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The 12 Biggest Poker Stories of 2014: Honorable Mention

Posted on December 24, 2014 by admin

Well-known poker writer Steve Ruddock recounts the most memorable poker stories he’s come across throughout the year, with Huntington Press’ The Moneymaker Effect by Eric Raskin making the list. 2014 could very well go down as the Year of the … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Gift Guide for Poker Fans

Posted on December 11, 2014 by admin

Renowned poker player and writer James McManus recommends Huntington Press’ The Moneymaker Effect: The Inside Story of the Tournament that Forever Changed Poker. While the poker player on your list might not be pushy enough to mention it, the gift … Continue reading →

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Casino Secrets on Discovery Channel

Posted on September 15, 2014 by admin

September 10, 2014 Anthony Curtis is featured in an episode of Casino Secrets on Discovery Channel alongisde casino super-host and Whale Hunt in the Desert subject, Steve Cyr. To see more on the episode visit TVRage.com

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Book Review: My Week at the Blue Angel

Posted on July 30, 2014 by admin

  “Nevada Book Review” gives My Week at the Blue Angel, published by Huntington Press, a glowing review. This nonfiction book was written by Matthew O’Brien, who is also the author of Beneath the Neon, another Huntington Press book. March … Continue reading →

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Super Buffet Coming to Caesars Palace

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Aug. 18, 2012 New buffets used to show up in Las Vegas with regularity, but it’s been two years since the opening of the Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan with nothing notable coming onto … 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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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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What Game Offers the Best Entertainment Value for the Money?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Time travel, Henderson-style

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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A Best Bet Book: A Review of Casino-ology2

Posted on October 12, 2011 by admin

Huntington Press title Casino-ology2 reviewed. By CEM StaffCreated 08/01/2011 – 07:30 Article Author Eliot Jacobson 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 … Continue reading →

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