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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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‘It’s going to be crazy’ in Vegas for Mayweather-Pacquiao

Ed Graney with the Las Vegas Review-Journal gets casino super host Steve Cyr’s thoughts prior to the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. He’s not a whale. More of a high roller. More of a guy who will gamble $100,000 at the tables over … 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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Tax Help For Gamblers? You Bet!

Forbes reviews Huntington Press title Tax Help for Gamblers. If, however, you’re one of the millions of taxpayers who do like to gamble on a casual basis, take heart. When it comes to taxes, the rules for casual gamblers aren’t … Continue reading

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IMCA 2015 Annual Conference

Huntington Press author Annie Duke headlines at the IMCA 2015 Annual Conference. Annie Duke, who spent two decades as one of the world’s top poker players, winning several poker championships. She has shared her knowledge through best-selling poker instruction and … 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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Gambling With an Edge – guest Anthony Curtis

Bob Dancer & Richard Munchkin discuss the new Flop, Turn, River and the 2015 Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book with Huntington Press Publisher Anthony Curtis. Listen here.

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In Praise of Anthony Curtis

Casino Journal pays tribute to Huntington Press/Las Vegas Advisor founder Anthony Curtis and his significant and ongoing contribution to the gaming industry.   Anthony Curtis is a prolific card counter and advantage player. Yes, more than anyone, he knows who … Continue reading

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The 12 Biggest Poker Stories of 2014: Honorable Mention

Well-known poker writer Steve Ruddock recounts the most memorable poker stories he’s come across throughout the year, with Huntington Press’ The Moneymaker Effect by Eric Raskin making the list. 2014 could very well go down as the Year of the … Continue reading

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A Holiday Gift Guide for Poker Fans

Renowned poker player and writer James McManus recommends Huntington Press’ The Moneymaker Effect: The Inside Story of the Tournament that Forever Changed Poker. While the poker player on your list might not be pushy enough to mention it, the gift … Continue reading

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