Tag Archives: the Strip

Baccarat, penny slots overtake blackjack as games of choice on Strip

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Publisher Anthony Curtis is interviewed about the rise of baccarat and decline of blackjack winnings on the Las Vegas Strip. March 15, 2011 Blackjack revenue is down 17 percent from a decade ago and has plummeted 31 percent from 2007. Anthony … Continue reading →

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‘Celine’ tries to revive Vegas with Sinatra-style show

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis is quoted in USA Today article about the significance of Celine Dion’s return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. March 10, 2011 Vegas is betting on Celine.  “Maybe it was a coincidence that the first time Celine was … Continue reading →

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Nobu Hotel Planned for Las Vegas

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 9, 2011 Caesars Palace has announced that it’s teaming with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s hospitality company to transform the 180-room Centurion Tower—one of its oldest, opened in 1970—into a Nobu-branded hotel, restaurant, and lounge. … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Ritz to Reopen

Posted on September 25, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis‘ nationally syndicated weekly column. September 22, 2010 The 349-room Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas will reopen early next year as a Dolce Hotel-Resort. Dolce is a niche hospitality company headquartered

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Las Vegas Casinos Work Through Downturn

Posted on August 19, 2010 by admin

  Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 18, 2010 The economy continues to present challenges for many Las Vegas casinos, as more visitors come, but they spend less money. Last month the Riviera

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Cosmo Lights Up Las Vegas Strip

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. August 4, 2010. Let the countdown begin. Conveying full-steam-ahead intentions for its projected December 15 opening, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas flipped the switch on its big marquee last week. Word is the

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Radio Guests – Restaurant Guy Savoy, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

July 24, 2020 Publisher Anthony Curtis was one of the guests on internationally acclaimed travel expert Peter Greenberg’s latest radio broadcast from Las Vegas, which also featured guests including Barry Manilow and celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Click this link to … Continue reading →

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Add Race & Sports books to LVASports

Posted on July 9, 2010 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. July 7, 2010 What was off is now on again. Spurred by an improving Las Vegas economy, Harrah’s has confirmed that it will move forward with plans for a center-Strip entertainment mall

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Las Vegas Numbers Hint at Recovery

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 5, 2010 It’s been a long time coming, but Nevada’s statewide gambling win logged a 13.9% increase in the February year-over-year comparison, the first double-digit gain since July 2007. More … Continue reading →

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New Projects Slated for Las Vegas in 2010

Posted on December 31, 2009 by admin

      Publisher Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. December 30, 2009 While many presume that the just-opened CityCenter will be the last big Las Vegas casino project for a while, that isn’t so. In fact, several new developments … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Shows Off in December

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

      Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. December 3, 2009 During December, many Las Vegas shows go “dark” to allow cast members to take extended holiday vacations. If you’re going to Las Vegas between now and New Year’s … Continue reading →

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‘New’ Las Vegas Celebrates 20 Years

Posted on November 19, 2009 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. November 18, 2009  It was 20 years ago today that Las Vegas crossed over from old to new with the opening of its first megaresort, the Mirage. Built on the site of the old … Continue reading →

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