Tag Archives: economy

Numbers Point to Las Vegas Turnaround

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 2, 2011 For the first time in three years, Nevada casinos posted an increase in gambling win compared to the previous year. Though the 2010 win of $10.4 million was a mere 0.1% … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Author Matt O’Brien Exposes Plight Of Underground Homeless

March 1, 2011 The Huffington Post interviews Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien and reviews his latest book, My Week at the Blue Angel and Other Stories from the Storm Drains, Strip Clubs, and Trailer Parks of Las Vegas. Below the … Continue reading

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Beneath the Neon

  Feb. 10. 2011 One day while spending too much time on Facebook, longtime friend and artists Logan Hicks made a post about Beneath the Neon. After reading three sentences in I knew that I needed a copy stat.

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Five Stars for New Huntington Press Title

CasinoOnline.uk has high praise and five stars for new Huntington Press title. Jan. 17, 2011 Throughout My Week at the Blue Angel there are vibrant flashes of humour, eccentricity and kindness. However, O’Brien stays true to his source material and … Continue reading

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My Week at the Blue Angel

Volume 21, Number 1, January 2011 A sleazy cheap motel is often the headquarters of life’s adventures. “My Week at the Blue Angel: And Other Stories From the Storm Drains, Strip Clubs, and Trailer Parks of Las Vegas” is a … Continue reading

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Decatur native helps underground homeless population in Las Vegas

The Atlanta Journal-Cnstitution profiles local writer-turned Vegas writer Matt O’Brien, author of Huntington Press best-sellers Beneath the Neon and My Week at the Blue Angel. Jan. 7, 2011 When Matt O’Brien spent Christmas back in his hometown of Decatur, he … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Boom May Be Over

  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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My Week at the Blue Angel

October 27, 2010 ThrillistVegas gives some love to Huntington Press’ new title My Week at the Blue Angel. Author Matthew O’Brien of Beneath The Neon journeys back to the depths of Vegas to deliver unclean tales of prostitutes, ex-cons, homeless … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Ritz to Reopen

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 inferno

September 2, 2010 Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien’s Beneath the Neon was featured in the Sept. 2 issue of France’s popular Le Monde newspaper.

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Las Vegas Casinos Work Through Downturn

  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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Another Delay for Las Vegas’ Lady Luck

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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