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The best of Las Vegas: Daytime

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

May 13, 2011 USA Today travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey surveyed a panel of Las Vegas experts, including LasVegasAdvisor.com publisher Anthony Curtis, and had them pick their top choices for the “Best of Las Vegas.” This, part one of the two-part … Continue reading →

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Books, buffets and beverages

Posted on May 13, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 12, 2011 The big news in casinodom was the Black Friday raids that closed three of the biggest online poker sites last month. That will have a huge impact on Las … Continue reading →

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Poker Bust Could Hurt WSOP Numbers

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. April 20, 1011 Last week the Department of Justice moved to shut down three of the world’s biggest online poker sites—PokerStars, FullTilt Poker, and Absolute Poker. The action put an immediate end to deals … Continue reading →

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Deutsche Bank’s $4 Billion Las Vegas Bet

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Publisher Anthony Curtis is quoted in the New York Times’ “Dealbook” blog about The Cosmopolitan’s difficulty in attracting gamblers. April 18, 2011 After running into cash-flow problems, Bruce Eichner, then the owner of the casino and a developer mainly known … Continue reading →

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Highlights from the Advisor

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. April 7, 20100 How about a little mishmash of entertainment, gambling, dining, and drinking deals? Following are highlights from

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Pools are Open in Las Vegas

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 23, 2011 Every year the Las Vegas pool season starts earlier. Among the major complexes already open and operating are Wet Republic at MGM Grand, Moorea at Mandalay Bay, Bare at Mirage, Encore … Continue reading →

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Where to go Mad

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

  Anthony Curtis’ weekly column forLas Vegas’ Seven magazine. March 17, 2011 “Where should we go to watch the March Madness tournament?” I’m asked this question a lot this time of year. The easy answer is, it doesn’t matter—every sports book … Continue reading →

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Baccarat, penny slots overtake blackjack as games of choice on Strip

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Publisher Anthony Curtis is interviewed about the rise of baccarat and decline of blackjack winnings on the Las Vegas Strip. March 15, 2011 Blackjack revenue is down 17 percent from a decade ago and has plummeted 31 percent from 2007. Anthony … Continue reading →

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Nobu Hotel Planned for Las Vegas

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 9, 2011 Caesars Palace has announced that it’s teaming with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s hospitality company to transform the 180-room Centurion Tower—one of its oldest, opened in 1970—into a Nobu-branded hotel, restaurant, and lounge. … Continue reading →

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Numbers Point to Las Vegas Turnaround

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

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 Ready for Super Sunday

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. February 2, 2011 Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year for Las Vegas and this year’s “Big Game”—as it’s officially called by the casinos to avoid problems with the … Continue reading →

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Local Operator Deals Value in Las Vegas

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. January 26, 2011 With the Las Vegas economy still feeling a recessionary pinch, casinos continue to deal till it hurts. But none has gone to the extent of the local giant Station Casinos. The … Continue reading →

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