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Books you must read to understand Vegas

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

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

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

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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Ex-Mobster Separates Truth From Fiction in Casino-Based Tour

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

DTLV reports on Frank Cullotta’s casino tour on the Las Vegas Strip where he provides insight to his former life in the Mafia. Las Vegas’ reputation is built on a myth of showgirls and mobsters cavorting on a pile of … Continue reading →

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Frank Cullotta, the Hitman Turned Vegas Tour Guide

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

John L. Smith interviews Huntington Press author Frank Cullota on being a Vegas tour guide. Back when Frank was just a boy, his father was killed steering a car for the Outfit with the cops in hot pursuit. Frank was … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 17, 2015 by admin

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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Book Review – Tax Help for Gamblers by Jean Scott

Posted on April 9, 2015 by admin

Check out the new podcast on Pokertube reviewing Tax Help for Gamblers by Huntington Press author Jean Scott.

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

Posted on April 9, 2015 by admin

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

Posted on April 9, 2015 by admin

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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Tipping the Odds: #141

Posted on December 24, 2014 by admin

Mitch and Dr. Kev of Tipping the Odds have over 20 years of “Vegas Experience” and on this episode of their podcast they share with us an interview with Huntington Press author, Rick Lax who wrote I Get Paid for … Continue reading →

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Justin Bieber, Frank Cullotta, What Went Down?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

As promised, here’s the scoop on the question to which even gossip mavens TMZ could find no answer, namely: “What the heck was Justin Bieber doing chatting with Frank Cullotta?” (or vice versa, for that matter). It turns out that … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Preps for ‘The Big Game’

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 25, 2012 Next 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. Officially labeled … Continue reading →

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‘Hit Me’? Maybe Not at This Las Vegas Resort

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Publisher Anthony Curtis is interiewed about Las Vegas’ new “machine-gun ultralounge” attraction. Jan. 20, 2012 Making guns the focus of an upscale club doesn’t strike some tourism experts as excessive. “People come to Vegas looking for something different,” said Anthony Curtis, … Continue reading →

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