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Mob Ties

The Jan./Feb. 2012 issue of Nevada Magazine carries an interview with Huntington Press author/subject and notorious ex-Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta, who has been instrumental in advising the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, a.k.a. The Mob Museum, which … Continue reading

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New Year Will Bring Activity to Las Vegas

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column December 27, 2011 After a quiet 2011 that was filled with remodeling projects but little else, 2012 figures to be busier for Las Vegas. In fact, the first major project debuts this week with … Continue reading

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Name Change Pending for Las Vegas Casino

  Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. October 26, 2011 Things continue to move fast in downtown Las Vegas. Just weeks after the sale of Fitzgeralds was announced, word comes that part of several changes there will be a new … Continue reading

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Upgrades Planned for Las Vegas Fitzgeralds

Anthony Curtis’ nationally synidicated weekly column. Oct. 11, 2011 Downtown Las Vegas’ Fitzgeralds hotel-casino appears to be next in the ongoing trend to expand, renovate, and upgrade downtown casinos. Pending the approval of new owners, the 640-room resort will undergo … Continue reading

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Pigskin Pigout

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. Sept. 29, 2011 Maybe the Vegas football parties aren’t quite what they used to be—especially for Monday Night Football—but there are still several interesting plays out there. Free food is always a … Continue reading

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Las Vegas: Football parties galore

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Sept. 15, 2011 Football season is here and in Las Vegas, that means lots of promotions. Parties, contests, betting specials and more are being unleashed this month and will continue through the Super Bowl. … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Restaurant Week has deals through Sept. 11

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Aug. 31, 2011 Perhaps the best two-week stint of the year for food lovers is in progress now. Las Vegas’ fifth annual Restaurant Week runs through Sept. 11 and has prix-fixe deals for $20.11, … Continue reading

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Breaking Free

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. August 8, 2011 If you play football contests, and you play them seriously, you probably have a pretty good handle on who’s running contests this year and how much each costs to … Continue reading

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Las Vegas strip clubs battle tough times with freebies, buffets

Travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey investigates how the recession has struck Sin City’s skin scene, and give props to Huntington Press’ unique gentlemen’s club guide, Topless Vegas, now in its fifth edition. August 2, 1011 When I was in Vegas this … Continue reading

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Las Vegas’ Oldest Casino Has a Birthday

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 3, 2011 Not just Las Vegas’ oldest, but according to Railroad Pass spokespeople, the “longest-running casino in America” turned 80 last week. Railroad Pass is located a few miles outside of town on … Continue reading

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November Nine Set in World Series of Poker

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. July 20, 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 circles are led by Martin … Continue reading

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The Tao of foos

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Seven magazine. July 21, 2011 Once upon a time, foosball tables in Las Vegas were like the buffalo. You could find one anywhere—the Tap House, PT’s, Pink E’s. I don’t know what happened, but I … Continue reading

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