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Literary Las Vegas

Anna Stothard, who has just made the Orange Prize longlist, goes in search of the places famous writers found decadence and excess in Sin City. Her guide to the underworld is Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien. March 24, 2012 “Hunter … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Be Better at Risk-Taking

Time Moneyland Career Strategies chooses Huntington Press author Annie Duke as one of five experts at risk-taking. March 15, 2012 You may never tame lions or swim with the sharks, but you still have plenty of opportunities to act courageously … Continue reading

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O’Sheas Closing on Las Vegas Strip

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 21, 2012 First it was closing, then it wasn’t. Now it is, but it will be back again … or something. All that’s really certain is that O’Sheas, the smallest casino on the … Continue reading

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Madness is here

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. March 15, 2012 The Super Bowl is the biggest day of the year in Las Vegas sportsbooks, but it’s not the biggest event. The biggest event is the March Madness basketball tournament, … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Becomes The Newest Hub For Live Storytelling Events Brought To You By New York’s The Moth

HuffPost Los Angeles reports on the return of The Moth literary event, which featured Huntington Press author and poker champ Annie Duke. March 2, 2012 As an unofficial welcome back to Los Angeles, The Moth put on their biggest show … Continue reading

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PokerNews Book Review: Poker With A Purpose

Huntington Press author Annie Duke is praised for her contribution to this new poker collaboration, and for her previous title, Decide to Play Great Poker. Feb. 23, 2012 Duke’s sections on “The Difference Between Cash Games and Tournaments” and “Board … 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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Mob Museum price is right

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. February 16, 2012. Feb. 14 marked the opening of downtown’s National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, better known as the Mob Museum. Where’s the deal in that? In order to … Continue reading

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“The indiscreet charm of the douchebagerie” … and so many other factors affecting Vegas gaming.

Leading casino0-gaming analyst Dennis Conrad praises a recent post from LasVegasAdvisor.com business blogger David McKee. Feb. 20, 2012 Introduction by Dennis Conrad, President and Chief Strategist, Raving Consulting Company What are douchebageries anyway? How will casinos in Florida and Massachusetts … Continue reading

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Making the Most of the Big Game

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. Feb. 2, 2012 This Sunday will be one of the biggest days of the year in Las Vegas, as hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on the city for Super Bowl weekend. … Continue reading

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A Las Vegas Food Critic Tells Us The 7 Best Restaurants For High Rollers

Eating Las Vegas c0-author John Curtas is consulted about Las Vegas’ premier dining spots. Feb. 5, 2012 There are plenty of places you can go to splurge in Las Vegas. But according to John Curtas, restaurant critic for Las Vegas … Continue reading

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Documentary Review: Life On The Line

Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard site reviews sports-betting documentary Life on the Line, distributed exclusively via LasVegasAdvisor.com A new documentary probes the secretive world of professional sports betting ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES BY JIMMY CHAIRMAN Feb. 5, 2013 “Filmmaker Isaac Feder invites viewers … Continue reading

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