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Alternative Action

Anthony Curtis weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 17, 2012 The 43rd World Series of Poker kicks off at the Rio in a week. This one’s gonna be interesting, as participation will provide an important gauge as to what’s … Continue reading

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Bikini Tug of War

Steve Cyr, the casino “superhost” and subject of Huntington Press’ Whale Hunt in the Desert, is a guest on ESPN Radio’s Gridlock show, promoting his Bikini Tug of War event at the Hard Rock. May 12, 2012 It’s Sapphire strip … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Riviera Upgrading

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 9, 2012 The north-Strip Riviera is preparing to begin a $20-$30 million upgrade project. Similar to a recent $20 million renovation at the Stratosphere, most of the work will involve much-needed improvements to … Continue reading

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A short guide to Daylife

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 10, 2012 It’s been half a decade since Las Vegas pools began turning into nightclubs. Or day clubs, rather. There have been some false starts (remember the stripper pool at the … Continue reading

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Lady Luck: Snap #311

The nationally syndicated NPR show’s “Lady Luck” episode features stories from people whose lives have been touched, one way or another, by chance, including gambling writer and Huntington Press author Michael Konik, author of The Man With the $100,000 Breasts and … Continue reading

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Free Money, Free Food, and Tacos in a Biker Bar

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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The Millionaire’s Wife by Cathy Scott

Renowned true-crime writer and Huntington Press author Cathy Scott is interviewed by The Big Thrill about her latest title, The Millionaire’s Wife. April 30, 2012 “The Las Vegas Sun offered me a job,” Cathy says. “Then Tupac Shakur was killed … Continue reading

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O’Sheas Closes on Las Vegas Strip

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. April 25, 2012 “Countdown to Closing” festivities are underway at center Strip, celebrating the last day of operations for O’Sheas, the smallish casino located between the Flamingo and the Imperial Palace. The casino held … Continue reading

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Rapper Tupac Shakur’s Digital Resurrection Gets Mixed Reviews

Huntington Press author and Forbes contributing writer Cathy Scott, who wrote best-seller The Killing of Tupac Shakur, shares her thoughts and those of others about the murdered rapper’s recent “appearance” at the Coachella music festival. Stir it up, the hologram did. The … Continue reading

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Boutique Hotel Coming to the Las Vegas Strip

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. April 4, 2012 Actor Robert De Niro and renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa were at Caesars Palace last week, checking in on their joint project, the Nobu Hotel. Almost forgotten in recent months is the … Continue reading

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Cheap Wine

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. March 22, 2012 Keeping in the spirit of Vegas Seven’s wine issue, let’s take a look at a few of Las Vegas’ many deals on the grape. The sheer number of restaurants … 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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