Tag Archives: the Strip

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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Frank Cullotta, the Hitman Turned Vegas Tour Guide

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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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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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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Book Review – Tax Help for Gamblers by Jean Scott

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

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 AND TAXES

Criminal defense and gambling attorney Robert Loeb discusses taxes and reviews Tax Help for Gamblers  Huntington Press author Jean Scott. For those who want to explore the tax law of every state, as well a more detailed consideration of all … Continue reading

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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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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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