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Books you must read to understand Vegas

The RJ recently compiled a list of must-read books to understand Vegas and two Huntington Press titles made the list: Cult Vegas by Mike Weatherford and The First 100 by A.D. Hopkins and K.J. Evans. Las Vegas doesn’t get much … Continue reading

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Steve Cyr: The ‘Chief Harpoonist’ of the Las Vegas Gambling Scene

Rant Sports highlights Steve Cyr’s fame and lifestyle as a casino superhost, as described in the Huntington Press title Whale Hunt in the Desert. Luckily for Steve, he’s among the best in the business, because he knows how to bring … Continue reading

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An Insider’s Guide to Las Vegas Gambling: An Interview with Anthony Curtis

Virgin Atlantic interviews Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis on all the ins and outs of being a true Las Vegas insider. The glittering lights, the irrepressible glamour, and, of course, the dreams of winning big: gambling in Las Vegas isn’t … Continue reading

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‘Whale hunter’ Steve Cyr: Still in search of Las Vegas’ biggest bettors

Robin Leach explores the current lifestyle of “whale hunter” Steve Cyr and Whale Hunt in the Desert written by Huntington Press author Deke Castleman. Writer Deke Castleman, who wrote seven editions of Compass Las Vegas from 1991 to 2003 and … Continue reading

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New UNLV podcast: Steve Cyr

David Schwartz discusses the high roller lifestyle with Steve Cyr, the “whale hunter” in Huntington Press’ Whale Hunt in the Desert by Deke Castleman. Listen to the podcast here.

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After stormy start, do better days lie ahead for SLS Las Vegas?

VEGAS INC. looks to Las Vegas Advisor publisher Anthony Curtis for updates on SLS, formerly Sahara. “He [Kreeger] knows how to deal with locals, how to deal with the middle market and he comes from very, very severe distress,” said … Continue reading

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New, hip hotel in downtown Las Vegas

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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Catering to specific clientele no novelty for Las Vegas casinos

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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The best of Las Vegas: Daytime

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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Mandatory resort fees frustrate hotel guests

msnbc.com’s “Today Travel” questions publisher Anthony Curtis about controversial hotel resort fees. Jan. 10, 2010 You don’t have to have a degree in revenue management to understand why more and more properties are relying on resort fees. “It’s like the … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Shows Off in December

      Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. December 3, 2009 During December, many Las Vegas shows go “dark” to allow cast members to take extended holiday vacations. If you’re going to Las Vegas between now and New Year’s … Continue reading

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Las Vegas’ new CityCenter, a big gamble, prepares to open

November 24, 2009 Publisher Anthony Curtis is again quoted in USA Today, this time in the Money section, as Las Vegas gears up for the long-awaited debut of CityCenter: Hotel discounting is the norm now, leaving luxe Aria and Vdara … Continue reading

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