all the way into October, and there are many options. Every resort in … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Numbers Hint at Recovery

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 5, 2010 It’s been a long time coming, but Nevada’s statewide gambling win logged a 13.9% increase in the February year-over-year comparison, the first double-digit gain since July 2007. More … Continue reading →

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Want to win the lottery? You’re better off with blackjack

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

      April 12, 2010 In these hard times, gambling and lottery revenues are up, with people putting their faith and a little bit of money toward these get-rich-quick schemes. While WalletPop in no way endorses gambling or playing … Continue reading →

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Home entertainment may be cutting into casino time

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

    April 11, 2010 Mintel International, a data analysis company on consumer behavior and media, reports that although successful movies such as “Ocean’s Eleven” and “The Hangover” glamorize Las Vegas and gambling, fewer people are going to casinos… … … Continue reading →

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