Tag Archives: Anthony Curtis

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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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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Cheap Wine

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. March 22, 2012 Keeping in the spirit of Vegas Seven’s wine issue, let’s take a look at a few of Las Vegas’ many deals on the grape. The sheer number of restaurants … Continue reading →

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New, hip hotel in downtown Las Vegas

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis is quoted in USA Today’s “Travel” feature on the D, the new incarnation of downtown’s former Fitzgeralds hotel-casino, now under new ownership. March 13, 2012 News of the D “is fantastic for downtown,” says Vegas expert Anthony Curtis, … Continue reading →

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O’Sheas Closing on Las Vegas Strip

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 21, 2012 First it was closing, then it wasn’t. Now it is, but it will be back again … or something. All that’s really certain is that O’Sheas, the smallest casino on the … Continue reading →

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Madness is here

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. March 15, 2012 The Super Bowl is the biggest day of the year in Las Vegas sportsbooks, but it’s not the biggest event. The biggest event is the March Madness basketball tournament, … Continue reading →

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Catering to specific clientele no novelty for Las Vegas casinos

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 With traditional Hawaiian cuisine on its menu and a “hang-loose” island spirit permeating the property, the California Hotel and Casino long ago established itself as a destination for Hawaiian tourists visiting Las Vegas. But finding new … Continue reading →

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Mob Museum price is right

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. February 16, 2012. Feb. 14 marked the opening of downtown’s National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, better known as the Mob Museum. Where’s the deal in that? In order to … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of the Big Game

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. Feb. 2, 2012 This Sunday will be one of the biggest days of the year in Las Vegas, as hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the city for Super Bowl weekend. … Continue reading →

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